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North Parks North Parks , EX18 7EJ Chulmleigh 2/3 mile 10 miles

• Private Location • 3 Receptions and 3 Bedrooms • Spacious Loft with Potential (stc) • Annexe • Traditional Barns • Pasture Land • 13 Acres • Fishing Rights

Guide price £750,000

Situation North Parks is set in an exceptional, private location set down its own drive and only a short distance from the sought after small town of Chulmleigh. The small town offers excellent day- to-day facilities including post office, shops, banking, church, chapel, senior and junior schooling and popular 18 hole short golf course. The local market town of South Molton is about 10 miles to the north and offers a further range of amenities and access to the A361 North link road.

To the south the Cathedral City of about 22 miles, offers direct access onto the as well as an airport and main line railway station with intercity rail service to London Paddington. There is a sprinter branch line service running along the from A beautifully situated country house with annexe, traditional barns Exeter to through Eggesford or Kings Nympton station within a short distance of the property. and land

To the north the North Devon regional centre of Barnstaple is 20 miles and offers an excellent range of shopping and recreational facilities and from there to the west, a further 7 miles, is the renowned North Devon coastline with extensive sandy beaches at and together with associated facilities. Both and National Parks are within easy reach of the property. Description North Parks is a beautifully set period property located at the end of its own drive amidst stunning rolling countryside. The Grade II listed house is a rare example in North Devon of a brick-fronted C18 farmhouse, and is presented in superb decorative order throughout and has many fine features associated with the period. Outside there is an attractive range of traditional outbuildings forming a courtyard set adjacent to the house, part of which has been converted to form a one bedroom annexe.

The house and buildings enjoy an attractive outlook over the land included with the property with views stretching away over typical rolling countryside. Ground Floor From the front of the house an arched glazed front door leads to the LIVING ROOM, which is a fine room with fireplace with oil fired wood burning stove and has an attractive outlook over the gardens and views beyond. The attractive SITTING ROOM has an arched recess, ceiling beam and a fireplace with wood burning stove, marble surround and mantel. An archway leads to a cosy DINING ROOM. Central to the house and with doors off to the dining room and living room is the INNER HALL with tiled floor, door to outside and CLOAKROOM with low level WC and wash basin. There is also a door that leads to a roomy CELLAR. The KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM is a spacious double aspect room with quarry tiled floor and is well fitted with a modern range of units. There is a fitted Miele electric oven with four plate Miele hob over and a tiled recess with an oil fired Esse range cooker (new March 2016). A door leads into the UTILITY ROOM, again with quarry tiled floor and with ample space for appliances. The BOOT ROOM leads from the kitchen to the back door. First Floor From the Dining Room an attractive staircase leads to the spacious GALLERIED LANDING that enjoys lovely views and has ample fitted book shelving. BEDROOM 1 is a double room with fine views over the garden, dado rail, picture rail and built in hanging cupboard. BEDROOM 2 is a double room room and also takes full advantage of the views from the house. BEDROOM 3 is also a double room and has extensive fitted wardrobes along one wall. The spacious BATHROOM is attractively fitted with a timber panelled cast iron bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, large walk in shower cubicle with mixer shower, low level WC, bidet and pedestal wash basin.

It is understood that the sizeable loft area used to form further accommodation and it is felt that there is considerable potential, subject to the necessary consents, to extend the existing accommodation into this area. Outside The gardens, which lie mainly to the front and lower side of the house, comprise an enclosed lawn surrounded by flower and shrub beds and separated from the field by a post and rail fence. There is also a garden pond and mature Ash and Beech trees providing some shade. To the front of the house is a level verandah with canopy over and an impressive Wisteria trained across the front. To the rear of the house is an orchard and further garden area currently arranged for large chicken runs.

The rest of the land lies mainly to the lower side of the lane to the house and is laid to gently sloping pasture with an easterly aspect. In addition the property also enjoys fishing rights on Huntacott Water, which is a short distance from the property. In total the property extends to about 13 acres. Outbuildings Adjacent to the house is an attractive courtyard of traditional buildings comprising a small GARAGE/STORE 16'6" x 7'6" with loft over, further open LEAN-TO 31'9" x 15'7" to the rear. An impressive brick/stone BARN with former SHIPPON 15'10" x 11'8", further SHIPPON (now workshop) 24' x 16' (max), further STORE ROOM 15'10" x 9'8", CALF HOUSE / FEED STORE and HEN HOUSE with UTILITY ROOM at one end and additional buildings to the rear, all with loft over. Open fronted SHELTER.

The driveway splits before the courtyard and leads up to the top yard and to the second storey of the main BARN 48' x 16'1" with the former ROUNDHOUSE adjoining. Further 4 bay POLE BARN. The Annexe The annexe was converted from part of the courtyard and has a KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM (20'10" x 16'2") with a small fitted kitchen area and open to a living area with vaulted ceiling. Stairs lead down to a BEDROOM (14'10" x 14'4") with exposed ceiling beams and door to outside. The SHOWER ROOM is fitted with a tiled shower cubicle, pedestal wash basin and WC. Viewing Strictly by appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on 01769 572263. Directions From the centre of Chulmleigh turn into East Street and continue on this road out of the town. After about two thirds of a mile the private drive to North Parks will be found on the left. Services Mains water and electricity, private drainage system. Oil fired central heating via radiators to the house. North Parks, Chulmleigh, EX18 7EJ

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.

Stags 29 The Square, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3AQ Tel: 01769 572263 [email protected]

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