The Mill Barn
Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6EW
Guide Price
£2,500,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Moorings, Solar Energy, Water Frontage
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Water Meadow
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2022
- Removed: Aug 2022
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Moorings, Solar Energy, Water Frontage
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Paddock, Water Meadow
Traditional slate and granite barn conversion set in over 10 acres, enjoying far-reaching and uninterrupted views over Walmsley Bird Sanctuary and lake to Bodmin Moor in the distance.
Description
The Mill Barn is impressive throughout, from its generous proportions, to its panoramic rural views. Converted in the late 1990’s this substantial building offers a warm, welcoming home with accommodation extending to nearly 4000sq ft.
Throughout the building, traditional materials are preserved and improved upon with clever architectural adaptation to its domestic setting. Slate flagstones and polished oak floors blend with granite steps, whilst the oak joinery is a work of art, with oak beams and vaulted ceilings forming lofty rooms, all of which are well lit with natural light from numerous windows, some beautifully framed with granite.
The quality of this building is evident as soon as one enters the porch and steps up into a large reception room/hall, double aspect with French doors onto a west facing terrace. Steps descend to a large kitchen where there is plenty of space for a substantial dining table. An electric Everhot range is set into a stone fireplace, and there are country style fitted units and an island topped with granite. A granite step and doorway leads out to the west facing terrace overlooking the gardens.
From the kitchen, double doors open to a beautiful garden room, glazed on three sides and where the magnificent setting overlooking the wetlands can be best appreciated. To the west the view is across the River Camel and to farms on the hill beyond Wadebridge. Double patio doors open onto the barbecue terrace. For winter cosiness there is a log burner in the corner of the room.
In the opposite direction from the entrance hall a corridor leads to four large ground floor bedrooms, one of which is en suite. A spacious shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.
An open-tread oak staircase rises from the reception hall to a half landing with window offering a beautiful view to Trewornan Bridge. The first floor opens into a large entertaining area, fitted with a very modern log burner and windows to either side overlooking the water meadows. Original barn openings are now glazed doors onto Juliet balconies. The vaulted beamed ceiling adds to the sense of opulent space.
An upper landing leads to two further bedrooms and a generous family bathroom with his/her sinks, a deep, claw-foot bath and a slate lined shower. Even on a winter’s day the whole house has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with traditional radiators being heated by the oil-fired boiler. Solar panels supplement the electricity supply via a Powervault battery unit.
The barn is surrounded by immaculately kept gardens and grounds, which extend to just over 10 acres, running from east to west and south towards the bird sanctuary. Paved patios, extensive level lawns, a stream beyond which a gentle incline rises to the treelined perimeter. The entrance is gated and leads into the level gravel drive. On the northwest corner another wooden gate leads to a secure, stone-built garage and store, with plenty of room for a vehicle and all necessary garden equipment. The array of PV panels is situated in the paddock to the west of the buildings, facing due south.
Location
Chapel Amble is a picturesque, secluded village, slightly off the popular route to the coast and therefore, a quiet and charming backwater. Surrounded by farmland the village has a post office/village shop and The Maltsters, a free house inn and restaurant on the village green. Wadebridge and the sought after villages of Rock, Polzeath and Port Isaac are all within easy reach.
Lower Amble is less than a mile from the village, comprising a small group of traditional individually designed properties within a once traditional farmstead, overlooking the water meadows and bird sanctuary. The River Amble adjoins the site of the Walmsley Sanctuary, a 20 hectare nature reserve, home to a wide variety of native and migrant bird species. The sanctuary is nationally important for wintering waders and wildfowl. During high tides, many estuary birds use the reserve as a refuge.
The sheltered waters of the River Camel provide a haven for water-skiing, windsurfing and sailing, and the nearby village of Rock has an active sailing and water skiing club, with tender services and mooring available from the Padstow Harbour Commissioners. At low tide over a mile of sand stretches from Rock to Daymer Bay which is popular with younger families, while a little further on Polzeath is pounded by Atlantic rollers and preferred by surfers.
For walkers, the coastal scenery in this part of North Cornwall is spectacular, especially in the spring when the cliffs are carpeted with wild flowers. For golfing enthusiasts, there is St. Enodoc Golf Course at Rock, widely regarded as one of the best in the South West, with two 18-hole courses and the main course providing magnificent views across the Camel Estuary. There are several other golf courses in the area including, The Point at Polzeath, Bowood Park in Camelford and St. Kew Golf Club.
For foodies, the area is unrivalled, with eateries including Paul Ainsworth's Mariners Pub, fine dining at the St. Enodoc Hotel, whilst in Padstow there is Rick Stein's famous Seafood Restaurant and Paul Ainsworth's No.6 to name but a few.
Communications are excellent with the A30 providing dual carriageway links to the M5 at Exeter to the east, and Truro to the west. Bodmin Parkway station provides regular services to London Paddington and Newquay Airport has numerous flights to UK and international destinations on a daily basis. There is also a heliport at Rock.
Square Footage: 4,283 sq ft
Acreage: 10.17 Acres
Directions
Chapel Amble: Rock about 4.6 miles, Wadebridge about 4 miles, Polzeath about 6 miles, Bodmin Parkway Station about 14 miles, Newquay Airport about 16 miles
Directions: On the A39 north of Wadebridge turn to Chapel Amble. Pass the pub and the post office and take a sharp turn left. Continue past Middle Amble to a sharp left turn, sign posted Lower Amble, no through road. Turn left and go past the duckpond towards the central yard but keep left onto the gravel drive which leads into the gated entrance of the Mill Barn.
Additional Info
SERVICES: Mains water, private drainage, oil fired boiler, solar panels with Powervault storage system. Ultrafast broadband is available.
RIGHTS OF WAY: There is a public footpath, which runs along the property's north western boundary.
VIEWINGS - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Marketed by: Savills, Truro
Description
The Mill Barn is impressive throughout, from its generous proportions, to its panoramic rural views. Converted in the late 1990’s this substantial building offers a warm, welcoming home with accommodation extending to nearly 4000sq ft.
Throughout the building, traditional materials are preserved and improved upon with clever architectural adaptation to its domestic setting. Slate flagstones and polished oak floors blend with granite steps, whilst the oak joinery is a work of art, with oak beams and vaulted ceilings forming lofty rooms, all of which are well lit with natural light from numerous windows, some beautifully framed with granite.
The quality of this building is evident as soon as one enters the porch and steps up into a large reception room/hall, double aspect with French doors onto a west facing terrace. Steps descend to a large kitchen where there is plenty of space for a substantial dining table. An electric Everhot range is set into a stone fireplace, and there are country style fitted units and an island topped with granite. A granite step and doorway leads out to the west facing terrace overlooking the gardens.
From the kitchen, double doors open to a beautiful garden room, glazed on three sides and where the magnificent setting overlooking the wetlands can be best appreciated. To the west the view is across the River Camel and to farms on the hill beyond Wadebridge. Double patio doors open onto the barbecue terrace. For winter cosiness there is a log burner in the corner of the room.
In the opposite direction from the entrance hall a corridor leads to four large ground floor bedrooms, one of which is en suite. A spacious shower room completes the ground floor accommodation.
An open-tread oak staircase rises from the reception hall to a half landing with window offering a beautiful view to Trewornan Bridge. The first floor opens into a large entertaining area, fitted with a very modern log burner and windows to either side overlooking the water meadows. Original barn openings are now glazed doors onto Juliet balconies. The vaulted beamed ceiling adds to the sense of opulent space.
An upper landing leads to two further bedrooms and a generous family bathroom with his/her sinks, a deep, claw-foot bath and a slate lined shower. Even on a winter’s day the whole house has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with traditional radiators being heated by the oil-fired boiler. Solar panels supplement the electricity supply via a Powervault battery unit.
The barn is surrounded by immaculately kept gardens and grounds, which extend to just over 10 acres, running from east to west and south towards the bird sanctuary. Paved patios, extensive level lawns, a stream beyond which a gentle incline rises to the treelined perimeter. The entrance is gated and leads into the level gravel drive. On the northwest corner another wooden gate leads to a secure, stone-built garage and store, with plenty of room for a vehicle and all necessary garden equipment. The array of PV panels is situated in the paddock to the west of the buildings, facing due south.
Location
Chapel Amble is a picturesque, secluded village, slightly off the popular route to the coast and therefore, a quiet and charming backwater. Surrounded by farmland the village has a post office/village shop and The Maltsters, a free house inn and restaurant on the village green. Wadebridge and the sought after villages of Rock, Polzeath and Port Isaac are all within easy reach.
Lower Amble is less than a mile from the village, comprising a small group of traditional individually designed properties within a once traditional farmstead, overlooking the water meadows and bird sanctuary. The River Amble adjoins the site of the Walmsley Sanctuary, a 20 hectare nature reserve, home to a wide variety of native and migrant bird species. The sanctuary is nationally important for wintering waders and wildfowl. During high tides, many estuary birds use the reserve as a refuge.
The sheltered waters of the River Camel provide a haven for water-skiing, windsurfing and sailing, and the nearby village of Rock has an active sailing and water skiing club, with tender services and mooring available from the Padstow Harbour Commissioners. At low tide over a mile of sand stretches from Rock to Daymer Bay which is popular with younger families, while a little further on Polzeath is pounded by Atlantic rollers and preferred by surfers.
For walkers, the coastal scenery in this part of North Cornwall is spectacular, especially in the spring when the cliffs are carpeted with wild flowers. For golfing enthusiasts, there is St. Enodoc Golf Course at Rock, widely regarded as one of the best in the South West, with two 18-hole courses and the main course providing magnificent views across the Camel Estuary. There are several other golf courses in the area including, The Point at Polzeath, Bowood Park in Camelford and St. Kew Golf Club.
For foodies, the area is unrivalled, with eateries including Paul Ainsworth's Mariners Pub, fine dining at the St. Enodoc Hotel, whilst in Padstow there is Rick Stein's famous Seafood Restaurant and Paul Ainsworth's No.6 to name but a few.
Communications are excellent with the A30 providing dual carriageway links to the M5 at Exeter to the east, and Truro to the west. Bodmin Parkway station provides regular services to London Paddington and Newquay Airport has numerous flights to UK and international destinations on a daily basis. There is also a heliport at Rock.
Square Footage: 4,283 sq ft
Acreage: 10.17 Acres
Directions
Chapel Amble: Rock about 4.6 miles, Wadebridge about 4 miles, Polzeath about 6 miles, Bodmin Parkway Station about 14 miles, Newquay Airport about 16 miles
Directions: On the A39 north of Wadebridge turn to Chapel Amble. Pass the pub and the post office and take a sharp turn left. Continue past Middle Amble to a sharp left turn, sign posted Lower Amble, no through road. Turn left and go past the duckpond towards the central yard but keep left onto the gravel drive which leads into the gated entrance of the Mill Barn.
Additional Info
SERVICES: Mains water, private drainage, oil fired boiler, solar panels with Powervault storage system. Ultrafast broadband is available.
RIGHTS OF WAY: There is a public footpath, which runs along the property's north western boundary.
VIEWINGS - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.
FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
Marketed by: Savills, Truro
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.