Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18

Nestled in the heart of rural North Devon, an exceptional lifestyle property that blends history, privacy and versatility. Once a historic deer park, a rare opportunity to own a beautifully positioned three bedroom residence, accompanied by a one bedroom holiday cottage, equine facilities, and approximately 18.5 acres of picturesque parkland, pasture, and woodland.


Welcome to Middle Garland, this timeless equestrian residence offers an abundance of opportunities with its versatility and peaceful location. Middle Garland sits within approximately 18.47 acres of parkland and includes a holiday cottage, range of traditional outbuildings & equestrian facilities

DESCRIPTION
Middle Garland is nestled within its parkland, approached by its own long private drive. Set in an absolutely outstanding location with far reaching views. Historically a deer park, this is a haven for equestrian enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with the added potential for income generation.
What really sets this property package apart is its private setting and seclusion yet easily accessible with the near by town of Chulmleigh only a few miles away for conveniences.
Middle Garland is superbly situated country property centred on a well presented and attractive period house with an outstanding outlook over its own parkland, it is worth noting that the house is not listed.

MAIN HOUSE
The main house comprises of well proportioned accommodation, and linked to the holiday cottage has the scope to be enlarged further. The accommodation is entered in to the central hallway with a large coats cupboard, and to the left a cloakroom with WC, leading on to store room and a beautifully fitted out boot room. To the right hand side of the hallway is a laundry/ utility room which is purposefully fitted with a Belfast sink and has the scope to be enlarged further by combining the outside store. The hallway continues in to the kitchen breakfast room which is dual aspect with a window seat enjoying the countryside views. The kitchen area is fitted with a range of units , ceramic sink with mixer tap, space and plumbing for a dishwasher, hob and a wall mounted oven and microwave. Off of the kitchen there is also a superb walk in shelved pantry with space for an upright fridge/freezer. The dining room also leads off of the kitchen and is a versatile space. The garden room is a superb addition to the living space, with a vaulted ceiling, outstanding views and double doors leading out to the seating area. Completing the ground floor is an inner hall with stairs leading to the first floor and a sitting room that has a triple aspect and a lovely stone fireplace with a woodburning stove.
The first floor there are three double bedrooms, all enjoying wonderful countryside views. The master bedroom enjoys an ensuite shower room and bedrooms two and three both have large walk in wardrobes. Completing the accommodation is a newly fitted modern shower room
For approximate room dimensions and accommodation layout please refer to the floor plan contained within these sale particulars.

DEER COTT—HOLIDAY COTTAGE
Deer Cott was converted in the late 1990’s, and now provides superb one bedroom holiday accommodation. The property has its own private entrance in to the sitting room which has the most impressive stone fireplace with a woodburning stove, a vaulted ceiling, stairs leading to the first floor and doors leading out to the garden. The accommodation has an understairs cupboard and is open plan through to the kitchen diner. The kitchen enjoys fine views and is well equipped with a range of units, plumbing for a dishwasher, built in oven and hob. To the first floor is a double bedroom with an ensuite shower room.

OUTSIDE

The outbuildings
There are a range of traditional outbuildings forming a courtyard around the house. A large double garage has an internal door that leads through to a workshop and on the first floor and store room. This part is adjoining the holiday cottage so provides scope for further development subject to attaining the necessary consent. There is also a raised floor proving a feed and tack room which has a built in kennel. There are three Monarch built stables each with their own swing feeders and accessible hay racks. There are also external roller shutters fitted. Across the yard is a further modern versatile four bay open fronted shed.

The land
The property and buildings sit nestled within a ring fenced block of highly attractive land. Interspersed with a variety of mature trees, the land is gently sloping with level parts with a small block of mature woodland set to the west of the house and land set aside for wildlife habitat adjacent to the drive in. The setting is complete with the beautiful small set lake set below the house with a stream and further ponds leading away to a stream along the southern boundary. At present the land is sectioned in to 5 gated paddocks with stock proof fencing. In total the property extends to about 18.47 acres.

The grounds
The house and buildings are surround by wrap around gardens that enjoy the wonderful views over the grounds with a seating area to the rear. There is a vegetable garden to the side & a greenhouse that leads down to the poultry enclosure. To the front of the house is a large parking area with a working well and flower beds. Deer Cott also has its own enclosed garden to the rear overlooking the land.

SERVICES & OUTGOINGS
We understand that mains electric is connected, private borehole water, drainage to a private system. Oil central heating.
Council Tax: North Devon District Council
Middle Garland—Band F
Deer Cott—Band A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Broadband: FTTC—Fibre broadband is available—highest available download speed 76 Mbps, highest available upload speed 15 Mbps. (Based on Openreach data).

Mobile Coverage: Limited coverage available via EE, Vodafone, Three and O2. For an indication of specific speeds and supply or coverage in the area we recommend contacting your own provider. (Based on Ofcom data) Starlink is also an option.

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 MEDIUM from Surface Water flooding (defined as the chance of flooding each year as less than 0.1%) (Gov UK data).

Construction Type: Stone and cob

Tenure and Possession: Freehold with vacant possession available upon completion.

Sporting, Hunting and Mineral Rights: The sporting, hunting and mineral rights are included in the freehold sale.

Enjoying a quiet and tucked away rural position Middle Garland affords exceptional privacy, being surrounded by beautiful Devon countryside. The property is accessed from the private drive leading to the property. Middle Garland benefits from superb countryside views overlooking a pretty valley with a stream which feeds into the larger valley, a small tributary of the River Taw system. The local 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, a historic town hall and a Par 3 golf course.
To the east the B3137 and to the west the A377 provide convenient access to the surrounding districts and the larger towns of South Molton, Crediton and Barnstaple, each providing an extensive range of everyday shopping, recreational and educational facilities. There are rail stations on the Barnstaple to Exeter (Tarka) line at Eggesford and Kings Nympton. Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
Middle Garland lies in the beautiful band of countryside between Exmoor and Dartmoor, a predominantly agricultural landscape primarily comprising pasture and arable land interspersed with an abundance of woodland and pretty river valleys. Exmoor to the north offers wonderful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths, whilst the spectacular North Devon coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.