Park Mill Farm, Chulmleigh, Devon
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Park Mill Farm, Chulmleigh, Devon Park Mill Farm Direct river frontage with fishing rights on two Chulmleigh, Devon, rivers | Pond | Woodland | Paddocks The property EX18 7EA The main house at Park Mill Farm is a A substantial Victorian house with an detached, Victorian 5 bedroom house occupying a magical riverside setting. The attached two bedroom annexe, four property has many appealing features which holiday cottages, 18.79 acres of beautiful are characteristic for a property of this age, grounds and direct river frontage on two including high ceilings, large rooms, cornicing rivers with fishing rights. and decorative fireplaces. Chulmleigh 1 mile, Exmoor National Park 14 miles, On the ground floor there are three very Dartmoor National Park 18.5 miles, Barnstaple 20 spacious reception rooms. The double aspect miles, Exeter 26 miles drawing room has a large inglenook fireplace with an open fire as well as fitted, bespoke, Main House oak bookcases and oak bi-fold doors which Entrance porch | Kitchen/breakfast room | Dining lead to the garden room. The garden room room | Drawing room | Garden room | Master is a wonderfully spacious room, designed to bedroom with en suite shower room | Four further maximise the beautiful views of the garden, bedrooms | Family bathroom | Utility room with an oak frame, oak floors, Velux windows Wet room | EPC: E and large bi-fold doors. The dining room is also a spacious room, with a decorative Annexe fireplace as an attractive feature. Also on Open plan kitchen/sitting room | Conservatory the ground floor is the kitchen/breakfast Two bedrooms | Family bathroom room with a fitted display cabinet, an electric Cider Barn cooker and hob, plus an oil-fired Rayburn. Open plan kitchen/sitting room | Double bedroom Additionally, there is a separate utility room Family bathroom | EPC: D and a downstairs Wet room. Old Dairy Upstairs, there are five double bedrooms, all Open plan kitchen/sitting room | Double bedroom spacious and most with lovely views of the Family bathroom | EPC: F gardens. The master bedrooms benefits from large, fitted wardrobes, as well as an en suite The Smithy shower room. The other bedrooms are served Open plan kitchen/sitting room | Bedroom 1 with by a family bathroom. adjacent family bathroom | Bedroom 2 with ensuite Wet room | EPC: E Riverside Open plan kitchen/sitting room | Master bedroom with adjacent family bathroom | Bedroom 2 with en- suite bathroom | Bedroom 3 | en-suite Wet room | EPC: E Beautiful gardens and grounds of approximately 18.79 acres | Off-street parking | Open Car Barn Garden store | Workshop | Undercover Log Store Large Garden Shed Annexe Riverside Attached to the main house is a two bedroom annexe providing excellent potential for income, or as accommodation for additional family members. On the ground floor is an open plan kitchen/sitting room with double doors leading to a conservatory. The two double bedrooms are on the first floor, plus a family bathroom. The Cottages The cottages at Park Mill Farm were converted by the current owners from a large cob and stone barn which was adjacent to the property. Now, there are four separate cottages, providing flexible accommodation with adjoining doors between cottages 1 and 2 and also 3 and 4. The cottages have been converted to a very good standard, with high specification fittings, and they currently have an impressive ‘Four Star Platinum’ rating. Each cottage has an open plan kitchen/sitting room with a wood burning stove, as well as an outside patio which is ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. Old Dairy Cider Barn Cider Barn Outside Park Mill Farm is approached by a gravel driveway which provides parking space for a number of vehicles. There is a large open car barn with an attached garden store and a workshop. The gardens and grounds at Park Mill Farm are spectacular, and have been cultivated by the current owners to create beautiful surroundings that are used by the main house and some areas for the holiday cottages. There is a wide variety of colourful established flora and large areas of lawn which lead down to the rivers. Park Mill Farm owns the fishing rights for the two rivers, ‘Little Dart’, which runs along the boundary and Huntacott river, a tributary which meanders through the park like setting and forms a confluence towards the end of the land. Trout are commonly caught here with occasional Salmon and Sea Trout. There is also a Lake within the grounds, stocked with Course fish, as well as areas of woodland, both of which create the perfect habitat for native wildlife and birds. A number of different pathways wind around the grounds, providing access to the different areas. The rest of the land is divided into paddocks. There is also an old Slate Quarry accessed along the bridleway. In total, the grounds at Park Mill Farm extend to approx. 18.79 acres. Location Park Mill Farm is nestled in the tranquil and picturesque ‘Little Dart’ river valley, a rural position approximately a mile from Chulmleigh, which is a small, attractive hilltop market town with charming cob and thatched buildings. Local amenities include a butcher’s, deli, bakery, pubs, restaurants, a primary school, the well-regarded Chulmleigh Community College, a Cricket Club and a Golf Club. There are many footpaths and bridleways in the local area, providing the ideal location for those who enjoy walking, cycling and riding. Barnstaple, approximately 20 miles away, is the regional retail and commercial centre with an extensive range of outlets including all the High Street favourites as well as a diverse selection of local stores. Barnstaple’s Pannier Market dates back to Saxon times and, more recently, was voted by the Independent Newspaper as one of the top ten food markets in Britain. It also trades in general goods, local crafts and collectables such as the legendary book market. It also has a well-established theatre and there are a number of good state and private schools in the area. The rugged North Devon Coastline, much of it owned and managed by The National Trust, provides wonderful opportunities for long distance walking along the South West Coast Path. The coastal resorts of Woolacombe, Putsborough, Croyde and Saunton Sands, all renowned for their outstanding beaches and excellent surfing, are within easy access. Just 14 miles away from Park Mill Farm is the Exmoor National Park, with its many beauty spots and opportunities for walking and riding, and Dartmoor National Park is also just 18.5 miles away. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 26 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West. The city offers a wealth of cultural activities with the theatre, the museum, arts centre and a variety of good shopping, including John Lewis, Waitrose and many restaurants. A number of primary and secondary schools can be found in Exeter including Exeter School and The Maynard School, whilst Exeter University is recognised as one of the best universities in the country. Communication links to the property are excellent. Park Mill Farm is conveniently positioned for easy access to the A377, which links to Barnstaple and Exeter, and there are Tarka Line railway stations at Eggesford (3.5 miles away) and King’s Nympton (5 miles away). Exeter Airport, approximately 33 miles away, offers an increasing range of international and domestic flights, including two flights a day to London City Airport. Further afield, Bristol Airport offers an even greater choice of international flights. Directions From Exeter, follow the A377 in the direction of Barnstaple for approximately 20 miles. Turn right onto Leigh Road/B3096, signposted Chulmleigh. Continue into the town and turn right onto Fore Street/B3096, continue ahead on Fore Street for approximately 0.2 miles and then keep left to join Park Mill Lane. Take a sharp right to stay on Park Mill Lane, continue down the hill for about a mile, and Park Mill Farm is located on the right hand side. General Services: Oil fired central heating, mains water, mains electricity, private drainage. Ground source heat pump services the cottages. PV panels installed, providing electricity to the cottages, plus an annual income. Local Authority: North Devon Council. Rights of Way: A public bridleway runs over part of the land. Further details are available from the vendor’s agent. Park Mill Farm, Chulmleigh, Devon Main House internal area 3,467 sq ft (322 sq m) S W Carport internal area 1,237 sq ft (115 sq m) Floorplans Annexe internal area 853 sq ft (79 sq m) S W Main House internal area 3,467 sq ft (322 sq m) Cider Barn internal area 568 sq ft (53 sq m) Carport internal area 1,237 sq ft (115 sq m) E N Annexe internal area 853 sq ft (79 sq m) Old Dairy internal area 454 sq ft (42 sq m) Cottages internal area 2,745 sq ft (255 sq m) The Smithy internal area 701 sq ft (65 sq m) S W identification purposes only. E Riverside internal area 950 sq ft (88 sq m) N Total internal area 8,230 sq ft (765 sq m) E N Garden Room 11.17 x 3.59 Bedroom 1 36'8" x 11'9" 4.52 x 3.25 14'10" x 10'8" S W (Maximum) Garden Room Garden Room 11.17 x 3.59 Bedroom 1 36'8" x 11'9" Bedroom 1 4.52 x 3.25 11.17 x 3.59 (Maximum) 14'10" x 10'8" 36'8" x 11'9" 4.52 x 3.25 (Maximum) 14'10" x 10'8" E N Bedroom 5 F/P Living Room F/P Living Room Bedroom 5 Dining Room 3.17 x 2.63 5.72 x 3.89 Dining Room Master Bedroom 10'5" x 8'8" Bedroom 2 3.17 x 2.63 18'9" x 12'9" 5.47 x 4.63 Living Room F/P 5.50 x 4.88 5.72 x 3.89 Master Bedroom 5.37 x 4.90 5.41 x 5.37 5.36 x 4.40 10'5" x 8'8" Bedroom 2 17'11" x 15'2" 17'7" x 16'1" 18'1"