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MAMHEAD HOUSE “ONE OF THE FINEST HOUSES IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND” MAMHEAD HOUSE A MAGNIFICENT GRADE I LATE GEORGIAN HOUSE WITH COMMANDING VIEWS ALONG THE EAST DEVON COASTLINE Teignmouth 6 miles, Exeter 10 miles, M5 motorway 6 miles 5 principal reception rooms, 5 additional reception rooms Galleried halls, landings and corridors Main kitchen/breakfast room, second kitchen/butler’s pantry Domestic offices, extensive cellars 16 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms Attic with 11 rooms, 2 bathrooms Camellia house Spacious 2 bedroom staff bungalow Garaging, outbuildings and estate yard A Grade II* 19th century castle, currently providing 6 office suites Landscaped formal Italian-style terrace and sunken garden Lily pond, parkland Agricultural land, woodland About 164 acres (66 hectares) These particulars give only a general outline and your attention is drawn to the Important Notice printed within www.struttandparker.com SITUATION Mamhead House occupies an outstanding position, St David’s to London Paddington and via Salisbury commanding panoramic views over its parkland, the to Waterloo. surrounding countryside and along the Exe Estuary. Air – Exeter Airport is within 12 miles of the It is situated in an elevated, but sheltered position property and provides flights via Flybe to a number high in the Haldon Hills and adjoining its northern of cities within the British Isles, including boundary is an extensive area of woodland, known as Manchester, Liverpool, Haldon Forest, owned and managed by the Forestry Leeds/Bradford, Edinburgh Commission. and Glasgow. The expanding The property is located in a totally peaceful position airport also provides flights in an Area of Great Landscape Value. The peace and to a number of continental tranquillity of Mamhead is combined with its readily destinations. accessible position, with easy access to the M5 Ferry – Cross Channel ferry motorway and Exeter Airport. services operate from The property is 10 miles to the south of the historic Plymouth to Brittany and city and county town of Exeter with its fine cathedral northern Spain. and well-respected university. SPORTING AND RECREATION COMMUNICATIONS Racing – at Exeter and Newton Abbot. Road – the A380 Exeter-Torquay dual carriageway is Golf – at Dawlish Warren, Teignmouth, Exeter and about two miles to the north, and connects with the M5 at Exeter. The M5 provides a motorway link to Woodbury Park. the Midlands and north of England and connects Fishing - in the Exe, Teign and along the South with the M4 north of Bristol to provide motorway Devon coastline. access to London. Sailing, bathing and other water sports – along the Rail – regular intercity trains operate from Exeter Exe Estuary and South Devon coastline. HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL NOTE Mamhead House was built in 1833, replacing a much designed and built as a single project. It is of classic sits behind the main house, adding to the romance of older house on the estate. Mamhead is mentioned in Georgian proportions and symmetry, but was built at the the Mamhead skyline. the Domesday Book and has passed through several end of this era and so the interior reflects the Gothic The same attention to detail continues inside the house, distinguished families. In 1547 it was bought by the revival of the early Victorian period. The house was which is remarkably complete. Panelling, fine plaster Balle family. In 1672 Peter Balle, attorney to Queen built to entertain family and friends and that tradition work and stained glass are a triumph of the Gothic style. Henrietta Maria, was awarded a baronetcy for his service continues today. It has hosted kings, queens and Salvin combined the drama of Gothic interiors with the to her. Later William of Orange billeted his supporters princes; in fact, Queen Adelaide, wife to William IV, light and grace of late Georgian style. The stained glass on the estate. Mamhead then passed into the hands of stayed so often that a bedroom was set aside for her sole and leaded windows are of particular note and were the Earls of Lisburne who sold the estate in 1822 to use and is still called ‘The Queen’s Room’. designed by Thomas Willement, heraldic artist to R W Newman. Salvin’s brief was to design a grand mansion in the William IV. The painted glass windows in the drawing The current house was designed by Anthony Salvin who Tudor style to a symmetrical plan incorporating classical room are especially fine. was a pupil of Nash and highly influenced by Pugin. It architectural influences and designs from the Today, Mamhead House undoubtedly comprises one of was built for Robert Newman, MP for Exeter and a local Renaissance. He was also to site the house to take the most important houses in the south of England. shipping magnate whose forbears were described locally advantage of stunning coastal views whilst nestling It combines reception rooms with fine proportions and as ‘adventurers’. The house was to be a marriage home. securely in its wooded surrounds. The finished house exquisite plaster ceilings that flow one to another with The initials of Robert and his bride, Mary, are found was built to the highest standards of craftsmanship and the ambiance of a beautiful and comfortable home. It entwined throughout the house. The family motto, with great attention to detail. is a peaceful and relaxing environment with the ‘Ubi amor ibi fides’ (where there is love there is trust) is Outside, a wealth of fine stone carvings, ornate reception rooms, bedrooms, terraces and gardens beautifully carved above the front door and can be chimneys and oriel windows combine to create a grand making the most of the stunning views. The house is found again and again throughout the house. and imposing façade. A castellated stable block was Grade I Listed, being of Significant Architectural and Unusually for a house of this stature, Mamhead was incorporated into the design - Mamhead Castle - which Historical Interest. Music Room ACCOMMODATION The main house is built of mellow Bath stone and is approached by a long drive winding its way through woodland, which in spring is carpeted with bluebells and primroses. Passing the Castle, the drive opens out to a gravelled circular approach to the north wing of the house. The accommodation at Mamhead House is extremely well laid out with the principal reception rooms running along the east side of the house. Their large windows frame views over the Exe Estuary and the East Devon coastline with distant views over Lyme Bay towards Portland Bill. These rooms comprise the oak room, dining room, drawing room, library and music room. Attractive side corridors, beautifully painted with soft Adam pastel colours, give access to additional reception rooms comprising the summer dining room, sitting room, study, snooker room and snug. At the southern end of the house are two further bedrooms and access to the striking glass camellia house. Library Left, Dining Room. Above, Oak Room Drawing Room Above left, Camellia House. Above and below left, Kitchen These corridors also give access to the magnificent large kitchen/breakfast room with a four-oven electric Aga and Aga companion cooker, fitted dresser, large central island unit housing a Bosch freezer and cupboards, all finished with walnut work surfaces. There is a door to the large walk-in pantry and adjoining store room with a door to the outside. The second kitchen/butler’s pantry has extensive polished granite work surfaces with a deep Franke sink and mixer tap, plumbing for dishwasher, two Logik ovens, Bosch halogen hob and door to walk-in silver safe. 5.77 (18'11) 5.94 (19'6) 6.10 (20') x 4.45 (14'7) x 5.77 (18'11) x 5.87 (19'3) 4.17 (13'8) x 2.95 (9'8) 5 CELLARS 3.51 (11'6) x 2.84 (9'4) M AMHEAD HOUSE 19.51 (64') x 2.44 (8') 6.25 (20'6) x 3.48 (11'5) 3 Gross internal floor area: 3,477.6 sq m 37,437 sq ft 5.44 (17'10) 4.19 (13'9) min 3.18 (10'5) x 3.05 (10') x 3.00 (9'10) x 3.05 (10') For identification purposes only. Not to scale 6.68 (21'11) x 2.97 (9'9) 9 3.58 (11'9) 3.58 (11'9) 9 2.82 (9'3) x 2.34 (7'8) x 2.36 (7'9) x 2.59 (8'6) 6.68 (21'11) 3.58 (11'9) x 2.95 (9'8) 3.56 (11'8) x 2.49 (8'2) x 2.46 (8'1) 3.25 (10'8) x 2.77 (9'1) 3.58 (11'9) 3.56 (11'8) x 2.39 (7'10) x 2.39 (7'10) 3.25 (10'8) x 2.87 (9'5) Study S itting Room Snooker Room Snug 4.85 (15'11) 6.02 (19'9) Camellia House 6.02 (19'9) 5.28 (17'4) 5.99 (19'8) x 3.25 (10'8) Summer x 5.26 (17'3) 8.72 (28'7) 9 8.97 (29'5) into bays 12.78 (41'11) x 5.33 (17'6) x 5.23 (17'2) x 5.21 (17'1) x 5.31 (17'5) x 4.45 (14'7) Dining Room x 5.28 (17'4) 9.63 (31'7) x 5.36 (17'7) Kitchen/ Breakfast Room 5.36 (17'7) x 2.95 (9'8) 9.68 (31'9) x 5.28 (17'4) 4.85 (15'11) x 3.30 (10'10) GROUND FLOOR 5.28 (17'4) x 4.90 (16'1) 5 3.05 (10) 6 x 1.52 (5') 4.72 (15'6) 7.59 (24'11) x 2.44 (8') x 7.26 (23'10) 6.05 (19'10) x 4.27 (14') 4.01 (13'2) min Music Room x 2.62 (8'7) 4.01 (13'2) 4 6.10 (20') x 6.10 (20') x 2.62 (8'7) FIRST FLOOR 2 7 25.20 (82'8) 6.02 (19'9) x 4.24 (13'11) x 4.14 (13'7) Dining Room Drawing Room Library 9.75 (32') 10.06 (33') 13.31 (43'8) into bay x 6.65 (21'10) x 6.65 (21'10) Oak Room x 5.87 (19'3) max 6 10.21 (33'6) into bay x 6.02 (19'9) 4.83 (15'10) x 4.70 (15'5) 4.11 (13'6) x 4.09 (13'5) 3.73 (12'3) x 3.66 (12') 5.99 (19'8) 5.51 (18'1) x 5.79 (19') 3 x 5.36 (17'7) 6 5.66 (18'7) 3.73 (12'3) x 3.25 (10'8) x 3.66 (12') 9.35 (30'8) max 2.74 (9')4 9.39 (30'10) max x 5.31 (17'5) max x 2.59 (8'6) x 4.80 (15'9) 5.41 (17'9) x 4.70 (15'5) 5.44 (17'10) 4.62 (15'2) 2 x 4.57 (15') x 3.05 (10') SECOND FLOOR 3 4 5.36 (17'7) 5.31 (17'5) x 3.28 (10'9) x 3.20 (10'6) S 6.25