Property description

Now with no chain! The pictures say it all - A wonderful Grade II listed detached thatched cottage set in large mature gardens enjoying panoramic open views over adjoining parkland.

First class extended character accommodation beautifully presented throughout – convenient town location on the level yet a real country feel! White Cottage is a wonderful detached Grade II listed thatched cottage of immense charm and character, very pleasantly located in the town, on the level, adjoining Newcombes Meadow (a large open park full of mature trees, large expanses of grass, band stand and bowling green etc).

The High Street is within easy walking distance yet the property feels like it could be in the middle of the country! The present owners have considerably upgraded and modernised the character accommodation, which now contains an extended and remodelled kitchen/dining room (with full width opening doors to the garden), a period style en-suite bathroom, mains gas central heating, and the general presentation and décor throughout is excellent.

The large south facing walled gardens are a lovely feature of the property (the whole plot extends to about 0.2 of an acre), being extremely well stocked and mature, with lovely areas of lawn, paving, a large vegetable/soft fruit areas, all of which take advantage of the lovely views over the park. There is a large garage, with parking for another vehicle at the rear, plus outbuildings and gates leading into the park – ideal for families with children or pets etc.

The vendor has architects drawings to create an “eco” 3 bedroom chalet bungalow with small south facing garden where the vegetable garden currently is, the initial meeting with Mid-Devon planning was positive, but the vendor has not applied for full planning permission. Helmores hold an electronic copy of the proposed building.

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.

DIRECTIONS From the town centre turn into Market Street (by NatwestBank) follow the road into Parliament Street, and Belle Parade. WhiteCottage will be found on the right hand side just past the library, andbefore the entrance into the park. Street parking is usually readilyavailable in Belle Parade, and the house is within a short walk fromMarket Street public car park.

Property Features :

• A Wonderful Detached Thatched Cottage
• Large Mature Cottage Gardens
• First Class Extended Character Accommodation
• Beautifully Presented Throughout
• Town Location Yet a Real Country Feel