Watermill Lodge Eggesford Mill| Chawleigh| Devon GUIDE £489,500

Watermill Lodge
Eggesford Mill| Chawleigh| Devon
GUIDE £489,500
Watermill Lodge
Eggesford Mill, Chawleigh
Devon, EX18 7JY
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Eggesford Forest
and standing in approximately 1 acre of fully landscaped
gardens a highly individual, spacious and extremely well
fitted converted stone Mill which was formerly part of
the Earl of Portsmouth's Estate.
7 bed
4 bath
3 recp
8.6 acr Double garage with
room above
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Beautiful Taw Valley setting
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30ft Living room with oak floor
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Large dining room
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Luxury integrated oak kitchen
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30ft Family room/games room
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4 Bedrooms
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Quality bathroom and ensuite
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Double garage with studio/annexe over
First recorded as a manor in 1233, Eggesford enjoys an
unspoilt rural setting in the heart of the Taw Valley and
this highly impressive conversion was built in the early
1800's to service the aristocrats at Eggesford House.
ACCOMMODATION
Converted to an individual design, this
substantial attached property affords
extremely generous accommodation. On
the GROUND FLOOR there is an
ENTRANCE
LOBBY
and
useful
UTILITY/CLOAKROOM with stone tiled
floors, a large DINING ROOM with a
beamed ceiling and French doors to the
garden,
and
a
luxury
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM with oak
fronted units, granite worksurfaces and
integrated 'Neff' appliances including a
double oven, a microwave combination
oven, ceramic hob, a fridge and dishwasher
with decor panels, and a new ‘Woodwarm’
stove with a lined flue.
From the ground floor there is also access
to a 30ft FAMILY ROOM/GAMES ROOM
with doors to the garden, recessed lighting,
and a stone fireplace with a wood burning
stove which has a lined flue. Just a few steps
up from the ground floor is a magnificent
32ft LIVING ROOM with a new solid oak
floor, a stone fireplace housing a new
Woodwarm stove which has a lined flue,
French doors to a railed balcony and a
second
staircase
to
a
galleried
LANDING/LIBRARY area which has a
vaulted ceiling and beautiful original king
post and 'A' frame beams.
On the FIRST FLOOR there is a 20ft
MASTER BEDROOM with a feature arched
window and a luxury ENSUITE SHOWER
ROOM with a large glazed cubicle,
thermostatic shower, wash basin, wc and a
natural wood floor. Also on the first floor
there are 2 ADDITIONAL BEDROOMS
and a FAMILY BATHROOM with a quality
white suite, a thermostatic shower and a
screen over the bath and natural wood
floor. Just a few steps up from the first
floor there is a large FOURTH BEDROOM
with original 'A' frame and kingpost roof
trusses and a door to the galleried library
area and staircase which overlooks part of
the living room.
In
good
decorative
order,
the
accommodation benefits from oil fired
radiator central heating and it incorporates
a number of individual features including
exposed beams and several stained glass
leaded light internal windows, and stone
tiled floors to the kitchen, lobby and utility.
OUTSIDE
A gravel drive provides parking and access
to a modern DOUBLE GARAGE BLOCK
which has a bathroom and a 24ft
STUDIO/ANNEXE over which would suit a
variety of uses including conversion to an
annexe. The large FRONT GARDEN is laid
out with sweeping lawns interspersed with
mature trees and shrubs and well stocked
flower beds. There is a pretty and very
sheltered sitting area immediately in front
of the house. At the side a 5 bar gate gives
access to the extensive REAR GARDEN.
There is a level lawn and seating/storage
area and an ornamental pedestrian bridge
crosses the former Mill leat which has also
been fully landscaped.
On the other side of the bridge there is a
large level garden with an extensive lawn,
various shrubs, vegetable beds, and a
concrete path gives access to a NEW 21' x
13' 'Robinsons' aluminium GREENHOUSE.
LOCATION
With an abundance of flora and fauna including
kingfishers, woodpeckers, nuthatcher's and otters
Eggesford is just 2 miles from the village of
Chawleigh and 3 miles from the popular rural town
of Chulmleigh with its shops, Health Centre,
Dentist and schools. Watermill Lodge is also a
short distance from Eggesford station on the
Barnstaple to Exeter 'Tarka line'.
The market town of South Molton which provides
access to the North Devon link road and the M5 is
13 miles distant and the regional centre of
Barnstaple and the city of Exeter are just over 20
miles equal distance. The area offers a wide range
of outdoor pursuits inducing walking, Horse Riding
and cycling and it is very famous for the fishing on
the Mole and the Taw and there are golf courses
nearby at Libbaton and High Bullen Country Hotel.
DIRECTIONS
From South Molton proceed down South Street
and follow the B3226 until it meets the A377, at
which point turn left towards Exeter. Follow this
road and just as you enter Eggesford you will see
the entrance to the Fox and Hounds Hotel on the
right and the drive to Watermill Lodge is
immediately before this entrance.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity, oil fired radiator central
heating, private water treatment system, telephone
installed.
TENURE
Freehold
TAX BAND
G
OPENING TIMES:
Monday – Friday
Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
9:00am – 2:00pm
Ground Floor
Kitchen/Breakfast room
19'10" x 11'4" (6.05m x 3.45m)
BALCONY
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
Dining room
17'4" x 14'5" (5.28m x 4.4m)
Utility/cloakroom
9'3" x 5'9" (2.82m x 1.75m)
LIVING ROOM
FAMILY / GAMES ROOM
Family Room/Games Room
30'8" x 18'3" (9.35m x 5.56m)
First Floor
Living room
32' x 18'2" (9.75m x 5.54m)
Bedroom 1
20'5" x 11'7" (6.22m x 3.53m)
UP
UP
UP
UP
UP
HALL
UP
UP
CUP
UTILTY
CLOAKS
DINING ROOM
HALL
UP
UP
UP
LANDING
LOBBY
BATHROOM
ENSUITE
SHOWER
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Bedroom 2
14'8" x 9'8" (4.47m x 2.95m)
BEDROOM 2
Bedroom 3
9'7" x 7'3" (2.92m x 2.2m)
MASTER BEDROOM
BED 3
LIVING AREA
SECOND FLOOR
1391 sq ft
Second Floor
Bedroom 4
15'4" x 14'2" (4.67m x 4.32m)
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Outside
Garage
24' x 20'4" (7.32m x 6.2m)
Annexe
24' x 9'4" (7.32m x 2.84m)
LIVING ROOM
A
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BEDROOM 4
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UP
HALL
CUP
UP
NOT TO SCALE - FOR IDENTIFICATION ONLY
For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide.
Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the
services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important
matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.
Tel : 01769 575797
Webbers Fine & Country
The Square South Molton North Devon EX36 3AQ
southmolton@fineandcountry.com
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