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The Old Vicarage , , The market town of is four miles The Old Vicarage View from the house to the east and is able to meet most everyday Chittlehampton, Umberleigh, requirements with a health centre, banks, Post Devon EX37 9RQ Office, good range of shops, a supermarket, garage, restaurant and pubs. A wider range of A well-appointed Grade II listed facilities is available in the town of , about eight miles to the north-west. Victorian former vicarage The cathedral city and county town of , with stunning views over the about 30 miles to the south-east, offers a surrounding countryside comprehensive range of educational, cultural, recreational and shopping facilities. Chittlehampton ½ mile, South Molton 4 miles, The Old Vicarage is readily accessible to Barnstaple 8 miles, Exeter 30 miles the National Park to the north, the National Park to the south and the Porch | Entrance hall | Study | Drawing room excellent surfing beaches of North Devon and Dining room | Kitchen | Play room | Utility room/ the dramatic and unspoilt coastline of the North pantry | Boot room | Larder | Downstairs WC Devon and North Cornish coasts, much of Master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and which is in the ownership and protection of the dressing area | Five further bedrooms, one with National Trust. ensuite bathroom and dressing area | Family bathroom with shower | Separate WC Communications Road – The North Devon Link Road is only three Seven further rooms on the second floor, two of miles to the north. This provides good access which are currently used as an office and library to Barnstaple, Tiverton and links with the M5 motorway at Junction 27. Easily-maintained garden | Orchard | Paddock Double garage | Hard tennis court Rail – Tiverton Parkway railway station provides services to the Midlands and north In all approximately 4 acres of and via Taunton and Westbury to London Paddington. A branch line operates Situation from Barnstaple to Exeter, with a station at The Old Vicarage is situated in one of the most Umberleigh (approximately two and a half miles attractive, unspoilt yet readily accessible parts of to the south-west), with links both with the North Devon. The Old Vicarage is approximately mainline railway to London Paddington and half a mile to the north-east of the delightful village also via Salisbury to London Waterloo and the of Chittlehampton. Chittlehampton has a fine Eurostar service to the Continent. church, which dominates the square and has the Ferry – A ferry service operates from second tallest church tower in Devon. The village to Roscoff in Brittany and to Santander in has a Post Office/general stores and inn. There are Northern Spain. a number of excellent schools in the area.

The Old Vicarage Another hall leads to the kitchen with slate The Old Vicarage was built in 1844 as an early floors, handmade units by Robinson and Victorian vicarage and occupies an elevated Cornish, granite work surfaces and a half position with stunning views over open electric, half oil-fired Aga with an electric hob. A countryside. The house, which is constructed door takes you through to a boot room which of stone with casement windows under a slate houses the boiler and provides access to the roof with brick chimneys, is Grade II Listed as larder with original slate shelving and has a door being of Significant Architectural Importance or to the garden. There is a further pantry, currently Historic Interest. used as a utility room/second kitchen, playroom and downstairs WC. The back stairs lead up The house is approached over a tree-lined drive to the first floor and attic from this end of the and is enhanced by wisteria and a wealth of house. original features inside and out. The house’s bell tower has recently been restored to working The main staircases, including a half landing condition. with a stunning oriel window, lead to a spacious galleried landing with the master bedroom and Approached from the gravel drive the main guest bedroom on either side. Both rooms have entrance takes you into an entrance porch with good-sized ensuite bathrooms and dressing a set of double doors with original glass. To the areas. A further hall takes you to four further right of the entrance is the study with original bedrooms, three doubles and a single. A family shutters, bookcases and a storage room. bathroom and a separate WC complete the first Through another set of double doors you are led floor accommodation. into the spacious hall with a wide oak staircase leading to the first floor with extensive under The second floor level comprises seven rooms, stair storage space. two of which are currently used as an office and library. There is a separate phone line and To the left is a grand dining room with the broadband connection making it an ideal space original stone fireplace, bay window with for an office or apartment. The other rooms shutters and the views over the surrounding could be used as further bedrooms or living countryside. Straight ahead is the drawing room, space. another good sized room with a functioning fireplace with a carved stone surround, original There are extensive cellars running under the shutters and window seat again overlooking the whole house. One of them is currently used as panoramic view. a wine cellar whilst the others provide ample storage.

Grounds and Gardens The Old Vicarage has the benefit of a part stone and part concrete block double garage with a concrete floor, with electricity connected, under a slate roof. One of the most attractive features of The Old Vicarage are the landscaped gardens and grounds which surround and protect the property. To the south of the house is an area of sweeping lawn enhanced by a magnificent Lucombe Oak, a number of fine specimen trees including a gingko tree. The gardens also comprise to the north of the house an area of enclosed lawn with a magnificent yew tree and a greenhouse. A recently constructed tennis court complements the garden. An arch and gate leads to a vegetable garden with hornbeam and beech hedges and a flowering cherry tree. To the east of the house is an orchard/paddock planted with a number of productive fruit trees, including apple, pear cherry, plum and quince.

Recreation Golf – At , High Bullen Hotel, , Royal North Devon, Tiverton and a number of other local golf courses. Gym & Spa – At High Bullen Hotel Racing – At Exeter, Taunton and Wincanton Sailing, bathing and surfing – Along the North Devon coastline. Riding and walking – In the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks. Directions Services: Mains electricity and water. Oil fired Floorplans central heating. Private drainage Main House = 7290 Sq Ft/678 Sq M Local Authority: North Devon District Council, Garage = 342 Sq Ft/32 Sq M For identification purposes only. Barnstaple Civic Centre, North Walk, Barnstaple,

Devon, EX31 1EA, tel. 01271 327711 W Council tax: Band G N S Storage Storage Directions 4.58 x 3.29 3.85 x 3.33 Storage 15'0" x 10'10" 12'8" x 10'11" 5.17 x 2.71 E 17'0" x 8'11" From the M5 motorway exit at Junction 27 and (Maximum) take the A361 North Devon Link Road, bypassing Tiverton, and continue towards Barnstaple. Garage Reception Room 6.09 x 5.22 5.08 x 4.23 Ignoring the first turning for South Molton and 20'0" x 17'2" 16'8" x 13'11" (Maximum) North Molton, continue to the second roundabout

Office Library and take the first exit onto the B3226 towards 4.65 x 3.56 3.52 x 3.11 15'3" x 11'8" 11'7" x 10'2"

South Molton. Proceed to the edge of South Storage 3.65 x 2.97 Molton and turn right onto the B3227. After 5 12'0" x 9'9" Second Floor miles turn right at crossroads (Homedown Cross) F/P Play Room Pantry 3.61 x 3.38 Bedroom 5 signposted Chittlehampton and the Bell Inn. Turn Drawing Room Principal 3.65 x 3.64 11'10" x 11'1" Bedroom 3.88 x 3.40 8.08 x 4.72 12'0" x 11'11" (Maximum) 12'9" x 11'2" 26'6" x 15'6" 4.75 x 4.61 (Maximum) 15'7" x 15'1" right at next crossroads signposted and (Maximum) drive through village past pub, and take left fork Log Store 3.66 x 3.50 3.60 x 1.91 12'0" x 11'6" 11'10" x 6'3" at the stocks. Turn left at the thatched cottage (Maximum) Bedroom 4 4.10 x 3.56 signposted Filleigh. The entrance to The Old Kitchen/ F/P 13'5" x 11'8" Breakfast Room 5.18 x 4.03 Vicarage will soon be seen on the right hand side. 17'0" x 13'3" 7.07 x 4.81 3.75 x 3.40 23'2" x 15'9" 12'4" x 11'2" Bedroom 6 (Maximum) 4.10 x 1.83 Dining Room Bedroom 2 13'5" x 6'0" Strictly by confirmed appointment through Strutt 5.81 x 4.76 4.75 x 4.72 19'1" x 15'7" Boot Room 15'7" x 15'6" (Maximum) 4.30 x 3.41 (Maximum) 14'1" x 11'2" Pantry/Larder & Parker or Stags. F/P Study Bread (Maximum) Bedroom 3 4.20 x 3.61 F/P 3.58 x 2.07 Oven 11'9" x 6'9" F/P 4.20 x 3.62 F/P 13'9" x 11'10" 13'9" x 11'11" 6.56 x 2.98 4.52 x 3.35 21'6" x 9'9" 14'10" x 11'0" (Maximum) Ground Floor First Floor Stags 29 The Square South Molton Devon EX36 3AQ Cellar/Wine Store

01769 572263 The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only. Denotes restricted head height [email protected] © ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8219073/DBK stags.co.uk Strutt & Parker 24 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon EX1 1PR 01392 215631 [email protected] struttandparker.com IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection 60 offices across England and Scotland, or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of including Prime Central London particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken January 2015. Particulars prepared January 2015.