5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Chulmleigh, EX18
Chulmleigh, EX18£795,000
£795,000
Rocklands is a beautifully located private country house, situated on the edge of the village of Chulmleigh, yet still being within a few minutes walk of the centre of the village with its excellent amenities including public houses, restaurants, schools and 18 hole golf course. The property is set in wonderful gardens and grounds, extending to just under 4 and a half acres, which comprise of landscaped gardens, meadows and an orchard.
From the grounds, they provide a wonderful 270 degree view over the Little Dart valley incorporating some of the most stunning rural countryside that Mid Devon has to offer.
The house itself is very well presented and has well proportioned and spacious accommodation with many rooms having some fine period features, including high ceilings, open fireplaces, sash windows and attractive cornices and original period doors. The entrance hall is striking with a lovely staircase, attractive floor tiling and stain glass door panels, which sets the tone for the property. From the entrance hall are 3 separate reception rooms plus an enclosed south facing veranda providing spectacular views over the open countryside fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete with four door Redfyre range, utility and cloakroom on the ground floor with five double bedrooms, bathroom and cloakroom set around a large galleried first floor landing. There is also a ground floor annexe comprising of a garden room, study and bathroom.
Adjacent to the house is a large detached stone coach house which extends to over 60 feet comprising of a spacious garage and workshop, 2 stables, and very useful loft storage space over.
CHUMLEIGH is a small but busy town set in the heart of rural Devon. It is the centre for an active and friendly community and offers a good range of local shops including bakery, dairy, newsagent, hardware store etc, along with a primary and secondary school / community college, health centre, post office, bank, churches, library, three public houses and a short 18 hole golf course. The market town of South Molton to the north and Crediton to the south both offer a more comprehensive range of facilities and the local railway station at Eggesford, 2 miles, provides a rail link between Exeter and Barnstaple. Road link is via the A377 or the North Devon link road, which can be easily accessed at South Molton.
DIRECTIONS Upon entering Chulmleigh from A377, proceed into the centre of the village on Leigh Road. In the middle of the village, turn right at a T junction and then turn right again down New Street, passing the fire station on the right and the church is on your left. Turn left, continuing on New Street and follow the road around to the left. The entrance to Rocklands is tucked away on the right, through some pale green gates between a bungalow and a row of three cottages.