Buckland Mill Farm Buckland Filleigh, Beaworthy, Devon People Property Places A superbly situated smallholding with a character farmhouse and an excellent range of stone and slate barns Features • Spacious and Characterful Farmhouse • 3 Reception Rooms • 4 Bedrooms • Range of Historic and Well-Maintained Barns • Mill Leat / Pond • Mixture of Pasture and Woodland • About 26.6 Acres in Total History The property is situated in the parish of Buckland Filleigh, and formed part of what was a private, 6,000 acre estate with a beautiful Georgian Manor. It is understood that in 1952, the estate was subdivided and sold in separate lots. Buckland Mill Farm was a timber and grain mill up until it lost the head of water required to operate in the 50’s. The Winnower is still in situ at the property today. Location Situated in a quiet and rural position, yet highly convenient for a range of amenities, the moors, and also the fantastic coastline. There are a range of towns within easy reach, including Great Torrington, Holsworthy and Okehampton, whilst the nearby village of Shebbear has an excellent private school, as well as a pub, shop, village hall, church and primary school. The property is situated in between Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks, which offer excellent country pursuits, whilst the River Torridge is within 10 minutes and offers a range of fishing. The varied North Devon / Cornish coast can be accessed within 40 minutes, and includes sandy beaches at Bude and Westward Ho!. Communications The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway, and along the A361 North Devon Link Road which leads onto the A39 Atlantic Highway or via the A30 and Okehampton. The nearest train station is located at the regional centre of Barnstaple, which connects to Exeter, and from there, and Tiverton Parkway, there are regular mainline rail services to London (Paddington) in just over 2 hours. Mileages Great Torrington – 8 miles Holsworthy – 11 miles Barnstaple – 20 miles Westward Ho! / Bude – 40 minutes The Property The Land Buckland Mill Farm (not listed) offers the potential purchaser garden room / conservatory. Piggery 52’0 x 18’0 overall The land surrounds the property, offering a timeless and the opportunity to acquire a characterful, detached farmhouse Six bays with granary steps rising to the first floor. tranquil environment affording privacy, and is understood to be From the entrance hall, a door leads to with a courtyard of stone and slate barns enjoying a southerly a wildlife haven. It comprises a wonderful mixture of pasture, Shippon 80’0 x 16’0 aspect, with vast potential, all set within 26 acres of in a tranquil Dining Room Window to rear elevation. Exposed beam. deciduous woodland, conifers, productive paddocks and areas With full length hayloft. and unspoilt position. The property has been used as an organic Inglenook brick fireplace with wood burning stove, timber of outstanding natural habitat. It is all set in a totally unspoilt smallholding (not registered) for the last 20 years, and the barns mantel and a bread oven. Timber floor. Stairs lead to bedroom 1. Tractor Shed 42’0 x 34’0 valley, with the Mussel Brook meandering through. Adjoining offer vast potential for holiday cottages, workshops, studio etc, Corrugated sheet construction with adjoining concrete yard and the access lane which serves the outbuildings and the house, is Study / Family Room Dual aspect room with stable door to subject to any necessary planning permissions, and would also further lean to, whilst to the rear is a productive poly-tunnel. the original mill pond, fed by the leat, which runs the full length the courtyard. Exposed beams. Timber floor. suit equestrian / livestock use. The Mill Leat is still in situ, and of the property’s woods. Adjacent to the outbuildings is a pretty Stable Barn Approx. 70’0 x 20’0 the property is bordered by a stream on the western boundary. First Floor Landing Window to rear elevation, airing cupboard. riverside meadow called Lower Ham, which has a large naturally Two storeys incorporating the original root room. In total, there is 26.6 acres of land, which is a mixture of fed pond. Adjoining this is the willow field, running further Bedroom 1 The bedroom is split level, with vaulted ceiling, woodland and pasture, with a kitchen garden, orchard, Former Milking Parlour 38’0 x 18’0 along the Mussel Brook, having an adjoining paddock area exposed beams and A frames, Velux windows. There is a polytunnel and ponds. Only by viewing this charming property Centrally located in the complex is the running beside the shippon and piggery, going onto the access dressing area and also a mezzanine storage area. can you appreciate the scope and potential, as well as the feel lane. The majority of the land lies to the eastern side of the Mill Barn 63’0 x 23’0 that the property enjoys. Bathroom Comprising of bath with shower over, low level WC, entrance lane, where there is a most productive kitchen garden Partly arranged over 3 storeys it comprises at ground floor level, bidet and vanity wash hand basin, exposed timber floor and and adjoining orchard, with a collection of well-established fruit The accommodation with approximate dimensions is more adjoining the courtyard, a workshop with the original winnower, beams. trees. There are mature hedgerows that surround the kitchen clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, but grain elevator and a coal shed. On the upper ground floor is a garden, which provide a sheltered area, much like a walled comprises: Bedroom 2 Window overlooking the courtyard. storage space with double doors overlooking the courtyard, and garden. Adjoining the gardens and orchard is a further paddock, Exposed timber floor. stairs rising to a further room. Next to this is the Haybarn which Covered Porchway Leads to adjacent to the paddock on two sides is a broadleaf plantation, adjoins the operations room, from where different mill drives / Bedroom 3 Window overlooking the courtyard. and an area of willow / alder trees, complete with a pond, which Entrance Hall Exposed wood flooring. Cloakroom off. Exposed gears were controlled. Beneath this is a well room, which would Exposed timber floor. has been left very much as an area of natural habitat. The main brick and timber to one wall. have housed a water wheel and may still house a turbine, which woodland is found in Hembury Copse and the Debil, with the Bedroom 4 Window overlooking the courtyard. would have been powered directly by water fed from the mill Kitchen / Breakfast Room Superb family orientated room with former being an area of mature conifers surrounded by oak, Exposed timber floor. Wood burning stove. pond. inglenook fireplace with a solid fuel Rayburn and bread oven. beech, coppice and holly trees, whilst the Debil comprises a Exposed beams. Windows to the front elevation overlooking Carpenter’s Workshop 73’0 x 20’0 lovely mixture of native deciduous trees. Running along the the courtyard. Range of matching wall and base units with Outside Incorporating a garage. valley bottom and the woods, the mill leat trickles to the mill Belfast sink set into granite work surfaces. Double oven. Four Outbuildings Wood Storage Barn 38’0 x 14’0 pond and runs adjacent to the Mussel Brook, and a well- ring electric hob. Exposed brickwork to one wall. There is a fantastic range of traditional barns, which are stone With a hayloft. established ride gives excellent access through the woodland. and slate, some of which have been re-roofed, arranged around Pantry Vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. an impressive courtyard which is currently grassed over. The Lambing Barn 60’0 x 22’0 Sitting Room Window overlooking the courtyard. Inglenook barns would have formed part of the farm and mill, and some Of timber and corrugated sheep cladding. fireplace with a woodburning stove and bread oven. Exposed of the original machinery / drive shafts etc, including the Pole Barn 29’0 x 17’0 beams. Stairs rise to first floor landing. Door gives access to the Winnower are still in situ. North Devon 01271 325153 [email protected] 27 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1RP jackson-stops.co.uk Buckland Mill Farm Approximate Gross Internal Area 271.4 sq m / 2,921 sq ft Property Information Directions (EX21 5PF) Services: Mains electric. Private water borehole and From Bideford, proceed towards Great Torrington private drainage. on the A386. At the village of Land Cross, turn right onto the A388 towards Holsworthy. Stay on this Local Authority: Torridge District Council, road until reaching the cross roads at Stibb Cross. Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon. 01237 428700. Continue straight across, following signs for Shebbear Contents, Fixtures and Fittings: Only those and Black Torrington. Proceed for around 3.4 miles, mentioned within this brochure are included in and then take the left hand fork, signposted towards the sale. All others, such as carpets, curtains, light Buckland Filleigh and Black Torrington. Continue for fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments etc are specifically just over half a mile, and then turn left, signposted excluded, but may be available by separate towards Buckland Filleigh. Proceed for a further 0.8 negotiation. of a mile, passing Buckland House on your right hand side, and then turn right onto an unsigned Viewing: By appointment with stone lane. Proceed with care along this stone lane, Jackson-Stops & Staff, North Devon 01271 325153. and after 0.5 of a mile, bear left, and after a further For sale by private treaty with vacant possession 300 yards, Buckland Mill Farm will be found on your upon completion. right hand side..