Kentisbury Mill

Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NF

Kentisbury Mill

A tastefully modernised detached Country House set in 1.9 acreson edge of favoured village close to the Coast & Exmoor.

Guide price £599,950

Local amenities close by. Exmoor 1 mile. The Coast 4 miles. Barnstaple 10

• 6 En Suite Bedrooms

• 4 Reception Rooms, Hall

• Country Kitchen with Aga

• Cloakroom, Utility Room

• Double Glazed, Oil C.H.

• Could Suit Dual Occupation

• Ideal B & B Establishment

• Double garage, barn, gardens

SITUATION AND AMENITIESKentisbury Parish has its own church, primary school, village hall, Post Office/ stores andservice station which are all within walking distance. At the same time the property is on thesemi-rural outskirts of the village and just on the fringe of Exmoor National Park, a particularattraction for those interested in equestrian pursuits or walking. The property is also wellplaced to take advantage of North Devon's feast of attractions, lying only 4 miles from thecoast at Combe Martin and 11 miles from the safe, sandy, surfing beaches to the west atCroyde, Putsborough, Saunton and Woolacombe. Saunton is also renowned for itschampionship golf course. The regional centre of Barnstaple is about 10 miles away andprovides a wide range of everyday amenities together with leisure facilities, renownedPannier Market and District Hospital, as well as secondary schools. About 14 miles away theA361, North Devon Link Road, provides fast access into the region and connects with theM5 motorway at Junction 27 where Tiverton Parkway also offers a fast services of trains toLondon Paddington in just over 2 hours. Exeter, the county town and Cathedral City, with itsInternational airport is about 43 miles. Less than a mile away is Kentisbury Grange which is aBoutique Hotel and Michael Caines Restaurant.

DESCRIPTIONA substantial detached country house which presents colour wash rendered elevations withdouble glazed windows beneath a slate roof. The original core is understood to date from1650 with the former mill itself added around 1800 and then the latest extensioncompleted in 1923. The property boasts an eclectic mix of features covering the three eraswhich sit well with 21st Century refinements. The accommodation which includes 6 en-suitebedrooms, is generous, well presented and particularly versatile. The property offers scopefor a variety of uses including private residence, dual occupation by parts of the same familyor various home and income uses or a combination of such. The current owners run theproperty as a home and successful bed and breakfast business rated as 4 star gold with theAA. Further details about the business are available from the selling agent's BarnstapleOffice upon request. Externally there are 2 detached garage blocks, a small period barn andstream bordered, parklike grounds approaching 2 acres. This is certainly a property thatneeds to be viewed internally to be fully appreciated. The layout of accommodation withapproximate dimensions is more clearly identified upon the accompanying floorplans butcomprises;

GROUND FLOORMAIN ENTRANCE PORCH and front door to ENTRANCE HALL with slate flooring.CLOAKROOM low level WC, pedestal wash basin, fitted cupboards, slate flooring. SITTINGROOM a spacious double aspect room with fireplace feature and pine surround, fittedmulti-fuel stove, ornament display shelf, French doors to outside. DINING ROOM featuringperiod stone fireplace, Bressummer beam, multi-fuel stove, beamed ceiling, door to frontgarden. STUDY with cupboard housing hot water cylinder, fitted shelving, ornamentalfireplace, SECOND SITTING ROOM with ornamental fireplace, electric coal effect fire, pinesurround, slate hearth, recess under stairs, secondary staircase rising to first floor describedlater, independent porch access. INNER HALL with slate floor. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOMextensive range of bespoke units in a country theme of pine with slate work surfacestogether with a 4 oven oil fired Aga and 2 Belfast sinks. There are various complimentaryfree standing units and cupboards including a plate rack, and one of the cupboards conceala Grant oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. There is ample room for2 upright fridge/freezers and dishwasher, slate and terracotta tiled flooring. Access to REARHALL with door to outside. UTILITY ROOM with Belfast sink, fitted work surface, plumbingfor several washing machines, slate flooring, door to DAIRY with original slate shelves.

FIRST FLOORThe first floor accommodation is served by 2 staircases, one giving access to the SIZEABLEMASTER BEDROOM 1 (ROBIN) a triple aspect room with ornamental 1920's fireplace. EN-SUITE BATHROOM with jacuzzi bath, hand held telephone style shower unit, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, separate tiled shower cubicle, ladder style heated towel rail, extractorfan. BEDROOM 2 (NUTHATCH) ornamental fireplace and UPVC sash window overlookingthe gardens to the front. EN-SUITE SHOWER with cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low levelWC, ladder style heated towel rail. BEDROOM 3 (WREN) bespoke wardrobe. EN-SUITESHOWER ROOM with cubicle, pedestal wash basin, low level WC, ladder style heated towelrail/radiator. BEDROOM 4 (JAY) with EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM cubicle, pedestal washbasin, low level WC, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 5 (SWALLOW) a largebedroom with two UPVC sash windows overlooking the gardens to the front. LARGE EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM fully tiled cubicle, low level WC, pedestal wash basin, ladder styleheated towel rail/radiator. BEDROOM 6 (MAGPIE) EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM with cubicle,pedestal wash basin, low level WC, fully tiled walls, ladder style heated towel rail/radiator.The various landings include a LINEN CUPBOARD and 3 access points to the roof spacewhich have power and light connected.

OUTSIDEThe parklike gardens and grounds are a particular feature. The property is approached by along sweeping drive set well back from the road within its own grounds and enjoys a gooddeal of privacy and seclusion with views over the gardens which include sweeping lawns,interspersed with mature trees and shrubs. Off the drive is a large parking area for 6 to 8vehicles. Within the lower part of the garden, there is a sizeable pond with pumpedwaterfall, small island, duck house and bridge with a running stream nearby and SUMMERHOUSE with power supplied. To the front of the house is a turning area and SIZEABLEGARAGE suitable for 4 cars and equipped with electric, power and light. In addition there isa GREENHOUSE, A FURTHER TIMBER OUTBUILDING providing further garaging orworkshop/storage also equipped with electric, power and light and a SMALL STONE BARN.An adjoining field gate gives separate access from the nearby lane behind the property.

SPECIAL NOTEA Public Bridle Path runs up the drive and past the front of the property but we understandthat this is little used.

SERVICESMains water and electricity, drainage to a private treatment plant, oil fired central heating,broadband available.

DIRECTIONSFrom Barnstaple proceed past North Devon Hospital in a Northerly direction on the A39,follow the road through Shirwell and on to Arlington, pass the access to Arlington Courtand as you arrive at Kentisbury Ford, proceed straight ahead on the bend in the road signedCombe Martin. Continue for about ½ a mile and the entrance to the property will be foundon the right hand side with signage for Kentisbury Mill and Nightingails attached.

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Kentisbury Mill, Kentisbury, Barnstaple, EX31 4NF

30 Boutport Street, Barnstaple, Devon,EX31 1RP

Tel: 01271 322833

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