Morchard Bishop, Crediton

A stylish family house with 6 bedrooms, occupying a rural position with far reaching rural views and land amounting to 2.85 acres. Freehold. Council Tax Band C.

Situation - The property is situated just outside the pretty village of Morchard Bishop, in the heart of the Mid Devon countryside. The village of Morchard Bishop, less than a mile, has a strong community with a general store and cafe, parish church, primary school, pub, garage, sports club, tennis court and doctors surgery. There are regular bus services to both Crediton and Exeter.

The university and cathedral city of Exeter, 17.3 miles, provides a comprehensive range of facilities and amenities. Exeter has two mainline railway stations on the Paddington and Waterloo lines and an international airport with daily flights to London. There is a railway station at Morchard Road on the Tarka line (Exeter to Barnstaple).

Description - The Cedar House is an ultra-modern conversion of a former agricultural building with a two storey extension, double garage, gardens and grounds amounting to 2.85 acres. This stylish yet versatile property benefits from accommodation of 4,225sqft and has been finished to a very high specification. The ground floor comprises; an open plan sitting room/dining/kitchen with feature windows and full height ceilings, utility, family room, snug and three ensuite bedrooms. The first floor provides a further three ensuite bedrooms and a walkway leading to a reading area making the most of the far-reaching rural views. To the south of the property are gardens and grounds amounting to 2.85 acres.

Accommodation - The entrance door from the cobbled parking area leads into a spacious hallway off which is a snug/office, utility room, and 6th bedroom with shower room and separate WC. This area has the potential to be used as a separate annexe if required. The hallway leads to a magnificent open plan sitting room/kitchen/dining room with impressive double height ceilings, both sliding and bi-folding doors out to the terrace, and a custom built kitchen with island and integrated Neff appliances. Off the kitchen is a rear hallway with a secondary utility room and a family room with bi-folding doors to the terrace. To the other side of the hallway are a further two bedrooms, both with ensuite shower rooms and one with fitted cupboards.
A striking stone clad spiral staircase rises to a landing/study area with a feature walkway leading to a glazed reading area, making the most of the far reaching southerly views. Off the landing are two further bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom and the other an ensuite shower room. The principle bedroom has an ensuite shower room, separate dressing room, and large storage area.

Gardens And Grounds - To the south of the property is a stunning sun terrace with area of level lawn with established borders and magnificent rural views towards Dartmoor. Accessed from both the house and ta secondary entranceway are grounds amounting to 2.85 acres with an agricultural building and storage shed.

Parking And Garaging - The property is approached via a five-bar gate leading to a cobbled parking area with a detached double garage with electric up and over doors.

Outbuilding - On the grounds is a useful timber framed outbuilding

Additional Planning Permission - There is historic planning approval on the land for the erection of 1 dwelling for the use of key worker in connection with associated horticultural business (the business is no longer in operation). Speak to the Agent for further details.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. There is a separate private water connection. Gas central heating (LPG)

Directions - On leaving Exeter proceed westwards on the A377 passing through Crediton and Copplestone continuing to Morchard Road. At Morchard Road turn right, just before the Devonshire Dumpling pub, signposted Morchard Bishop. Continue on this road into the village passing The London Inn on your right. After a further 50 yards fork left on to Fore Street and leaving the village on the Chulmleigh Road. After 0.8 miles the property will be on your left.

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