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The Holwell Manor Estate
The Holwell Manor Estate
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The Holwell Manor EstateTavistock, Devon, PL19 9DZ
Tavistock 1.9 miles • A30 near Okehampton 13 miles • Plymouth 13.7miles • Exeter 39 miles
Rare secluded Estate with Georgian Manor House set on the edge ofDartmoor National Park
• A substantial 10 bedroom Georgian Manor House in need of restoration.
• Charming 2 bedroom Gate Lodge in need of modernisation
• A range of traditional farm buildings with a former farm cottage
• Attractive gardens with model railway line
• Productive grassland divided by Beech-lined hedge banks, woodland and stream
• Shorts Down Common extending to 42.68 acres
• Superb rural location with direct access to Dartmoor
• In all approximately 112.99 acres (45.70 hectares)
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Situation The Holwell Manor Estate is set in a truly stunning location on the edgeof Dartmoor National Park. The Manor House enjoys a tree-lined, privatedrive which leads down through the estate, and is surrounded byattractive gardens with lawns and trees providing privacy and protection.Holwell Manor Estate is on the doorstep of Whitchurch Down and theopen moor, an area renowned for its dramatic scenery, granite tors andwide open spaces, which is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding.Tavistock Golf Club is close by.
About 1.9 miles to the west is the market town of Tavistock, rich in historyand tradition dating back to the 10th century and famed for being thebirthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Today the town offers a superb range ofshopping and recreational and educational facilities including the soughtafter private independent school of Mount Kelly, which has recentlyopened its Olympic size swimming pool to the public. To the west liesthe Tamar Valley area, designated a World Heritage Site which offersopportunities for fishing, boating, mountain biking and other outdoorpursuits. To the south on the A386 is the city of Plymouth offeringextensive amenities with the added attraction of its coastal access andthe Mayflower Marina. To the north there is access onto the A30 dualcarriageway leading west to Cornwall and east to the Cathedral city ofExeter providing transport connections to London via mainline railwaystations, and the M5. Further to the east is Exeter International airport,while Newquay International airport is approximately one hour’s drive tothe west.
Introduction & Historical NoteHolwell Manor is believed to be sited on a medieval manor which wasthe home of the Glanville Family from 1400 until 1790 when JuliusGlanville sold the estate to John Moore Knighton of Grenofen. Later JohnTaylor, a leading figure in the British Association for Science also lived atHolwell Manor and was responsible for the design of the famousTavistock Canal to Morwellham to provide access for the expanding localmining activities in the early 1800s. Today the handsome GeorgianManor House with many period features occupies a fine, private positionwith a southerly aspect, surrounded by its own grounds in a parklandsetting.
At the entrance to Holwell Manor, The Gate Lodge provides furtheraccommodation and is an attractive bungalow in need of renovation,situated on the main entrance drive but also having a separate entrancefrom Whitchurch Common.
The traditional farm buildings situated in the centre of the holding provideopportunities for diversification or additional accommodation, subject toplanning, or continued use for agricultural or equestrian purposes. Theland surrounds the property providing privacy and protection while thewoodland and stream provide amenity, conservation and sportingappeal.
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The Manor House The handsome Georgian Manor House is surrounded by beautifulgardens and enclosed by mature trees. The house, subject to aproject of restoration and renovation, has the potential to become astatement family home, either as one dwelling or divided to returnthe use of the annexe section.
The Georgian manor is believed to be constructed of local limestonewith colour-washed elevations under a slate roof. Internally, there aremany period features including fine mahogany doors, ornamentalplaster cornices, stained glass windows, a moulded plaster ceilingrose and large bay windows overlooking the gardens.
The front door opens to a Vestibule with double part glazed doorscontinuing through to a well-lit Galleried Hall with part panelled walls,fireplace (currently boarded up) and an under-stairs hangingcupboard with wine store. The hall leads through to a Drawing Roomwith two large bay windows (each with French windows opening tothe gardens), two fireplaces with marble surrounds (one with openfire and the other currently not in use) and attractive ornamentalplaster cornice. Adjacent is a Sitting Room with open fireplace, large
bay window, ornamental plaster cornice and two cupboards. TheDining Room has a French window to the gardens.
The Kitchen is fitted with wall and base units, two single sinks anddrainers and electric range cooker. The Boot Room features aCloakroom and double Belfast sink. Off the Inner Hall are; a Studywith stone fireplace and fitted bookshelf; a useful Utility Area; a BoilerRoom housing the central heating boiler and a Belfast sink; a walk-in larder; a Cloakroom with WC; a store room, and; a Wood Storewith wood and coal areas.
From the hall, well-lit stairs, with a moulded plaster ceiling rose anda curved handrail, lead up to the first floor and principal landing, offwhich are; Bedroom 1 with a large bay window and attractive partpanelled walls; Bedroom 2 with a large bay window, part timberpanelled walls and built-in wardrobes; Bedroom 3 with fittedwardrobe; a Family Bathroom with attractive stained glass window,WC, wash hand basin and bath; Bedroom 4 with wardrobe andcupboard; Bedroom 5 with fitted wardrobe; a second FamilyBathroom with walk-in shower, bath and wash hand basin, and; aSeparate Cloakroom with WC.
Stairs lead up to an Attic Room (3.56m x 3.41m) providing additionalstorage. Further along the landing can then be found; Bedroom 6(single) with fitted wardrobe; Bedroom 7 with fitted wardrobe;Bedroom 8 with fitted wardrobe; a third Family Bathroom with bath,WC and wash hand basin; Bedroom 9 (single) with fitted cupboard,and, Bedroom 10 with a wardrobe.
Back stairs lead down to the rear hall.
The GardensSurrounding the Manor House are a number of lawned gardensbounded by a range of trees and shrubs including magnolia, roses,camellias, elderflower, oak trees, apple trees, acers, beech trees andrhododendrons. A model railway line runs through the gardens tomeet the main drive and the carriage, signals and platform areincluded within the sale. From the gardens a path known as ‘TheLong Walk’ leads through the woodland down to a stream with aformer bathing pool.
Situated close to the farm buildings is a former vegetable gardenoffering a fantastic opportunity to recreate a productive vegetableand fruit growing area.
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Holwell Manor Floorplan
DR AW ING R O O M34'7 x 21'3
10.5m x 6.5m
S IT T ING R O O M22'3 x 18'1
6.8m x 5.5m
DINING R O O M17'4 x 15'3
5.3m x 4.6m
K IT C HE N17'4 x 15'4
5.3m x 4.7m
G ALLE R IE D HALL37'6 x 17'3
11.4m x 5.3m
10'11 x 9'113.3m x 3.0m
INNE R HALL11'2 x 5'10
3.4m x 1.8m
B OOTR OOM
20' x 11'26.1m x 3.4m
P O R C H
W OODS T OR E
19'8 x 12'106.0m x 3.9m
S T OR E12'10 x 6'103.9m x 2.1m
R E AR HAL L21'9 x 19'8
6. 6m x 6. 0m
UT ILIT Y R O O M14'10 x 13'
4.5m x 4.0m
LAR DE R12'2 x 6'8
3.7m x 2.0m
B O IL E RR O O M
12'2 x 8'23.7m x 2.5m
S T UDY21'5 x 13'5
6.5m x 4.1m
V E S T IB U LE
P OR C H
W INES T O R E
G R O UN D F LOO RAP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 3700 S Q .F T .(343.8 S Q .M.)
B E DR OOM 119'11 x 17'46.1m x 5.3m
B E DR OOM 317'4 x 16'105.3m x 5.1m
B E DR OOM 417'11 x 17'45.5m x 5.3m
B E DR OOM 219'11 x 17'46.1m x 5.3mB AT HR OO M
10'1 x 8 '13. 1m x 2. 5m
B E DR OOM 517'4 x 13'115.3m x 4.2m
B AT HR OO M11'5 x 9'3
3. 5m x 2. 8m
B E DR O O M6
13'9 x 9'104.2m x 3.0m
B E DR OOM7
13'9 x 9'104.2m x 3.0m
B E DR OOM 814'10 x 13'94.5m x 4.2m
B E DR O O M 1016'5 x 13'5
5.0m x 4.1m
B E DR O O M9
12'3 x 8'23. 7m x 2. 5m
1S T F LOO RAP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 3224 S Q .F T .(299.5 S Q .M.)
Energy Efficiency Rating
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
(92 plus)
(81-91)
(69-80)
(55-68)
(39-54)
(21-38)
(1-20)
AAB
CD
EF
GNot energy efficient - higher running costs
Current Potential
2929
7676
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The Gate LodgeThe Gate Lodge adjoins the entrance drive to Holwell Manor and is accessed via a separate entrance. Thisis a single storey property under a tiled roof in need of renovation and modernisation.
The property is surrounded by lawned gardens including attractive rhododendrons, fruit trees and a vegetablegarden area.
The floor plan shows the extent of the accommodation but, in brief, it comprises; a Covered Porch; SittingRoom with fireplace housing a wood burning stove; Dining Room with fireplace; Bedroom 1 with fireplace;Bedroom 2; Bathroom with bath, wash hand basin, WC., and airing cupboard housing the hot water tank,and; Kitchen with wall and base units, single sink and drainer, electric cooker and oven, oil-fired StanleyRange cooker and walk-in pantry.
Barns & Farm BuildingsSituated on the eastern side of the Manor House with a separate entrance, the main traditional farm buildingsare constructed of traditional stone under slate roofs, with some additions of concrete block constructionunder corrugated roofs. These buildings offer potential for conversion to alternative uses (StP). The floorplans show the size and layout of the buildings. The range includes stabling with storage areas, a formerfarm cottage with evidence of kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms, a workshop, traditional stone barn, cowsheds and a machinery barn.
The Land The land comprises a productive and attractive run of pastureland suitable for grazing and mowing, borderedby attractive tree-lined stone banks. On the southern end of the property is Shorts Down Common extendingto approximately 42.67 acres.
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T HE B AR N G R O UND F LO O R60'8 x 14'
18.5m x 4.3m
T HE B AR N G R O UN D F L OO R
AP P R O X . F LOORAR E A 847 S Q .F T .
(78.7 S Q .M.)
T HE B AR N F IR S T F LO O R60'8 x 14'
18.5m x 4.3m
T HE B AR N 1S T F L OO R
AP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 847 S Q .F T .
(78.7 S Q .M.)
G AR AG E27'2 x 13'2
8.3m x 4.0m
G AR AG E
AP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 358 S Q .F T .
(33.3 S Q .M.)
S T OR E24'8 x 15'4
7.5m x 4.7m15'4 x 14'1
4.7m x 4.3m
C O W S HE D15'7 x 14'8
4.8m x 4.5m
C O W S HE DS32'11 x 12'6
10.0m x 3.8m
P E N10'4 x 9'10
3.2m x 3.0m
C OV E R E D P AS S AG E47'8 x 6'
14.5m x 1.8m
S T OR EAP P R O X . F LOORAR E A 1623 S Q .F T .(150.7 S Q .M.)
HAY LOF T38'9 x 15'4
11.8m x 4.7m
HAY LOF TAP P R O X . F LOORAR E A 642 S Q .F T .(59.6 S Q .M.)
MAC HINE R Y S HE D43'4 x 24'4
13.2m x 7.4m
MAC HIN E R Y S HE D
AP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 1054 S Q .F T .
(97.9 S Q .M.)
S T AB LE S17'9 x 14'9
5.4m x 4.5m
S T AB LE14'9 x 9'7
4.5m x 2.9m
S T OR E22'1 x 18'4
6.7m x 5.6mO F F IC E9'9 x 9'8
3.0m x 2.9m
F O R ME RC O T T AG E15'4 x 10'1
4.7m x 3.1m
K IT C HE N9'9 x 8'9
3.0m x 2.7m S T OR E11'7 x 9'7
3.5m x 2.9m
B AT HR OO M7'9 x 5'9
2. 4m x 1. 8m
G AR AG E15'4 x 12'104.7m x 3.9m
S T AB L E S G R O UN D F LOO R
AP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 1564 S Q .F T .
(145.3 S Q .M.)
LANDING
B E DR O O M 210'2 x 9'3
3.1m x 2.8m
B E DR OO M1
15'4 x 10'54.7m x 3.2m
W O R K S HO P24'8 x 15'4
7.5m x 4.7m
S T AB L E S 1S T F LOO RAP P R O X . F LOOR
AR E A 695 S Q .F T .(64.6 S Q .M.)
S IT T ING R O O M26'3 x 15'3
8.0m x 4.7m
B E DR OO M14'3 x 12'2
4.3m x 3.7m
K IT C HE N17'5 x 6'8
5.3m x 2.0m
B E DR OO M13' x 11'9
4.0m x 3.6mP OR C H
DINING R O O M12'2 x 12'
3.7m x 3.7m
P O R C H
T HE C OT T AG EAP P R O X . F LOORAR E A 1102 S Q .F T .
(102.4 S Q .M.)
T O T AL AP P R O X . F LO O R AR E A 15657 S Q .F T . (1454.6 S Q .M.)
Farm BuildingsThe Cottage
Energy Efficiency Rating
Very energy efficient - lower running costs
(92 plus)
(81-91)
(69-80)
(55-68)
(39-54)
(21-38)
(1-20)
AAB
CD
EF
GNot energy efficient - higher running costs
Current Potential
7
105105
The Cottage
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General Remarks
ServicesWater – Private supply to the Manor House, The GateLodge, buildings and land.
Drainage – Private drainage to the Manor House and TheGate Lodge.
Electricity – Mains electricity.
Central Heating – To the Manor House.
TenureFreehold with vacant possession.
AccessThere are rights in place for access onto the public highway.
Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The farmland is registered for entitlements under the BPS.The current year’s payment is reserved from the sale. Theentitlements will be made available to the purchaser. Thepurchaser will take over the vendors’ cross complianceresponsibility.
Countryside Stewardship Scheme(CSS)The farm is entered into a CSS Agreement ending31/12/2020. The purchaser will be required to continue withthis agreement. The current year’s payment is reserved fromthe sale.
Moorland Grazing RightsHolwell Manor Estate has moorland grazing rights on theForest of Dartmoor and six other commons.
Local AuthorityWest Devon Borough Council.
Dartmoor National Park Authority.
Council TaxHolwell Manor House - Band G
The Gate Lodge - Band B
DesignationsThe Holwell Manor Estate lies within the Dartmoor NationalPark. Shorts Down Common is identified for open accessunder the Countryside & Rights of Way Act.
Plans And Boundary FencesA plan, which is not to scale and is not to be relied upon, isattached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfythemselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.
Sporting And Mineral Rights The sporting and mineral rights insofar as they are ownedare included with the freehold.
Fixtures And Fittings All fixtures and fittings, specifically curtain rails, curtains,Venetian blinds and light fittings, (unless otherwise specifiedwithin these particulars), are included in the sale.
Wayleaves, Rights Of Way Etc The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of anywayleave agreements in respect of any electricity ortelephone poles, wires, stays, cables etc., or water ordrainage pipes etc., either passing upon, over or under it.The property is also sold subject to and with the benefit ofany public or private rights of way or bridleways etc.
A footpath runs through the estate and is well screened.
Warning Farms can be dangerous places. Please take care whenviewing the property, particularly in the vicinity of the farmbuildings.
ViewingStrictly by appointment only through Stags Farm Agency on01392 680059 or Stags Tavistock office on 01822 612458.
DirectionsFrom Tavistock at Bedford Bridge turn right at the miniroundabout signposted Whitchurch. Continue along thisroad and turn left opposite Tavistock Livestock Centre ontoDown Road. Proceed along Down Road up ontoWhitchurch Down (Tavistock Golf Club). Follow the S-bendfor about ½ mile and turn right signposted Holwell and afterabout 270 metres the entrance to Holwell Manor will befound on the left hand side.
Disclaimer These particulars are a guide only and should not be reliedupon for any purpose.
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Stags Farm Agency21 Southernhay West, Exeter
Devon EX1 1PR01392 680059
Stags2 Market Street
Tavistock PL19 0DA01822 612458
www.stags.co.uk
The London Office87 St James’s PlaceLondon SW1A 1PL
020 7839 0888www.thelondonoffice.co.uk
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