Shobrooke, Crediton, Devon

Shobrooke House is set in a commanding position overlooking its beautiful grounds of approximately 6.56 acres and the surrounding rolling countryside. The property dates from the 18th century and has recently undergone an extensive renovation to provide a fine country home offering a wealth of beautifully presented accommodation extending to just under 6,000 sq ft. The property has been sensitively modernised to combine the amenities of modern living whilst retaining a wealth of original details including impressive fireplaces, an Oak staircase, high ceilings and large sash windows alongside elegant, high-quality fixtures and fittings. Shobrooke House occupies a peaceful yet well connected edge-of-village position with an extensive range of amenities just 2 miles away. The property also benefits from several outbuildings providing further development opportunities subject to obtaining the necessary consents as well as an outdoor swimming pool.

The property features five well-appointed reception rooms across the ground floor offering flexible accommodation. The generous drawing room has an impressive fireplace and
welcomes plenty of natural light, with a bay
window that includes French doors that open onto the south-facing terrace. There is also a
welcoming library with a dual aspect and an
original fireplace as well as a formal dining room. At the rear of the house is an additional reception space currently used as a dining area and a useful study. The well-proportioned kitchen and breakfast room has shaker-style storage units, a large central island with a breakfast bar, integrated appliances and an Aga. A utility provides additional generous space for storage and appliances with the ground floor accommodation completed by a family shower room and a cloakroom.

The sweeping central staircase leads to the first-floor landing, off which there are four bedrooms, three of which take advantage of a south-facing aspect and offer far-reaching countryside views. One bedroom also benefits from an adjoining dressing room. The first floor has a large, luxury family bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a walk-in shower, as well as an additional spacious shower room. A corridor from the landing provides access to a further two double bedrooms which can also be accessed via a staircase at the rear of the property offering a flexible layout and opportunities to create an annexe if desired.

Shobrooke House is reached by two private driveways which lead to the central courtyard at the rear of the house where there is parking space for numerous vehicles. The property benefits from extensive outbuildings that include a triple garage, stabling, a workshop, apple store and linhay. There is a wellmaintained south-facing garden to the rear of the house that includes a sun terrace and steps down to a large area of rolling lawn. The garden enjoys glorious views of the open countryside. To the side there is an outdoor swimming pool, with its own sun terrace, while the gardens and grounds also include a variety of well-established shrubs and mature trees, woodland, meadows, a vegetable garden and a large open field. Within the grounds there is also an extensive orchard with rows of fruit trees, a kitchen garden and a croquet lawn. In all the property enjoys approximately 6.56 acres.

The property is set on the edge of the peaceful village of Shobrooke, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. The village has a popular public house called the Red Lion, a community shop and a church. Two miles away is the bustling town of Crediton where further local amenities can be found, including shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. Crediton also has a mainline station, which runs services between Barnstaple and Exeter St Davids. The university town of Exeter is just eight miles away and is the most thriving city in the South West. Exeter offers a wide choice of cultural, recreational, educational and business facilities. Recreational facilities include the theatre, RAMM museum, Phoenix arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping including John Lewis and Waitrose. There is a good range of educational options in the area including Hayward's Primary School, Newton St. Cyres Primary School, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blundell’s Independent School (direct bus service from Crediton), Exeter School, Exeter College and The Maynard School. The property lies between the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor that offer unrivalled opportunities for walking, cycling and riding. Communication links in the area are good, with the M5 motorway providing a connection to the A38 to Plymouth, the A30 to Cornwall, and Bristol and London to the north and east respectively. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter St David’s, with some services taking just over two hours.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity and water. Private drainage (A new compliant system is being installed). Oil-fired central heating.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Wayleaves and Easements: the property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.