Shobrooke, Crediton, EX17
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- Characterful three-bedroom barn conversion
- Vaulted ceilings & exposed timbers
- Large kitchen/dining room
- Living room with wood-burning stove
- Principal bedroom with en-suite
- Three bedrooms
- Large shared gardens & grounds
- Two allocated parking spaces
- Semi-rural setting near Shobrooke
- Easy reach of Crediton & Exeter
Description
5 Efford Barns is a really appealing combination of character, space and setting. Part of a small collection of converted barns in a semi-rural position near Shobrooke, it has many of the features you'd hope to find in a barn conversion, with exposed timbers, vaulted ceilings and a wood-burning stove, while still working really well as a practical three-bedroom home. The location gives you that feeling of being out in the Devon countryside, but with Crediton close by and Exeter within easy reach.
Inside, the rooms are well proportioned and there's a nice flow to the ground floor. The living room has plenty of character, with the wood-burning stove providing a natural focal point, while the kitchen/dining room is a particularly good size. The kitchen and dining areas are partially divided at present, which works well, although there's scope to open them up further if you wanted one larger farmhouse-style kitchen/dining space. Upstairs, the vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers really come into their own, bringing height, light and character to the first floor. There are three bedrooms, with the principal having its own en-suite, alongside the family bathroom.
Outside, the barns sit within large shared gardens and grounds, giving you plenty of green space to enjoy without the upkeep of a large garden entirely of your own. There's a communal courtyard and parking area, with spaces for No. 5. It's a lovely setup for someone drawn to the character and rural feel of a barn conversion, but who still wants a manageable home with good connections to Crediton and Exeter.
Please see the floorplan for room sizes.
Current Council Tax: Band C - Mid Devon
Utilities: Mains electric, water, telephone & broadband
Broadband within this postcode: Standard – Starlink also available.
Drainage: Private (shared and within management co)
Heating: Wood burner and electric heating
Construction: Brick/block converted in the 1990’s
Listed: No
Conservation Area: No
Tenure: Freehold
Buyers' Compliance Fee Notice: Please note that a compliance check fee of £25 (inc. VAT) per person is payable once your offer is accepted. This non-refundable fee covers essential ID verification and anti-money laundering checks, as required by law.
Agents’ Notes:
Boundaries, Access & Parking:
Boundary positions, access rights and parking arrangements have been provided by the seller, and any land plans shown are for identification purposes only. We have not seen the title deeds or other legal documents, and buyers should confirm exact details and ownership responsibilities with their conveyancer.
Broadband & Mobile Coverage:
Broadband speeds and mobile signal vary by provider and location, and service availability can change over time. Buyers can check current availability and predicted speeds at or via the Ofcom coverage checker.
Digital Photo Enhancement/Virtual Staging:
Some images in this brochure may have been digitally enhanced or virtually staged, for example by adding lighting effects, blue skies, twilight ambience, furniture or décor, to help illustrate how the property could look. These images are only illustrative and do not show the current fixtures, fittings or condition. Always rely on your viewing for an accurate understanding of the property.
Estate Management Charge
Efford Barns has a management company responsible for the communal areas, including the shared gardens and grounds, courtyard and parking areas, together with the communal private drainage system. Each property contributes towards these costs and is currently £75 per month payable to Agent Valid Ltd
The gardens and grounds are communal and are not for the exclusive use of No. 5.
Private Drainage:
Covered in management co.
Shared / Communal Areas:
Covered in management co.
SHOBROOKE, located 1½ miles north-east of Crediton, is a pretty village with thatched cottages dotted along the broad lane which forms the village’s main thoroughfare. Sat among Devon’s rolling hills, residents enjoy a peaceful existence but are also well served by an active village hall community offering a gamut of recreational pursuits from yoga to Ceilidh’s. A network of footpaths provides opportunities for outdoor pursuits while nearby is Shobrooke Park, the gardens and parkland of a former stately home since demolished. A favourite with dog walkers, the park is home to a large fishing lake, a grassy amphitheatre, and holds a variety of events across the year. Crediton is a short drive away and offers a range of amenities; from independent shops, supermarkets to doctors and dentists. Crediton is also the nearest location for primary and secondary schooling.
DIRECTIONS
Use EX17 1BJ or the what3words is ///cabbage.unlocking.width
From Crediton, go through Shobrooke and out the other side until reaching the T-junction, turn right and follow the road for approx. 0.6 miles and turn left into the driveway to The Barns. Park in the carpark and walk down into the courtyard, bear right and No 5 will be found on the left in the far corner.
Communal Garden
Large shared gardens
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- C
- Date Posted
- 2026-10-17
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
- Ask Agent
- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
- Communal Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
3 Mbps
Under 10 Mbps here
Suitable for
- Basic browsing & email
Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.
Mobile signal
Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Newton St Cyres Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 133
- Type
- Community school
- Thorverton Church of England Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 110
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Brampford Speke Church of England Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 47
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Hayward's Primary School3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 403
- Type
- Community school
- Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School3.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 91
- Type
- Community school
Secondary
- Queen Elizabeth's4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,096
- Type
- Academy converter
- Thomas Hall School4.1 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Pupils
- 438
- Type
- Free schools
- St James School5.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 985
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Luke's Church of England School6.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 870
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- West Exe School6.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,237
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.
Flood Risk
Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.
Rivers and the sea
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
Not at the pin: mapped about 20 metres away.
These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.
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