The Grange, Lapford, Crediton, Devon, EX17 6LX
Lapford is situated in the heart of the beautiful, rolling countryside of Mid Devon, to the north west of Crediton, overlooking the River Yeo Valley, just before it joins the River Taw. The village is about midway between the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor providing many opportunities for walking and riding, and there is salmon and sea trout fishing to be had on the rivers Taw and Torridge. Also within easy reach is the spectacular North Devon coast, with its sandy surf beaches. In the village is a pub, primary school and garage with convenience store, as well as a railway station on the Exeter to Barnstaple Tarka Line.
The Grange is situated in peaceful rural surroundings at the end of a private lane, just beyond the edge of the village. The house, an elegant former rectory of considerable character and charm, is Grade II-listed and stated as being late 18th Century, refurbished and enlarged in the mid-19th Century. Having then been thoroughly refurbished to a high standard within the last 20 years, the accommodation is beautifully presented and combines the comforts of modern living with many notable period features which are typical of the architectural period, including high ceilinged rooms with decorative cornicing, shuttered sliding sash windows, attractive fireplaces and slate and tiled flooring. The house has three beautiful reception rooms, an orangery, study, cellars and a large kitchen/breakfast room. It has six bedrooms on the first floor, including three bedroom/bathroom/shower room suites.
There are two separate cottages, one three and one two bedroom and, behind the house, is an unusual former granary and a courtyard of traditional barns and outbuildings. Around the house are extensive gardens and grounds extending to about 4.6 acres.
Guide price: £1.65 million.
Agent: Jackson Stops Exeter, 13 Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1PJ
