Summary - Shobrooke House, Shobrooke EX17 1AP
6 bed 3 bath Detached
Substantial period home with paddock, pool and outbuildings close to Crediton.
Grade II listed, extensively and sensitively renovated
Approximately 6.56 acres: gardens, orchard, meadow, woodland and paddock
Six bedrooms with flexible plan; potential annexe/multi‑gen living
Large reception rooms, oak staircase, sash windows, period fireplaces
Extensive outbuildings: triple garage, stables, workshop, linhay, apple store
Outdoor swimming pool and south-facing terrace with far-reaching views
Oil central heating; stone walls likely uninsulated — may affect running costs
Listed status and slow broadband; planning/consent may be required for changes
Shobrooke House is an imposing Grade II listed country house recently and sympathetically restored to combine period character with modern living. Set on about 6.56 acres, the property offers extensive formal reception rooms, a large kitchen with Aga, six bedrooms and flexible layouts that can accommodate multigenerational living or an annexe. The south-facing terraces, swimming pool and sweeping lawns deliver strong indoor-outdoor appeal and far-reaching Devon countryside views.
The estate includes substantial outbuildings — triple garage, stabling, workshop, linhay and an apple store — offering further scope for ancillary uses or conversion, subject to planning and listed-building consents. Practicalities include oil-fired central heating, mains water and electricity, and a new compliant private drainage system being installed. The property is reached by private driveways and provides plentiful parking in a central courtyard.
Buyers should note the listed status: any alterations will require consent and can complicate redevelopment. Heating is oil-fired and walls are stone-built with assumed limited insulation, which may affect running costs. Broadband is slow and council tax is high (Band G), factors to consider for those needing fast connectivity or low running costs.
This home will suit a family or buyer seeking a character-filled rural retreat within easy reach of Crediton (c.2 miles) and Exeter (c.8 miles). For those wanting space, privacy and potential for ancillary commercial or equestrian use, the extensive grounds, orchard, kitchen garden and meadowland present clear opportunities.
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