5 bed detached house for sale

Tucking Mill, Martinhoe, Barnstaple EX31

Description

About the property

Tucking Mill occupies a truly stunning location nestled amongst this beautiful unspoilt Exmoor coastline, just a short distance from Heddon's Mouth. This detached character property presents colour washed stone elevations beneath a slate roof. We understand that the original core is of period origin and was built as a pair of cottages with the very 'in keeping' single-storey annexe extension added in the 1980s.

The property has been renovated to a high standard providing extremely well presented and adaptable accommodation with scope to incorporate the annexe into the main house for those looking for a larger property or to have an interconnecting door. The self-contained annexe is ideal for use by guests or relatives and benefits from consent for holiday letting. In addition there is a secondary detached one bedroom self contained lodge which incorporates garaging/workshop also benefitting from consent to be rented out on a holiday let basis.

In all, Tucking Mill extends to just over 1.1 Acres.
Accommodation


Main House - Ground Floor: Entrance porch, hallway, Sitting room with log burner, Dining room/Snug also containing a log burner, Kitchen with integrated appliances and cloakroom.

First floor: 3 bedrooms with bespoke built-in furniture, the main room with an en-suite bathroom and an additional separate shower room.

Annexe - Open plan Kitchen with integrated appliances and living room with log burner, Bedroom, and a shower room.

The Lodge - Ground floor: Open plan kitchen/living/dining room with log burner and a bathroom. Integral garage/workshop.
First Floor: One bedroom.

For layout and approximate room measurements please see the enclosed Floorplan and refer to the Virtual Tour.
Gardens & land


To the front, the property is set above the lane with a stone retaining wall and then areas of lawn either side of the cottage. There are well established trees and shrubs, including Camellia and Rhododendron. On the opposite side of the lane is the parking bay for 5/6 vehicles as well as a further area of lawn and pretty river frontage.

In all, Tucking Mill extends to just over 1.1 Acres.
The area


With a forested river valley that stretches inland to the sea and an abundance of bridleways and trails, Heddon Valley is a classic and serene rural setting.

Nearby Lynton offers local amenities, including a good selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, shops, gym, hairdressers, small supermarkets, a library, a primary school, and places of worship, along with a regular bus service.

Lynton is twinned with the coastal village of Lynmouth, set on the banks of the River Lyn overlooking the sea and reached by a cliffside railway. The South West Coast Path passes directly through Lynton & Lynmouth and is England's longest waymarked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. It stretches for 630 miles (1,014 km), running from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset. More extensive shopping facilities and amenities are available at the larger town of Ilfracombe (about half an hour) and the regional centre of Barnstaple (about 35 minutes). The world-renowned surfing beaches at Woolacombe, Putsborough, Saunton (also with Championship golf course) and Croyde are also about 40 minutes by car.

The North Devon link road (A361) is about a 30-minute drive and eventually joins the M5 motorway network at Junction 27, where Tiverton Parkway offers a fast service of trains to London Paddington in just over 2 hours. The nearest international airports are at Bristol and Exeter. There are excellent state and private schools within the area. The Valley of Rocks is within level walking distance (passing the extraordinary location of the cricket ground), offering access to many miles of coastal walks and stunning unspoilt countryside, which the surrounding Exmoor National Park has to offer. A trip to Dunkery Beacon, Exmoor's highest point has incredible views and a picnic at Landacre Bridge or visit to Withypool tea rooms would be well worth the journey.
Services & outgoings


Private water supply with uv filters, private shared drainage, mains electricity. Independent electric heating systems.

According to Ofcom, standard broadband is available at the property, and there is limited mobile phone coverage. For more information, please see the Ofcom website.

North Devon Council - Band F and A
(2025/26-Approx. £3,593.43 per annum and £1,658.51).
EPC - F and F Rating

Tenure


Freehold
Directions


From Lynton take the B3234 towards Barbrook, at the junction opposite Barbrook fuel station turn right onto the A39. Continue on this road for approximately 3 miles, passing the Woody Bay Station. Take the right hand turn signed posted Kittihoe, Hunters Inn and Heddon Valley. Follow this lane for just under 2 miles and the property will be found on the right hand side with a 'for sale' board clearly visible.

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Important notice


These sale particulars have been prepared as a general guide. They must not be relied upon as statements of fact. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, heating systems, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings. If there are points which are of particular importance to you, please make contact prior to viewing the property. To the best of our ability we try to represent the property accurately and honestly. A purchaser must make sure they are satisfied with the property before agreeing to proceed.

A Property Information Questionnaire & Title Register are available to prospective purchasers before committing to proceed with a purchase. We are not legal experts, and you must seek and be guided by your own legal advice. Talk to us if there are any questions or concerns relating to the property.

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Virtual tour available


Council Tax Band: F and A (North Devon Council)
Tenure: Freehold