Crediton, Devon, EX17

Haske Barton has a blissfully serene setting amidst pretty Devon countryside in an elevated, south-facing position with only three neighbours, the nearest being a pretty, Georgian cottage about 30 yards away. It is a lovely example of a Devon longhouse and was once one of the farmhouses on the historic Creedy Park estate, seat of the Davie family from about 1600 until the late 20th century.

The house is thought to date back to the 16th century with later 17th century improvements, possibly undertaken when the Davie family became the new owners. It is built of rendered cob under a traditional thatched roof and has retained many original architectural fittings reflecting the house's long history. These include fine chamfered beams, picture rails plus several window seats and inglenook fireplaces.

Unsurprisingly the house is Grade II listed. Due to its east/west axis and its internal layout the house is filled with natural light and has a charming and airy feeling throughout. The house's three main reception rooms are all south-facing with lovely views across the property's paddock and surrounding countryside. At the back of the house there is a kitchen/breakfast room with an adjacent garden room. The kitchen/breakfast room has a stone-tiled floor and a four-oven AGA inset in an original inglenook fireplace and is fitted with oak-fronted units under marble work surfaces and a range of built-in electric appliances.

The extension, a former barn, has been converted to provide a study and a good-sized one bedroom annexe on two floors. The latter is ideal for guests or multi-generational living and, with the addition of a kitchen area, would make it entirely self-sufficient.
On the first floor of the main house are five double bedrooms, four of which are south-facing whilst the fifth has windows on two sides facing east and west. All enjoy lovely views out over unspoilt countryside.

Haske Barton is approached directly off the little-used passing lane via a gated entrance to a concrete yard that extends along the back of the house providing parking for several cars. At the rear of the yard are two conjoined barns that provide ample storage and workshop space. The garden is divided into two areas separated by a line of mature trees and shrubs and is designed to minimise maintenance. The smaller of the two extends out from the from the front of the house and comprises a level lawn bound by tall hedging and a screen of mature shrubs above waist-high stone walling. A larger area of the garden extends out on the house's western side incorporating a paved terrace fringing the garden room leading onto a level lawn with a pretty summerhouse shielded from the house behind a belt of trees. Beyond the lawn is a mixed orchard containing apple, pear and cherry trees plus assorted soft fruit bushes. Next to the garden is a large paddock enclosed by stock-proof fencing. This is accessible from the front of the property and from the orchard and there is additional vehicular access from
the lane. In all about 3.66 acres.

Haske Barton is in a rural setting with only three neighbours, about two miles from the centre of the historic market town of Crediton. With a population of about 21,500, the town has excellent amenities capable of meeting most day to day needs. These include a selection of local shops and businesses, GP, dental and veterinary surgeries, large Morrisons and Tesco supermarkets, a leisure centre and a farmers' market. For wider requirements Exeter is nearby with all the amenities one would expect to find in a university and cathedral city.

The local area has good transport links with the A377 linking to Exeter, the M5 and A30. Crediton has a train station providing services to Paddington (2 hours 40 minutes) via Exeter St. David's and Exeter Airport offers UK and international connections.

There is a wide choice of state and independent schooling locally including three Good-rated primary schools within a two mile radius, Blundells in Tiverton and The Cathedral School, Maynard School and Exeter School in Exeter.