LILLYCOMBE ESTATE

EXMOOR •

Lillycombe Estate • NEAR • SOMERSET

Porlock 5 miles • Exford 9 miles • Lynmouth 7 miles M5 motorway at Taunton (J25) 34 miles Rail services from Taunton to London Paddington in under 2 hours (Distances and times are approximate)

One of ’s most renowned private shoots

Accommodation and amenities Lillycombe House Reception hall • Drawing room • Dining room • Garden Room Study • Kitchen • Larder • Utility • Butlers Kitchen and Laundry 8 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 2 shower rooms

Stable Cottage Large Kitchen • Sitting room, 2 bedrooms and a bathroom Stables with incubator shed, hatchery and workshop

The Bungalow Kitchen • Sitting room • 3 bedrooms • Bathroom

Farm Buildings Range of general purpose modern farm buildings, stores, workshop and feed bins Further range of livestock buildings and game bird rearing houses Two static mobile homes Pasture • Woodland • Open moor

The Shoot Renowned high pheasant and partridge shoot with over 20 drives

In all about 861.67 acres (Further sporting rights over 440.13 acres)

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These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. View over the Bristol Channel and down to the 446 acres of sporting rights Situation Lillycombe House sits in a unique south- of pasture, woodland, wild moorland the poet, Coleridge and the estate itself facing location at 1200ft above sea level and steep valleys. It boasts 23 different for having passed uninterrupted through within the northern part of the Exmoor drives with Pitt Combe presenting the the families of Lord Chancellor Peter National Park and enjoys superb views very highest pheasants on the shoot. King and the first two Earls of Lovelace of the open moorland that surrounds Nearby Porlock is an ideal base from to the present owners by unbroken it. Located almost equidistant between which to explore the wild moors, succession. Porlock and and close to the hanging woods and rugged coastline of In addition to shooting, the area boasts Somerset and Devon border, Lillycombe Exmoor and the surrounding area. There hunting with the Devon and Somerset overlooks the high moors to the south. are a number of good hotels, inns, Staghounds, the Exmoor Foxhounds To the north the spectacular landform restaurants and shops. The picturesque and Minehead Harriers as well as drops away from over 1400 ft to the harbour at also has a freshwater fishing on the East Lyn, rugged coastal woodlands, the historic variety of good hospitality facilities and Exe and Barle rivers, and Church and the open waters interesting local craft outlets. Lynton & Wimbleball reservoirs, and sea fishing of the Bristol Channel with panoramic Lynmouth to the west are fascinating from Porlock Weir and Lynmouth. views towards Lynmouth, South Wales, twin towns connected by a water Communication links to the area are and the Mendips. powered funicular railway. good with the A39 providing links to The countryside of this part of Exmoor The lovely village of Exford is the M5 motorway at Taunton, where with its open moors, magical hidden approximately 9 miles to the south there is a mainline railway station with and tree-fringed valleys and steep and is one of the major village centres regular services to London Paddington combes is world renowned and made of Exmoor National Park. This has in under 2 hours. Airports at Bristol and famous as “Doone Country” by R.D. a range of hotels, pubs and shops Exeter provide flights to the UK and Blackmore in his novel “Lorna Doone”. with more extensive facilities being international destinations throughout the Edward MacDermot, author of the available approximately 10 miles away year and the whole property is also very ‘History of Exmoor’ lived at Lillycombe in Minehead which has a good range easily accessible by helicopter. for many years. of supermarkets, shops and everyday For those looking for schools in the The owners have made good use of facilities as well as a hospital. wider area there is an exceptionally the deep valleys and secluded combes The area is steeped in history with good range of state and private schools that form an estate climbing from prehistoric field monuments and the tiny in the county that include in Taunton, 800ft above sea level to over 1400ft and ancient Saxon church at Culbone. King’s Hall Preparatory School, King’s and straddling the coastal ridge of Lynmouth is associated with a famous College and Queen’s College and Exmoor. They have established one and gallant lifeboat rescue in 1899 and Taunton School. Further south there is of the outstanding shoots in the area more tragically a devastating flood in Blundells School at Tiverton and West which extends in all about 861 acres 1952. Porlock is long associated with Buckland School.

Not to scale. For identification purposes only.

The Shoot “Lillycombe Estate in the heart of Exmoor …. shoots partridges early in the season both exclusively and as part of mixed days moving primarily to pheasants as the season progresses. There are seven valleys on the estate, which allows great flexibility in terms of choice of drives. The 23 partridge and pheasant drives are tall with Pitt, Dry bridges and Up About as the signature drives. The aim, say the owners, is for the kind of day guns would lay on for their best friends if they owned the estate.” - The Field magazine 2008. The topography and the nature of the land at Lillycombe provide the setting for a partridge and pheasant shoot of the very highest quality. The current owners have continuously developed the shoot during their ownership of the estate and the fact that the majority of clients have been repeat bookings speaks volumes This tried and tested shooting estate shoot that run along approximately 2.75 for this sporting gem and the esteem provides the opportunity for the buyer miles of coastline with beautiful hanging in which it is held by the shooting either to continue the shoot as a woods and stunning views across the confraternity. commercial enterprise with capacity to Bristol Channel to Wales. Whilst this area expand or to run it as a private shoot of The shoot was established in 1988 and is not currently incorporated into the main covers a total of 861 acres which range the highest calibre. shoot it has historically been shot and from steep sided wooded valleys and In addition to the freehold ownership, used for walk-up shooting with particular stream sides to wider open combes all of there are a further 440.13 acres of in focus on woodcock. There is also which show off the stunning landscape. hand sporting rights to the north of the potential for good stalking in this area.

Lillycombe House Lillycombe House sits in a superb south facing position with long distance views over its immediate gardens and grounds, the valley below and to the open moorland beyond. The House, Stable Cottage and the Bungalow are all Grade II listed. Lillycombe House was designed in about 1912 by Lady Lovelace, assisted by C F A Voysey and completed in 1914. Pevsner describes the “handsome south veranda on stone pillars” as ‘unmistakably’ the work of Voysey. Internally, typical Voysey features are slate floors, oak window sills and turtle dove ventilation grills and Voysey style fireplaces and mantleshelves. The accommodation is well laid out with a large drawing room off which is the Garden Room with its triple aspect and spectacular views. The dining room is spacious, seating 16 with ease and served by the adjoining kitchen. The study overlooks the terrace to the west. On the first floor are 8 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms. A spacious attic offers potential for additional accommodation (subject to consents). Lillycombe is both a lovely family home as well as an excellent lodge for visiting teams of guns. The lawns and terraces to the south and west of the house share the wonderful views over the shoot.

Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace

First Floor

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 434 sq m (4,670 sq ft)

Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor

This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

Lillycombe Cottage

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Lillycombe Cottage: 94 sqm (1,012 sq ft) Stables: 144 sq m (1,550 sq ft)

First Floor

Ground Floor Lillycombe Cottage and Stables Situated to the east of the main house is Grade II listed been extended and converted to support the shoot and in Lillycombe Cottage which has a large open plan kitchen/ particular the rearing of birds. At one end is the incubator dining room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms, bathroom and a shed with 6 incubators with a capacity of 4,000 eggs a week private garden. The cottage is currently lived in by the Head and in addition there are 3 hatchers. At peak production, the Keeper. estate was rearing up to 50,000 day old pheasant chicks. In To the rear of the cottage is a range of 7 stables that have addition there is a workshop and storage in this range.

Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Lillycombe Bungalow: 95 sq m (1,020 sq ft)

Lillycombe Bungalow

Lillycombe Bungalow Also Grade II listed and just beyond the Cottage, Lillycombe Bungalow has a kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, outhouse and private garden. The bungalow is lived in by the shepherd.

Farm Buildings There are a range of farm buildings to the west of the house Over the years the farm has supported sheep numbers which offer machinery storage, workshops, extensive cold fluctuating between 450 and 800 breeding ewes. storage facilities for the shoot and general multipurpose Two terraces of game bird rearing houses are situated a sheds. In addition they are 5 grain silos. similar distance to the east of the main house with capacity There is a further farm building 400m to the north east of the to rear 12,500 birds each. There is also planning consent for house which is used primarily for the management of the a further two terraces on another part of the estate which flock of sheep. when built would double this capacity. LILLYCOMBE ESTATE

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.”

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS Method of Sale Local Authority The property is to be offered for sale by private treaty. District Council – Tel: 01984 632291 Exmoor National Park – Tel: 01398 323665 Tenure and Possession The property is offered freehold, with vacant possession Services granted on completion. Lillycombe House – Private Water, Private Drainage, Mains Electricity, Oil Fired Central Heating, telephone

Timber and Mineral Rights Stable Cottage – Private Water, Private Drainage, The timber and mineral rights are included in so far as they Mains Electricity, telephone, OFCH are owned by the vendor. The Bungalow – Private Water, Private Drainage, Mains Electricity, telephone, OFCH Easements, Wayleaves and Rights of Way The property will be sold subject to and with the benefit of All three properties have access to satellite TV reception all existing rights, both public and private, including rights of way, supply, drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies Directions (TA24 8JP) and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, From the centre of Porlock, carry on west along the A39 out of the village, up Porlock Hill, towards Lynton and quasi-easements and all way leaves, whether referred to or Lynmouth. Follow this road for about 4.5 miles, carry on not. over the cattle grid towards Lynton, passing The Culbone restaurant on your left and after about ½ a mile the drive to Sporting Rights Lillycombe House will be found on the left. From Lynmouth, The sporting rights are in hand and will be retained by the take the A39 east towards Porlock and Minehead, ascend current owners until 2nd February next. Countisbury Hill and after about 4.8miles pass the County Gate information centre (Devon/Somerset boundary). The Fixtures and fittings Lillycombe Farm entrance is on the right after a further 2 All items usually known as tenants’ fixtures and fittings, miles and opposite the turning to Broomstreet Farm. whether mentioned or not in these particulars, are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate Viewing negotiation. Such items include all carpets and curtains, light Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents, fittings, domestic electrical items and garden statuary. Knight Frank LLP.

Important notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s) or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members’ names. Particulars dated: August 2016. Photographs dated: 2015/2016. Reference: EXE/WJM/WM. Kingfisher Print and Design. 01803 867087.