Property description
Winswood House is a Grade II mid-17th century farmhouse and a fine example of a thatched Devon longhouse. It is rare to find such a property within the town itself, only a short walking distance of all amenities. As the principle farmhouse in the area still known as Winswood, it originally encompassed the two cottages presently adjoining it either side. A blue plaque on the house attests to the historic significance of the property.
Alterations carried out in the Georgian period include large sash windows, french doors, and well-proportioned rooms making it light and airy. Two of the reception rooms have the original wood-panelling with decorative ceilings. The main feature in the sitting room is the original carved dresser and ornate mantle piece surrounding the large stone fireplace. The level secluded south-facing garden mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees and rose bushes is sheltered and private. There is off-road parking for 2 cars and a garage.
Situation
Winswood House is situated in the popular mid-Devon market town of Crediton, birth place of St Boniface (680 A.D.) and famous for its ancient parish church. Surrounded by farmland, 7.5 miles north-west of Exeter, Crediton has everything you would wish to find in a small town including excellent schooling facilities for senior and junior, a lively high street with independent shops, and a large bi-weekly farmer’s market. There are plenty of activities including leisure and arts centres, local museum, local associations and a golf course nearby. It is served by frequent buses to Exeter and an hourly train service to Barnstable and Exeter.
RECEPTION HALLWAY
Entrance hall leads to sitting rooms 1 and 2 on the left, and dining room and kitchen on the right. Stairs from the entrance hall divide at a half-landing leading to the bedrooms and bathrooms on either side.
SITTING ROOM ONE 18'9\" x 17'4\" (5.72m x 5.28m).
Stripped wooden floors, original wall-panelling, original built-in dresser, large fire-place with ornate mantle over housing cast iron wood burning stove. Decorative ceiling. French doors to garden with shutters.
SITTING ROOM TWO 18'8\" x 18'8\" (5.7m x 5.7m
Stripped wooden floors, original wall-panelling and matching original corner glass display units, fireplace, and recessed book shelves. Decorative ceiling. French doors to garden with shutters.
DINING ROOM 19'2\" x 16'8\" (5.84m x 5.08m). W
Large stone fireplace, under stairs storage, stripped pine floors, deep recessed wall cupboard and a window seat.
KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 20' x 13'2\" (6.1m x 4.01m)
The well-appointed kitchen was designed and crafted by the local firmAshgrove. It is in solid oak, withgranite work-surfaces, natural stone floors, a Belfast sink and a gas-firedAga.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
MASTER BEDROOM 116' x 13' (4.88m x 3.96m
A beautiful room probably used as a sitting room in the Georgian era. Very high decorative plaster work ceiling, marble fireplace with ornate cast iron raised firebox. French doors to Juliet balcony, recessed wardrobe, archway through to shelved dressing room. Door into bathroom (which could be kept as en suite)
BATHROOM 18'6\" X 8'6\" (5.64m X 2.6m)
Roll top bath, separate double width shower cubicle, free standing antique vanity basin unit
BEDROOM TWO 13'7\" x 12'6\" (4.14m x 3.8m)
Large double room with own WC and wash basin. Door to large storage area.BEDROOM THREE 11'10\" x 10'10\" (3.6m x 3.3m)
Original marble fireplace, cast iron grate, timber surround. Recessed wardrobe with hanging space, shelving and drawer.
BEDROOM FOUR 2'8 x 12' (3.86m x 3.66m)
Cast iron fireplace with timber mantle and surround, window seat, inset shelving, recessed wardrobe with hanging space and shelving.
BATHROOM TWO
STORAGE SPACE
Plentiful original recessed storage cupboards on landings.
ATTIC ROOMS
Reached by separate staircases, original wide floor boards, ceiling beams, cupboards and shelving.
ATTIC ROOM ONE 15'10\" x 13'4\" (4.83m x 4.06m)
ATTIC ROOM TWO 12' x 11'4\" (3.66m x 3.45m)
OUTSIDE
Detached garage with electric up and over door. Door to garden. Power and light. Large Garden shed with power and light.
Storage shed.
Outside WC.
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