Summary - THE FIRS, CREDITON, CHERITON FITZPAINE EX17 4JA
5 bed 2 bath Link Detached House
Large five-bed Georgian/period house with garden and garage, ideal for families wanting space to renovate..
Five bedrooms and two bathrooms, approx. 1,954 sq ft (182 sq m)
Period features: high ceilings, sash windows, original floorboards
Requires renovation: kitchen units, general updating throughout
Stone/granite walls likely uninsulated — energy upgrades advised
Oil-fired central heating; woodburning stove (certificated) for logs
Large enclosed garden with fruit trees, original stone walls visible
Garage with rear store and direct house access
Conservation area restrictions; Council Tax Band E (above average)
Set in the popular mid-Devon village of Cheriton Fitzpaine, this substantial period home offers generous, characterful living across approximately 1,954 sq ft (182 sq m). High ceilings, large sash windows, original floorboards and a slate Victorian fireplace with a certificated multifuel stove give the house strong period appeal. The versatile layout includes five bedrooms and two bathrooms, suited to families seeking space or those wanting a home office and guest accommodation.
The property requires updating and some renovation: the main kitchen currently has plumbing and electrics in place but needs fitted units; one upstairs room has been used as a temporary kitchen and could be reinstated as a bedroom. Walls are stone/granite with assumed no insulation, and heating is oil-fired with supplemental wood heating — buyers should expect energy-efficiency improvements and possible fabric works. Double glazing was installed post-2002.
Outside, a large, well-established enclosed garden with fruit trees, roses and stone walls offers privacy and scope to restore and open up original features and paths. A garage and rear store provide practical parking and useful storage/utility space, with direct internal access. The plot size and village location make it attractive for those seeking a rural setting within easy reach of Crediton and Tiverton.
Practical points to note: the house sits in a conservation area, so alterations may need consent. Council Tax Band E is above average, and the property is sold freehold. Broadband and mobile signal are good; flood risk is low. This is a confident purchase for buyers who value period character and space and are prepared to invest in renovation to unlock the property’s full potential.
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