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Sandford is a sought after village and lying to the north, just
over a mile out, is the small hamlet of North Creedy. A collection
of only a handful of homes, its a semi rural position that isnt
isolated. Sandford itself has a thriving, bustling community with
two pubs, a primary school, community stores post office, sports
teams facilities and a regular bus service linking to Crediton and
Exeter. The stunning Millennium path links the village to Crediton
off the road, opening up the amenities close by. Leatside Barn is a
barn conversion, originally converted in the 1990s, it is part of a
small development of just 4 properties, each being unique. The barn
itself is flexible, being reverse level. Its sat in pretty gardens
and has parking and a garage in the courtyard to the rear. Theres
electric heating, which is combined with underfloor heating tiled
floor throughout the lower ground floor. There is double glazing
and the house isnt listed.
A porch from the garden entrance level leads you inside, giving
a buffer and an ideal space for coats and shoes. This opens into a
beautiful living room with a wood burner and feature wall. There
are views over the garden to the front and access through to the
dining area. This space is fantastic a wide opening links it to the
well fitted kitchen with plenty of storage space and is a sociable
area. Through to the rear is a double bedroom with a bathroom.
Stairs lead down to the lower floor with a door to outside access
to the courtyard for parking garage and here there are 3 double
bedrooms and a shower room plus a useful utility room with plumbing
for washing machine and space for an upright freezer.
The main gardens lie to the south front . The pedestrian gate
from the lane gives access to the garden and into the
professionally designed and landscaped front garden which is
attractively laid to a mix of block paviers, stone, sleepers and
pebbles. The garden is bordered by attractive planting of
honeysuckle, lavender, bamboo, grasses, ferns, specimen trees and
mature shrubs. The garden also features a small stream with bridge
and is interspersed with outside lighting. There is a raised pond
with decked area leading to an individually designed home office
studio with power, large window and distinctive stained glass
windows. The building has been insulated and has a good internet
connection too. Adjoining the back of the office, is a wood store
and separate storage for tools. Across the driveway there is a
small piece of garden, presently used as a vegetable plot. From
here are lovely far reaching views of the surrounding Mid Devon
countryside.
A shared driveway leads under an archway into the courtyard which
is shared by the 3 properties. Here is paved off road parking
adjoining the back door with outside light, room for a couple of
vehicles and across the courtyard is a garage with electric door,
ideal for secure storage and large enough for a single vehicle.
Agents note There is a proportionate charge payable for the
emptying of the sewage system shared between this property and the
adjacent neighbour. Any maintenance on the driveway courtyard will
be arranged and split between 3 owners.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax Band B Mid Devon 2023 24 £1771.94
Utilities Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode Superfast Enabled
Drainage Private drainage shared with neighbours
Heating Programmable electric heaters, electric underfloor
heating in parts and wood burner
Listed No
Tenure Freehold
SANDFORD is a civil parish and village 1½ miles
north of Crediton, with a historic 12th Century Church. It has an
old world feel, with slender twisting streets, flanked by antique
thatched cottages displaying a menagerie of Beatrix Potter style
perennial gardens. At the village heart sits a 16thCentury Post
House, enshrined by creepers this is now The Lamb Inn, an award
winning pub restaurant; with a rustic aesthetic and cheerful
spirit. Featured in The Daily Mails 20 Best British Country Pubs
2015 . Across the way from here is the shop post office, run by the
local community. Community is something that underpins every aspect
of Sandford, including the local sporting events. Residents have a
choice of things to do such as joining the village cricket, tennis,
football and rugby clubs. Sandford has a highly sought after
primary school known for its classic Greek style architecture .
Older ones fall within the direct catchment for Q.E.C.C. in
Crediton with an Ofsted outstanding Sixth Form . Sandford is linked
to Crediton via a footpath, that runs through the Millennium Green
on the outskirts of the village past a wildflower meadow, herb
garden, over a crystal stream, yonder tilled fields to a little
copse at the towns edge.
DIRECTIONS For sat nav use EX17 4BS and the What3Words address
is hiking.potential.product
but if you want the traditional directions, please read on.
From Crediton High Street head towards Sandford and once in the
village, turn right opposite the church into Fannys Lane passing
the village hall on your right. At the end of the road, turn left
and follow the lane for approx. 1 mile and the barns will be found
on your right if you get to North Creedy Cross, youve gone too far
. For viewings, please park alongside the road in the pull in.
EPC Rating F
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