4 bed country house for sale

Thornbury, Holsworthy - Devon EX22

Impressive and very well presented 4 bedroom house, 3 fishing / wildlife lakes in 12.91 acres within the picturesque Devon countryside. Amenity woodland, storage building. The river Waldon runs along the boundary with fishing rights. Cottages available. No Onward Chain.

Impressive and very well presented house, 3 fishing / wildlife lakes in 12.91 acres within the picturesque West Devon countryside. Amenity woodland, storage building, the river Waldon runs along the northeast boundary with fishing rights.

Mill Leat is in a tranquil and picturesque position, on the edge of the hamlet of Thornbury approximately 5 miles to the north east of Holsworthy which offers day to day facilities, primary and secondary education and a variety of shops including a Waitrose supermarket. The popular north Cornwall coastal resort of Bude is 15 miles to the west. Shebbear college is 12 miles to the north east providing admissions from Pre-School through to Sixth Form. Access to the A30 is at Okehampton, about 20 miles to the south east, which in turn provides access to the M5 at Exeter.

Mill Leat house was totally renovated in 2023 by the current owners to a very high standard whilst still retaining its character and charm, providing comfortable and spacious family living. The accommodation benefits from oil fired central heating, woodburning stoves and uPVC double glazing. The accommodation briefly comprises well appointed kitchen / breakfast room, dining room, sitting room, inglenook fireplace, utility and cloakroom. On the first floor 3 double bedrooms (one ensuite) single bedroom with a mezzanine floor above and family bathroom / shower room.

Outside

The property is accessed over a long shared concreted drive to the house and parking area. At the front of the house is a large lawned garden, patio and pagoda covered patio which are ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining. At the rear of the house in an enclosed lawned garden with steps leading to a further lawned terrace.

Land & Lakes

The land extends to approximately 12 acres which is made up of small paddocks areas, 3 substantial fishing / wildlife lakes and young deciduous woodland including Oak, Ash & Cherry trees. The river Waldon runs along the northeast boundary, providing 850m of frontage & fishing rights which is complemented by the 3 large fishing / wildlife lakes.

Workshop/ General Purpose Storage Building: (18.00m x 6.00m (59'0" x 19'8" ))

Vehicle access roller door to the front. Pedestrian door to the side.
Concrete floor and power connected.

Services & Information

Water – Mains
Drainage – Shared Sewage treatment plant
Electricity – Mains
Heating – Oil Fired Central Heating, woodburning stoves.
Telephone & Broadband – Openreach connection
Mobile Availability –
Council Tax Currently Band – E
EPC – Farmhouse D60
Construction – Stone with concrete block extensions

Local Authority

Torridge District Council, Riverbank House, Bideford, Devon EX39 2QG.

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Agent's Notes

None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property . All viewings are to be accompanied without exception.