The premier league – Mill on the Mole

NORTH Devon is an entrancing mix of rolling countryside, moorland, attractive market towns, stunning coastal scenery, with cliffs (the highest in England among them) and fine beaches, and a variety of seaside towns.

In the centre of the area is South Molton, often described as the gateway to Exmoor. Situated on the banks of the River Mole, it is a busy little town with a wide range of amenities. A perfect place to have within easy reach of your park...

And that’s why Mill On The Mole is such a successful park home estate. Beautifully set in a sheltered valley on the outskirts of South Molton, the park has been described as North Devon’s premier retirement estate.

All the homes are set in lovely landscaped grounds with well-maintained gardens, and the park offers peace and security and a real community spirit. There are resident managers, Steve and Terri Antram, who are assisted by Paul Sowden.

A regular bus service from the park gates can take you to South Molton town centre and on to Barnstaple, and buses to Tiverton are just a short walk away, so non-drivers are well served.
Historic Barnstaple, mentioned in the Domesday Book, is set on the River Taw and has bustling markets and an ancient port. From nearby Appledore you can take boat trips to the nature reserve of Lundy Island. Not far away is the lovely landscape of Exmoor.

For those who enjoy golf, there are several courses in the area, including one among the dunes of Braunton Burrows on the coast beyond Barnstaple.

FOR SALE

At the time of writing, homes available include a 1984 40x10 Stately Richmond 2 bed, £59,950; a 2005 45x20 Homeseeker Cotswold 2 bed, £165,000; a 2003 39x20 Homeseeker Everest 2 bed, £165,000; a 2000 38x20 Homeseeker Langdale Plus 2 bed, £115,000; and a new single unit, 2 bed Pathfinder Ferndale Lodge, £107,000. Vacant plots  are also available.

LOCAL INFO

• Local amenities: All necessary services, including shops, banks, post office, etc, and a Somerfield supermarket, can be found with about half a mile in South Molton.
• Health: There are two GP surgeries, two dentists, two pharmacies and an optician within 0.6 miles. The nearest hospital with A&E is at Barnstaple (11.25 miles).
• Transport: Buses at least hourly from outside the park gate to South Molton and Barnstaple; buses to Tiverton about 0.5 miles. The nearest station is at Barnstaple, with trains to Exeter
and beyond.
• Eating  and drinking: There are five pubs within 0.75 miles, but only a couple of other restaurants and takeaways in South Molton; Barnstaple has a much wider selection.
• Entertainment: The nearest cinema is in Barnstaple, where there is also a theatre; the local leisure centre will also be found there.

WHAT CAN I DO AROUND HERE?

Quince Honey Farm – The largest exhibiton of living,  working honey bees in the world, with 20 colonies in natural habitats and displays showing the whole process of honey production, from hive to jar. Shop selling honey, beeswax and other products, café and picnic area.

Cobbaton Combat Collection – Exhibits from the Boer War, First and Second World Wars, the Falklands, the first Gulf War, and so on, from both British and foreign forces, including the Russians. Working NAAFI canteen wagon sells refreshments and there’s a picnic area, too.

CONTACT

Mill On The Mole Residential Park, South Molton, Devon EX36 3QA. Tel: 01769 572412. Email: [email protected]. Web: www.vowlesparks.co.uk

• Prices from £59,950
• Ground rent from £101 per month, payable monthly and reviewed annually
• Water and sewerage metered by park
• Bulk tank gas supplied and metered by park
• Telephone lines supplied by BT
• Electricity supplied to each home via meter
• Council Tax Band A
• Gardening service available
• 50+, retired or semi-retired
• Pets by arrangement
• Resident managers on site


This review was published in the May 2010 issue of Park & Holiday Homes. To order your copy please click here

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