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£4,250,0004 bedroom detached house for sale
Widecombe-in-the-Moor, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13
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Detached house
4 beds
357.00 acre(s)
Key information
Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band D
Features and description
- Well-proportioned non-listed four bedroom Principal Residence (AOC)
- Spacious four bedroom single storey dwelling (AOC)
- Attractive three bedroom cottage
- Impressive range of traditional stone outbuildings with potential for alternative uses (STP)
- Extensive range of modern farm buildings
- Productive and fertile run of pasture together with extensive grazing land
- Sought after location on the outskirts of Widecombe in the Moor
- Common Grazing Rights
- EPC Rating = F
A fabulous and productive mixed farm in a spectacular position within Dartmoor National Park. In all about 357 acres.
Description
Blackaton Manor Farm is an outstanding farm situated in an unrivalled unspoilt location within the popular and picturesque Dartmoor National Park. At its heart is an attractive and well-proportioned non-listed principal period house (AOC), a spacious four bedroom single storey dwelling (AOC), both with spectacular views. Within the farmstead, there is also an attractive three bedroom cottage together with extensive ranges of both traditional and modern buildings surrounded by productive farmland. Blackaton Manor Farm lies in a fertile river valley and runs from 300 metres up to 517 metres above sea level at its highest point Hameldon Beacon.
Blackaton Manor Farm is steeped in history and has been sympathetically improved over the years to create what now is a superb holding well suited for a variety of farming enterprises. Most recently the farm has supported a commercial beef and sheep enterprise and historically around 180 acres has been cultivated for maize, barley, triticale and swedes. The diverse land types, including productive improved grassland, rough grazing, wetland and woodland provides extraordinary opportunities for delivering environmental benefits and enhancing wildlife.
In total Blackaton Manor Farm extends to around 357.54 acres.
Blackaton Manor Farm
Approached via a long private drive leading from the minor council road to the farmstead. This fine south facing country house is believed to date from about 1860 and is surrounded by mature gardens. The non Listed, well-proportioned accommodation benefits from high ceilings and large windows ensuring that the house is filled with natural light. Blackaton Manor occupies a quiet peaceful setting with a spectacular outlook over the Challacombe Valley towards Blackaton Down and Hameldon Beacon.
Blackaton Manor - Single Storey Dwelling
Built in 1985 and enjoying a private south facing site, this detached single storey residence (AOC) offers a fabulous outlook down the valley towards Rowden Moor. Surrounded by established private gardens and grounds this spacious four bedroom property offers superb secondary accommodation to the main Manor House.
Beech Tree Cottage
Converted from part of the stone traditional farm buildings in the 1950’s, Beech Tree Cottage provides an attractive well-appointed living space. More recently it has been used as holiday accommodation, providing a valuable income.
Location
Blackaton Manor Farm is located on the South Eastern side of the Dartmoor National Park and offers a totally unique opportunity to acquire a private, mixed farming estate in an unrivalled setting. The iconic moorland village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor boasts a delightful collection of period houses and charming cottages and also provides a useful range of local amenities and regularly hosts village/artisan markets. There is also a primary school and two pubs with great reputations. The vibrant moorland towns of Chagford, Ashburton, Moretonhampstead and Bovey Tracey are all within easy reach and are home to a wealth of independent artisan shops, pubs and restaurants. Meanwhile to the Northeast, the Cathedral City of Exeter is easily accessible and offers an extensive range of cultural, educational retail and commercial activities.
Being within Dartmoor National Park, some of the country’s most dramatic and beautiful landscape is on the doorstep. This includes wonderful riding and walking within an area that extends to a breathtaking 365 square miles of open space. Nearby Bovey Castle offers a great golf course; alternatively, golf can also be played at Stover, near Newton Abbot, or in Exeter. The beaches and estuaries of South Devon, including Torbay and the Dart Estuary, are within close proximity.
There are an extensive selection of good local pubs as well as Gidleigh Park and Bovey Castle for luxury amenities.
The area is well served for schools with a range of co-educational private schools for all ages in Exeter, Tavistock and Torbay.
Acreage: 357 Acres
Directions
Postcode - TQ13 7UB
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Additional Info
Local Authority - Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ
Grazing Rights - Blackaton Manor Farm has rights to graze 117 livestock units (NFU scale) over Rowden Down (CL70) & Hemel Down (CL109). These rights will be transferred to the purchaser on successful completion of sale.
Description
Blackaton Manor Farm is an outstanding farm situated in an unrivalled unspoilt location within the popular and picturesque Dartmoor National Park. At its heart is an attractive and well-proportioned non-listed principal period house (AOC), a spacious four bedroom single storey dwelling (AOC), both with spectacular views. Within the farmstead, there is also an attractive three bedroom cottage together with extensive ranges of both traditional and modern buildings surrounded by productive farmland. Blackaton Manor Farm lies in a fertile river valley and runs from 300 metres up to 517 metres above sea level at its highest point Hameldon Beacon.
Blackaton Manor Farm is steeped in history and has been sympathetically improved over the years to create what now is a superb holding well suited for a variety of farming enterprises. Most recently the farm has supported a commercial beef and sheep enterprise and historically around 180 acres has been cultivated for maize, barley, triticale and swedes. The diverse land types, including productive improved grassland, rough grazing, wetland and woodland provides extraordinary opportunities for delivering environmental benefits and enhancing wildlife.
In total Blackaton Manor Farm extends to around 357.54 acres.
Blackaton Manor Farm
Approached via a long private drive leading from the minor council road to the farmstead. This fine south facing country house is believed to date from about 1860 and is surrounded by mature gardens. The non Listed, well-proportioned accommodation benefits from high ceilings and large windows ensuring that the house is filled with natural light. Blackaton Manor occupies a quiet peaceful setting with a spectacular outlook over the Challacombe Valley towards Blackaton Down and Hameldon Beacon.
Blackaton Manor - Single Storey Dwelling
Built in 1985 and enjoying a private south facing site, this detached single storey residence (AOC) offers a fabulous outlook down the valley towards Rowden Moor. Surrounded by established private gardens and grounds this spacious four bedroom property offers superb secondary accommodation to the main Manor House.
Beech Tree Cottage
Converted from part of the stone traditional farm buildings in the 1950’s, Beech Tree Cottage provides an attractive well-appointed living space. More recently it has been used as holiday accommodation, providing a valuable income.
Location
Blackaton Manor Farm is located on the South Eastern side of the Dartmoor National Park and offers a totally unique opportunity to acquire a private, mixed farming estate in an unrivalled setting. The iconic moorland village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor boasts a delightful collection of period houses and charming cottages and also provides a useful range of local amenities and regularly hosts village/artisan markets. There is also a primary school and two pubs with great reputations. The vibrant moorland towns of Chagford, Ashburton, Moretonhampstead and Bovey Tracey are all within easy reach and are home to a wealth of independent artisan shops, pubs and restaurants. Meanwhile to the Northeast, the Cathedral City of Exeter is easily accessible and offers an extensive range of cultural, educational retail and commercial activities.
Being within Dartmoor National Park, some of the country’s most dramatic and beautiful landscape is on the doorstep. This includes wonderful riding and walking within an area that extends to a breathtaking 365 square miles of open space. Nearby Bovey Castle offers a great golf course; alternatively, golf can also be played at Stover, near Newton Abbot, or in Exeter. The beaches and estuaries of South Devon, including Torbay and the Dart Estuary, are within close proximity.
There are an extensive selection of good local pubs as well as Gidleigh Park and Bovey Castle for luxury amenities.
The area is well served for schools with a range of co-educational private schools for all ages in Exeter, Tavistock and Torbay.
Acreage: 357 Acres
Directions
Postcode - TQ13 7UB
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Additional Info
Local Authority - Dartmoor National Park, Parke, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ13 9JQ
Grazing Rights - Blackaton Manor Farm has rights to graze 117 livestock units (NFU scale) over Rowden Down (CL70) & Hemel Down (CL109). These rights will be transferred to the purchaser on successful completion of sale.
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