8 bedroom detached house for sale

Welcome to this stunning detached house in Crediton. This magnificent property boasts a generous 3,361 sq ft of living space, perfect for those who appreciate spacious living.

Upon entering, you are greeted by three elegant reception rooms, offering ample space for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with your loved ones. The property's pre-1914 age adds character and charm, making it a truly unique find.

With a total of eight bedrooms, there is no shortage of space for a growing family or for those who enjoy having guests over. The two bathrooms ensure convenience and comfort for all residents.

Situated in a prime location, this property offers ample parking.

Situation - The Mid Devon market town of Crediton offers an extensive range of amenities including places of worship, library, health centre, hospital, post office, banks, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants, garages and sports facilities including a modern leisure centre and the well-regarded 1,000 year old Queen Elizabeth's Academy. The weekly farmers market is the largest in the area and the community is proud of its Arts scene centred around the Arts Centre holding events and classes such as theatre, dance, films, talks and music. The university and cathedral city of Exeter (7.9 miles) has a wide range of facilities befitting a centre of its importance, including excellent shopping, dining, theatre and recreational pursuits. It also has a mainline train station to London Waterloo and Paddington and an international airport to the east of the city.

Description - This elegant period property, which was built in 1903 by local builders Berry & Vincent, is a fine example of an unlisted detached Edwardian house situated in an elevated position. This extensive house offers over 3,300sq ft of versatile accommodation and is rich in unique period features including original plaster covings, ornate ceiling mouldings, sash windows and period fireplaces. The layout flows over three floors including up to 8-9 bedrooms. The upper floors, in particular, benefit from magnificent views over the town to the beautiful surrounding Mid Devon countryside.

Accommodation - The impressive entrance hall doors lead into the sitting room/dining room with natural oak block flooring, fine fireplace and a magnificent arched window. The kitchen/breakfast room has wall and floor mounted units with breakfast bar and a gas cooker, also with a door to a rear staircase and courtyard. Completing the ground floor is a double aspect sitting room with decorative ceiling cornicing and wood panelling, useful study, utility room with WC and basin, and conservatory with doors leading to the garden.
Stairs rise to the 1st floor landing, off which is a principal double aspect bedroom, 4 further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower room. Stairs rise to a 2nd floor landing with 3-4 further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a study, along with a separate bathroom with WC and basin.

Outside - The property is approached along a sweeping tarmac driveway with flowering borders and grass verges on either side and a large parking area to the front.
The main garden is to the side and provides a level lawn with a separate paved sun terrace, wooden shed and seating area.
There is a private right of access for the neighbouring property over the initial section of the driveway.

Services - Mains drainage, electricity, gas and water.
Gas central heating.
74Mbps Fibre optic broadband

Directions - From Exeter head north on the A377. Pass through the villages of Cowley and Newton St Cyres. Upon reaching Crediton, continue into the town centre along Union Road and the driveway for Arden House is on your left just after the Parish Church.
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