in association with Lower Manaton South Hill Road | Callington | Cornwall GUIDE £900 ,000 Lower Manaton , South Hill Road , Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7LW An opportunity to acquire an elegant and substantial country manor house rich in history. The home offers accommodation of at least seven bedrooms, annexe potential, outbuildings and grounds in excess of 11 acres. No forward chain. 7 bed 4 bath 3 recp 8.6 acr Double garage with room above • Elegant and substantial country residence. • Full of character, history and charm. • Accommodation of at least seven bedrooms. • In need of some modernisation. • Wide range of outbuildings and workshop. • In excess of 11 acres of grounds, woodland and gardens - wonderful equestrian potential. • Close to the Tamar and Lynher Valley s, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor with good access to Plymouth (30 minutes) and Exeter (60 minutes). Lower Manaton is a substantial Grade II Listed period residence which is believed to be one of the oldest homes in the district and was rebuilt (according to the listing entry) by Francis Manaton in 1687. The home, which has a wealth of character and charm, would benefit from some modernisation. This is an ideal opportunity for those that seek to reside in a very large home and relish the chance to create their own wonderful property . There are delightful grounds and a range of outbuildings. The gardens are colourful and mature, and feature a Holy Well, a stream, small lake and ponds. The land is predominantly broadleaf woodland which is a rich habitat for much wildlife. There is the potential for a rough shoot and the property would make a superb equestrian holding. INTERIOR Beyond the elegant exterior lies the highly rooms on the first floor have wonderful views flexible and spacious accommodation which over the grounds. has a wealth of character throughout. The historic feel and heritage is to be seen the Lower Manaton has oil fired central heating moment you enter the home. There are with two independent boilers. Some of the many reception rooms including the most house would benefit from updating and a wonderful formal dining room which is purchaser would no doubt relish the dominated by the floor to ceiling granite and opportunity to put their own stamp on the brick open fireplace. From this room access property. can be gained to the garden. The sitting room is carpete d and again has a feature GROUNDS stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. Lower Manaton is approached via an imposing The kitchen requires modernisation and is entranceway which serves the private adjacent to the large pantry with one of the driveway. The private drive is shared by four main features being the huge granite trough neighbours who each have a responsibility to and meat hooks. contribute towards its maintenance. Part-way down it branches off and from then on is There are many additional ground floor exclusively for the use of Lower Manaton . rooms with at one end of the property a There is plenty of parking and a large , further modern kitchen with many integrated insulated garage/workshop. appliances. Adjacent is a further large lounge and two other rooms. This area c ould be Adjacent to the driveway is a traditional, converted into a large, ground floor, self - granite and slate two-storey barn which could contained annexe suitable for a dependent be converted into further living or equestrian relative or provide income by way of a lo ng accommodation subject to obtaining all term tenancy. There is a ve ry large cinema necessary consents. The gr ounds are a major room. Above the cinema room is a spacious feature of this south-facing country home and office wired for cabling and networking. The are at the rear of the house. They are well - property has fibre broadband to the maintained, attractive and feature lawns and a premises. There are two staircases accessing wide variety of mature specimen trees and the first floor, the main turning staircase shrubs. A small lake with an island and the having a most attractive arched stained glass pleasant trickling of a nearby stream is window depicting the unicorn, which forms delightful. part of the Manaton coat of arms. Within the grounds are further ponds, a Holy On the first floor there are at least seven Well and large, productive orchard. The double bedrooms. The master bedroom has remainder of the grounds consists mainly of an extensive range of built in wardrobes and mixed broadleaf woodland which features an en-suite shower room as well as a useful during the year a fine display of wild flowers store room. There are two other bathrooms including snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells. on the first floor including a luxuriously - appointed, family bathroom which has both a large shower cubicle and a spa bath. A very large triple aspect studio is light and airy and could be used as an additional reception room or a luxury master bedroom. All of the LOCATION SERVICES & REFERRAL FEES Lower Manaton is in a tucked-away location with just a Webbers Property Services Ltd (WPSLtd) refer buyers handful of other properties, close to both the villages of and vendor clients to Together Financial Solutions, South Hill and Golberdon. It is just a short drive from please be aware that should you decide to use this the town of Callington which has a range of shopping, service (WPSLtd) will receive an average referral fee of educational, recreational and commercial facilities. It is £265 from them on legal completion. (WPSLtd) may also about a 10 minute drive from Kit Hill Country Park, provide a conveyancing quotation via Law Firm Services which is known for its fresh air, open space, walking and (LFS) in conjunction with a local law firm, should you outstanding views. The city of Plymouth is within 17 decide to use this service (WPSLtd) will receive a miles and has more extensive facilities and a Continental referral fee of £150 on legal completion. This fee is taken Ferryport. The ancient market town of Launceston is 11 for recommending their services and to cover the on- miles away and is on the A30 trunk road giving access to line transaction management service provided by (LFS). Truro and West Cornwall in one direction and Exeter and beyond in the opposite direction. Exeter airport is a Want to know more? 60 minute drive from Lower Manaton. We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, therefore, recommend that you visit IDENTIFICATION ONLY – NOT GUARANTEED DIRECTIONS the Local Authority website (contact the B ranch for Webbers Fine & Country Launceston Office From Launceston proceed south on the A388 towards details) and the following websites for more helpful Tel. 01566 771919 Callington. Continue through the village of Treburley information about the property and local area before Email: [email protected] and continue towards Callington. Upo n entering Kelly proceeding. Bray pass the Post Office on the right hand side and turn right into Redmoor Road (signposted towards South www.environment-agency.gov.uk Hill, Golberdon and Maders). Drive to the end of this www.landregistry.gov.uk road, turning right at the T junction and continue along www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures South Hill Road for just under one mile after which the www.homeoffice.gov.uk entrance to Lower Manaton is on the right hand side, www.ukradon.org marked by two granite posts with granite balls on top. www.fensa.org.uk Turn in here and continue along the private drive www.nesltd.co.uk (keeping left) and Lower Manaton will be found at the http://list.english-heritage.org.uk end. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. COUNCIL TAX BAND G: Cornwall Council. OPENING TIMES: Monday – Friday 9:15am – 5:30pm Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm Sunday 10:00am – 1:00pm Ground Floor First Floor Outbuildings Garage/Workshop 9'11" x 31'11" approx. (3.02m x 9.73m approx.) Two Storey Barn 49'9" x 14' approx. (15.16m x 4.27m approx.) (ground floor) Second Floor Small Barn 11'6" x 9' approx. (3.5m x 2.74m approx.) Floor plans are for identification purposes only and are not to scale. Large Log Store © Copyright Webbers Launceston 2020. 18' x 5'2" approx. (5.49m x 1.57m approx.) For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are im portant matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property. COUNTRY HOMES | COTTAGES | UNIQUE PROPERTIES | CONVERSIONS | PERIOD PROPERTIES | LUXURY APARTMENTS in association with Tel : 01566 771 919 Webbers Fine & Country webbers.co.uk 10a Broad Street Launceston Cornwall PL15 8AD [email protected] fineandcountry.com .