Scatter Rock Christow, Exeter, Devon Scatter Rock Christow, Exeter, Devon EX6 7QE catter Rock lies within the eastern boundary of 1 1 Dartmoor National Park overlooking the Teign Dartmoor National Park, Christow ⁄2 mile, Bridford ⁄2 mile, Exeter 9 miles S Valley. Positioned off a quiet country lane the southern end of the property where the house is situated is only half a mile out of the popular village of A country retreat with panoramic views, lake, woodland, paddocks, Christow and the northern edge of the property (where the Engine House is) is about a mile south of another holiday cottage, privacy and potential in abundance popular village of Bridford. Stunning position overlooking Teign Valley About 2 miles to the west are Kennick, Tottiford and Trenchford reservoirs, all lying within a woodland Architect designed light and airy modern house plantation with plenty of footpaths and a bridleway. The surrounding countryside is recognised for its Secret 2 acre lake hidden within woodland with lawned garden and barbeque area beauty and provides wonderful opportunities for country enthusiasts and includes splendid walks and Planning consent for holiday cottage in old quarry building riding. About 65 acres broadleaf woodland with abundance of flora, fauna and wildlife The village of Christow provides two shops, a garage, post office and the well known Artichoke Inn. Further Old quarry workings with secondary quarry facilities include the well regarded primary school, health centre and community centre. There are a Converted Engine House to form holiday cottage range of activities nearby, including all weather tennis courts, football pitches and the Teign Valley Golf Club. In all 107.32 acres (43.43 hectares) The University and Cathedral City of Exeter lies just 9 miles to the east and boasts a wide range of amenities as would be expected from a centre of this size Stags Farm Agency including the recently built Princesshay shopping 21 Southernhay West The London Office development. Exeter 62 Pall Mall Close to Exeter is the M5, A30 and A38. Mainline Devon EX1 1PR London railway stations are available to London Padding and Tel: 01392 680059 SW1Y 5HZ Waterloo with Exeter Airport providing both national Email: [email protected] Tel: 020 7839 0888 www.stags.co.uk and international flights. VIEWING: Strictly by appointment through the agents Stags on 01392 In the last 8000 years ‘Old Scator’ had seen many changes in the An aerial cable line then conveyed the material overhead to Christow 680059. landscape from the howl of wolves, the bears and the wild sabre tooth station (near Teign House Inn), about 1 mile distant, where the stone was cat. To the south, three large families of humans occupied round stone taken away by rail trucks on the Teign Valley line. At some point during GRID REFERENCE: Landranger map 191. Reference SX825855. based grass covered huts, the remains of the old hut circles and field these operations poor ‘Old Scattor’ was literally blown from his perch, his DIRECTIONS: From the village of Christow, which is accessed from the systems are still evident. ‘Old Scator’ then survived through the chill of reign for thousands of years coming to an end but his spirit lives on. B193 Teign Valley road either from Exeter via the B3212 the Ice Age and then in warmer times vegetation sprang up around him The Scattor Rock quarry ceased operations in 1950 and since then has Moretonhampstead road, or the A38 at Chudleigh. Proceed into the and trees grew in abundance and the wildlife reappeared again. become a haven for wildlife with large wooded areas and juxtaposition of village and after 400yrds turn right next to a letter box (with Clarke and the beauty of the stone outcrops, trees, lake and wildlife, in stark By this time the expanding human population led to those living nearby Son sign on the facing wall). Continue for a further 25yrds turning left comparison to the remains of the old concrete mining buildings, one of cultivating large areas of land and indeed most of the land which now sign posted to the reservoirs and proceed for a further ½ mile where the which now has consent for a ‘fisherman’s lodge’ holiday cottage. entrance to the property will be found on the right hand side. forms part of Scattor Rock was common land until the early 20th Century when digging operations started on the eastern slope. After World War The peace and wildlife have returned to the site where ‘Old Scator’ was obliterated from the skyline. HISTORICAL NOTE: Scatter Rock, thought to be a corruption of ‘Scat II the demand for stone increased and the original quarry was opened Tor’ or ‘Scator’ was home to the most easterly of the Dartmoor Tor’s and the huge pit some 300yrds in diameter excavated, now forming the GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The property extends to about 107 acres rising to almost 1000ft above sea level. Formed from heated granite the lake. A crushing plant was stored at the base of the hill some 400ft and lies within the eastern fringe of Dartmoor National Park enjoying blue-grey basalt at Scatter Rock allegedly had a ‘greater hardness, lower, the Engine House being exactly that. On arrival at the lower level beautiful panoramic views over the Teign Valley. toughness and durability than any other stone in the country’. via the gravity operated tram lines the trucks were unhooked from the The house is situated at the southern end with a stable block close by Back in 1900 the revered ‘Old Scator’ had rested upon the top of his hill cable and a heavy horse then pulled them around the side of the hill to and about 34 acres of paddocks down to pasture suited to grazing or for millions of years, his two massive shoulders each standing 25ft high. the crushing machines. mowing. A hard track leads from the house up into the extensive woodland area (approximately 65 acres) comprising mainly hazel coppice, accommodation with both the kitchen/dining room and sitting room having STABLE BLOCK: Timber construction with 3 stables (12’ x 12’ approx but including other broadleaf varieties including oak and birch. French doors to the garden in addition to the south facing patio at the front each) and further open fronted stable (12’ x 12’). Generator shed housing of the house. The kitchen/diner has a two door Rayburn, oak kitchen units Lister generator (not working). The old Scattor Rock quarry now forms a two acre lake stocked with Carp and electric oven with four ring hob over and a half bowl sink. A low level and Rudd with BBQ and picnic area adjoining, as well as outbuildings. THE ENGINE HOUSE: Situated at the far end of the property this unit opens up to the dining area with French doors to the garden and steps There are paddocks intermixed with the woodland enjoying far reaching delightful two bedroom holiday cottage was converted out of the old that lead up to the sitting room. This well proportioned room has a feature views to Exeter. engine house. It has its own privately owned access and has been let for fireplace inset coal effect electric stove in decorative mantle and surround, holiday use through West Country Cottages with the added benefit of the Down the old tram line is a second open quarry with bare faced rock cliff a dual aspect and ceiling coving as throughout the property. From the use of the fishing lake. hanging high above and converted Engine House nestled into the hillside. main hall there are two staircases leading to the first floor accommodation From here there is a track that leads onto another country road running and also the study/bedroom 4. THE FISHING LODGE: One small building amongst the range of former between Christow and Bridford giving secondary road access to the quarry buildings has planning consent for conversion to a one bedroom The master bedroom has stunning views, fitted wardrobe and large en- property. holiday cottage with en-suite shower room and combined kitchen/living suite bathroom. The second stairwell leads to two further double room. Positioned close to a larger building and with lake and BBQ area. Scattor Rock is a hidden gem. bedrooms and the family bathroom. Also integral to the accommodation THE LAKE: A hidden gem offering total privacy surrounded by its own is the single garage. THE FARMHOUSE: The house was built in 1995 of modern cavity wall woodland, rocky outcrops and lawned camping and picnic area. The lake construction under a natural slate roof. It is subject to an Agricultural GARDENS AND GROUNDS: To the north side of the house is a large is stocked with Carp and Rudd and offers an abundance of beauty and Occupancy Condition. gravelled turning and car parking area with access to the garage. wildlife. Attractively designed with split level accommodation the house has a very The gardens are primarily to lawn with large patio to the south/east, border FORMER QUARRY BUILDINGS: Mainly situated around the lake these light and airy feel with plentiful windows with the majority of the rooms flowerbeds and hedgerow to the side. The outlook is over post and rail old buildings have been used in conjunction with the farm and woodland having a dual aspect. The floorplans illustrate the arrangement of the paddocks and to the east of the house is:- and comprise:- 1. Barn (as detailed above) 25’7” x 14’8” with holiday cottage permission. The Fisherman’s Lodge was granted permission on 13th October 2005 for 2. Concrete block barn 26’ x 15’3”. holiday use under application number 0664/05.