Mollands Farm CHITTLEHAMHOLT, DEVON
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Summary
• Sitting room
• Dining room
• Kitchen/breakfast room
• Boot room/utility room
• Cloakroom
• Principal bedroom/bathroom suite
• 3 further bedrooms and family bathroom
• Separate guest cottage, barns and outbuildings
• Large gardens with heated swimming pool An idyllically situated, period farmhouse at • Pasture paddocks, woodland and streams the end of a long, private entrance drive,
About 32 acres surrounded by its own land in the Taw Valley
www.jackson-stops.co.uk Location Mollands Farm is situated in the heart of the unspoiled, rolling, partly wooded Mid/North opportunities for walking, riding and fishing. The nearby town of South Molton provides Devon countryside within the River Taw Valley, made famous in Henry Williamson’s book a full selection of local facilities including shops, restaurants and state education. “Tarka the Otter”, designated as an “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty” and once Also about 7 miles away is the thriving small town of Chulmleigh with shops, restaurants, rated by The Times as one of the top ten desirable valleys in the U.K. Chittlehamholt is pubs and school. There are private schools in the area at West Buckland and Shebbear. mentioned in the Domesday Book as part of the manor of Chittlehampton and the name is of Saxon origin, being “the wood belonging to the people of Chittlehampton”, which is a village about 3 miles to the north. The area is renowned for its peace, quiet and Communications There is easy access to the area, from junction 27 of the M5 motorway, along the A361 unspoiled beauty consisting essentially of rolling farmland and steep, wooded valleys, North Devon link road, passing Tiverton and exiting at South Molton. Beside junction 27 bisected by rushing rivers and streams. In the village there is a 16th century thatched is Tiverton Parkway Station, providing regular mainline services to London (Paddington) pub and nearby is the High Bullen Golf and Country Club. There is good salmon and in just over 2 hours. sea trout fishing to be had locally on the Rivers Taw and Mole. Within easy reach to the north is the spectacular North Devon coast with its sandy surf beaches. To the north • Chulmleigh 7 miles • South Molton 7 miles • Barnstaple 15 miles • Exeter 30 miles and south are the National Parks of Exmoor and Dartmoor, providing many (distances approximate) The Property • Idyllic, peaceful, rural setting at the end of a long, private entrance drive within the Taw Valley • Attractive, period farmhouse believed to have 16th century origins • Bought by the current owners in 2001 and since thoroughly renovated and improved, both inside and out, including a barn conversion to guest cottage • Large gardens around the house including solar heated swimming pool • Useful range of barns and outbuildings • Ring fenced by its own land including pasture paddocks, woodland and streams • Easy access to North Devon link road, North Devon coast, Exmoor and Dartmoor
Ground Floor Boot room/utility room (N) slate flagged floor, work top, butler’s sink, walk-in shelved larder, plumbing for washing machine, doors to Cloakroom WC. Kitchen/breakfast room (S&W) slate flagged floor, part exposed stone walls, range of fitted base and wall cupboards with work tops, oil fired Aga, oven with gas hob, double sink and drainer, exposed beam and ceiling timbers, stable type door to terrace and gardens, glazed double doors opening to Dining room (S&N) slate flagged floor, inglenook fireplace with wooden beam and former bread oven, exposed beam and part exposed stone wall, doorway to Sitting room (S,N&E) fireplace incorporating woodburner, part exposed stone walls, exposed ceiling timbers, door to terrace and gardens. From the dining room the staircase rises to
First Floor Landing (N) airing cupboard with hot water cylinder, doors to Principal suite Bedroom 1 (S&W) beautiful views across the surrounding countryside. Bathroom bath, wash basin, WC. Bedroom 2 (S) built-in wardrobe cupboards, views over gardens and surrounding countryside. Family bathroom shower cubicle, bath, twin wash basins, WC. Bedroom 3 (S&E) lovely views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. Bedroom 4/study (E&N) fitted bookcases and cupboards.
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The Cottage Beside the entrance drive, on the opposite side of the yard, to the north of the house, a detached stone barn has been converted into a delightful guest cottage. Steps rise to the entrance door to Sitting room tiled floor, exposed timbers, downlighting, understairs cupboard. Kitchen/breakfast room tiled floor, fitted base and wall cupboards and work top, sink and drainer, fridge, downlighting. From the sitting room a door leads to Shower room tiled floor and walls, shower cubicle, wash basin, WC, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. From the sitting room the staircase rises to Open-plan bedroom/sitting room beautiful views over the surrounding countryside, exposed roof timbers.
www.jackson-stops.co.uk The Outbuildings Adjoining the rear of the house is an open double car port, linking the house to a From the terrace, stone steps rise to the orchard with selection of fruit trees and also stone barn, 13.72m x 5.18m (45’ x 17’) providing storage with loft over part (planning incorporating the vegetable and soft fruit gardens. permission was obtained in the mid 1980’s for conversion to two holiday cottages). Within this area is the solar heated swimming pool, enclosed by low walls, surrounded Opposite the house is a stone barn, 10.67m x 3.35m (35’ x 11’) providing useful further by paved areas and incorporating a building with pool equipment, changing rooms and storage. sauna and with a conservatory adjoining.
To the rear of the cottage, and with access from the entrance drive, is a timber framed, Surrounding the house, cottage and outbuildings is an extensive range of gently sloping general purpose building, 18.28m x 12.19m (60’ x 40’). pasture paddocks, divided by traditional Devon banks and hedges, providing an idyllic setting for the house. Along the northern boundary a delightful small stream runs The Gardens and Grounds through a wooded area and along the southern boundary are areas of steeper, uncultivated cleaves, woodland and stream, being a haven for wildlife. The western Essentially to the south and east of the house, and with a south westerly aspect, are boundary borders neighbouring woodland. The pastureland has been farmed organically extensive gardens. Doors from the kitchen and sitting room open to a cobbled for approximately 12 years and there is a perimeter footpath of over a mile incorporating terrace, along the front of the house, and beyond is a level and gently sloping lawned woodland and streams. area, bounded by hedges and banks and incorporating a duck pond and timber decked sitting area from where there are lovely views across the surrounding countryside. Main House
Cottage
Property Information Services: Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired heating. Local Authorities: Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter. EX2 4QD. Tel. 01392 382000. North Devon Council, Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EA. Tel. 01271 327711. Rights of way: The neighbouring property, known as Chapple’s, has a right of access across the top part of the entrance drive. There is a right of way in favour of Mollands through another neighbouring property known as Spycott. Contents, fixtures and fittings: All items usually known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together are excluded from the sale but may be available by separate negotiation. Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Exeter office: 01392 214222 For Sale by Private Treaty with Vacant Possession Upon Completion.
www.jackson-stops.co.uk Directions Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is made to ensure accuracy. However all measurements are From junction 27 of the M5 turn off signed to approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with permission Tiverton. Follow the A361 North Devon link of the Controller H.M.S.O. Crown Copyright reserved. road, passing Tiverton, to South Molton. Turn off into South Molton and from there follow the B3226 road towards Crediton, passing Clapworthy Mill and Meethe and turn off signposted to Chittlehamholt about 5 miles from South Molton. Proceed up the hill and at the junction at the top turn left to Chittlehamholt. Proceed into the village and turn right signed to the Portsmouth Arms. After about 300 yards turn right at Drakes Cross, signed Spycott and Mollands. Continue down this lane for 0.5 miles and then turn left into the entrance drive signed Mollands. Continue down the drive through the double wrought iron gates and the private drive to Mollands Farm. www.jackson-stops.co.uk Important Notice: Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements Jackson-Stops & Staff Tel: 01392 214222 or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. 10 Southernhay West [email protected] It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other Exeter EX1 1JG consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. www.jackson-stops.co.uk Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.