Exeter Road Crediton Detached for sale EX17

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**A FANTASTIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE THE GATEWAY INTO CREDITON – NOT TO BE MISSED!** A very prominent third acre site containing a period 3-storey house in need of complete renovation plus large yard/car park and substantial range of commercial buildings - brilliant development potential for SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS (stp)

DESCRIPTION This prominently located site extends in all to about athird of an acre and consists of large 4-storey house, largecommercial yard/car park, and range of commercial buildings. Theproperty has a wide range of possible uses and would suit many tradesand professions who are looking for a prominent location in Crediton.It adjoins Exeter Road, and is convenient for the large Tescosuperstore, Shell fuel garage, train station and bus stop. The HighStreet is about half a mile to the north with its wide range offacilities.In the opinion of the agents there is excellent development potential,and a great opportunity to change and enhance the gateway to Crediton.

The house itself contains spacious 4 bedroomed accommodation over 4floor levels, in need of complete refurbishment and renovation.The commercial buildings are mainly brick and corrugated construction.

PLANNING POTENTIALPlanning permission has not been applied for at this stage by ourvendors - we have been instructed to sell the property as a wholeleaving a purchaser to decide whether they wish to keep the property forits current mixed residential/commercial state or apply for planningpermission for a complete change to residential use. We are informedthat plans were drawn up some years ago that demonstrated that the sitehad the capacity for 14 units (mainly apartments). We have copies ofthese plans should they be of assistance to a purchaser.We have conducted an initial consultation meeting with the conservationofficer at Mid Devon District Council who was supportive towards thetype of scheme we describe as follows (all of which of course allsubject to the necessary permissions):-It is envisaged that the development could contain 8-9 residentialdwellings comprising of:
•5-6 newly built terrace houses (a mix of 2 and 3 storeys)
•The main house being retained and refurbished
•The brick store buildings to the south converted into 2 large apartments

It is also envisaged that the new dwellings be designed in a linearstyle with roof levels maintaining and enhancing the rhythm of theexisting brick buildings, whilst providing garden and parking space atthe rear.

ACCESSWe are informed that the vehicular access to the site was altered whenMidas Homes carried out their nearby development a few years ago to theapproval of Devon County Highways at the time.

LPAMid Devon District Council - 01884 255 255.

DIRECTIONSIf arriving in Crediton on the A377 from Exeter, proceed past Tescosuperstore, and the Shell garage into Exeter Road. After about 200yards the site will be seen on the left. Turn left into Park Road, andimmediately left again into the site entrance.From the centre of Crediton proceed towards the lower end of the towngoing towards Exeter, and the site will be seen on the right hand sideof Exeter Road.

VIEWINGPlease call us for a viewing appointment

CREDITON is an old Mid Devon market town with a wealth of history, beingsituated just 7.5 miles north-west of the Cathedral City of Exeter withthe M5 motorway some 3 miles further on. The town is surrounded byunspoilt farmland in an area of great natural beauty. There is aregular daily bus service to Exeter plus trains every hour to Exeter andBarnstaple and a local town bus which covers most urban areas. Thetown is most famous for its ancient parish church and for being thebirthplace of St Boniface in 680 AD. It has excellent schoolingfacilities at both senior and junior levels and a sports and leisurecentre incorporating a superb swimming pool. The town has an excellentselection of shops with a Morrisons and a large Tesco superstore/petrolfilling station.

Property Features :

Excellent residential / commercial site with development potential
Chance to greatly enhance the gateway into Crediton
Third acre site with period house & commercial buildings
Potential for 8-9 new dwellings - subject to planning

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Exeter Road Crediton, EX17 3BH

Sale Price: £250,000

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