Property description
This attractive detached country property is situated in a delightful rural setting enjoying 2.25 acres with no immediate neighbours just ½ mile from Crediton, and ½ mile from the picturesque village of Sandford, enjoying magnificent panoramic country views across the surrounding rolling Devonshire hills.The 4 bedroomed detached house (3 on the first floor and a ground floor bedroom enjoying en suite facilities) has been subject to a major scheme of improvements in recent years, with a large extension to the rear containing a superbly fitted kitchen/dining/family room. There is also an attractive double glazed conservatory and with the many internal alterations and improvements the property now offers comfortable family accommodation with scope and the space to extend even further if desired (subject to planning).
The property is set in gardens and grounds extending to approximately 2.25 acres bounded by a pretty stream which could possibly be used to create a natural pond or lake. There is a detached triple garage building with remote controlled electric garage doors and a large, useful office/studio which has been added over the garage. There is ample off road parking for many vehicles plus much space for caravans, boats and trailers etc, plus a purpose built kennel block for numerous dogs. The present owner has a license to keep up to 10 dogs per day.
The recently constructed Sandford to Crediton footpath is easily accessed from Broomclose and provides a delightful and safe wooded walk into the town.
This property offers a wonderful opportunity for a family, retired farmer, smallholder or someone interested in equestrian or breeding dogs yet being so accessible to Crediton and Sandford.
CREDITON is an old Mid Devon market town with a wealth of history, being situated just 7.5 miles north-west of the Cathedral City of Exeter with the M5 motorway some 3 miles further on. The town is surrounded by unspoilt farmland in an area of great natural beauty. There is a regular daily bus service to Exeter plus train service to Exeter and Barnstaple and a local town bus which covers most urban areas. The town is most famous for its ancient parish church and for being the birthplace of St Boniface in 680 AD. It has excellent schooling facilities at both senior and junior levels and a sports and leisure centre incorporating a superb new swimming pool. The town has an excellent selection of shops including a Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets.
SANDFORD is one of Mid Devon's most picturesque and quintessentially English villages, being conveniently located approximately 1½ miles north of the busy town of Crediton (8 miles from Exeter). The village retains a real community feel with the focal point being the village square and award winning, Lamb Inn. There is a post office / store, a highly sought after primary school (senior children are taken to Queen Elizabeths School, Crediton), village hall, a further Pub and historic parish church. Sandford is well served by sporting clubs with a top quality cricket club, football, tennis and nearby rugby club. From the outskirts of the village, runs the Sandford to Crediton footpath which passes through the Millennium Green, crossing several times over a pretty stream, winding its way up through woodlands and into the outskirts of Crediton.
DIRECTIONS From Crediton take the road towards Sandford for about half a mile and fork left as signed to Newbuildings. Broomclose will be found immediately on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Detached 3/4 bedroomed house with approx. 2.25 acres
- Detached triple garage with converted loft space into work room
- Lovely location - on edge of sought after village of Sandford with Crediton half a mile
- 3 commercial sized green houses
- Ample parking and turning area