ABOUT THE PROPERTY

Milehouse represents a charming and enlarged Grade II Listed semi-detached traditional cottage, occupying an idyllic south facing location amongst glorious North Devon countryside, located just 3 miles from the town of South Molton and just over 1 mile from the sought after village of Chittlehampton.

This quintessential part thatched cottage enjoys stunning large mature gardens, a range of useful and adaptable outbuildings, together with the adjoining pasture land whilst enjoying superb far reaching views towards Exmoor National Park. In all, Milehouse extends to 5.76 acres.

The accommodation briefly comprises: on the ground floor, entrance porch, large sitting/dining room with inglenook style fireplace, triple aspect kitchen/dining room containing a gas fired Stanley, rear porch/utility and WC. The first floor provides three good sized double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

For layout and approximate room measurement please see the enclosed floorplan, virtual tour & video.

THE GARDENS & LAND

The property is approached from the country lane via a private entrance driveway leading to the front of the cottage with a lawned garden area. An additional wide driveway leads to a large parking and turning space with an adjoining range of car port and storage outbuildings. This entrance also provides access to the large detached garage/workshop with power, light and water connected, with two adjoining former looseboxes to the rear. A separate detached, summer house has been created which takes full advantage of the views and provides a great entertaining space.

To the rear of the cottage is a pretty courtyard with pond which leads to large established gardens adjoining the rear containing lawned areas, raised beds and greenhouse with access to further gardens and land.

The land wraps around the side and rear of the property and gardens, divided into three paddocks and appealing to those with a variety of amenity, equestrian or agricultural interests.

In all, Milehouse extends to about 5.76 acres.

THE AREA

Chittlehampton is centered upon a historic village square dominated by an impressive 15th century parish church. The village is a thriving local community including, a post office/village shop, a cricket club and the award winning public house, The Bell Inn. There are further local facilities at High Bickington and Umberleigh, which has a railway station on the Tarka Line with a regular sprinter train service to Barnstaple and Exeter.

The market town of South Molton, located just to the south of Exmoor, is surrounded by stunning countryside which offers a wide range of recreational pursuits – miles of walks, riding and cycling both on the moor itself and in the neighbouring environment.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS

We understand that the property is connected to mains gas, water and electricity. Drainage to a shared private system.

Gas fired Stanley range providing the central heating and domestic hot water with immersion.

North Devon Council – Band D

EPC - D

Tenure - Freehold

DIRECTIONS

From South Molton, head west on the B3227 towards Umberleigh. Continue for about 2.5 miles, taking the first turning right at Torrington Cross signed Chittlehampton. Follow this lane along for 0.8 of a mile and Milehouse is the first of the pair of cottages to be found on the right hand side.

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Property Reference #RS0298
VIRTUAL TOUR & PROPERTY VIDEO AVAILABLE

Council Tax Band: D (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold