Summary - Membury, Axminster, Devon EX13 7TN
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Substantial rural estate with river fishing and conversion potential.
- Grade II listed farmhouse dating to 1624 with strong period features
- Large refurbished kitchen/breakfast room with Aga and utility cloakroom
- Principal bedroom with dressing room and en-suite; three further bedrooms
- Detached 3-storey former mill plus outbuildings and 3-car garage
- Approximately 10 acres including meadows, pond and River Yarty fishing
- High flood risk — specialist checks and insurance likely required
- Listed status restricts alterations; planning consents needed for conversion
- Slow broadband and higher council tax (Band G) to factor into costs
North Mill Farm is an exceptional Grade II listed Devon farmhouse dating from 1624, set within roughly 10 acres of formal gardens, meadows and private river frontage. The main house combines striking period features — inglenook fireplaces, exposed beams, window seats and original plank-and-muntin screen fragments — with a large refurbished kitchen/breakfast room complete with Aga, a generous principal suite with dressing room and en-suite, plus three further bedrooms.
A detached three-storey former water mill and extensive outbuildings (including a 3-car garage and former shippon) sit across the courtyard and retain historic fabric such as elm floorboards and part of the original mill workings. The mill offers genuine scope for conversion to ancillary accommodation, holiday letting or studio space, subject to planning and listed- building constraints.
The property was comprehensively restored around 15 years ago and benefits from modern services including replumbing and extensive rewiring, oil-fired heating and private drainage. The grounds are a major asset: south-facing lawns, newly planted meadows, a nature pond, mature trees and river fishing create a peaceful rural retreat with far-reaching views across the Yarty Valley.
Important practical points: the house is Grade II listed, which will restrict alterations and require specialised consent; flood risk for the location is high and should be fully investigated; broadband speeds are slow; and council tax is at a higher band. For buyers seeking an historic country home with large grounds and versatile outbuildings, this property offers rare scale and character — but it carries the constraints typical of listed rural properties and waterside sites.
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