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NEW MILL DISTANCES ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LQ SOUTH MOLTON – 2.75 MILES EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK – 10 AN INDIVIDUAL DETACHED RESIDENCE MILES – 14 MILES ENJOYING A TRULY SPECIAL POSITION, WITH A THE COAST AT INSTOW / – 45 MINUTES WEALTH OF WILDLIFE, FLORA AND FAUNA, IN M5 MOTORWAY – 26 MILES GROUNDS OF JUST OVER 16 ACRES (DISTANCES ARE APPROXIMATE)

ACCOMMODATION • Beautifully presented individual detached residence • Situated in a stunning location • Highly private, yet convenient position • An abundance of wildlife, flora & fauna • Highly versatile accommodation • Five bedrooms (one en-suite) • Four reception rooms • Three bath/shower rooms • Fabulous light and airy kitchen/dining room • Gym and sauna • Wonderful grounds with a stream, ponds, paddock and woodland • Around 16 acres in total

WILDLIFE Carefully nurtured by the current owners, the array of wildlife at the property is extraordinary. Deer visit on a daily basis, otters can be seen playing in the stream, and the owners have recorded more than 75 species of birds, including kingfishers, tawny owls and dippers, many of which have made New Mill their home. The vendors have supplied a list of wildlife and a few of the pictures and videos captured during their ownership; these can be forwarded to interested parties.

jackson-stops.co.uk LOCATION The property is situated in a truly outstanding and special location, surrounded by its own land, offering peace, tranquillity and privacy, yet within walking distance of the village of Alswear and its friendly community. The market town of South Molton is around 2.75 miles away, with an excellent range of amenities including various shops, schooling for all ages, pubs and restaurants, a Sainsbury’s supermarket and popular pannier market on a Thursday and Saturday. There is also access to the A361 Link Road, which provides excellent transport opportunities to Barnstaple in one direction and Tiverton in the other, the latter providing access to Tiverton Parkway Railway Station along with the M5 Motorway at Junction 27. Exmoor National Park is within easy reach, located about 10 miles away, and is renowned for its undulating moors and pastureland, with streams and rivers running down through deep wooded combes to the spectacular North Devon coastline. It offers an excellent range of countryside pursuits including walking, shooting, hunting and fishing. The regional centre of Barnstaple is found around 14 miles away, and offers all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure opportunities, whilst the spectacular and rugged North Devon coastline is around 45 minutes away, at the coastal village of Instow or the stunning sandy surfing beach at Saunton.

COMMUNICATIONS The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and along the A361 North Devon Link Road. Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station with fast and frequent trains to London and beyond is around a 30 minute drive.

THE PROPERTY This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a special detached residence enjoying a private, yet convenient location at the end of its own long driveway and surrounded by its own land. The property stands in grounds of just over 16 acres, which is a beautiful mixture of gardens, paddocks and woodland with two ponds and the meandering Little Silver stream. The property has been the subject of extensive, quality renovation by the current owners, and now offers beautifully presented, highly versatile accommodation. At present, there are four reception rooms with five bedrooms (one en-suite), but with some alterations, New Mill could easily suit dual family occupation, or provide an income. A particular feature is the superb kitchen / dining room at the heart of the home, with a central roof atrium providing a wealth of natural light, with French doors allowing direct access onto the patio, whilst overlooking the stream from the opposite elevation. Only with a full internal inspection can you start to appreciate how truly special this property is. The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises: Reception Hall Oak flooring with underfloor heating. Windows to the side elevation. Built in storage cupboard. Cloakroom Comprising low level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Slate tiled floor with underfloor heating. Gym This room is currently used as a gym, but could be used for a variety of purposes. A dual aspect room with vaulted ceiling and galleried first floor. Oak flooring with underfloor heating. Oak stairs fridge and a fridge freezer along with a gas wok hob with extractor over. with glass balustrading rise to the Family Room. Access to shower Central island unit with breakfast bar and pop-up sockets. room / sauna. Sitting Room A dual aspect room with lovely views over the stream Sauna & Large Walk In Shower With rainwater style shower, chrome and gardens. Wood burning stove on a slate hearth. heated towel rail, slate tiled floor and underfloor heating. There is also Study A Neville Johnson study comprising a range of built in bespoke access into bedroom one. storage and desk. Stairs rise to the first floor landing. Family Room Galleried over the gym with windows to the side Conservatory Enjoying superb views over the garden, with bi-folding elevation. Easy access to excellent eaves storage. doors on two sides allowing wonderful indoor/outdoor living in fine Bedroom 1 Windows to the side elevation overlooking the stream and weather. land beyond. Range of built in wardrobes with matching bed frame, Utility Comprising a range of matching wall and base units, with bedside cabinets and a dressing table. Underfloor heating. stainless steel double sink set into roll top work surfaces with space for En-Suite Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a Pulley Maid clothes large bath. Slate tiled floor and underfloor heating. Chrome heated dryer. towel rail. First Floor Landing Hatch access to loft space. Windows overlooking Boot Room Door giving access to the side elevation and patio garden. kitchen and patio garden. Range of built in storage cupboards. Tiled floor with underfloor Bathroom Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a heating. Airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder and panelled bath with shower over. Chrome heated towel rail. Window condensing oil-fired boiler. overlooking patio garden. Kitchen / Dining Room A stunning family orientated dual aspect Bedroom 4 Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. room enjoying a superb outlook over the stream and land to both sides Built in storage. of the property. Roof atrium allowing a wealth of natural light to flood in, and French doors giving access to the patio garden. Oak flooring Bedroom 2 Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. with underfloor heating. Bedroom 3 A dual aspect room overlooking the stream and gardens. The kitchen area comprises an excellent range of matching wall Bedroom 5 A dual aspect room with views over the stream and and base units with Corian work surfaces with two moulded sinks pastureland. and instant boiling hot water tap. A range of integrated appliances including two ovens, a microwave oven and a steam oven. There is an induction hob with a pop up extractor fan, dishwasher, double

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specimen trees, various seating areas and secluded OUTSIDE walks, a pond and small ox-bow lake, and the A particular feature of the property is the outdoor Little Silver stream. At the far end of the garden, space, with its unique position and array of wildlife there is a garden shed, wood store and a garage. visitors. The property is approached over a long Adjoining this section of garden is a delightful tarmac driveway at the end of which there is ample area of woodland, which has seasonal snowdrops, off road parking and turning space. From the daffodils and bluebells, with a beautiful woodland front of the property, a bridge crosses the Little walk through the middle. There is also a further Silver stream to a paddock, where there is also a paddock which has separate vehicular access and greenhouse, shed and vegetable beds with raised enjoys stunning views across the valley. planters. To the other side of the property is a In total, the property stands in grounds of around good sized walled patio garden that wraps around 16.2 acres. the side of the property and opens up onto a large, arboretum-style, rear garden. Designed by Agent’s Note: There is a public footpath that runs an internationally acclaimed gardening expert in partway down the driveway, and then over a stile the 1970’s, the garden contains many unusual and through the section of woodland. It does not come near the property or affect the privacy.

jackson-stops.co.uk NEW MILL ALSWEAR, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4LQ

TOTAL APPROX. FLOOR AREA 4405 SQ FT / 409.2 SQ M

PROPERTY INFORMATION Services Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating, with underfloor heating in sections of the property. Private drainage (septic tank). Local Authority North Devon District Council – 01271 327711. Contents, Fixtures and Fittings Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments, lawn tractor, etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation. EPC Rating: D Viewing By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon 01271 325 153. For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions: From South Molton, proceed on the A3137 signposted towards Witheridge and the Cattle Market. Continue along this road until you reach the village of Alswear. Upon entering the village, take the first turning on the right hand side, signposted towards Kings Nympton and Chulmleigh, then the first turning on the left hand side. Proceed for a short distance and you will see a cream house on the right. The entrance to New Mill is opposite this, on the left. Pass over the cattle grid and proceed down the driveway. Please note that satellite navigation takes one straight past the entrance to New Mill.

Sketch plan for illustrative purposes only. All measurements walls, doors, windows, fittings and appliances, their sizes and locations, are approximate only. They cannot be regarded as being a representation by the seller, nor their agent. Important notice 1. These particulars have been prepared in good faith as a general guide, they are not exhaustive and include information provided to us by other parties including the seller, not all of which will have been verified by us. 2. We have not carried out a detailed or structural survey; we have not tested any services, appliances or fittings. Measurements, floor plans, orientation and distances are given as approximate only and should not be relied on. 3. The photographs are not necessarily comprehensive or current, aspects may have changed since the photographs were taken. No assumption should be made that any contents are included in the sale. 4. We have not checked that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation approval, statutory or regulatory permissions or consents. Any reference to any alterations or use of any part of the property does not mean that necessary planning, building regulations, or other consent has been obtained. 5. Prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves by inspection, searches, enquiries, surveys, and professional advice about all relevant aspects of the property. 6. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact; we have no authority to make or give any representation or warranties in relation to the property. If these are required, you should include their terms in any contract between you and the seller.

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