The Old Chapel Guide Price £345,000 THE OLD CHAPEL, MEETHE, SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON, EX36 4JB South Molton: 3 miles Barnstaple: 13 miles Tiverton Parkway: 30 miles (Distances are approximate) A beautiful chapel conversion in a stunning rural location overlooking the Mole Valley, set in picturesque grounds that are a real gardener’s delight. Private entrance drive, large parking area, car port, workshops and outbuildings. Close to the popular market town of South Molton. In all approx. 0.35 acre A beautiful former chapel Characterful spacious accommodation Elevated position above the Mole Valley Superb gardens and grounds of approx 0.35 acre Outbuildings/workshops with potential Picturesque valley views Close proximity to South Molton Many energy efficient improvements Private drive and parking Early viewing recommended. LOCATION The Old Chapel is a spacious and attractive property situated 3 miles from the market town of has some lovely character features including exposed roof trusses and timbers, wood panelling South Molton and close to the hamlet of Clapworthy, nestled in the picturesque Mole Valley. to some walls and a secret panel that historically could be opened to allow the Sunday School The historic town of South Molton provides a good range of local shopping facilities, schools, room to join with the main chapel congregation. churches and bank. Regular weekly livestock sales are still held in the cattle market and the Now sympathetically converted to provide a light and bright home with adaptable rooms on pannier market offers an abundance of local produce twice a week. two floors. A large bay window in the sitting room gives a stunning outlook over the garden High Bullen Golf and Country Club in Chittlehamholt is 3 miles distant with its excellent leisure and river valley beyond. The bedroom suite on the lower ground floor would easily convert facilities, golf course, popular village pub and village shop. George Nympton is less than 5 to provide a second reception room leading straight out into the garden if required. minute’s drive and has an excellent dining pub and thriving community. Exmoor National Park The property and grounds are elevated well above the river meadows therefore is under no offers excellent riding and walking facilities is within easy distance, together with the North risk of river flooding. Many recent improvements have been made to increase the properties Devon coast, with its wide sandy beaches at Croyde, Saunton, Putsborough and Woolacombe. energy efficiency and include a wood pellet central heating boiler, roof mounted PV panels The North Devon Link Road (A361) is within 4 miles giving easy access to the M5 motorway at generating electricity and solar panels to heat the water, reducing the day to day running junction 27 and Tiverton Parkway with its regular rail links to London Paddington (just over 2 costs. Windows are double glazed throughout. hours). Exeter International Airport is some 30 miles distant. Sailing is available on the Taw and The garden is a particular feature of the property and has been established over the past 18 Torridge estuaries at Instow. Rail connections are available at Kings Nympton Station on the years to provide a dream space for gardening enthusiasts. Well stocked beds and borders Tarka Line (approx 5 miles) providing a link to the regional centre of Barnstaple and university surround and dissect the large lawn to the south and east of the chapel. An elevated balcony City of Exeter. From Exeter there is a mainline intercity link to London Paddington. and patio provide some pretty seating areas from which to enjoy the country view and a beautiful pond is brimming with lilies. Tucked away and approached down a private drive, DESCRIPTION the chapel has a large gravel parking area with car port, providing parking for many vehicles The Old Chapel was converted about 40 years ago and now provides a beautiful detached home and adjoining soft fruit garden. in a stunning location with spacious well-proportioned accommodation throughout. The Chapel There are a number of useful timber outbuildings providing plenty of storage/workshop space. A substantial workshop with adjoining kennel offers potential to create a garage/home office or studio subject to planning. This is an opportunity to acquire a truly unique home, with character, spacious rooms, energy efficient improvements, stunning grounds and in a beautiful rural position, yet has the advantage of being within minutes of many comprehensive local amenities and has excellent road access. ACCOMMODATION Hardwood and glazed Entrance Door to: ENTRANCE HALL: With terracotta tiled floor and arch to INNER LOBBY: With Airing Cupboard, shelved and hot water cylinder. SITTING/DINING ROOM: A substantial room with vaulted ceiling, bay window, exposed roof trusses, timber wall panelling and fireplace with wood surround housing a Woodwarm stove on a stone hearth with back boiler providing additional hot water. KITCHEN: With a solid wood handmade painted kitchen in pale blue with double drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Space for a cooker and fridge freezer. Plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Door to the rear and stable door to BOOT ROOM: With shelved storage and door to outside. BEDROOM ONE: With two windows, vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. BEDROOM TWO: A triple aspect room with exposed beams. BATHROOM: Comprising a white suite of double ended panel bath with shower attachment, WC and pedestal basin. Quadrant shower cubicle with sliding door, shower panels and mains shower. Extractor fan. From the sitting room stairs lead to the lower ground floor. Currently used as a bedroom suite but could easily convert to a second reception room. BEDROOM THREE: With window seating, range of fitted wardrobes and large walk in cupboard. ADJOINING BATHROOM: With panel bath with shower attachment, WC, pedestal basin. GROUNDS Access from the road is along a private drive leading to the large CAR PARKING AREA (40'X34') with CAR PORT and timber WORKSHOP with adjoining open fronted store, divided into two bays. There is an established soft fruit garden. At the top of the drive and just off the council road is an additional PARKING AREA with timber gate leading to the COURTYARD GARDEN with attractive ground tiles and step up to a WORKSHOP, KENNELS. GREENHOUSE and LOGSTORE. A path gives access to the front door and continues around to the side. A BALCONY is accessed from the kitchen and garden and provides a super dining spot from which to view the gardens. The main garden and lawns lie to the east and south of the property and have been established over the last 18 years and now provide a beautifully sheltered garden with its own microclimate as it is so protected from the prevailing wind direction and contains many mature trees, shrubs and plants including Rhododendrons, roses and clematis. Tucked away in one corner is a secret SUMMERHOUSE with paved patio, a peaceful spot from which to enjoy the last of the days sun. A pond provides a wildlife haven and is brimming with lilies. Further timber GARDEN SHEDS provide abundant storage. Mains electricity supplemented by roof mounted PV panels. SERVICES Mains electricity supplemented by roof-mounted PV panels. Mains water (metered). Private drainage. Wood pellet central heating boiler (externally located), solar panels and Woodwarm stove for additional hot water. Council Tax Band C (North Devon District Council). Tenure: Freehold DIRECTIONS From South Molton take the B3226 (Crediton Road leading to the A377 old road to Exeter). Continue for approx. 3 miles passing through Clapworthy and Broden Hill. Proceed for a further 0.5 miles, continue straight on past the left turning to George Nympton. Continue for approx. 50m and the entrance to the drive will be found on the left hand side. There is a parking area for one car to the right of the drive, alternatively continue down the hedge lined drive to the large parking area to the side of the chapel. A For Sale board will be visible at the entrance. IMPORTANT NOTICE Whilst we, Geoffrey Clapp Associates (GCA), make every attempt to ensure our sales particulars are fair, accurate and reliable, they are only a general guide to the property. No appliances have been tested and no warranty given by GCA in relation to this property. If there is any point of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to clarify the position for you. It is the responsibility of any intending purchaser to check that the property is available to view before setting out. Neither GCA nor the vendor accept any responsibility for failed viewings. .