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"Situated alongside and well above the River Mole this charming property has lovely southerly views over its own land and easterly views across the river to the countryside beyond.

The property briefly comprises an entrance hall, downstairs WC, kitchen/breakfast room, large sitting room opening onto the dining room, study/bedroom 4, laundry room, library, porch, covered walkway leading to the boot room/store. Upstairs offers a family bathroom, dressing room, three double bedrooms, two of these have en-suites and all three have built in wardrobes.

Outside offers a mature broad-leaved woodland which is included with the property amounting to approximately 6.5 acres. Gated access leads to the property, with a high stone walled parking area which is gravelled.

The bustling market town of South Molton is less than 10 minutes away and with salmon and trout in the river, the occasional otter can be seen from the sitting room windows. This former fishing lodge has been much improved by its current owner creating versatile accommodation which is well presented throughout.

Front

Sitting Room - 20' 11'' x 11' 3'' (6.38m x 3.43m)

Dining Room - 18' 4'' x 13' 10'' (5.59m x 4.22m)

Porch

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 12' 0'' x 12' 0'' (3.66m x 3.66m)

Laundry Room

Study/Bedroom 4 - 13' 10'' x 13' 9'' (4.21m x 4.19m)

Library

Boot Room Store - 11' 9'' x 4' 12'' (3.58m x 1.52m)

Bedroom 1 - 15' 3'' x 13' 10'' (4.65m x 4.22m)

En-Suite to Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2 - 16' 5'' x 11' 6'' (5.00m x 3.51m)

Bedroom 3 - 13' 5'' x 12' 12'' (4.09m x 3.96m)

En-suite to Bedroom 3

Dressing Room

Family Bathroom

Outbuildings, Gardens and Grounds
Double timber gated entrance leads through the high stone wall into a gravelled parking area for 4 or more cars. A trellis archway leads to a level lawn surrounded with mature shrubs. Steps lead down to a paved and gravelled terrace with a stone wall overlooking the river. To the rear of the house is a further gravelled area which is also accessed from the back door. The paddock leads away from the house and alongside the river and has a separate, gated entrance off the road. Opposite the gate into the paddock on the other side of the road is a traditional stone barn with a concrete floor. Internally the barn is divided to provide a single garage, the remainder is old fashioned stabling. Steps lead up to the loft which runs the whole length of the barn. To the southern side of the barn is a lean to log shed.The barn is set back into a long run of mature broadleaved woodland that is also included with the whole property amounting to about 6.50 acres.

Stone Barn - 42' 0'' x 15' 0'' (12.79m x 4.57m)
Opposite the paddock gate is a 2 storey barn measuring 42 feet x 15 feet (12.8m x 4.6m). The barn is of traditional stone construction under a box profile sheet roof with a concrete floor, timber doors and uPVC rainwater goods. Internally the barn is divided to provide a single garage measuring 15 feet (12.8m) wide. The remainder of the barn comprises of the old fashioned stabling with four wooden stalls complete with mangers. The barn was previously used as a workshop and the workbench is still in place. Steps lead up from the stables to a loft, which runs the full length of the barn. To the southern side of the barn is a lean-to wood store.

Recreation and Sporting
The Mole Valley is a beautiful wooded valley. Through the woodland is a public right of way, providing a wonderful scenic walk to the village.The area is renowned for its high bird, Pheasant and Partridge shooting and the area is home to highly regarded shoots such as Castle Hill, North Molton, Milton's and Molland. There is excellent fishing for salmon & trout in the area on the River Taw and River Mole and there may also be the opportunity to purchase some fishing rights close to the property. The House is readily accessible to the North Devon and North Cornish Beaches. The northern coastline provides a wealth of water sports such as sailing and surfing, as well as walking along the South West Coastal footpath, with large stretches of the coast being in the ownership and under the protection of The National Trust. From Bideford boat trips go on a regular basis throughout the summer to Lundy island in the Bristol Channel.

Communications
The property is situated on the B3226. This joins the A361 North Devon Link Road 5 miles to the north at South Molton. The 1361 joins the M5 motorway (junction 27) near Tiverton. RAIL- Main line services from Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David's to London Paddington, the Midlands and the North. AIR - Exeter International Airport provides scheduled and charter flights to a large number of domestic and international destinations.

Services
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. LPG central heating.

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