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Eight miles north-west of Exeter, Crediton is a small, market town situated in the vale of the River Creedy, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Known historically and locally as Kirton, Crediton has a thriving business community, good schools and an excellent climate owing to its location in the rain shadow of Dartmoor National Park. Shoe-making, tanning, agricultural trade, tin-plating, and the manufacture of confectionery and cider have taken over from Crediton's woollen and serge industries.
As a guide to the prices of property for sale in Crediton, Victorian terraced cottages offering two bedrooms are from £110,000 and terraced houses offering three bedrooms, often with thatched roofs and Grade II listed, are from £150,000. Detached modern houses, with four bedrooms and an integral garage, are available from £200,000. But, if you are looking for property above £400,000, estate agents in Crediton represent a wide variety of impressive new-build and period houses and cottages, often located within breathtaking rural surroundings.
Flats for sale in Crediton are in purpose-built apartment houses and charming period-house conversions, from £80,000 for one bedroom and from £100,000 for two. Please contact Crediton estate agents for details of all flats, cottages and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Crediton
Crediton has a lively community which enjoys the large number of churches, arts and crafts activities, sports facilities, parks and recreational areas. The Church of the Holy Cross was originally a cathedral before Exeter Cathedral was built, and Crediton still retains its own bishop. There are many primary schools in Crediton and the local grammar school, founded by Edward VI and re-established by Elizabeth I, is a co-educational technology college with accommodation for boarding. Crediton is a very pretty town with lovely old pubs, quality restaurants, cafés, tea rooms and good shops.
Transport in Crediton
Crediton is on the A377 Exeter road and the A3072 for Tiverton. The railway station in Crediton offers a 16-minute journey to Exeter Central, from which there is a good service to London Paddington.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Crediton, which is covered by postcode EX17, you may also like to consider other towns and villages in Devon such as North Tawton, Tiverton, Cullompton, Exeter, Chulmleigh, South Molton, and Newton Abbot.
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5 bedrooms farms, estates & land in Near Witheridge, Devon - Guide Price of £1,850,000
Spacious 5 bedroom farmhouse - 2 further dwellings - Modern adaptable buildings - Productive pasture - In all about 171.45 acres... view full details
5 bedrooms farms, estates & land in Near Witheridge, Devon - Guide Price of £875,000
Spacious 5 bedroom farmhouse - Range of modern farm buildings - Productive grassland - About 77.13 acres - About 31.21 hectares... view full details
4 bedrooms house in East Burrow Farm, Crediton, Devon - Guide Price of £325,000
3 reception rooms - 4 bedrooms - 3 bathrooms - Gardens - Garage and car port... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Chestnut Close, Crediton, Devon - Offers in excess of £275,000
Excellently located 4/5 bedroomed detached residence with detached double garage at end of sought after cul de sac with secluded rear garden.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Silverway, Crediton, Shobrooke, Devon - Asking price of £139,950
Modern link house set in quiet village outskirts location enjoying lovely rural views, 2 double bedroomed accommodation with conservatory, off road parking for 2 vehicles, walking distance to...... view full details
studio farms, estates & land in Near Witheridge, Devon - Guide Price of £115,000
Attractive accomodation land - Sporting and amenity appeal - Productive pasture field - About 31.99 acres - About 12.94 hectares... view full details
studio farms, estates & land in Near Witheridge, Devon - Guide Price of £235,000
Productive pasture - Woodland - Accessed from a farm track - About 58.95 acres - About 23.85 hectares... view full details
bedrooms farms, estates & land in Crediton, Devon - Guide Price of £115,000
Building Plot - 0.2 acres in an elevated position above the town with outline planning consent for a single two storey house. INFORMAL TENDER BY 22ND DECEMBER 2009... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Town Park, Crediton, Devon - Asking price of £159,950
Modern link-house with excellent family accommodation on 3 floor levels, set in elevated town location with views... view full details
