Yeo Vale, Bideford, EX39

Believed to date back to the 17th century, Old Mills is an exceptional former watermill that has been beautifully transformed into a substantial and characterful country home. The property includes the original mill, a former cottage now converted into an impressive 16-metre indoor swimming pool complex, and two large detached barns, all set within enchanting landscaped gardens and grounds bursting with colour throughout the seasons.

Nestled within the valley of Yeo Vale this turly is a rare opportunity to purchase a property of this calibre in a picturesque setting.

Sympathetically extended and thoughtfully modernised, the home offers elegant and versatile family accommodation while retaining an abundance of original charm and period features. Contemporary finishes blend seamlessly with the property’s rich heritage, creating a warm and welcoming living environment.

Approached via a striking gated driveway and set within more than 11 acres of private grounds, Old Mills enjoys an idyllic valley position with complete privacy and tranquillity. Additional land is available by separate negotiation.

The property is approached via an impressive gated driveway, setting the tone for the privacy and sense of arrival that this remarkable home enjoys. On entering, a grand entrance hall welcomes you into the heart of the house, where the character and heritage of the original mill are immediately apparent.

From here, the accommodation flows beautifully into a magnificent vaulted living room, a wonderful reception space with a wood burner and an impressive sense of volume. Above, a mezzanine games room creates an attractive additional living area, ideal for family use, entertaining or quiet relaxation.

The country kitchen is both charming and beautifully appointed, combining traditional style with excellent modern convenience. Granite work surfaces, a Redfyre range and a suite of Miele appliances, including double oven, steam oven and warming drawer, sit alongside a newly installed Zip tap providing instant hot and chilled water. The kitchen provides a natural focal point for the home, with space for informal dining and everyday family life.

Beyond the kitchen, a well-equipped utility room offers an abundance of storage cupboards, adding practicality to the elegant living space. The ground floor also includes a versatile office or bedroom, ideal for guests, home working or multi-generational living.

The bedroom accommodation is arranged to provide both comfort and flexibility, with four bedrooms plus a study, which could readily serve as a fifth bedroom if required. The set up is ideally suited to mutlti-generational living.

The principal suite is located down a stunning spiral staircase and is particularly impressive, featuring a dressing room, an en-suite bathroom, and French doors that open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless connection with the surrounding grounds.

A major feature of Old Mills is the detached pool house, formerly the cottage, now converted to provide a superb 16-metre indoor heated swimming pool, gym area and changing rooms. With separate access already in place, this substantial building offers exciting potential, subject to the necessary planning consents, for conversion into holiday cottages, guest accommodation or ancillary living space.

Outside, Old Mills is set within approximately 12 acres of beautifully kept gardens, grounds and pasture, creating a private haven of colour, tranquillity and natural beauty. The landscaped gardens wrap around the house and have been meticulously maintained, with ornamental ponds, specimen planting, mature woodland and numerous seating areas from which to enjoy the peaceful surroundings

The wider land includes a mixture of pasture and wilder natural areas, ideal for recreation, wildlife and those seeking a more rural lifestyle. A stream runs through the grounds, with sporting rights including trout fishing, adding further charm to this exceptional setting. Two large detached barns, each with light, power and water, provide excellent storage, garaging or workshop potential, while approximately 2.3 acres of separate paddocks across the road are available by separate negotiation.

Traditional details, including the old waterwheel, offer a charming reminder of the property’s heritage, while modern features such as a camera and phone-entry gate system, CCTV and income-generating solar panels ensure comfort, security and efficiency.

Old Mills represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and highly versatile country home in one of North Devon’s most picturesque settings. Offering privacy, character, extensive grounds and significant further potential, it is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.

The wider land includes a mixture of pasture and wilder natural areas, ideal for recreation, wildlife and those seeking a more rural lifestyle. A stream runs through the grounds, with sporting rights including trout fishing, adding further charm to this exceptional setting. Two large detached barns, each with light, power and water, provide excellent storage, garaging or workshop potential, while approximately 2.3 acres of separate paddocks across the road are available by separate negotiation.

Traditional details, including the old waterwheel, offer a charming reminder of the property’s heritage, while modern features such as a camera and phone-entry gate system, CCTV and income-generating solar panels ensure comfort, security and efficiency.

Old Mills represents a rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and highly versatile country home in one of North Devon’s most picturesque settings. Offering privacy, character, extensive grounds and significant further potential, it is a property that must be viewed to be fully appreciated.