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Historic houses · South West England

Mill House

In or near Gidleigh.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Mill House — house in South Zeal, Devon, England, UK.

Mill House, historic houses in Devon

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Okehampton · 6.0 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Mill House in West Devon, the nearest railway station is Okehampton, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is EX20 2JU. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.

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About

Mill House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.0 km away. Postcode area EX20.

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Heritage listing

Details RENDCOMB RENDCOMB SP 00 NW 6/257 Mill House GV II Former mill and miller's house. Mill: early C18. House: C18 extended C19. Limestone rubble; red tile roof to mill; concrete tile to outbuildings; slate roof and red tile to the house; stone slate and red tile to the C19 extension; ashlar and brick stacks. Rectangular plan to mill with rectangular C18 miller's house at right angles at the south-east corner; 'L'-shaped C19 extension to the gable end of the latter. Mill: 3 storeys. House: 2 storeys. C19 extension: 1 1/2 storeys. -.,Undershot mill with round-headed archway with keystone off-centre left; garage doors to the left; C19 plank door with a segmental brick head to the right, flanked by a 4-pane light within a flat-chamfered surround and a 12-pane fixed casement with a timber lintel; blocked doorway with timber lintel to the right of the latter; 2-light flat-chamfered stone- mullioned casement upper right with a C19 plank door with a timber lintel to the left; 4-light window to the left with a timber lintel. C18 house with single 16-pane sash with dressed stone surround to the ground floor; 3 two-light casements with glazing bars with dressed stone lintels and jambstones to the first floor; gable of C19 extension projects forwards to the right with 6-pane sash and vertical glazing bars to the ground floor and gable. Panelled door with glazed canopy on brackets to the right of the projecting gable. Six-pane sash to the right of the door. Two- light half-dormer to the upper floor; two 6-pane casements to the gable end facing the road. Gable-end and lateral stacks. Interior: The mill retains its machinery with a cast iron mill wheel; gearing; shutes and 3 mill stones. Mill wheel protrudes up through the first floor. Listing NGR: SP0169409524 Legacy The contents

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Dartmoor SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mill House is a Grade II* listed historic house located in South Tawton, Devon, within South-West England. It is situated in the North Dartmoor Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), highlighting its environmental significance.

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Coordinates
50.7257, -3.9120
County
Devon
District
West Devon
Parish
South Tawton
Postcode
EX20 2JU
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Nearest railway station
Okehampton6 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mill House?
Mill House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX20 2JU), in the parish of South Tawton.
What is Mill House?
Mill House — house in South Zeal, Devon, England, UK.
How do I get to Mill House?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX20 2JU.
Is Mill House a listed building?
Mill House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
Is Mill House a protected site?
Yes — Mill House is part of the North Dartmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Mill House?
The nearest railway station is Okehampton, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX20 2JU.