5 bedroom house

An individual detached residence enjoying a truly special position, with a wealth of wildlife, flora and fauna, in grounds of just over 16 acres.

Location - The property is situated in a truly outstanding and special location, surrounded by its own land, offering peace, tranquillity and privacy, yet within walking distance of the village of Alswear and its friendly community. The market town of South Molton is around 2.75 miles away, with an excellent range of amenities including various shops, schooling for all ages, pubs and restaurants, a Sainsbury’s supermarket and popular pannier market on a Thursday and Saturday. There is also access to the A361 North Devon Link Road, which provides excellent transport opportunities to Barnstaple in one direction and Tiverton in the other, the latter providing access to Tiverton Parkway Railway Station along with the M5 Motorway at Junction 27.

Exmoor National Park is within easy reach, located about 10 miles away, and is renowned for its undulating moors and pastureland, with streams and rivers running down through deep wooded combes to the spectacular North Devon coastline. It offers an excellent range of countryside pursuits including walking, shooting, hunting and fishing.

The regional centre of Barnstaple is found around 14 miles away, and offers all the area’s main business, commercial, leisure opportunities, whilst the spectacular and rugged North Devon coastline is around 45 minutes away, at the coastal village of Instow or the stunning sandy surfing beach at Saunton.

Communications - The area can be accessed from Junction 27 of the M5 Motorway and along the A361 North Devon Link Road. Tiverton Parkway Mainline Railway Station with fast and frequent trains to London and beyond is around a 30 minute drive.

Mileages

South Molton – 2.75 miles
Exmoor National Park – 10 miles
Barnstaple – 14 miles
The Coast at Instow / Saunton – 45 minutes
M5 Motorway – 26 miles

Wildlife - Carefully nurtured by the current owners, the array of wildlife at the property is extraordinary. Deer visit on a daily basis, otters can be seen playing in the stream, and the owners have recorded more than 75 species of birds, including kingfishers, tawny owls and dippers, many of which have made New Mill their home. The vendors have supplied a list of wildlife and a few of the pictures and videos captured during their ownership; these can be forwarded to interested parties

The Property - This is a very rare opportunity to acquire a special detached residence enjoying a private, yet convenient location at the end of its own long driveway and surrounded by its own land. The property stands in grounds of just over 16 acres, which is a beautiful mixture of gardens, paddocks and woodland with two ponds and the meandering Little Silver stream.

The property has been the subject of extensive, quality renovation by the current owners, and now offers beautifully presented, highly versatile accommodation. At present, there are four reception rooms with five bedrooms (one en-suite), but with some alterations, New Mill could easily suit dual family occupation, or provide an income. A particular feature is the superb kitchen / dining room at the heart of the home, with a central roof atrium providing a wealth of natural light, with French doors allowing direct access onto the patio, whilst overlooking the stream from the opposite elevation. Only with a full internal inspection can you start to appreciate how truly special this property is.

The accommodation, with approximate dimensions more clearly identified on the accompanying floorplans, comprises:

Reception Hall - Oak flooring with underfloor heating. Windows to the side elevation. Built in storage cupboard.

Cloakroom - Comprising low level WC and vanity wash hand basin. Chrome heated towel rail. Slate tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Gym - This room is currently used as a gym, but could be used for a variety of purposes. A dual aspect room with vaulted ceiling and galleried first floor. Oak flooring with underfloor heating. Oak stairs with glass balustrading rise to the Family Room. Access to shower room / sauna.

Sauna & Large Walk In Shower - With rainwater style shower, chrome heated towel rail, slate tiled floor and underfloor heating. There is also access into bedroom one.

Family Room - Galleried over the gym with windows to the side elevation. Easy access to excellent eaves storage.

Bedroom 1 - Windows to the side elevation overlooking the stream and land beyond. Range of built in wardrobes with matching bed frame, bedside cabinets and a dressing table. Underfloor heating.

En-Suite - Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a large bath. Slate tiled floor and underfloor heating. Chrome heated towel rail.

Boot Room - Door giving access to the side elevation and patio garden. Range of built in storage cupboards. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder and condensing oil-fired boiler.

Kitchen / Dining Room - A stunning family orientated dual aspect room enjoying a superb outlook over the stream and land to both sides of the property. Roof atrium allowing a wealth of natural light to flood in, and French doors giving access to the patio garden. Oak flooring with underfloor heating.

The kitchen area comprises an excellent range of matching wall and base units with Corian work surfaces with two moulded sinks and instant boiling hot water tap. A range of integrated appliances including two ovens, a microwave oven and a steam oven. There is an induction hob with a pop up extractor fan, dishwasher, double fridge and a fridge freezer along with a gas wok hob with extractor over. Central island unit with breakfast bar and pop-up sockets.

Sitting Room - A dual aspect room with lovely views over the stream and gardens. Wood burning stove on a slate hearth.

Study - A Neville Johnson study comprising a range of built in bespoke storage and desk. Stairs rise to the first floor landing.

Conservatory - Enjoying superb views over the garden, with bi-folding doors on two sides allowing wonderful indoor/outdoor living in fine weather.

Utility - Comprising a range of matching wall and base units, with stainless steel double sink set into roll top work surfaces with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a Pulley Maid clothes dryer.

First Floor Landing - Hatch access to loft space. Windows overlooking kitchen and patio garden.

Bathroom - Comprising low level WC, vanity wash hand basin and a panelled bath with shower over. Chrome heated towel rail. Window overlooking patio garden.

Bedroom 4 - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden. Built in storage.

Bedroom 2 - Window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden.

Bedroom 3 - A dual aspect room overlooking the stream and gardens.
Bedroom 5 - A dual aspect room with views over the stream and pastureland.

Outside - A particular feature of the property is the outdoor space, with its unique position and array of wildlife visitors. The property is approached over a long tarmac driveway at the end of which there is ample off road parking and turning space. From the front of the property, a bridge crosses the Little Silver stream to a paddock, where there is also a greenhouse, workshop and vegetable beds with raised planters. To the other side of the property is a good sized walled patio garden that wraps around the side of the property and opens up onto a large, arboretum-style, rear garden. The garden contains many unusual specimen trees, various seating areas and secluded walks, a pond and small ox-bow lake, and the Little Silver stream. At the far end of the garden, there is a garden shed, wood store and a garage. Adjoining this section of garden is a delightful area of woodland, which has seasonal snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells, with a beautiful woodland walk through the middle. There is also a further paddock which has separate vehicular access and enjoys stunning views across the valley.

In total, the property stands in grounds of around 16.2 acres.

Agent’s Note: There is a public footpath that runs partway down the driveway, and then over a stile and through the section of woodland. It does not come near the property or affect the privacy.

Property Information

Services - Mains electricity and water. Oil fired central heating, with underfloor heating in sections of the property. Private drainage (septic tank).

Local Authority - North Devon District Council – .

Contents, Fixtures and Fittings - Only those mentioned within this brochure are included in the sale. All others, such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, mirrors, garden ornaments, lawn tractor, etc are specifically excluded, but may be available by separate negotiation.

Viewing - By appointment with Jackson-Stops, North Devon .

For sale by private treaty with vacant possession upon completion.

EPC Rating: D

Directions - From South Molton, proceed on the A3137 signposted towards Witheridge and the Cattle Market. Continue along this road until you reach the village of Alswear. Upon entering the village, take the first turning on the right hand side, signposted towards Kings Nympton and Chulmleigh, then the first turning on the left hand side. Proceed for a short distance and you will see a cream house on the right. The entrance to New Mill is opposite this, on the left. Pass over the cattle grid and proceed down the driveway. Please note that satellite navigation takes one straight past the entrance to New Mill.



Marketed by: Jackson-Stops, Barnstaple