Kentisbury Mill Kentisbury Mill Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NF Local amenities close by. Exmoor 1 mile. The Coast 4 miles. Barnstaple 10

• 6 En Suite Bedrooms • 4 Reception Rooms, Hall • Country Kitchen with Aga • Cloakroom, Utility Room • Double Glazed, Oil C.H. • Could Suit Dual Occupation • Ideal B & B Establishment • Double garage, barn, gardens

Guide price £599,950

SITUATION AND AMENITIES Kentisbury Parish has its own church, primary school, village hall, Post Office/ stores and service station which are all within walking distance. At the same time the property is on the semi-rural outskirts of the village and just on the fringe of Exmoor National Park, a particular attraction for those interested in equestrian pursuits or walking. The property is also well placed to take advantage of North Devon's feast of attractions, lying only 4 miles from the coast at Combe Martin and 11 miles from the safe, sandy, surfing beaches to the west at Croyde, Putsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe. Saunton is also renowned for its championship golf course. The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 10 miles away and provides a wide range of everyday amenities together with leisure facilities, renowned Pannier Market and District Hospital, as well as secondary schools. About 14 miles away the A tastefully modernised detached Country House set in 1.9 acres A361, North Devon Link Road, provides fast access into the region and connects with the M5 motorway at Junction 27 where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast services of trains to on edge of favoured village close to the Coast & Exmoor. London Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exeter, the county town and Cathedral City, with its International airport is about 43 miles. Less than a mile away is Kentisbury Grange which is a Boutique Hotel and Michael Caines Restaurant. DESCRIPTION A substantial detached country house which presents colour wash rendered elevations with double glazed windows beneath a slate roof. The original core is understood to date from 1650 with the former mill itself added around 1800 and then the latest extension completed in 1923. The property boasts an eclectic mix of features covering the three eras which sit well with 21st Century refinements. The accommodation which includes 6 en-suite bedrooms, is generous, well presented and particularly versatile. The property offers scope for a variety of uses including private residence, dual occupation by parts of the same family or various home and income uses or a combination of such. The current owners run the property as a home and successful bed and breakfast business rated as 4 star gold with the AA. Further details about the business are available from the selling agent's Barnstaple Office upon request. Externally there are 2 detached garage blocks, a small period barn and stream bordered, parklike grounds approaching 2 acres. This is certainly a property that needs to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. The layout of accommodation with approximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans but comprises; GROUND FLOOR MAIN ENTRANCE PORCH and front door to ENTRANCE HALL with slate flooring. CLOAKROOM low level WC, pedestal wash basin, fitted cupboards, slate flooring. SITTING ROOM a spacious double aspect room with fireplace feature and pine surround, fitted multi-fuel stove, ornament display shelf, French doors to outside. DINING ROOM featuring period stone fireplace, Bressummer beam, multi-fuel stove, beamed ceiling, door to front garden. STUDY with cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted shelving, ornamental fireplace, SECOND SITTING ROOM with ornamental fireplace, electric coal effect fire, pine surround, slate hearth, recess under stairs, secondary staircase rising to first floor described later, independent porch access. INNER HALL with slate floor. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM extensive range of bespoke units in a country theme of pine with slate work surfaces together with a 4 oven oil fired Aga and 2 Belfast sinks. There are various complimentary free standing units and cupboards including a plate rack, and one of the cupboards conceal a Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. There is ample room for 2 upright fridge/freezers and dishwasher, slate and terracotta tiled flooring. Access to REAR HALL with door to outside. UTILITY ROOM with Belfast sink, fitted work surface, plumbing for several washing machines, slate flooring, door to DAIRY with original slate shelves. FIRST FLOOR The first floor accommodation is served by 2 staircases, one giving access to the SIZEABLE MASTER BEDROOM 1 (ROBIN) a triple aspect room with ornamental 1920's fireplace. EN- SUITE BATHROOM with jacuzzi bath, hand held telephone style shower unit, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, separate tiled shower cubicle, ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan. BEDROOM 2 (NUTHATCH) ornamental fireplace and UPVC sash window overlooking the gardens to the front. EN-SUITE SHOWER with cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, ladder style heated towel rail. BEDROOM 3 (WREN) bespoke wardrobe. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 4 (JAY) with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 5 (SWALLOW) a large bedroom with two UPVC sash windows overlooking the gardens to the front. LARGE EN- SUITE SHOWER ROOM fully tiled cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 6 (MAGPIE) EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator. The various landings include a LINEN CUPBOARD and 3 access points to the roof space which have power and light connected. OUTSIDE The parklike gardens and grounds are a particular feature. The property is approached by a long sweeping drive set well back from the road within its own grounds and enjoys a good deal of privacy and seclusion with views over the gardens which include sweeping lawns, interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. Off the drive is a large parking area for 6 to 8 vehicles. Within the lower part of the garden, there is a sizeable pond with pumped waterfall, small island, duck house and bridge with a running stream nearby and SUMMER HOUSE with power supplied. To the front of the house is a turning area and SIZEABLE GARAGE suitable for 4 cars and equipped with electric, power and light. In addition there is a GREENHOUSE, A FURTHER TIMBER OUTBUILDING providing further garaging or workshop/storage also equipped with electric, power and light and a SMALL STONE BARN. An adjoining field gate gives separate access from the nearby lane behind the property. SPECIAL NOTE A Public Bridle Path runs up the drive and past the front of the property but we understand that this is little used. SERVICES Mains water and electricity, drainage to a private treatment plant, oil fired central heating, broadband available. DIRECTIONS From Barnstaple proceed past North Devon Hospital in a Northerly direction on the A39, follow the road through Shirwell and on to Arlington, pass the access to Arlington Court and as you arrive at Kentisbury Ford, proceed straight ahead on the bend in the road signed Combe Martin. Continue for about ½ a mile and the entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side with signage for Kentisbury Mill and Nightingails attached. Kentisbury Mill, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NF

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