The Manor House Bradninch, Devon The Manor House Bradninch, Devon A majestic Grade I listed family home surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens including a lake and stream. Tiverton Parkway 8.5 miles (London Paddington 2 hours), Exeter 12 miles (All mileages are approximate) Dining hall | Kitchen | Breakfast room| The ‘Job’ room / Drawing room | Library | Utility room Cloakroom | Boiler room | Wine cellar | Home office| Indoor swimming pool Master bedroom/King Charles room with en suite shower room Principal guest bedroom with mezzanine en suite shower room| Further guest bedroom with en suite shower room Three further bedrooms | Family bathroom | cloakroom Second floor self-contained apartment Sitting room| Kitchen/dining room | Bedroom | Bathroom Landscaped gardens designed by Jill Billington and Mary Payne MBE | Large lake | Pond Stream | Vegetable garden | Rose garden | Stable yard with three boxes | Six garages In all about 7 acres Exeter Country Department 19 Southernhay East, Exeter 55 Baker Street EX1 1QD London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1392 423111 Tel: +44 20 7861 1717 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Wrought iron electric gates open into a sweeping private driveway, revealing views of the impressive symmetrical southeast façade with sash windows. The drive sweeps around between the front of the house and the lake, to a neatly positioned parking and turning area. The Manor House sits in a private position on the edge of the picturesque village of Bradninch. Just 12 miles from the centre of Exeter, this popular village offers a good selection of local amenities including a village store and post office, two pubs and an excellent local school. More extensive facilities can be found in Cullompton, about 3 miles north of The Manor House. The Cathredral City of Exeter is the regional centre and has an excellent selection of shopping facilities, ranging from independent boutiques to large supermarkets. The Princesshay shopping centre also offers a wide range of cafes, shops and restaurants and further dining options can be found at the historic quayside. There are some excellent schools in the area, including Blundell’s at Tiverton, Exeter School, The Maynard in Exeter and Exeter Cathedral School. The nearby Killerton Estate which has 4,000 acres of woodland owned by The National Trust, is a haven for walking and riding enthusiasts. Communications in the area are superb, with junction 28 of the M5 motorway approximately 3 miles away from The Manor House. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David’s. The Manor House The Manor House is Grade I listed and according to the listing was built in 1547 for Peter Sainthill, a local MP. The house has evolved over the years, and was extended in the 17th century when the cross wings were added. In the 18th century the hall was remodelled and The Manor House now stands as an elegant country residence with a superb approach, wonderful views over its lake and surrounded by magical gardens. First impressions are excellent and the 18th century dining hall sets the tone for the rest of the house in terms of proportions, detailing and comfort. Pevsner described the dining hall as ‘a noble, restrained, classical room’ and there are two magnificent pillars on one side, as well as panelling and cornicing. There is space for a large dining table, ensuring this is an ideal room for entertaining, with stunning views over the terrace garden, front lawn and lake. Perhaps the most important room on the ground floor is the 16th century ‘Job’ room, an exceptionally well- preserved drawing room with a decorative plaster ceiling with pomegranate panels and oak panelling throughout. The overmantle to the stone fireplace forms the focal point of the room, intricately carved with a narrative of episodes from Job’s trials and tribulations. There are large stained glass windows ensuring optimum natural light. Next to the ‘Job’ room is the library, which is an ideal space for a home office or study. Noticeable throughout is the manageable and welcoming feel of this home and the improvements that have been made under the tenure of the current owners have brought The Manor House firmly into the 21st century whilst maintaining the abundance of character. This is particularly noticeable in the finish of kitchen and bathrooms, which are all extremely high quality. The proportions throughout the house are impressive, even in the practical elements to the rear of the house where a large utility room can be found along with an extensive cellar containing a home office / games room and separate wine storage. Beyond this is the indoor swimming pool with direct access to the privately positioned terrace and lawn area to the rear of the house. The staircase hall centres around the grand 16th century dog-leg staircase leading to the master bedroom suite and adjacent guest bedroom. The master bedroom is of particular note, on a grand scale with views over the lake and surrounding countryside, a barrelled ceiling and newly refurbished en suite shower room. The master bedroom is known as The King Charles Room as the King slept there during a visit in 1644. The principal guest room is of impressive proportions, with a curved staircase leading to a mezzanine shower room, finished to exacting standards. A long corridor leads to the additional bedroom accommodation and family bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, all of excellent proportions and one of which has an en suite shower room. On the second floor in a self-contained apartment, ideal for a live in nanny or housekeeper or additional guest accommodation. There is a kitchen / dining room, sitting room, one bedroom and bathroom. Access is via the secondary staircase. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 9,109 sq ft / 846.2 sq m Bedroom This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Bathroom Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Kitchen/Utility Storage Outside Recreation Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings The Manor House is complemented by a range of attractive and practical outbuildings. The garages have been newly constructed around a large stable yard and there are also three stables and a tack room. The gardens at The Manor House are beautifully designed, fully established and give the property a sense of privacy that is rare for an edge of village house. Immediately in front of the house is a terrace for outdoor dining, beyond which is a large swathe of lawn leading to the lake. TheManor House m Pond The grounds extend to around 7 acres, although it gives the impression of being much larger thanks to the abundance of mature trees, variety of plants and gently undulating ground. A majestic Lucombe Oak has pride of place over the garden, The Orchard first exit also signed Town centre, and is understood to be one of the oldest of its kind. Paths 10 Local Authority Total area = Broadclyst and Hele and continue have been expertly cut through the gardens, with various FB 7.04 acresapprox. Devon County Council: seating areas to relax and enjoy a drink. A bridge leads ET straight on past Tesco on your left 2 new.devon.gov.uk 7 hand side. At the next set of traffic over the stream, which runs all year round and the path TheManor carries on up a gentle slope to a horse shoe shaped seating The Manor Mid Devon District Council: lights turn left signed Town centre, area with a direct view of the old oak tree on the other side Sinks www.middevon.gov.uk Broadclyst, Bradninch and Hele. After PendennisIssues of the garden. From here, the pathways run parallel with Cottage about 2.5 miles you will come into the stream, past the pond with pontoon into a productive Directions Bradninch. Take the first left onto Parsonage Street, and the entrance vegetable garden behind the garaging. Set in an elevated ngmer position above the vegetable garden and with views over all Pond (EX5 4NW) to The Manor House will be on your M an left hand side after about a quarter of the grounds is the summer house. or F From the M5 southbound, exit at arm ho use junction 28. At the end of the slip a mile. n i On the south side of the house is an established rose a r D road turn right signed to Town Centre garden, through which a path leads to the back of the house and Broadclyst. Continue straight on where there is west facing terrace and lawn with direct at the next roundabout signed Town access to the swimming pool. es centre, Willand, Hele and Broadclyst. su Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey Is map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationery At the next roundabout, take the office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded Services from any contract. Licence Number. No. 100021721.” Unusually for a Grade I listed house, The Manor House is Connecting people & property, perfectly. connected to mains services for gas, electricity, water and Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. drainage. Fibre-optic broadband. 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.