Crockernwell, Exeter
South West
£280,000
Listed on 23/07/2026
Listed on 23/07/2026
The listing
Property details
Bedrooms
4Type
Semi DetachedArea
1440 sqftFeatures
- Garden
- Parking
Description
Cross Cottage presents a unique chance to transform this centrally located village property into a stylish family residence. Nestled in the charming village of Crockernwell, on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, this home is surrounded by picturesque Devon countryside and boasts easy access to local amenities in nearby Cheriton Bishop and Crediton. The layout currently comprises two reception rooms, a kitchen with an oil-fired Rayburn, and four bedrooms spread across three floors, alongside a practical storage room. There is potential for extending the property (subject to planning permission) to enhance the living space further. Outside, the property features off-street parking next to the home, a south-facing garden enveloped by stone walls, two greenhouses, and a useful carport with additional storage for oil tanks. With its appealing location and refurbishment potential, Cross Cottage is perfect for those looking to create their ideal contemporary home while enjoying the benefits of village life.
WHOTS analysis
Our WHOTS verdict
An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.
81out of 100
Grade AStrong opportunity
Confidence: MEDIUM
Cross Cottage is a strong-value village project: the £280,000 asking price works out at £194 per sq ft, around 45% below the local average. The four-bedroom layout, two reception rooms and usable garden provide a solid base for a contemporary family home, with rural walks nearby and access to Exeter and local amenities.
The photographed interiors are dated across several rooms, making this a medium-scale modernisation project with scope to refresh the decoration and flooring and update the kitchen and bathroom. The rendered exterior appears broadly intact; wall marks and the weathered covered-courtyard roof are worth investigating. The listing also mentions possible extension and storage-room conversion, both subject to the relevant approvals and feasibility.
Key opportunities
- Modernise the dated finishes across the photographed rooms, including the kitchen and bathroom, to create a more contemporary home.
- Make use of the four-bedroom layout, two reception rooms and usable garden as the foundation for a family-home project.
- Explore the listing's stated extension and top-floor storage-room conversion potential, subject to planning permission and feasibility.
Key risks
- Wall marks in several areas need investigation to establish their cause.
- The covered courtyard roof looks weathered and warrants closer inspection.
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Transport
Nearest stations
Yeoford Rail Station
4.4 miles
Train · Yeoford
Copplestone Rail Station
6.7 miles
Train · Copplestone
Crediton Rail Station
6.9 miles
Train · Crediton
Morchard Road Rail Station
7.9 miles
Train · Morchard Road
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Pricing
Price history
-20.0% since listed
£280,000£20,000(-6.7%)
24/10/2026£300,000£15,000(-4.8%)
10/09/2026£315,000£10,000(-3.1%)
22/07/2026£325,000£25,000(-7.1%)
26/02/2026£350,000Initial listing
01/11/2025Services
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