FORDTON HOUSE FORDTON CREDITON DEVON EX17 3PS FOR SALE

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1 FORDTON HOUSE FORDTON CREDITON DEVON EX17 3PS FOR SALE

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3 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Fordton House is an attractive and unspoilt Grade II listed Queen Anne house, set in a glorious elevated position, overlooking its parkland gardens and across the River Yeo. The house dates from the late 18th Century and had been in the ownership of the present family for over 40 years. The building is constructed of brick and stone, with stucco elevations under a slate roof and has been meticulously maintained by the present owners. The accommodation presents a wonderful opportunity to create a fantastic family home. In addition, there is a detached gate lodge, which has recently been refurbished, providing excellent secondary accommodation, or a letting unit. Within the grounds are a good selection of outbuildings that have potential for conversion to provide additional accommodation, subject to the necessary consents. The house provides spacious and well laid-out accommodation, of over 4,600 sq ft, arranged over two floors. An elegant front door opens to a gracious reception hall, with original staircase rising to a galleried landing on the first floor. There are three further principal reception rooms on the ground floor, as well as a kitchen, utility room and cloakroom with WC. The cellar provides a storage area, with original wine bins. On the first floor, there is a master bedroom suite, a guest bedroom suite, five further bedrooms, a family bathroom and separate cloakroom.

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5 ACCOMMODATION

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7 ACCOMODATION OUTSIDE

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9 THE GROUNDS

10 C B A OUTSIDE The gardens surrounding the house have been beautifully maintained and landscaped to create a parkland like setting, enjoying wonderful rural views in all directions. From the lane, the driveway is accessed after a listed bridge over the river Yeo, through a pillared entrance, past Fordton Lodge, sweeping in front of the house to a generous parking and turning area at the side of the house next to the outbuildings. There are extensive areas of lawn in front of the house, which run down to the River Yeo. At the back of the house, there is a large south-facing terrace and swimming pool. There are also further areas of lawn and a croquet lawn. To the west of the house and outbuildings there is a substantial walled kitchen garden, with a productive and well-tended vegetable and fruit garden. In addition there is an orchard and paddock, suitable for keeping livestock. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately 4 acres. SERVICES Water via a private well and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage. Broadband available. OUTGOINGS Fordton House band G Fordton Lodge band A FIXTURES & FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as carpets (but not rugs), light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Additional land of up to 12 acres to the north and west of the house and gardens, (B & C on above plan) which is subject to an AHA Tenancy Agreement is available by separate negotiation. For further details, please contact the agents.

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12 DIRECTIONS FROM EXETER n Take the A377 towards Crediton and Barnstaple n At Crediton, go over the roundabout adjacent to the Tesco Supermarket n Turn left at the Shell Garage, signed Fordton, Hookway & Tedburn St Mary n After half a mile, Fordton House is on the right, just over the bridge over the River Yeo FORDTON Is 1.5 miles to the south of Crediton and within easy reach of local amenities and communication links, whilst also being surrounded by some of Devon s most beautiful and unspoilt countryside. Crediton has a wide selection of independent shops and eateries, a monthly farmers market, as well as Tesco and Morrison s supermarkets. There are also a good number of historic villages in the locality, including Sandford and Newton St. Cyres, both of which have excellent local pubs. Downes Crediton Golf Club is situated in Hookway, just half a mile away. Exeter, to the east has fantastic shopping and leisure facilities, including the Princesshay Shopping Centre, a John Lewis department store and the Guildhall Shopping & Dining area. FORDTON HOUSE SAT-NAV EX17 3PS E S TAT E A G E N T S R E N TA L A G E N T S LAND & PLANNING NEW HOMES COMMERCIAL AERIAL MEDIA MAIN OFFICE: HIGH STREET CREDITON DEVON EX17 3LF Communication links to the area are excellent, with the A377 to Exeter or Barnstaple easily accessed from the property. Crediton has a railway station, providing links to Exeter or Barnstaple. There are also mainline train stations in Exeter or Tiverton, providing regular direct links to London Paddington in about two hours. The A30 can be accessed at Tedburn St Mary, or the M5 Motorway at Exeter is also close at hand. Exeter International Airport has an ever increasing number of flights to UK and international destinations on a daily basis, including flights to London City Airport. LONDON SHOWROOM: PARK LANE MAYFAIR LONDON W1K 7AG HELMORES.COM There are many highly regarded primary and secondary schools in the area, including the Queen Elizabeth s School in Crediton. Further afield there are a good selection of private schools including Exeter School and The Maynard School in Exeter, or Blundell s School in Tiverton.