Tuckmill Farm, Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon Guide Price £650,000

A rare opportunity to build a fine replacement 5 bedroom country residence set in a tranquil rural position on the Devon and Dorset borders. A semi-derelict stone miller’s house with planning permission to replace and demolish. Two stables, sizable garden, pastureland and stream frontage. In all 6.31 acres (2.55 ha).

Tuckmill Farm

Hawkchurch, Axminster,

Devon EX13 5UX

• Planning Permission for a replacement detached 5 bedroom country house • Open plan kitchen/dining room, lounge, family room & utility/boot room

• 5 bedrooms, 2 en-suite, family bathroom & shower room • Existing semi-derelict 3 bedroom mill house • Good sized garden

• Two timber stables

• 6.31 acres (2.55 ha) of pastureland with river frontage

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Situation Tuckmill Farm is nestled in a delightful rural location in the secluded Blackwater Valley with views over the surrounding countryside, in the Dorset AONB. The picturesque village of Hawkchurch has a primary school, pub, country hotel, church and recently expanded community shop. The Jurassic Coast World Heritage site and Lyme Regis are about 5 miles away. This popular resort with its famous Cobb and sand beach, provides a range of independent shops and restaurants. The market town of Axminster, home of the River Cottage Canteen and Deli plus a main line station to London Waterloo is a similar distance. It offers all of the facilities one would expect including supermarkets and recreational facilities including a sports centre as well as a swimming pool. Despite its tranquil setting this secluded retreat is well placed with excellent transport connections both east and west with the A30/A303 and the A35 coast roads. The Cathedral city of Exeter is easily accessible with its excellent shopping facilities, theatres, international airport and access to the M5.

The Property Originally part of a land grant to Newenham Abbey founded in the 13th century, Tuckmill was included in the dispersal of Viscount Bridport’s estate in the late 19th century. The property offers a unique opportunity to acquire an unspoilt former miller’s house, now in a semi-derelict state, which

could be replaced by a 5 bedroom country house set in an refuge for wildlife. There is a track which leads up from the Sporting elevated position on the plot. Largely built of local stone with field to the two timber stables. In all 6.31 acres (2.55 ha). All rights are owned and included in the sale. Hunting with some cob and mellow brick quoins under a tiled roof Tuckmill the Cotley Harriers. Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Axe Farm contains a number of original features including an Services Cliff, Seaton or L yme Regis. Sailing on the coast at Lyme Regis inglenook fireplace, window seat and ceiling beams. There Main electric. Private water. There is currently no private or West Bay. are three bedrooms upstairs, plus an adjoining double height drainage at the property so a new compliant system will need barn. Adjacent to the house is an open fronted timber shed. to be installed. High Speed fibre is available but not Education The surrounding garden is largely laid to lawn and well connected. Primary schooling at Hawkchurch & Thorncombe. Good State sheltered by mature hedges. This development opportunity secondary schools at Woodroffe, Lyme Regis and the with planning permission for a generous family home set in Planning excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in open countryside offers potential as an equine property, Planning Permission has been granted for a 5 bedroom house the area include Perrott Hill at Crewkerne or Blundells at smallholding or a rural retreat. on the site, which will require the removal of the existing Tiverton. See Floorplan for accommodation and measurements. dwelling on completion of the replacement dwelling. ( West Dorset District Council Planning Ref 19/001121 Decision date Local Authority Outside 14th June 2021) Dorset Council, DT1 1UZ Tel: 01305 251010 The property is approached over a long shared drive flanked Council Tax Band: D by fields and the Blackwater River, a small tributary of the Rights of Way River Axe. The pretty pasture field is bounded to the south There are two public rights of way over the property. by the Blackwater River, which is bordered by native woodland, carpeted with wildflowers in season, providing a

Directions From Axminster proceed on the A35 to Raymonds Hill. Turn left onto the Crewkerne Road (B3165), pass Blackpool Corner and continue to Portobello Cross, turn left signposted Hawkchurch. Proceed to Hawkchurch Cross go straight ahead signposted Thorncombe and continue down the hill. After crossing the small bridge turn left almost immediately into the no-through road marked Tuckmill & Beerhall Farm. At the end of the lane take the track straight ahead which will lead to Tuckmill Farm. Our sale boards will be posted.

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