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"Superb converted mill with gardens and paddocks in excess of 5 acres. Superb former corn mill, in peaceful rural location, many period features, south facing paddock with timber barn, grounds in excess of 5 acres. Views to Dartmoor. Organic smallholding. Wildlife friendly. EPC Band D.

SITUATION The property is situated in a peaceful rural setting just outside the village of South Tawton. The village itself is an attractive rural community situated within the northern boundaries of the Dartmoor National Park. The village offers a delightfully unspoilt environment with historic properties, parish church and a popular inn. There is also an historic Church House, which hosts many community activities. The nearby village of South Zeal offers wider range of facilities including a primary school, post office/general store and two public houses. There are regular bus services to and from Exeter and easy access to the A30 dual carriageway at nearby Whiddon Down. Okehampton is easily accessible with an excellent range of amenities, three supermarkets including a Waitrose, and a range of locally and nationally owned shops. There is a modern community hospital, state of the art leisure centre and schooling from infant to A-level standard. The Dartmoor National Park is easily accessible from South Tawton and South Zeal via footpaths and bridleways with hundreds of square miles of superb unspoilt scenery, with many opportunities for riding, walking and outdoor pursuits. DESCRIPTION South Tawton Mill is believed to date back to the 1690's, having been a former Corn mill. The property incorporates many of the original features including Mill mechanism and mill stones, together with a wealth of exposed ceiling timbers. The property benefits from oil fired central heating, with solar tubes for the generation of hot water and solar photovoltaic panels for the generation of the property's own electricity with the surplus being sold back to the National Grid. The spacious accommodation incorporates; ENTRANCE VESTIBULE, CLOAKROOM, OPEN PLAN LIVING/DINING ROOM, a multi aspect room with exposed ceiling timbers, original mill mechanism, mill stones and exposed timber floor. Stone fireplace with polished timber mantel and book shelf, fitted woodburner, stairs to first and lower ground floors. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: Windows overlooking gardens at front and range of bespoke built kitchen units incorporating belfast sink, integrated electric oven and lpg hob. Built in airing cupboard and walk-in pantry with window to rear, space for fridge/freezer, plumbing for appliances. FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With part exposed A-frame timbers and original mill pulleys, windows to front and side, timber floors, MASTER BEDROOM: Dual aspect with vaulted ceiling. Two windows to front and velux window to rear, exposed A-frame timbers with original mill pulleys still in place. Vanity wash basin. BEDROOM 2: Dual aspect, having exposed A-frame timbers. BEDROOM 3: Window and velux style window to rear. BATHROOM: Panelled bath with Mira electric shower unit, vanity wash basin with tiled splash backing, low level WC. Built in linen cupboard. LOWER GROUND FLOOR: WORKSHOP/STORE/UTILITY ROOM: With original mill mechanism still in place, window to front and stable door to outside. Camray oil central heating boiler. STUDY/BEDROOM 4: Two windows to front. Feature granite fireplace with bread oven and fitted woodburning stove. Storage unit with fitted sink. (This room and the adjoining lower ground floor area have immense potential for creation of a self contained annexe, if required and subject to consent). OUTSIDE The property is approached via the lane by a timber gateway leading to an attractive cottage style garden, having stone path with original mill wheel inset and a small lawned garden area with a wealth of plants and shrubs. Steps up to a raised decked patio with access to front door. Just across the country lane from the property is a BARN/GARAGE 24'8' x 18'10' of stone construction beneath a corrugated roof with power and light connected. Ideal for garage/storing, but also offering other potential uses subject to any necessary consents. Adjoining WOOD STORE. To the side of the barn is an off road parking space with a timber gateway giving access to the garden. A delightful mature well tended garden, predominately laid to lawn with a wealth of plants, shrubs, flowers and trees, bordered by well maintained hedging, fencing and stone walling. There is a summer house, lean-to greenhouse and vegetable beds. A little up the quiet lane from the garden is a further vehicular access to the land and buildings. A vehicular access lane leads to a MODERN AGRICULTURAL BUILDING of timber construction with iron sectional roof, ideal for garaging or adaptable for stabling, feed storage etc. Immediately adjoining this building is an attractive wooded area with a pedestrian path and gateway back to the lane. Vegetable/fruit garden with raised beds and a variety fruit bushes. Paddock A south facing well draining paddock bordered on one side by the mill leat. The paddock is also bordered by stock proof fencing and enjoys a delightful open aspect towards Cosdon Hill and the nearby hills of Dartmoor. The paddock would be ideal for horses or general stock grazing. Adjoining is an area of orchard with a variety of apple trees. The ground in total measure just in excess of 5 acres and have been managed as an organic small holding for the past 19 years. DIRECTIONAL NOTE From Okehampton proceed out of the town in an easterly direction as if towards Exeter, do not join the A30 dual carriageway, but carry on over the flyover and follow the road into Sticklepath. Take the third left hand turning after the Taw River Inn towards South Zeal. At the next cross roads, Zeal Head turn left for South Tawton and proceed into the village. Take the first turning right following this road out of the village for approximately ? of a mile, where upon the property will be found upon the left hand side. SERVICES Mains Water. Private Drainage. Mains Electricity (with the addition of solar PV electricity and hot water) Oil Fired Central Heating. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose."