East Hele KINGS NYMPTON, ,

East Hele KINGS NYMPTON, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON

South Molton 5 miles • 16 miles • Tiverton 24 miles M5 motorway (junction 27) 31 miles • Exeter 28 miles (All distances and times are approximate)

A charming Grade II Listed country house with wonderful gardens and 26 acres in a very peaceful location in the heart of Devon.

Accommodation and amenities Kitchen/Breakfast room • Drawing Room • Dining Room • Sitting Room Hall • Study • Boot Room • Utility Room • Laundry Room • Garden Room

Master Bedroom suite with dressing room and en suite bathroom 5 further bedrooms • 3 further bathrooms (one en suite)

Tennis court Outbuildings • Ponds • Woodland

In all about 26 acres (10.52 hectares)

Geoffrey Clapp Associates Knight Frank LLP 10 Broad Street, South Molton 19 Southernhay East, Devon EX36 3AB Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: +44 1769 572121 Tel: +44 1392 423 111 [email protected] [email protected] www.geoffreyclappassociates.com www.knightfrank.co.uk

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation

East Hele is an attractive period property, situated in a wonderfully rural position in the heart of . Despite the idyllic and peaceful location, the house is well located via the North Devon Link Road to Tiverton and the A377 to Exeter. Communication links are good with the M5 motorway M at Tiverton (junction 27) only 31 miles away providing very good access to Bristol, Exeter, the south west and the national motorway network. Rail services operate from Tiverton direct to London Paddington with the fastest trains taking just under 2 hours. Exeter Airport has a growing number of flights to UK and international destinations, including a new twice daily route to London City Airport and Bristol airport is also within easy reach. Kings Nympton, about 1 mile to the south is home to S the popular Grove Inn public house, a Spar convenience store and a Church. The market town of South Molton is 5 miles away and offers day-to-day shopping facilities, while more comprehensive facilities can be found in Barnstaple, 16 miles to the north. The University and Cathedral City of Exeter is very well known as the major regional centre for the whole of the south west region and has an extensive range of shops, restaurants and theatres. The region has an outstanding number of state and E private schools and East Hele is well placed to access the majority of them. There is a range of both primary and secondary schools nearby with excellent independent schools in Taunton (Kings and Queens Colleges, Taunton School and King’s Hall Preparatory School). Wellington (Wellington School) and Tiverton (Blundells). Further afield, but easily accessible are the Sherborne, Exeter and Bruton schools as well as Millfield. For the sporting and recreational enthusiasts, the W opportunities are endless. The Exmoor National Park is 6 miles away with excellent walking, riding and cycling opportunities and the North Devon Coast lies within easy reach. The nationally acclaimed surfing beaches of Bay, Sands, Putsborough and are all within a short drive and there are a number of golf courses in the area. There is racing at Taunton, Exeter and Newton Abbot as well as a number of the best shooting and fishing opportunities in the Country. Description East Hele is a former Devon longhouse which is believed to date main reception rooms. The house has been cleverly extended to from the 16th Century. The property is Grade II Listed and is a cob the north east into an adjoining barn to provide the laundry room, and stone construction with a thatched and slate roof. The house study, further bathroom and a spectacular garden room that would has been extended and renovated over a number of years and the be suitable for a variety of different uses. Upstairs the property has result is an immaculate and beautifully presented property in very a large master bedroom suite, including an en-suite bathroom, good condition throughout that retains a wealth of period features, with five further bedrooms and three further bathrooms, one of traditional character and feel. which is en-suite.

The house is based around a courtyard of buildings. The oldest The northern side of the courtyard that is adjacent to the lane is currently part of the house faces south and houses the kitchen and three a covered barbeque area with various attached storage buildings.

North Wing Outbuilding Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 1250 sq ft (116.08 sq m) 1694 sq ft (157.40 sq m)

Ground Floor First Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 1284 sq ft (119.28 sq m) 1960 sq ft (182.06 sq m)

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Gardens and Grounds A particular feature of East Hele is the tranquil setting and the wonderful grounds that surround the house, creating an idyllic rural property. The extensive gardens have been developed to provide all year colour and interest and they have been opened a number of times under the National Garden Scheme. Two ponds have been created and are serviced by a stream that flows through the property to a tributary of the River Mole.

The land is situated to the south east of the house and would be suitable for equine or livestock purposes. South west of the house is an all-weather tennis court

Outbuildings To the north of the main house is a large workshop and store with a room above that would be suitable for a variety of uses subject to the appropriate planning permissions.

On the western side of the house are the former stables that are currently used for machinery and log storage. Not to scale. For identification purpose only. Services Private drainage, mains water, oil fired central heating.

Fixtures and fittings All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together with all items of equipment and garden statuary are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority North Devon District Council. www.northdevon.gov.uk Tel: 01769 573932 EAST HELE Directions (Postcode EX37 9TB) From the Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway take the A361 towards Barnstaple. After approximately 24 miles turn left on to the B3237 to South Molton. In the centre of the market town turn left, still proceeding on the B3237 towards Crediton. After a short distance, on the edge of the town, take a left hand turn, sign posted to . Proceed through George Nympton and after crossing a small stone bridge approx. ½ mile outside the village, turn right towards Sletchcott. Continue up the hill and proceed over the cross roads. Take a turning right to Yeotown and Hele. After ½ mile take the next left and East Hele will be found as the lane starts to go down the hill, on the right hand side.

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Important Notice: Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Photographs: 2015 and 2016. Particulars: September 2016. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.