OLD HALL CHAWLEIGH, CHULMLEIGH, DEVON, EX18 7HH OLD HALL CHAWLEIGH • CHULMLEIGH DEVON • EX18 7HH Exeter about 20 miles • Tiverton about 16 miles Crediton about 13 miles A stunning Grade II* listed former rectory enjoying an abundance of period charm including a central vaulted hall with gallery, a range of outbuildings and mature secluded gardens. ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY Entrance hall • Dining hall • kitchen/breakfast room Sitting room • Library • Study • Reception room Utility • Pantry • WC Master bedroom with en suite • Four further bedrooms Balcony • Two bathrooms • WC OUTBUILDINGS AND GARDENS Garden room • Two stores • Large barn and courtyard Mature gardens • Sweeping driveway SITUATION The village of Chawleigh, an ancient settlement with a significant entry in the Domesday Book, has a post office/village store and public house, The Earl of Portsmouth Arms. The small town of Chulmleigh, about 3 miles away, has a good range of local shops, St Mary Magdalene church, a restaurant, primary and secondary schools, library, gym, public houses and a health centre. The market town of Crediton is also accessible about 13 miles to the north. The main transport routes serving the area are the A377 Taw Valley Road linking Exeter to Barnstaple past Chulmleigh and there is also the Tarka Railway Line stopping at Eggesford Station and picturesquely following the river to Barnstaple in the north and Exeter in the south. The north Devon link road, the A361 is about 9 miles to the east giving access to Tiverton Parkway mainline railway station and the motorway network. DESCRIPTION A former rectory and tithe barn steeped in history, The Old Hall dates back to the early-mid 16th century and is a magnificent home in a wonderful village setting with fine countryside views. There is an abundance of period charm and character throughout, from the oak plank-and-muntin screen in the impressive entrance hall to the late medieval dining hall with gallery. Welcomed by a covered porch, there is a great sense of grandeur upon entering the spacious entrance hall with its impressive plank-and-muntin screen wall. To the right is the double aspect sitting room with a splendid open fire, a lovely light office with pleasant views over the garden and a library with a pretty bay window and fireplace. Of particular interest is the remarkable full height dining hall enjoying exposed timber beams, wonderful open fire, and a gallery accessed by a secret staircase. This is an outstanding room, perfect for entertaining or family life. The generous kitchen/breakfast room enjoys a delightful outlook over the front garden and benefits from a range of base and drawer units. The triple Aga is the centrepiece of this sociable room with a further fan oven, and 2 burner gas hob. Off the kitchen are a useful pantry and utility room with a door to outside. Further accommodation on the ground floor includes a reception room which can be accessed by both the kitchen and dining hall and a WC. There is a further WC, accessed from outside. The main staircase leads to the first floor and the spacious landing area. From here there are five bedrooms, with the master enjoying a large en suite shower room, two bathrooms and a WC. There is also access from the landing onto the gallery which is a charming place to sit and take in this magnificent home. A further staircase is positioned at the rear of the property and provides another route between the two floors. GARDENS AND GROUNDS Outside is a delight, with the gardens and grounds wrapping around the entire property and offering fine far reaching views to the north east. There is a sweeping driveway that brings you around the rear of the property and as far as the courtyard of barns. There are numerous established specimen trees, fruit trees, a walled sheltered vegetable garden, further raised beds as well as a generous lawned area. Flanked by lawn, a pretty cobbled path leads from the village road down though the garden, to the porch and impressive front door. There is a fantastic range of outbuildings within the courtyard which has a separate access from the road and offers flexibility and potential opportunity to convert to additional accommodation (subject to planning). The outbuilding is a very spacious unit and the vendors have been advised is suitably large enough to create five to six bedroomed home (subject to planning). A further garden room and two useful stores are located within the grounds. SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Oil fired central heating OUTGOINGS Mid Devon County Council – Band H FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, carpets, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONS From Exeter take the A377 towards Barnstaple, proceed until you reach Eggesford train station, turn right onto the B3042 signposted Chawleigh/Witheridge, proceed approximately two miles into Chawleigh village, on your left you should see The Earl of Portsmouth Arms, turn left and continue down the hill for approximately 200 meters where The Old Hall will be found on your left. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property. OLD HALL Approximate Gross Internal Area: 456.0 sq.m. / 4908.3 sq.ft. Ground Floor First Floor IMPORTANT NOTICE: SAVILLS EXETER Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on Sterling Court, their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or 17 Dix’s Field, contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and Exeter, EX1 1QA are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment 01392 455 755 or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 03.06.2020 TB. Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected].