Property description

Situated alongside and well above the River Mole this charming property has lovely southerly views over its own land and easterly views across the river to the countryside beyond. The bustling market town of South Molton is less than 10 minutes away and with salmon and trout in the river, the occasional otter can be seen from the sitting room windows.

Front
This property is a beautiful country house of traditional stone construction with brick quoinsunder a slate roof. There is wisteria on the south western side. All of the windows have recently been replaced with double glazing. The property has lovely southerly views over its own land and has easterly views down to the river Mole and over to the countryside beyond. The property is accessed through an enclosed porch with a tiled floor. Inside is a second hall from which the other downstairs rooms are accessed. There is a kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, 2 reception rooms a study/4th Bedroom and a useful laundry/utility room. The sun room has views from three sides showing an abundance of wildlife including deer, otter, pheasant and leaping salmon.Upstairs are two double bedrooms with attached shower rooms and a double bed suite with adressing room and a family bathroom. This accommodation coupled with its riverside position would lend itself well to a b and b or other small business opportunity. For families, the small bustling market town of South Molton is a few minutes away with its schools and facilities.The neighbouring villages of Chittlehamholt and Kings Nympton offer a range of activitieswith their village halls, community shops, pubs and primary school. The property is easily accessible to the beautiful north Devon beaches and harbours, and within 40 mins of the major regional city of Exeter, with a direct Tarka rail line from KingsNympton, south to Exeter and north to Barnstaple. There is a good 'link road' making it approximately 40 mins to the M5 by car.

Sitting Room - 20' 11'' x 11' 3'' (6.38m x 3.43m)

Dining Room - 18' 4'' x 13' 10'' (5.59m x 4.22m)

Porch

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.66m x 3.66m)

Laundry Room

Office/Bedroom 4

Library

Boot Room Store - 11' 9'' x 4' 12'' (3.58m x 1.52m)

Bedroom 1 - 15' 3'' x 13' 10'' (4.65m x 4.22m)

Bedroom 2 - 16' 5'' x 11' 6'' (5.00m x 3.51m)

Bedroom 3 - 13' 5'' x 12' 12'' (4.09m x 3.96m)

En-suite

Dressing Room

Family Bathroom

Outbuildings, Gardens and Grounds
GARDENSFrom the road there is a gravelled parking area for 6 or more cars bordered by a hedge. A trellis archway with honeysuckle growing over it leads to a level lawned area with mature shrubs. Steps lead down to a gravelled terrace with a stone wall bordering the River Mole beyond. On the other side of this stone wall is the old drover's road. Another step down leads to a further level gravelled area. To the north of the property is an old-fashioned covered walkway leading to a door accessing the road and beyond this a small paved/lawned area protected by a high stone wall. From here it is possible to access a footbridge across the river and this joins a public footpath through the paddock on the other side of the river which leads Hele Farm Shop a few miles distant. PADDOCK: The paddock is level pasture. A stone wall and hedge form the boundary to the west, with the tree-lined River Mole forming the eastern boundary. The paddock can be accessed either from the garden or through a timber vehicular gate from the road. The paddock can be left un-mowed to attract butterflies and other wildlife; however it could also be topped and used as pony paddock or for other livestock. Mown paths have been created leading from the roadside gateway to a mown additional parking area and from the house providing a delightful walk along river.Fly fishing is by arrangement with the owner of the the beat who has a right of access along the riverbank at the far end of the paddock . The LPG tank, providing gas to the house, is situated in the corner of the paddock nearest the house. Details are available upon request. STONE BARN: Opposite the paddock gate is a 2 storey barn measuring 42 feet x 15 feet (12.8m x 4.6m). The barn is of traditional stone construction under a box profile sheet roof with a concrete floor, timber doors and uPVC rainwater goods. Internally the barn is divided to provide a single garage measuring 15 feet (12.8m) wide. The remainder of the barn comprises of the old fashioned stabling with four wooden stalls complete with mangers. The barn was previously used as a workshop and the workbench is still in place. Steps lead up from the stables to a loft, which runs the full length of the barn. To the southern side of the barn is a lean-to wood store.

Barn

Recreation and Sporting
The Mole Valley is a beautiful wooded valley. Through the woodland is a public right of way, providing a wonderful scenic walk to the village.The area is renowned for its high bird, Pheasant and Partridge shooting and the area is home to highly regarded shoots such as Castle Hill, North Molton, Milton's and Molland. There is excellent fishing for salmon & trout in the area on the River Taw and River Mole and there may also be the opportunity to purchase some fishing rights close to the property. The House is readily accessible to the North Devon and North Cornish Beaches. The northern coastline provides a wealth of water sports such as sailing and surfing, as well as walking along the South West Coastal footpath, with large stretches of the coast being in the ownership and under the protection of The National Trust. From Bideford boat trips go on a regular basis throughout the summer to Lundy island in the Bristol Channel.

Communications
ROAD - The property is situated on the B3226. This joins the A361 North Devon Link Road 5 miles to the north at South Molton. The 1361 joins the M5 motorway (junction 27) near Tiverton. RAIL- Main line services from Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David's to London Paddington, the Midlands and the North. AIR - Exeter International Airport provides scheduled and charter flights to a large number of domestic and international destinations.

Property Features :

• Riverside Sun Terrace
• Car Parking for 6/8 vehicles
• Four Double Bedrooms
• Two Reception Rooms
• Family Bathroom & Two Shower Rooms