4 bedroom house

East Wing is a splendid four-bedroom home that forms the end of an impressive Grade II Listed manor house that dates from the early 17th century. In 1915 the property suffered a fire and was rebuilt to the designs of the renowned London architect Walter Sarel. The property is constructed of red sandstone with buff sandstone dressing, under slate roofs and brick chimneys. The exterior of the property is characterised by its Tudor style tall stone elevations, tall chimneys and mullioned windows. East Wing offers highly attractive, light-filled and spacious accommodation across two floors. The property is set in a highly desirable rural Devon location and enjoys far reaching views over the grounds and countryside beyond.

An attractive outer hall and spacious boot room lead you through to the grand light-filled inner hall. The accommodation on the ground floor is configured in an open plan layout and includes a drawing room, dining room and sitting room. Heavy timber beams, leaded windows and stone window frames feature throughout the open plan living space that provides generous wellappointed accommodation. A small step takes you from the spacious drawing and dining room up to the sitting room that features an impressive oak-surround fireplace. The dining room provides access onto a south-facing gravel terrace area and to the gardens. The kitchen and breakfast room features further attractive accommodation space and includes exposed wooden floorboards, wall and base units allowing for plenty of storage, marbled worktops, an Esse range cooker and space for a breakfast table. The kitchen also has original oak leaded cupboards the length of the room. The ground floor benefits from a lift to the first floor accommodation and is serviced by a cloakroom.

A grand oak stairway takes you up to the first floor accommodation that is configured as four well-appointed double bedrooms, including the generous principal bedroom which has an en suite bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom has a dual aspect allowing for plenty of natural light and an attractive feature wall that takes you through to the dressing area. The first floor accommodation is completed by a family bathroom which has a Jack and Jill entrance from the second bedroom. The stairway to the first floor has an impressive double heighted window that provides a light- filled assent and takes advantage of the wonderful views across the gardens. A stairway from the first floor leads you up into the attic that provides further excellent space that could be configured to provide further accommodation if required. The attic features several windows and has electric lighting.

General
Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council
Services: Mains electricity, gas, water and
drainage.
Council Tax: Band G
Tenure: Freehold
Service Charges: The residents of Creedy Park
run a management company which organises
the upkeep of the communal areas, woodland
and grounds for an annual service charge of
£100 pcm.
Offers in excess of: £900,000

East Wing is approached by a sweeping driveway
that is surrounded by rolling countryside that takes you to the front of the property where there is a large gravel area. The property benefits from two separate garage spaces to the rear of the house that provides useful workshop and storage space. East Wing enjoys a well maintained south facing garden that features a variety of mature established shrubs and trees and an enchanting woodland. The property also benefits from a separate paddock measuring approximately an acre that is accessed via the driveway and features a babbling stream at the farthest end. Exceptional views are enjoyed from the gardens and grounds that look out onto the picturesque Mid Devon countryside.

East Wing forms part of the beautiful Creedy Park Estate and is situated in a peaceful location between Sandford and Crediton. Sandford village has a church, excellent village school and pre-school run in the village hall, a community post office and shop, two inns and a garage. Sandford Cricket Club, in the grounds of Creedy Park, is one of the premier cricket clubs in Devon. A wider range of facilities are available in the market town of Crediton, approximately ½ mile to the south. Crediton is one of Devon’s most historic towns with a magnificent parish church. It is a thriving community and provides a comprehensive range of everyday facilities, schools, banks, Post Office, shops, delicatessens, supermarkets, leisure complex, Golf Club, library and Queen Elizabeth’s School. Exeter, approximately 9 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wide choice of cultural activities with the theatre,
the museum, art centres and a wealth of good
shopping and restaurants including John Lewis and Waitrose. Many primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School and The Maynard whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best in the country. East Wing lies between the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor with the opportunity for outdoor pursuits in the area are abundant and include superb walking, cycling and riding routes. The M5 motorway at Exeter provides links to the A38 to Plymouth or the A30 to Cornwall and the South, and Bristol and London to the North and East. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter.

Marketed by: Strutt & Parker, Exeter