Hollocombe, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18

A superb equestrian smallholding occupying an idyllic and peaceful rural position. Five bedroom detached residence with a studio cabin, outbuildings including a stable block, landscaped gardens, pasture land, mixed deciduous woodland, streams and ponds. In total the whole extending to about 12 acres.


Pensford is nestled within its own grounds and is over looking the newly landscaped gardens, proving to be a wonderful wildlife haven with the current owners frequently spotting deer, owls and even a resident KingFisher.
The main house is substantial in size, and whilst not listed is believed to date back to the 1700’s in parts and has been sympathetically enlarged over the years.
The accommodation is well proportioned and arranged over two floors. As with most country houses the property is practically entered through the side door in to the boot/ utility room. This is well equipped for its purpose with a cupboard housing plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Leading through to the main hallway where a cloakroom and the reception rooms leads off. The dining room has bi-folding aluminium doors out to the landscaped gardens, as well as windows to the side, allowing plenty of natural light. The sitting room is a generous sized room with an impressive inglenook fireplace with a woodburner and stone surround. There are also two window seats that really add to the character of the property. There are also patio doors leading directly to the landscaped gardens. Completing the ground floor is the most impressive newly fitted kitchen family room. As soon as you walk in you are taken back with the Terrano Gold White floor tiles that really give that wow factor. Bi-folding doors lead out to the garden with a stable door to the side. There are a range of base Vogue units including a built in ‘dog station’ as well as a Neff wall mounted oven, combi microwave and warming drawer; An integrated full sized fridge and freezer, washing machine and dishwasher as well as carousel corner units and pull out larder cupboard. The kitchen island has a Neff hob and Faber rising extractor and an oak breakfast bar that compliments the oak pillars.
To the first floor there is a galleried landing with a store cupboard. The family bathroom has been beautifully fitted to include a walk in shower, vanity unit with wash hand basin, bath with mixer tap, and a heated light up mirror and heated towel rail. There are five double bedrooms, with two complimented by ensuite shower rooms, bedroom four is currently being used as an office. As well as a superb ensuite shower room the master bedroom also has a walk in wardrobe.
For the accommodation layout and approximate room measurements please refer to the enclosed floorplan.


OUTSIDE
Pensford is accessed via a private, double-gated entrance leading to gravel parking and turning area adjacent to the house.
There are bi-fold doors from both the kitchen and dining room opening onto a newly paved patio, with steps leading up to the main garden, which is fully enclosed with post and rail fencing. The property is surrounded by beautifully maintained mature gardens, featuring expansive lawns bordered, along with a range of shrubs and ornamental trees. Within the main garden, a swimming pool is set, clad with timber shiplap, a store containing the pools filtration equipment is at the far end. From the parking area, a track extends past an additional lawned garden, which includes, a poly tunnel, and a static caravan which is currently used for storage, which was planned to be renovated as a shepherds hut. There is also a studio to the rear of the garden With power, light, a shower unit and kitchen unit with sink and drainer.

The stable yard
The stable yard lies to the side of the house and is serviced by an enclosed concrete yard. The stables comprise an ’L’ shape, are timber framed with kick boards and grilled windows, containing 4 in total. There are associated tack room and hay stores with power and light. To the rear of the stables there are muck bays.

The outbuildings
A separate gated entrance from the road provides access to an extensive range of outbuildings, comprising a substantial barn which is partly used as a home gym. With insulted flooring, power and light. There is also a workshop, with power and light. Adjoining to the rear of this building is a storage shed, with a separate gated access from the road. The track serving the farm buildings continues to link back to the main car parking area and continues upwards through woodland towards the paddocks

The land
The gardens are fringed by beautiful unspoilt woodland consisting mainly deciduous species such as oak, ash, beech, hazel and holly, with a variety of wild spring flowers, including snowdrops, primroses, daffodils and bluebells. The woodland affords tremendous wildlife, conservation and amenity appeal, exhibiting an abundance wildlife, with tracks and pathways providing charming walks. Two natural streams run down through the woodland, one feeding into two ponds situated on the edge of the gardens. The main track through the woods leads up into a sheltered gently sloping traditional pasture meadow, containing a beautiful Wildlife Pond. Overlooking the pond is a pretty timber and glazed Summer House.
A gated access at the far end of the pond leads into the first field, which is fully enclosed with newly installed post-and-rail horse-safe fencing. From here, the second field can be reached, currently divided into paddocks—ideal for equestrian use—benefiting from road frontage and direct access. A further gate at the bottom of the paddock connects back to the woodland track, providing a route to the house and outbuildings. The land offers breathtaking views over the surrounding wooded valleys and open countryside. In total, Pensford extends to approximately 11.96 acres.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains water, gas and electricity are connected. Drainage to a private system. Woodburner in the living room, solar panels connected to the property.
Council Tax: Torridge District Council—Band F

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTC—Fibre broadband is available—highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 15 Mbps. (Based on Openreach data). The vendors have informed us airband connection is coming imminently.
Mobile Coverage: Likely outdoor coverage available via Three and O2, limited coverage available via VODAFONE. No indoor coverage For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. (Based on Ofcom data)
Flooding: The property is in an area at a VERY LOW RISK from River/Sea flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%) and VERY LOW RISK from Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%) (Gov UK data).
Construction Type: Slate and cob, brick and block extension.

Pensford occupies a superb rural position nestled in the peaceful and predominantly wooded valley of the Hollocombe Water, a small tributary which flows eastwards into the picturesque valley of the River Taw. Lying between Exmoor and Dartmoor, in the heart of Devon, the property is surrounded by gently undulating and unspoilt countryside, affording an agricultural landscape of mainly pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of pretty wooded valleys.
The small town of Chulmleigh provides a thriving and very active local community which has managed to retain a good range of local services including highly regarded primary and secondary schools, a sports centre, post office, various shops, a health centre, dentist, public houses, restaurants and a historic town hall. Nearby Winkleigh also provides a primary school, parish church, doctors surgery and selection of local shops.
Despite its rural position the property still enjoys easy access to the surrounding districts and main routes of communication with the A377 providing an easy link to the larger towns of South Molton, Barnstaple Crediton and Exeter, all providing an extensive range of commercial, educational and recreational facilities.
From Tiverton the A361 provides quick and easy access to the M5 motorway (Junction 27). There are nearby rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Eggesford and Kings Nympton. Main line rail services are available at Exeter and Tiverton Parkway, with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
To the north east and south respectively the Exmoor and Dartmoor National Parks offer beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst to the north west are the popular sandy beaches of Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe. The surrounding countryside provides a wealth of recreational activities including walking, horse riding, cycling, fishing on the rivers Taw and Mole, and golf courses at The Mole resort and Libbaton.