Lower Mill

Lower Mill is a splendid period property with a detached annexe, set in approximately 1.25 acres in a secluded and picturesque location on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty. The main house has been configured to provide excellent reception and entertaining space with retained period features throughout the property.

A welcoming entrance hall leads you through to an attractive drawing room, which features exposed timber ceiling beams and a grand fireplace, fitted with a wood burning stove. This room flows through to the 31ft kitchen and dining area which provides a fantastic light filled space. The kitchen has bespoke wooden units to base and wall level, a split butler sink and a range cooker. Beyond this is a separate utility space the provides access to the pretty courtyard area and gardens. The breakfast room has an impressive original fireplace and provides further family dining space. Further
reception space is located at the front of the property currently set up as a cosy sitting room/
study area. The ground floor is completed by a spacious garden room to the rear with a southwest-facing aspect allowing plenty of natural light and overlooking the large courtyard garden.

Upstairs there are three good sized double bedrooms serviced by a family bathroom. The spacious principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect
feature overlooking the garden and benefits from a generously sized en suite bathroom with a roll-top bathtub, a separate shower unit and built in storage space.

The detached annexe is set on the first floor above garaging and provides further attractive accommodation. The self-contained one bedroom apartment has a large sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen and shower room and features exposed timber beams throughout. This space provides light filled accommodation that looks out over the beautiful gardens and grounds and provides flexible accommodation opportunities for use as a holiday let or for multigenerational living.

Honiton 2 miles, Exeter 18.3 miles

Lower Mill is situated in the peaceful village of Awliscombe surrounded by the beautiful rolling
countryside of the Blackdown Hills and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are countless opportunities for a range of outdoor pursuits in the local area, as well as the Jurassic Coastline and Exmoor National Park, both of which are within easy reach. The village has a local pub, a primary school and a village hall. A more extensive range of amenities are found in Honiton, which is 2 miles away. Honiton has three major supermarkets with a wider range of shopping available along the attractive High Street. Honiton also boasts some very highly acclaimed restaurants and Inns and a number of interesting antique shops and auction houses. Exeter is 18 miles to the west, with its vibrant centre and excellent shopping and leisure facilities. Honiton’s mainline station offers direct services to London Waterloo and Exeter St. David’s. The village is well connected by road, with the A30 just two and a half miles away.

Lower Mill is approached from the village via an adopted lane which leads to a gravel courtyard and parking area to the front of the property. The ground floor of the annexe accommodation provides further parking solutions and is currently set up with a workshop and store space as well. The property also benefits from its own carport for additional covered parking. To the rear of the property there is a large paved courtyard area with a pergola that provides a great entertaining space and is ideal for al fresco dining. Beyond this are rolling lawns and wooded areas that are bordered by mature hedgerow. The gently flowing River Wolf passes adjacent to the property.

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