Parracombe Mill Parracombe Mill Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PE Amenities close by. Lynton/Lynmouth 4.7 miles. Barnstaple 14 miles.

• Hall, 2 Reception Rooms • Country Kitchen with Aga • 3 Bedrooms, Bathroom • Mill Workings Room • Cast Iron Water Wheel • Barn/Garaging/Studio • PP for Partial Conversion • Secluded, pretty gardens

Guide price £499,950

SITUATION AND AMENITIES In the pretty village of Parracombe, within Exmoor National Park, the village offers general store / Post Office, primary school and well regarded period inn with a reputation for good food. A few miles to the north are the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth with their steep river valleys and rugged coastline, whilst to the west, the famous surfing beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe are readily accessible. Within easy driving distance, Barnstaple is North Devon's regional centre, and home to the main business, commercial, leisure and shopping venues, as well as its renowned Pannier Market. The North Devon Link Road (A361) is also convenient, and offers a fast route to the M5 at Junction 27 (Tiverton) and the motorway network beyond. At Tiverton, Tiverton Parkway provides access to London in just over 2 hours. Exmoor National Park is one of the few remaining wildernesses in A charming Grade II Listed Mill house with water wheel & period England. It is a popular choice for those who like every kind of outdoor activity, including cycling, riding, walking, fishing etc. barn at centre of favoured, timeless Exmoor village DESCRIPTION This delightful former mill house and water mill presents painted stone elevations, beneath a slate roof, with iron water wheel in place, currently not operating but with potential to function once again. The property is attached to an outbuilding, also understood to be part of the Grade II Listing, owned by a neighbour but this has little impact on the enjoyment in terms of the use of the property. The bread oven in the kitchen eats into this building on the ground floor and the rear garden of Parracombe Mill runs directly behind it and on to the where the Summerhouse is sited. We understand that The Mill has origins dating back to 1543 but was largely remodelled in to the current layout around 1870. The property was first a fulling/cloth mill, later a corn mill and since the village bakery, before becoming a private residence. The property is within a conservation area and is also Grade II listed as being of architectural and historical importance. Furthermore, The Mill has featured in a number of publications, including 'Parracombe And The Heddon Valley'. The accommodation includes on the ground floor; entrance Hall, Cloakroom, Sitting Room, Kitchen/Dining Room with Aga and Bread Oven. At mezzanine level; the mill room/second reception room. First floor; landing, 3 bedrooms (one currently utilised as study), bathroom. At garden level; there is a boot room/store room/utility room, also housing the workings for the mill wheel. One boundary of the rear garden is formed by the period stone barn, currently arranged as garage and studio room, with three phase electricity. There is an active consent to convert the first floor in to a two bedroom apartment as ancillary accommodation. There are delightful gardens arranged over several levels. The property enjoys a view to the rear towards a local landmark, Holwell Castle. PLANNING This can be viewed on Exmoor National Park's Planning Portal. On the 28/09/15 there are active planning consents and listing approval for conversion of the first floor of the barn as previously mentioned under planning reference 62/50/15/005 & 006 LB. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises; GROUND FLOOR Half glazed front door to ENTRANCE HALL with stone flooring, night storage heater, well for Grandfather clock, electric meters. SITTING ROOM a lovely bright through period room with window overlooking the village scene with window seat and also one overlooking the rear garden, period fireplace with fitted wood burner, bressumer beam, shelved recesses either side, fitted book case and cupboards beneath, beamed ceiling. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM a lovely country kitchen with an extensive range of painted units in a light brown theme with work surfaces above, cupboards, drawers and appliance space under, single drainer stainless steel sink, Hygena electric oven, plumbing for washing machine, inglenook with fitted oil fired Aga, bread oven with terracotta door, bressumer beam, built in shelved larder, meat hooks. REAR LOBBY coats hooks and stable door to outside. CLOAKROOM high level WC, wash hand basin, quarry tiled floor. A doorway leads from the kitchen, via steps, to the MILL ROOM a lovely character room with split level strip wood flooring, fitted oil fuelled stove, vaulted beamed ceiling, glazed door overlooking the water wheel, electric wall heater, shelved recess. At garden level is the UTILITY/BOOT ROOM/ WORK SHOP also housing the workings for the wheel where it may be possible to generate one's own power. There is power and light connected and a stable door to the garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING electric wall heater, shelved recess, BEDROOM 1 of irregular shape, with beamed ceiling, fitted wardrobes to one wall, window seat and window overlooking the village scene, airing cupboard housing pre-lagged cylinder, concealed staircase to loft area, further built in storage cupboard. BEDROOM 2 with window seat, fitted book shelf. BEDROOM 3/ STUDY window seat. BATHROOM with painted wood panel bath, telephone style mixer tap/shower attachment, pedestal wash basin, low level WC. OUTSIDE To the front, the property directly abuts the lane. To the right of the property there is a gravelled driveway providing parking for 2 cars leading to the adjoining stone barn, which has a corrugated iron roof and is currently arranged as GARAGE with power and light connected. Wooden staircase to MEZZANINE STORAGE LOFT ABOVE. A pair of glazed inner doors lead to the STUDIO with timber flooring, power and light connected, sink with work surfaces and cupboards under, single and three phase electricity, adjacent tool store. The REAR GARDEN is most attractive and arranged on several levels. Nearest to the back of the property there is a STONE TERRACE and side gate on to the drive. There is then a GRAVELLED TERRACE and steps lead via a stone bridge over the leat to a larger STONE TERRACE over hung by an established Oak tree providing shade. Above this is an area of lawn with an Apple Tree and beyond, there is a PRODUCTIVE VEGETABLE GARDEN with three raised beds. There is then an UPPER GARDEN with pond and overlooked by a SUMMER HOUSE. The garden is bounded by a Devon bank. Trained over the rear elevation of the property, nearest to the water wheel, is an established Fig and also a Wisteria. Nearest to the summerhouse is a Willow. DIRECTIONS From Blackmoor Gate, follow the A39. After about a mile and a half, take the first turning on the left signed Parracombe. Proceed through the village, passing the Fox and Goose pub on your left hand side. Climb the hill, and the property will be found on the right hand side. It is best to park elsewhere in the village and walk to the property. SERVICES Mains drainage, electricity and water. Partial electric heating as well as oil fired Aga. Parracombe Mill, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PE

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