Stockleigh Pomeroy, Crediton, Devon, EX17

We are delighted to introduce this fantastic Grade II* listed detached house, situated in a highly desirable village location and bursting with original character features and charm. Don't miss this very exciting and rare opportunity to own a piece of history with this delightful home, contact us for a viewing today!

This immaculately presented Grade II* listed detached house has been extensively and sympathetically renovated throughout by the current owners and seamlessly marries period charm with modern comfort. Frogpool is a unique and hugely characterful property steeped in history with parts that are believed to date back to around 1450.

Originally an Open Hall House, this enchanting cottage offers timeless appeal with its charming period features and rustic allure. Boasting four sizeable bedrooms, three reception rooms, one bathroom and separate shower room, Frogpool offers a cozy yet expansive living space adorned with two inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams and three plank & muntin screens.

The property also features an exceptional range of much rarer, and in some cases, ancient characteristics including the complete survival of a Medieval thatched roof (considered ‘remarkable on a European level’), cruck beams surviving from the Medieval Hall with many hand-carved wooden pegs/plugs, and ancient symbolic or artisan carvings.

Frogpool is situated on the edge of the thriving, picturesque village of Stockleigh Pomeroy, nestled in the heart of the rolling Devonshire countryside. Surrounded by idyllic and unspoilt views, the village is a perfect escape for those who appreciate the great outdoors, yet situated only a short distance from the A3072 which provides easy access to Crediton, Tiverton & Exeter as well other nearby villages and amenities, including Farm Shops, Village Schools & Pubs.

Internally, the accommodation offers great flexibility as a family dwelling, with one of the bedrooms currently being used as a home office. There is a large Ashgrove country kitchen which captures the essence of country living and includes an original first-generation Rayburn dating from the Mid 1940's, granite worktops and period style Belfast Sink. There are a further three receptions rooms on the ground floor, two with inglenook fireplaces, as well as a modern shower room. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom featuring an antique cast iron slipper bath.

Outside the gardens are a real feature of the property and a testament to the vendor’s hard work and vision. The property enjoys a sizeable south facing plot extending to around 0.25 acres, and has undergone extensive landscaping and planting of low maintenance garden and hedgerows creating a great deal of privacy and seclusion. A large driveway provides ample parking for up to ten vehicles as well as a large single garage and side workshop.

There is an adjacent Victorian School Room, believed to have originally been a farm building and then possibly associated with the village school, first appearing on any local map in 1888. The building has been almost completely restored and has Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent already in place for the installation of a WC, shower room and woodburning stove making it an ideal and versatile space that could be used for a variety of different uses, including a separate annexe for dependents living at home, workshop / studio, cinema / games room or home office. It also offers various multi-use income potential, subject to the necessary 'Change of Use' permissions including holiday let, Airbnb or business usage eg conference facility or cafe.

Also situated within the grounds of Frogpool is a specifically commissioned, bespoke Shepherd’s Hut. This is a non-permanent feature and is available to any prospective buyer under separate negotiation.

During the restoration process, the current owners commissioned an exhaustive 37 page Historic Report by 'Keystone Historic Buildings Consultants (2020)' and is available to view on site.

Frogpool is a very special and one-of-a-kind property that has been restored to the highest standard with great sympathy given to its nature and history and with all relevant consents obtained.

Current Council Tax: F
Utilities: Mains electric, water.
Broadband within this postcode: Superfast Enabled
Drainage: Private Treatment Plant (2019)
Heating: Wood burning stove & night storage heaters
Listed: Grade II*

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