3 bedroom house
Meethe, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4JB
Guide Price
£525,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: N/A
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes
Summary Details
- First Marketed: May 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: N/A
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes
A spacious country property with large gardens in a glorious valley location. Hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, sitting room, dining room, three double bedrooms (all en-suite). Stunning riverside gardens. fishing rights, parking and garage. Total about .66 acres. EPC Band E.
Situation - Meethe Gate is set in a glorious location in the valley of the river Bray about 4 miles from South Molton, a thriving and attractive market town offering a good range of schooling, banking and shopping amenities and the popular pannier market held on Thursdays and Saturdays together with regular livestock markets. The A361 (North Devon Link Road) bypasses the town and provides trunk road class motoring facilities to the regional centre of Barnstaple, about 12 miles to the west and Tiverton and the M5 Junction 27 to the south east with a mainline connection at Tiverton Parkway on the London Paddington line.
South Molton is not far from Exmoor National Park which provides superb riding and walking facilities and the North Devon coast with its rugged coastline and excellent sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are also within easy driving distance.
Description - Meethe Gate has historical origins as a toll house for a country estate but has been extended, modernised and improved over the years to provide an impressive and spacious home. The single level accommodation is maintained to a high standard throughout and also benefits from central heating and double glazing. Large, delightful gardens superbly compliment the dwelling and there is a fine outlook along the valley.
Accommodation - From the front, steps lead up to the front door to the HALL with large linen cupboard, fitted bookshelves and CLOAKROOM with WC and wash basin. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has lovely views to the north along the valley and is well fitted with a range of modern wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces over and a breakfast bar, fitted Flavel range cooker with extractor over, 11/2 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap and Bosch dishwasher. Bespoke book shelving to one wall. The adjoining UTILITY ROOM has a stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below and worktop to side with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer below. Spaces for tall fridge and freezer. High level shelving.
The DINING ROOM has a wide archway opening into the very spacious, dual aspect SITTING ROOM with glazed double doors leading out into the garden. Feature fireplace with slate hearth and an open fire with hood over. Door to side ENTRANCE LOBBY with door to outside.
The MASTER BEDROOM is a double room with views over the terrace towards the garden, two double fitted wardrobes and door to EN-SUITE BATHROOM fitted with a modern suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. BEDROOM TWO is a dual aspect double room overlooking the garden with an EN-SUITE BATHROOM with panelled bath, WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail and shower cubicle. BEDROOM THREE is a double room with fine views over the garden and an EN-SUITE BATHROOM fitted with a modern suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Cellar - All the accommodation at Meethe Gate is on one elevated level with a large cellar underneath the entire property. Although the headroom is restricted to about 5'3" in most areas, it does provide very useful storage and workshop space.
The cellar also elevates the accommodation well above the river level, thus providing protection from any potential flooding.
Outside - The gardens and grounds are a stunning feature of the property. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders with Rhododendrons and Azaleas and many mature trees and shrubs including a run of mature trees along the river bank. The driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and there is a single GARAGE 22' x 11' with up and over door and power and light, a tool store and outside WC. There is a south facing terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining.
There is also an area of ORCHARD with apple, pear and cherry trees, VEGETABLE GARDEN with eight raised beds and a GREENHOUSE.
The grounds boast about 85 yards of frontage on the river Bray. The fishing rights are included and there are two named pools. The current vendor has landed both salmon and sea trout.
In total the property extends to about TWO THIRDS OF AN ACRE.
Services - Mains electricity and water, private drainage system. Both oil fired and wood boilers for hot water and central heating.
Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - Leave South Molton on the B3226 heading south-west out of the town. Pass through Clapworthy Mill and continue for about three quarters of a mile and turn left signposted to George Nympton and immediately right into the driveway of the property.
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Marketed by: Stags, South Molton
Situation - Meethe Gate is set in a glorious location in the valley of the river Bray about 4 miles from South Molton, a thriving and attractive market town offering a good range of schooling, banking and shopping amenities and the popular pannier market held on Thursdays and Saturdays together with regular livestock markets. The A361 (North Devon Link Road) bypasses the town and provides trunk road class motoring facilities to the regional centre of Barnstaple, about 12 miles to the west and Tiverton and the M5 Junction 27 to the south east with a mainline connection at Tiverton Parkway on the London Paddington line.
South Molton is not far from Exmoor National Park which provides superb riding and walking facilities and the North Devon coast with its rugged coastline and excellent sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe are also within easy driving distance.
Description - Meethe Gate has historical origins as a toll house for a country estate but has been extended, modernised and improved over the years to provide an impressive and spacious home. The single level accommodation is maintained to a high standard throughout and also benefits from central heating and double glazing. Large, delightful gardens superbly compliment the dwelling and there is a fine outlook along the valley.
Accommodation - From the front, steps lead up to the front door to the HALL with large linen cupboard, fitted bookshelves and CLOAKROOM with WC and wash basin. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has lovely views to the north along the valley and is well fitted with a range of modern wall and floor units with contrasting work surfaces over and a breakfast bar, fitted Flavel range cooker with extractor over, 11/2 bowl ceramic sink with mixer tap and Bosch dishwasher. Bespoke book shelving to one wall. The adjoining UTILITY ROOM has a stainless steel sink unit with cupboards below and worktop to side with space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer below. Spaces for tall fridge and freezer. High level shelving.
The DINING ROOM has a wide archway opening into the very spacious, dual aspect SITTING ROOM with glazed double doors leading out into the garden. Feature fireplace with slate hearth and an open fire with hood over. Door to side ENTRANCE LOBBY with door to outside.
The MASTER BEDROOM is a double room with views over the terrace towards the garden, two double fitted wardrobes and door to EN-SUITE BATHROOM fitted with a modern suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail. BEDROOM TWO is a dual aspect double room overlooking the garden with an EN-SUITE BATHROOM with panelled bath, WC, pedestal wash basin, heated towel rail and shower cubicle. BEDROOM THREE is a double room with fine views over the garden and an EN-SUITE BATHROOM fitted with a modern suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Cellar - All the accommodation at Meethe Gate is on one elevated level with a large cellar underneath the entire property. Although the headroom is restricted to about 5'3" in most areas, it does provide very useful storage and workshop space.
The cellar also elevates the accommodation well above the river level, thus providing protection from any potential flooding.
Outside - The gardens and grounds are a stunning feature of the property. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn with well stocked borders with Rhododendrons and Azaleas and many mature trees and shrubs including a run of mature trees along the river bank. The driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and there is a single GARAGE 22' x 11' with up and over door and power and light, a tool store and outside WC. There is a south facing terrace ideal for outdoor entertaining.
There is also an area of ORCHARD with apple, pear and cherry trees, VEGETABLE GARDEN with eight raised beds and a GREENHOUSE.
The grounds boast about 85 yards of frontage on the river Bray. The fishing rights are included and there are two named pools. The current vendor has landed both salmon and sea trout.
In total the property extends to about TWO THIRDS OF AN ACRE.
Services - Mains electricity and water, private drainage system. Both oil fired and wood boilers for hot water and central heating.
Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].
Directions - Leave South Molton on the B3226 heading south-west out of the town. Pass through Clapworthy Mill and continue for about three quarters of a mile and turn left signposted to George Nympton and immediately right into the driveway of the property.
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Marketed by: Stags, South Molton
Land Registry Data
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