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)
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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) 2.82 (9'3) 9 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) x 4.57 (15') 2 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 (20'6)
x 5.54 (18'2) 9.68 (31'9) 9.63 (31'7)
x 5.36 (17'7) x 5.38 (17'8)
5.36 (17'7)
x 3.23 (10'7)
5.05 (16'7) x 3.23 (10'7)
FIRST FLOOR 1 5.41 (17'9) x 5.08 (16'8) 4
5.05 (16'7)
x 3.23 (10'7)
6.25 (20'6) x 4.47 (14'8)
5.92 (19'5) 4 x 4.67 (15'3)
25'23 (82'9) 7.11 (23'4)
x 4.42 (14'6) x 4.22 (13'10)
6.60 (21'8)
x 5.66 (18'7) 6
William IV Queen Adelaide
6.83 (22'5) Bedroom Bedroom
x 2.84 (9'4) 7.01 (23') 6.83 (22'5)
x 6.81 (22'4) 6.93 (22'9) x 6.40 (21') x 3.63 (11'11) 6.22 (20'5) 6.60 (21'8) x 5.99 (19'8) x 6.22 (20'5) At the foot of the staircase leading to the first floor are two statues commissioned by Newman specifically for Mamhead, one of which is Cardinal Wolsey and the other of an unknown Catholic bishop. The first floor is approached via the magnificent fan vaulted staircase, leading to a galleried landing giving access to a number of well-proportioned bedrooms, dressing rooms and bathrooms. The main bedrooms are the Queen Adelaide room with its adjoining dressing room and en suite bathroom and the William IV bedroom. In total there are 14 bedrooms and seven bathrooms on the first floor. In addition, on the first floor, there is a gym with shower and cloakroom and a laundry room. The second floor, which was formerly the servants’ quarters, comprises 11 attic rooms and two bathrooms with doors giving access to the roof. William IV Bedroom Queen Adelaide Bedroom
MAMHEAD CASTLE Approached directly from the main drive, and situated to the north west of Mamhead House, is the castle, which is understood to be a copy of the 14th century Belsay Castle in Northumberland. The castle was designed as a craggy picturesque foil to the house. It is constructed of local red sandstone with sandstone ashlar dressings in the baronial Gothic style. It was originally the stables and coach house, laundry and brewery. A covered spiral staircase connects Mamhead House to the castle. The castle is Listed Grade II* as being of Significant Architectural Importance. The central courtyard is entered through a convincingly massive gatehouse, complete with portcullis with a tower in the north east corner and a castellated wall along the east side. Today, the castle has been completely modernised and is laid out in six office suites. These are let to a number of businesses on short leases and provide a very useful ancillary income to the property to contribute to the running costs of the estate. Full details of the current leases, occupants and rents can be obtained from Strutt & Parker. There is an enclosed car parking area for the castle, approached from the main drive. 3.94 (12'11) MAMHEAD CASTLE x 2.67 (8'9) 5.46 (17'11) x 3.91 (12'10)
26.75 (87'9) x 4.06 (13'4) 5.79 (19') x 3.94 (12'11)
5.79 (19') x 4.88 (16') 3.99 (13'1) x 2.92 (9'7) 10.82 (35'6) x 10.67 (35')
7.52 (2 4'8) x 5.16 (16'11)
10.34 (33'11) x 5.23 (17'2)
8.23 (27') 7.42 (24'4) x 5.13 (16'10) x 3.33 (10'11) GROUND FLOOR
6.30 (20'8) 5.66 (18'7) Gross internal floor area: x 5.33 (17'6) x 5.61 (18'5)
4.17 (13'8) 1,118 sq m 12,035 sq ft x 3.58 (11'9) 3.84 (12'7) x 2.79 (9'2) For identification purposes only. 5.33 (17'6) Not to scale x 4.11 (13'6)
4.52 (14'10) 6.05 (19'10) x 2.87 (9'5) x 5.33 (17'6) 8.41 (27'7) 6.99 (22'11)
x 5.13 (16'10) x 4.04 (13'3)
GROUND FLOOR
4.72 (15'6)
x 4.70 (15'1)
HE UNGALOW T B
Situated to the north east of the house, well concealed and
4.06 (13'4) approached via a spur drive from the main approach, is a x 3.66 (12') large detached staff bungalow. The bungalow is
constructed of stone with casem ent windows under a tile 9.14 (30')
FIRST FLOOR 3 x 4.72 (15'6) roof. It has the following accommodation:
Hall, large sitting room, kitchen, two large bedrooms, 9.12 (29'11) x 4.83 (15'10) bathroom and w.c.
The bungalow has a garden to the front. FIRST FLOOR 1 S EC OND FLOOR 7.14 (23'5) x 3.91 (12'10)
8.38 (17'6) ESTATE BUILDINGS x 3.78 (12'5)
Close to the bungalow, and situated below the house and
FIRST FL OOR 2 FIRST FLOOR 4 5.46 (17'11) well out of sight, is a range of garaging and store rooms
x 3.96 (13') and an estate workshop with an estate yard containing
tractor sheds. There are also a number of further useful
buildings in the grounds of the house. FIRST FLOOR 5
9
GARDENS AND GROUNDS One of the most attractive features of Mamhead House are the parkland, landscaped gardens and grounds which complement the wonderful setting of the house. It is not fully recorded as to who was responsible for all the landscaping at Mamhead but it is understood that Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown charged the first Earl of Lisburne £105 for plans for improving the park and that Lancelot Brown visited Mamhead to supervise the implementation of the plans. Steps lead down from the house to an extensive terrace running the full width of the east elevation. This terrace has a number of seating areas to enjoy the wonderful views as well as a pair of fountains. To the north of the house is the circular gravelled drive with a central lawn surrounded by attractively shaped and clipped standard yews together with a wrought iron gazebo. There is a large central stone fountain as a feature to the approach to the house. To the south of the house is the Salvin-designed sunken Italian Garden. This contains an original Bath stone and marble fountain, sundial and stone bench, all designed by Salvin and each Listed Grade II*. Below the terrace is a rectangular fish pond stocked with lilies and other aquatic plants. It has a paved surround and a delightful wrought iron pergola at one end.
PARKLAND A feature of Mamhead House is the attractive landscaped parkland which is situated mainly to the north, east and south of the house. The parkland comprises of sweeping areas of grass, enhanced by a number of magnificent parkland trees, including some fine oak, ilex, cork oak, lime, copper beech, ash, Spanish chestnuts and a number of conifers. There are some fine large clumps of rhododendrons, together with a number of azaleas, camellias and magnolias. To the north east of the main area of parkland is a small orchard containing a number of apple trees. Within the parkland, and close to the southern boundary of the estate, is Mamhead Church, dedicated to St Thomas, and within the churchyard is a mid-18th century tomb of Thomas Ball, the owner of Mamhead in the 18th century and who erected the obelisk on the hill above the estate. The church is still used by local parishioners for services and is owned and maintained by the Church of England. AGRICULTURAL LAND Below the parkland are some fields which form part of the Mamhead estate and are laid to grass and grazed by sheep on a short term arrangement with a local farmer.
WOODLAND Undoubtedly one of the features of the setting and landscape of Mamhead House are the attractive woodlands which form a magnificent backdrop to the mansion house. The woodland, which extends to about 70 acres, comprises mainly conifers, mostly Japanese larch, Douglas fir and Norway spruce, but there are also some broadleaved trees, mainly beech, birch and oak. In all about 164 acres (66 hectares).
MAMHEAD HOUSE
Torquay
DIRECTIONS From Exeter and the M5, take the A38 dual carriageway Expressway towards Plymouth. About three miles south of Exeter, and having passed a Shell garage on the left, take the A380 road towards Torquay. Proceed for about a mile to the top of the hill and take the first exit immediately before the bridge. Continue for about a mile and a quarter through Haldon Forest and then turn left, signposted Mamhead. Proceed along this road, through the woods and down the hill, and the entrance to Mamhead will be seen in about half a mile on the right. GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
TENURE NOTES IMPORTANT NOTICE The property is offered for sale freehold, by private All items known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings are Strutt & Parker for themselves and for the Vendors whose treaty. excluded from the sale. However, certain items may be agents they are, give notice that: available in addition, by separate negotiation. Electrical TUPE The Particulars are intended to give a fair and and other appliances mentioned in the sale particulars The owners currently employ a housekeeper and three substantially correct overall description for the guidance have not been tested by Strutt & Parker, therefore estate staff. The housekeeper has the benefit of a service of intending purchasers and do not constitute part of an prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to occupancy of the bungalow. All the employees are offer or contract. Prospective purchasers and lessees their working order. proposed to be transferred under the Transfer of should seek their own professional advice. Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations RIGHTS OF WAY, WAYLEAVES & EASEMENTS All descriptions, dimensions, areas, reference to 2006, known as TUPE, with the sale of the house. The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and condition and if necessary permissions for use and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other occupation and their details are given in good faith and VAT easements, quasi-easements and wayleaves, all or any other are believed to be correct. Any intending purchaser(s) A VAT election has been made in respect of the castle like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. should not rely on them as statements or representations where the property is let to various commercial tenants as of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or detailed above. The castle sale will therefore be VIEWING otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. undertaken by way of a sale of a property letting business. Strictly by confirmed appointment with the vendor’s Further details can be obtained from Strutt & Parker. agents, Strutt & Parker 01392 215631. No person in the employment of Strutt & Parker has any authority to make or give any representation to warranty, SERVICES If you require this publication in an alternative format, whether in relation to this property or these particulars, Oil central heating please contact this office on tel: 01392 215631. nor to enter into any contract relating to the property on Mains electricity behalf of the Vendor. Private water MAMHEAD HOUSE No responsibility can be accepted for any expenses Private drainage incurred by any intending purchaser(s) in inspecting Broadband is connected to the house and castle properties that have been sold, let or withdrawn. LOCAL AUTHORITY All measurements are approximate. Teignbridge District Council, Forde House, Brunel Road, While we endeavour to make our sale particulars accurate Newton Abbot, TQ12 4XX. Tel: 01626 361101 and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular COUNCIL TAX importance to you, please contact Strutt & Parker and we Mamhead House – band H will be pleased to check the information for you, The Bungalow – band E BUNGALOW particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. Pier Lodge
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MAMHEAD HOUSE
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