Elmdene is a superbly presented detached house, found in a semi-rural position with lovely countryside views, with just a few neighbours for peace of mind is handily situated between Shobrooke & Thorverton and just a 15 minute drive to Central Exeter.

The spacious accommodation includes four upstairs bedrooms with the master enjoying a balcony for the views, a four piece en-suite shower room and built-in wardrobes. There is also a white suite family bathroom and a nice open landing.

The ground floor includes a full height entrance hall, a ground floor 5th bedroom with en-suite (perfect for anyone who struggles with stairs or for a guests to have their own space), a separate downstairs WC, and a lovely kitchen breakfast room with centre island, breakfast bar and integrated oven, hob and hood over. The spacious family/dining room has a cosy wood-burner and doors to the rear garden, with the fantastic formal living room with its own feature wood-burner adjoining and a conservatory (light, power & high efficient log effect gas stove), again to enjoy the views. There is also a handy utility room and the wonderful INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL with its own shower area, space for gym equipment and space, plumbing and power for a hot tub (disused one in place, now covered). The whole property is uPVC double glazed and has oil-fired central heating.

OUTSIDE: The plot extends to between a quarter and a third of an acre in total, with gardens, ample off-road gated parking for 5-6 cars and the detached double garage to the front with those lovely views beyond. To the rear is an enclosed garden with a decked seating area, surrounded by lawns and mature hedges giving great privacy. The rear is accessed from the pool and dining area, as well as a paved side garden with wood-store and access to the front and garage.

Please see the floorplan for room sizes.

Current Council Tax: F
Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband, plus modern oil tank
Broadband within this postcode: Superfast Enabled
Drainage: Mains drainage
Heating: Oil-fired central heating
Listed: No
Tenure: Freehold

DIRECTIONS : Leave Crediton on the A3072, turning right towards Shobrooke after Creedy Bridge. Continue on this road, passing through Shobrooke and at the four cross way at Raddon Hill, proceed straight over as sign posted Thorverton, Elmdene will be found along on your left, marked by a for sale board.

SHOBROOKE is a village, parish and former manor – located 1½ miles north east of Crediton. The village backdrop is that of smaller hills, and brief woodland ridges, with oak and ash commonplace – interspersed by a collaged, arable landscape, of frequent colour. The name ‘Shobrooke’ is derived from the old English words ‘succa’and ‘broc’, meaning ‘Hob-goblin Brook’. Nearby lies Shobrooke Park, a spacious country estate, open to the public, with many wizened and ancient trees standing tall. Furthermore it claims a large fishing lake, and a grassy amphitheatre – for live music on summer nights. The Red Lion Inn offers B&B facilities, a beer garden with lush country views, and excellent food and drink. Plus, it provides a welcome rest stop to those travelling between Land’s End and John O’groats. Shobrooke is in the immediate catchment area for the schools in Crediton – also home to the closest shops.

THORVERTON is a very sought after village lying a few miles north of Exeter and with easy access to the M5 motorway. The village is extremely pretty having a number of old thatched cottages around a pretty village green with stream. The village has a church, two public houses, and thatched cob cottages. It also has a doctor's surgery, local store, post office and an excellent primary school with a good reputation. There is a school bus service to Crediton for the older children.

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