Higher Mill Farm

A traditional character farmhouse surrounded by its own gardens, enjoying a rural aspect with paddocks.

Situation - The property is situated half a mile from the village of Exford adjacent to open farmland and enjoying countryside views. Exford is a thriving village with two hotels, a tearoom, general store, church, village hall and primary school.

The beautiful villages of Withypool and Winsford are both close by and the delightful town of Dulverton is just 10 miles to the south, providing further facilities.

The property is ideally situated to take advantage of all country pursuits, including riding and walking in the valleys and on the open expanses of Exmoor. The coast to the north is also within easy reach.

Description - A charming character period cottage in an elevated position with grounds and land totaling approx 6.49 acres in the heart of Exmoor National Park. The property offers spacious accommodation with two reception rooms and a kitchen/breakfast room and is complemented by its gardens and paddocks. There are fine views mainly from the first floor to open fields and woodlands.

Accommodation - The front door leads into the hallway with stairs to the first floor, understairs storage, full height cupboard, with plumbing for a washing machine, and WC; the back door also leads off the hallway. To the right of the hallway is the beautiful sitting room with feature fireplace with woodburner and display cabinet to one side. This room has beautiful views to the front. Across the hallway the fully fitted kitchen includes a double Belfast sink, double-oven Rangemaster with extractor fan set into the fireplace recess with feature bread-oven with lighting, base and wall units with display cupboards, full-length larder cupboard, integral dishwasher and fridge/freezer with views to the countryside to the rear and front of the property. Beyond the kitchen is the large dining room with views to the front and side of the property.
On the first floor there is the master bedroom with en-suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a single bedroom, all with fitted wardrobes and beautiful views across the surrounding countryside. The fully fitted family shower room also has ample storage space.

Outside - The property is approached off the quiet country lane which leads to ample parking and the garage. The gardens surround the house and are mainly laid to lawns with shrubs and flower borders. Adjoining the gardens are the fields which are divided in three enclosures mainly bordered by hedges and post and wire fencing, with one having a main water supply. There would be room within the curtilage of the property to erect stabling/outbuildings subject to any planning consent that may be required. The paddocks are accessed via a five bar gate to the field on the southern side with further access via a pedestrian field gate from the gardens. Outside of the property there is a log store and oil tank.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Broadband available.

Directions - From Dulverton take the A3223 road signposted to Exford, continuing across Winsford Hill, and then turn right at Chibbet Post junction. Drop down into Exford and turn right over the bridge in front of the White Horse Hotel. Take the next left turn by the Village Green and follow this road for approximately half a mile (keeping left at the fork after approximately a quarter of a mile), and the property will be found on the right hand side.

Agents Note - The downstairs WC is scheduled to be fitted mid June.

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the agents please.

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - Band F (2022/2023)



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