Chelfham Mill, Chelfham, Barnstaple
£550 PCM (Tenant Fees)

Furnished double rooms available within a unique, well-managed shared home in Chelfham, offering peaceful community-focused living close to Barnstaple.

Description
A unique and inspiring shared home, set within a beautiful natural setting in Chelfham, North Devon, offering furnished rooms within a well-managed HMO. This property is ideally suited to applicants seeking a quieter, community-focused way of living, with strong transport links and access to nature.

The accommodation is arranged across a substantial heritage building and offers multiple furnished bedrooms. Residents will benefit from shared kitchens and multiple bathroom facilities, providing practical and comfortable shared living.

This is not a typical HMO, The Growforward Project offers a calm and restorative environment, best suited to individuals who value wellbeing, community and a more mindful lifestyle.

The Location
Approximately 7 minutes’ drive from Barnstaple town centre
Hourly bus services from the site to Barnstaple, Bratton Fleming, Lynton and Lynmouth
Around 25 minutes’ drive from North Devon’s popular beaches
Surrounded by countryside, woodland walks and cycling routes

The rooms are available for occupation immediately.

Key Information (Costs)
Monthly Rent: £550.00 per calendar month, payable in advance
Tenancy Deposit: £634.62 (equivalent to 5 weeks’ rent)
Holding Deposit: £126.92 (equivalent to 1 week’s rent)
This is paid to reserve the room and will be deducted from the first month’s rent or tenancy deposit upon move-in. It is not an additional fee.
Total Move-In Cost (Example): £1,184.62
This includes the tenancy deposit and first month’s rent, with the holding deposit already taken into account.
Council Tax: Included
Utilities: Included (gas, electricity and water)
Broadband: Included for general use (see below)
Parking: On site parking available
Furnishing: Furnished double room

Tenancy Information
The rooms will be let on a periodic assured tenancy with no fixed term. The tenancy will continue on a rolling basis until ended by the tenant giving notice, or by the landlord in accordance with statutory grounds for possession.

Household & Property Information
This is a shared house, and applicants should be comfortable living in a communal environment with other occupiers.
Regular cleaning of the communal areas is included within the rent.
Broadband is provided for general day-to-day use such as browsing, emails and online banking. Speeds and performance cannot be guaranteed for higher-demand activities such as streaming or gaming. Tenants requiring a higher specification connection may wish to make their own arrangements, subject to agreement.
Occupancy is limited to a single person.

Pets
Due to the shared nature of the property (HMO), pets are unlikely to be suitable. Any requests will be considered, however consent may be refused where it would impact other occupiers, including for reasons such as allergies or the shared use of facilities.

Tenant Requirements
All applicants will be subject to referencing and affordability checks. A minimum income of approximately £16,500 per annum would typically be required. Where this is not met, a suitable UK-based guarantor may be considered.

Fees and Deposits
In line with the Tenant Fees Act, no charges are payable for referencing, administration, or tenancy setup.
The tenancy deposit will be protected in a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme (MyDeposits).
The holding deposit will be applied towards the first month’s rent or tenancy deposit upon move-in, or retained/refunded in line with statutory provisions.

Additional Information
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) available on request.
All measurements are approximate and provided for guidance only.