Zephyr is a handsome double-fronted, Grade II Listed house, set in the small village of Shobrooke and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside. The property, which dates from the mid-19th century, has rendered white elevations and original sash windows, and is set in substantial and pretty walled gardens. The property is in need of updating but offers an exciting opportunity to create a wonderful family home.

Inside, the living accommodation retains much of its original character. The main ground floor reception room is the sitting room, with an electric fireplace which could be restored to its original open fireplace. There is also a formal dining room towards the front of the ground floor, while the kitchen towards the rear has an original Rayburn, traditional wooden units, space for a breakfast table and French doors opening out to the rear gardens. There is also a separate pantry, utility room and boot room with through-access to both the front and rear of the house.

The first floor has four double bedrooms of similar proportions, as well as the family bathroom. There is also a separate WC, on the landing between the ground floor and first floor.

The postcode EX17 1AT will take you to the property using a satellite navigation system.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Night storage heating.

Council Tax: Band E.

Zephyr is set in the small village of Shobrooke, surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside and two miles northeast of the town of Crediton. Local amenities, including shops, supermarkets and a number of schools can be found in Crediton, which also has a mainline station with regular services between Barnstaple and Exeter St Davids. Exeter, just eight miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wide choice of cultural, recreational, educational and business facilities. Recreational facilities include the theatre, RAMM museum, Phoenix arts centre and a wealth of good restaurants and shopping including John Lewis and Waitrose. Many well regarded schools are located in Exeter including Exeter School, The Maynard and Exeter College. Exeter University is known as one of the best universities in the country.

At the front of the property there is a pretty garden, with border hedgerows, lawns and a pathway leading to the entrance. The driveway to the side provides parking space and access to the single garage which offers further parking or storage space. The rear walled garden has paved terracing and pathways, several areas of lawn, a greenhouse, garden shed and established hedgerows, while beyond the garden there is an additional substantial walled lawn, formerly a tennis court, with a further small shed. Attached to the utility room are two sheds which provide useful storage space.