Meavy, Yelverton

A non-listed, extended Georgian former mill and stables, now a 3-double-bedroom character home and 2-bedroom annexe, private gardens, Freehold; Council Tax Bands: E and A; EPC Band: F.

Situation - This appealing home is situated on the edge of the desirable, unspoilt Dartmoor village of Meavy in West Devon, just a 10-minute walk from the village Primary School (Ofsted Outstanding), 150 yards from the very popular Royal Oak village pub, and within 1 mile of open moorland. Burrator Reservoir, a well-known local beauty spot and nature reserve, is just over 1.5 miles away. Plymouth city, Derriford Hospital and the city's schooling options are all within commutable distance, whilst Yelverton and the popular market town of Tavistock are both within easy reach.

Description - This fascinating, one-of-a-kind character home has origins dating to the 1830s and but is not listed, and was originally the mill associated with the neighbouring Meavy Barton. Believed to have been converted in the 1950s, the property is now offered to the market for the first time in over 30 years.

The house itself offers 3 double-bedroom accommodation, extended by our client in 2017, and sits alongside a self-contained, 2-bedroom annexe, formerly the mill’s stables, which was converted circa 1990. Complementing the house externally is a pretty, lawned and courtyard garden featuring the original mill leat, an open garage and two useful outbuildings, broadening the appeal of this hugely interesting and individual village home.

Accommodation - The accommodation of The Mill is briefly summarised as follows: a canopy porch; an entrance hall; a sitting room centred around a log burning stove, with a substantial, original mill timber overhead; a bright, dual-aspect garden room with bi-fold doors opening to the courtyard; a ground floor cloakroom; a dual-aspect kitchen/dining room with an oil-fired Rayburn, and an external side door; a walk-in, under-stair pantry with space for an upright fridge-freezer; three first-floor double bedrooms, all front facing and enjoying a verdant outlook; and a standalone shower room. The kitchen features an original mill timber and is equipped with a range of cupboards and cabinets with roll-edge worktops, a 1.5-bowl composite sink and drainer, plus spaces for a slimline dishwasher, washing machine and freestanding gas cooker. The master suite is comprised of a bright, dual-aspect bedroom with a feature brick-obscured window, a modern, fully tiled en-suite shower room and a walk-through study or dressing room, with an attractive view to the rear.

Annexe - The annexe, known as Mill Stables, is in need of refurbishment. It has planning consent for ancillary (annexe) use and is self-contained, comprising a sitting room, kitchen and shower room on the ground floor, with two bedrooms on the first floor.

Outside - Outside of the garden room is a lovely, walled courtyard garden featuring four original granite mill wheels and solid slate and granite seating. Steps then rise to the principal lawned garden, through which runs the original mill leat trench - offering a glimpse into the historic workings of this fascinating home - before disappearing into a culvert. The gardens themselves are very quiet and sheltered, and enjoy some attractive countryside views. Within the garden are a stone-built workshop and a timber tool/machinery shed, both with power and lighting, and there is off-road parking within an open garage.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating, electric underfloor heating in the garden room, LPG cooking, and hot water via a Rayburn and immersion heater. Electric heating in the annexe. Standard broadband is available. Limited mobile voice/data services are available via O2 and Vodafone (source: Ofcom's online service checker). Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Agent's Notes - 1. We understand that the house contains some asbestos panelling in the walls and ceilings. Please contact us for further details.
2. The house benefits from a right-of-way over the cobbled front yard.