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The Manor House
   Bradninch, Devon
The Manor House Bradninch, Devon - Rightmove
The Manor House
                                           Bradninch, Devon

              A majestic Grade I listed family home
          surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens
                 including a lake and stream.
                          Tiverton Parkway 8.5 miles (London Paddington 2 hours), Exeter 12 miles
                                              (All mileages are approximate)

                Dining hall | Kitchen | Breakfast room | The ‘Job’ room / Drawing room | Library | Utility room
                        Cloakroom | Boiler room | Wine cellar | Home office | Indoor swimming pool

                                Master bedroom/King Charles room with en suite shower room
      Principal guest bedroom with mezzanine en suite shower room | Further guest bedroom with en suite shower room
                                   Three further bedrooms | Family bathroom | cloakroom

                                       Second floor self-contained apartment
                                  Sitting room | Kitchen/dining room | Bedroom | Bathroom

                  Landscaped gardens designed by Jill Billington and Mary Payne MBE | Large lake | Pond
                   Stream | Vegetable garden | Rose garden | Stable yard with three boxes | Six garages

                                                   In all about 7 acres

            Exeter                                                                                  Country Department
  19 Southernhay East, Exeter                                                                         55 Baker Street
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Situation
Wrought iron electric gates open into a sweeping private
driveway, revealing views of the impressive symmetrical
southeast façade with sash windows. The drive sweeps
around between the front of the house and the lake, to a
neatly positioned parking and turning area.
The Manor House sits in a private position on the edge of
the picturesque village of Bradninch. Just 12 miles from the
centre of Exeter, this popular village offers a good selection
of local amenities including a village store and post office,
two pubs and an excellent local school. More extensive
facilities can be found in Cullompton, about 3 miles north of
The Manor House.
The Cathredral City of Exeter is the regional centre and
has an excellent selection of shopping facilities, ranging
from independent boutiques to large supermarkets. The
Princesshay shopping centre also offers a wide range of
cafes, shops and restaurants and further dining options can
be found at the historic quayside.
There are some excellent schools in the area, including
Blundell’s at Tiverton, Exeter School, The Maynard in Exeter
and Exeter Cathedral School.
The nearby Killerton Estate which has 4,000 acres of
woodland owned by The National Trust, is a haven for
walking and riding enthusiasts.
Communications in the area are superb, with junction 28
of the M5 motorway approximately 3 miles away from The
Manor House. There are regular rail services to London
Paddington from Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St David’s.

The Manor House
The Manor House is Grade I listed and according to the listing
was built in 1547 for Peter Sainthill, a local MP. The house has
evolved over the years, and was extended in the 17th century
when the cross wings were added. In the 18th century the
hall was remodelled and The Manor House now stands as an
elegant country residence with a superb approach, wonderful
views over its lake and surrounded by magical gardens.
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First impressions are excellent and the 18th century dining
hall sets the tone for the rest of the house in terms of
proportions, detailing and comfort. Pevsner described the
dining hall as ‘a noble, restrained, classical room’ and there
are two magnificent pillars on one side, as well as panelling
and cornicing. There is space for a large dining table,
ensuring this is an ideal room for entertaining, with stunning
views over the terrace garden, front lawn and lake.
Perhaps the most important room on the ground floor
is the 16th century ‘Job’ room, an exceptionally well-
preserved drawing room with a decorative plaster ceiling
with pomegranate panels and oak panelling throughout.
The overmantle to the stone fireplace forms the focal point
of the room, intricately carved with a narrative of episodes
from Job’s trials and tribulations. There are large stained
glass windows ensuring optimum natural light. Next to the
‘Job’ room is the library, which is an ideal space for a home
office or study.
Noticeable throughout is the manageable and welcoming
feel of this home and the improvements that have been
made under the tenure of the current owners have brought
The Manor House firmly into the 21st century whilst
maintaining the abundance of character. This is particularly
noticeable in the finish of kitchen and bathrooms, which are
all extremely high quality.
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The proportions throughout the house are impressive, even
in the practical elements to the rear of the house where a
large utility room can be found along with an extensive cellar
containing a home office / games room and separate wine
storage. Beyond this is the indoor swimming pool with direct
access to the privately positioned terrace and lawn area to
the rear of the house.
The staircase hall centres around the grand 16th century
dog-leg staircase leading to the master bedroom suite
and adjacent guest bedroom. The master bedroom is of
particular note, on a grand scale with views over the lake
and surrounding countryside, a barrelled ceiling and newly
refurbished en suite shower room. The master bedroom
is known as The King Charles Room as the King slept
there during a visit in 1644. The principal guest room is of
impressive proportions, with a curved staircase leading to a
mezzanine shower room, finished to exacting standards.
A long corridor leads to the additional bedroom
accommodation and family bathroom. There are four further
bedrooms, all of excellent proportions and one of which has
an en suite shower room.
On the second floor in a self-contained apartment, ideal
for a live in nanny or housekeeper or additional guest
accommodation. There is a kitchen / dining room, sitting
room, one bedroom and bathroom. Access is via the
secondary staircase.
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Reception                                 Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area
                                                 9,109 sq ft / 846.2 sq m
Bedroom              This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact.
Bathroom          Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars
Kitchen/Utility
Storage
Outside
Recreation
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Gardens, Grounds
and Outbuildings
The Manor House is complemented by a range of attractive
and practical outbuildings. The garages have been newly
constructed around a large stable yard and there are also
three stables and a tack room.
The gardens at The Manor House are beautifully designed,
fully established and give the property a sense of privacy
that is rare for an edge of village house. Immediately in front
of the house is a terrace for outdoor dining, beyond which is
a large swathe of lawn leading to the lake.
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The grounds extend to around 7 acres, although it gives the
impression of being much larger thanks to the abundance of
mature trees, variety of plants and gently undulating ground.
A majestic Lucombe Oak has pride of place over the garden,                                              The Orchard

and is understood to be one of the oldest of its kind. Paths               10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Total area =                                    Local Authority                                                        first exit also signed Town centre,
have been expertly cut through the gardens, with various                                                                                                                                         FB                         7.04 acres approx.                                                                                                     Broadclyst and Hele and continue
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seating areas to relax and enjoy a drink. A bridge leads
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over the stream, which runs all year round and the path
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carries on up a gentle slope to a horse shoe shaped seating                                                                                          The Manor                                                                                                              Mid Devon District Council:                                            lights turn left signed Town centre,
area with a direct view of the old oak tree on the other side                                                                                                                                         Sin
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vegetable garden behind the garaging. Set in an elevated
position above the vegetable garden and with views over all
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garden, through which a path leads to the back of the house
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where there is west facing terrace and lawn with direct
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access to the swimming pool.
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