Higher Trey Mill Higher Trey Mill Thorverton, EX5 5LL Exeter 12 Miles Tiverton 6 Miles Thorverton 3 Miles
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Higher Trey Mill Higher Trey Mill Thorverton, EX5 5LL Exeter 12 miles Tiverton 6 miles Thorverton 3 miles • Peaceful rural location in the Exe Valley • 6 Bedrooms • 3 Reception rooms • 2.7 acres of riverside meadow, orchard & woodland • Stunning valley views • River and wildlife interest Offers in excess of £795,000 SITUATION The property is in a superb rural location in the Exe Valley fronting onto the River Exe. It lies within two miles of the picturesque village of Bickleigh which has a primary school (Ofsted: Good), church and two pubs. The village of Thorverton (3 miles) has a primary school, pubs and village and farm shops. The market town of Tiverton (6 miles) away provides an excellent range of facilities plus Blundell's School, whilst beyond at junction 27 of the M5 motorway is Tiverton Parkway railway station on the London Paddington Line. An attractive period property set in a wonderful location on the 12 miles to the south is the cathedral and university city of Exeter. banks of the River Exe with 2.7 acres There are two railway stations in Exeter (Paddington and Waterloo lines) and the airport lies to the east of city. INTRODUCTION Higher Trey Mill is on the open market for only the second time in its history. It was a farm on the Knightshayes Estate and the previous owner's grandparents came to the farm as tenants in the 1930s with the family buying it in 1954. It was first sold in 2006. During its current ownership, this period property has been renovated and extended, offering a wonderful mix of traditional features with modern attributes. It enjoys wonderful southeast facing views overlooking its own land, the river and the beautiful Exe Valley beyond. THE HOUSE The raddon stone porch is an attractive feature entering from the front of the house. Off the entrance hall is the first set of stairs. The sitting room enjoys a southerly outlook, open stone fireplace with log burner and bread oven. The kitchen offers river views and has an Eastwood range cooker, electric oven and hob, space for fridge and freezer and storage space both under and under the worktops. The well-proportioned dining room is dual aspect with French doors leading to the wood decked, wrap around balcony which provides an amazing entertaining space overlooking the river. Utility room with space for dishwasher, washing machine and drier. Off the rear entrance hall is a dual aspect study with views over the river. Bedrooms 5 & 6 are on the ground floor facing at the rear and there is also a shower room with basin, wc and large shower. The second set of stairs offers useful under stair storage. Bedroom 3 is at the rear with views over an orchard. The master bedroom is dual aspect enjoying stunning views to the south and east plus built-in storage space and an en suite bathroom. The family shower room has a large shower, wc and basin. Both bedrooms 2 & 4 are south facing enjoying the delightful outlook over the Exe Valley. THE GROUNDS To the rear of the property is a detached garage (17' x 12'6") plus parking for three vehicles. The informal lawned gardens to the front of house run to the edge of the river, though the river level itself is much lower along with mature oak and ash trees. For much of the year there is a large gravelled beach exposed at river level, often used by the current owners as a waterside picnic spot. There is a stream fed pond and gated access to the road. The land with the property comprises a riverside meadow along plus mature woodland as well as an orchard with apple and pear trees. Delightfully located summerhouse. Overall the property amounts to 2.7 acres. SERVICES Private water (borehole). Private drainage. Mains electricity. Oil-fired central heating. AGENTS NOTE The Environment Agency Flood Risk information for this property is a very low risk of flood - https://flood-warning- information.service.gov.uk/long-term-flood-risk/risk-detail? address=10009447342 DIRECTIONS From Exeter proceed north on the A396 to the village of Bickleigh. Cross over the ancient bridge and by the Fisherman's Cot pub proceed on the A3072 Crediton road but within a few hundred yards turn left signposted Bickleigh Castle. Continue past Bickleigh Castle and Higher Trey Mill is on the left after a further mile. Higher Trey Mill, Thorverton, EX5 5LL These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 21/22 Southernhay West, Exeter, Devon, EX1 1PR Tel: 01392 255202 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.