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Favourite fixer upper

9 September 2020

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OnTheMarket
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It’s true this derelict country house needs more than a bit of TLC, but what a chance to restore an architectural gem.

Built in 1838 by George Francis Wyndham, the fourth Earl of Egremont, Blackborough House is set within approximately 10.4 acres.

It is for sale for offers in excess of £400,000 and is marketed by Strutt & Parker, Exeter at OnTheMarket.

Currently in a derelict state and in need of complete renovation, the property presents an exciting opportunity to be restored into one of Devon‘s finest country homes.

Blackborough House enjoys an idyllic yet easily-accessible location within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, set within picturesque countryside with a wealth of wild flora and fauna, footpaths and winding lanes.

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Opportunities for a range of outdoor pursuits are found at the Jurassic Coastline and Exmoor National Park, both of which are within easy reach.

The village of Honiton and the A30 are approximately eight miles away, the M5 six miles, Taunton 16.5 miles and Exeter just 18 miles away.

Tiverton Parkway Station offers regular journeys to London Paddington in less than two hours.

If you’ve got the funds, the patience and the vision, there’s something astonishing here waiting to be created.