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Pennicott, Shobrooke, Crediton, Devon, EX17

South West

£450,000

Listed on 05/09/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
3
Type
Detached

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

Nestled in a tranquil semi-rural setting on the outskirts of Shobrooke, this charming detached house presents an exciting opportunity for those looking to create their ideal country home. Just 2.5 miles from Crediton, the property boasts a wealth of character and versatile accommodation, making it a blank canvas for renovation and personalisation. The ground floor features a spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/breakfast room equipped with an oil-fired Rayburn, complemented by an adjoining boot room. The inviting dining room showcases attractive wood panelling and offers lovely views of the garden. A cosy sitting room, complete with a stone fireplace and wood-burning stove, serves as a warm focal point. Additionally, a bright garden room provides extra reception space and opens onto a covered patio, perfect for enjoying the picturesque rural surroundings. The ground floor also includes a practical study that could function as a small fourth bedroom, along with an adjoining bathroom for added flexibility. On the first floor, two bright double bedrooms are accompanied by a family bathroom and a separate shower room. A distinctive landing area features a vaulted ceiling and leads to a further bedroom on the second floor, which includes an adjoining store room. Outside, the property offers multiple parking options, including a double garage, carport, and off-road parking for two vehicles. The south-east facing garden is a delightful feature, with patio areas and lawn interspersed with fruit trees, along with a timber potting shed. An additional parcel of land adjacent to the garden is also included in the sale, currently serving as a vegetable plot and grassed area, providing further potential for outdoor enjoyment. Shobrooke village is conveniently located for access to Crediton, which offers a range of amenities, shops, cafés, and schools, along with regular transport links. Exeter is easily reachable by road and rail, making this property an appealing choice for those seeking a rural lifestyle without sacrificing proximity to larger centres. Offered for sale with no onward chain.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

51out of 100
Grade DWeak opportunity

Confidence: LOW

This characterful cottage offers a strong canvas for a light, selective refresh rather than a major overhaul. Exposed beams, timber panelling, fireplaces and the vaulted landing give it plenty of personality; the dated but usable finishes could be modernised at a measured pace, with the kitchen’s Rayburn and farmhouse feel worth considering as part of the design. The garden, covered patio and separate adjoining plot add useful outdoor scope, while the double garage, car port and parking are practical bonuses.

The score is a D overall, with the main limitation being that floor area is missing, so value against local £/sqf cannot yet be judged. The stated £7,000–£15,000 renovation range suggests a relatively contained project, and the cottage’s rural setting and character are its clearest attractions.

Key opportunities

  • Refresh the dated interior finishes selectively while retaining standout features such as exposed beams, panelling and fireplaces.
  • Make the most of the Rayburn kitchen and the garden room opening onto a covered patio as distinctive country-home spaces.
  • Improve the garden presentation and use the adjoining separate-title plot for growing or outdoor enjoyment.

Key risks

None recorded.

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Pennicott, Shobrooke, Crediton, Devon, EX17
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Based on a loan of £337,500 over 30 years at 4.45% interest

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