An absolutely delightful period cottage set in stunning stream-bordered gardens. Hall, living room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, shower room, cloakroom, 4 double bedrooms and bathroom. Beautiful mature gardens/grounds with polytunnel, chicken run and vegetable beds. Excellent double garage/workshop. Total about 1.32 acres. Council Tax Band F. Freehold

Situation - Oakmoor Cottage is situated in the hamlet of Ash Mill, approximately five miles from the historic market town of South Molton. The thriving market town has some fine buildings dating from Saxon times and offers a full range of shopping, social and banking facilities and amenities including infant, junior and senior schools and pannier markets on Thursdays and Saturdays. The village of Bishops Nympton is less than two miles away and offers a community shop/post office, village hall and primary school.
The property is readily accessible to the A361 North Devon Link Road, which links to the regional centre of Barnstaple and to Tiverton and the M5 Junction 27 to the east. Exeter and Taunton are some 40 minutes away by car and there is a main line railway station at Tiverton Parkway on the London Paddington line.
Exmoor National Park is easily accessible from the property and the impressive North Devon coastline with its steep cliffs and wide sandy beaches is within easy reach by car.

Description - Oakmoor Cottage or Ball Ham (River House), as it was formally known, is an attractive Grade II listed property, believed to be a former farmhouse and then blacksmith's house. The earliest aspects of the property are believed to date from the mid 17th Century, with the most recent and significant improvements being made approximately 25 years ago. The house occupies a commanding position and sits proudly within its own, well-maintained gardens and grounds. The property has the period flourishes one would expect and well-considered modern additions. Consent has been granted to enhance the living accommodation and there is also potential to create ancillary accommodation by converting the garage/workshop (subject to gaining the necessary consents).

Accommodation - A part-glazed front door opens into the ENTRANCE HALL, a spacious and welcoming reception area with doors to the principal downstairs accommodation and door to the SHOWER ROOM fitted with a modern suite. The double aspect LIVING ROOM has a large inglenook fireplace with slate hearth, bread oven and wood burning stove as it's focal point. A door opens to the main staircase. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has a tiled floor and is fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke and stylish units with contrasting worktops and breakfast bar with hardwood counter. 1? bowl composite sink/drainer and integrated Bosch appliances include a double fan oven/grill, induction hob and fridge. An archway leads to the good-sized UTILITY ROOM with tiled floor, matching range of units with contrasting worktops, space/plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, dishwasher and tall fridge/freezer. Door to outside and door to CLOAKROOM with WC and basin. The double aspect DINING ROOM has glazed doors opening to a terrace with gardens beyond and door to the secondary staircase. Please note listed building consent has been granted to greatly enlarge the opening between the kitchen and dining room to create a much enlarged kitchen/living area.

On the FIRST FLOOR there are FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a BATHROOM. The double aspect MASTER BEDROOM has three fitted double wardrobes and an EN-SUITE with vanity unit and and WC. BEDROOM 2 has three fitted double wardrobes/cupboards and a door leads to the well-appointed Jack and Jill bathroom shared with BEDROOM 3. Bedroom 3 is a bright, triple aspect room served by the secondary staircase to the dining room. THE BATHROOM itself has a white four piece suite of free standing roll-top bath, shower cubicle, vanity unit and and WC. BEDROOM 4 is a smaller double room.

Outside - Oakmoor Cottage is set well back from the road and is approached via a gated entrance with the driveway sweeping up to the front to the house and provides plenty of parking space. The very useful detached DOUBLE GARAGE and WORKSHOP building could easily lend itself to an alternative use or conversion, subject to the necessary consents. Adjacent to the house is a former STABLE (17' x 7'10) with hayloft over.
The beautiful gardens and grounds are a particularly attractive selling feature and are predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by neat hedgerows with a plethora of attractive planted beds and some specimen, mature trees. There is a large, fenced pond providing a haven for wildlife. Behind the house is the productive kitchen garden with large polytunnel with irrigation system, greenhouse, potting shed, multiple raised beds, fruit trees and large chicken run. To the west of the main gardens a five bar gate leads to an area of wild flower meadow alongside a gently flowing brook.
In total of the property extends to about1.32 acres.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected. Private drainage system. Oil-fired central heating via radiators

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on[use Contact Agent Button].

Directions - From South Molton take the B3227 eastwards toward Bish Mill whereupon take the right turn opposite The Mill Inn signed to Bishops Nympton & Rackenford. Continue up the hill and stay on this road until reaching Ash Mill. The entrance to the property will soon be found on the left..
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