Lapford, Crediton, Devon

Ardea House is an attractive detached property, currently under refurbishment offering just over 2,500 sq ft of accommodation. Ardea House provides an excellent opportunity for the purchaser to continue renovations to create an elegant and contemporary family home. Set in the heart of the Mid Devon village of Lapford, the property enjoys a large rear garden with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

A welcoming entrance hall leads through to the property’s three ground floor reception rooms. The main living and entertaining space is the recently extended, 42ft open-plan living area, dining area and kitchen at the rear of the property. This impressive space has a part-vaulted ceiling with skylights overhead and bi-folding doors that open onto the rear garden providing a wealth of natural light. There is space for a comfortable sitting area and a dining area while the newly fitted kitchen has sleek units to base and wall level and a central island with a breakfast bar. The adjoining utility room provides further space for appliances and home storage while the adjoining room could be used as a sunroom or snug with a door providing access onto the patio terrace. The ground floor also provides a well-proportioned sitting room and a useful study for home working.

Upstairs all four bedrooms are of similar proportions.The principal bedroom has an en suite shower room, with the first floor also including a family bathroom.

At the front of the house, the newly built wall provides a high degree of privacy. The driveway provides parking for several vehicles and access to the integrated double garage, which also has a workshop space. The large rear garden has a patio area providing ideal space for al fresco dining with steps leading to a lawn, which is shaded by mature trees and hedgerow and offers views across the surrounding countryside.

The property is situated in the picturesque village of Lapford, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. The property lies between the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor where the opportunities for outdoor pursuits are abundant including superb walking, cycling and riding. The Two Moors Way is also close by offering miles of unspoilt countryside to explore. Lapford provides several local amenities including a primary school, while the bustling town of Crediton, eight miles away, has a number of shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and leisure facilities. Exeter is also within easy reach and is the most thriving city in the South West offering a wealth of cultural activities with theatres, a museum and arts centre, as well as a variety of good restaurants and shopping. There is a good range of educational options in the area including Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blundell’s International School (direct bus service from Crediton), Exeter School, Exeter College and The Maynard School. The A377 provides access towards Exeter, while the A361 leads towards Tiverton to the east, and the M5 motorway beyond. Lapford railway station provides services to Exeter Central with onward connections to London Paddington.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Heating via storage heaters.
Council Tax: Band E
Wayleaves and Easements: The property is sold subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether mentioned in these particulars or not.
Tenure: Freehold
Guide Price: £500,000