In association with Manor House Coffinswell Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 4SW
MANOR HOUSE Manor House, which occupies a glorious position within the small south Devon village of Coffinswell just off the A380, the Newton Abbot to Torquay road, combines traditional charm with an elegant sense of style. Situated in the heart of the village, with great views of the surrounding countryside, the house was once owned by Lord Coffyn, hence the Coffinswell village name.
Introduction Welcome to Manor House, a truly wonderful family home in the desirable village of Coffinswell. A very handsome house dating back to the 16th century which has been well looked after and designed to offer large, spacious and light accommodation throughout. It is a home that flows extremely well, with no wasted space. As well as beautiful spaces inside, the owners have managed to really bring the outside in, with a gorgeous part glazed oak extension which opens onto the terrace and gardens. The gardens have also been meticulously thought through and offer a lovely private space. You really do feel like you are in the middle of nowhere, so it is easy to forget how accessible the property is. As well as the main house there are also two further properties. The Lodge and The Coach House are at the back of the property and both offer lovely accommodation. They are both currently let out on assured shorthold tenancy agreements and bring in a healthy income per month. The tenants are very happy and would love to continue their tenancy if the new owner was happy for them to do so. There is also a further barn which has planning permission to be converted into three, two-bedroom cottages or it could of course be used for whatever you like, garaging, swimming pool, or leisure facilities. There are plenty of options! Manor House offers a home of exceptional quality and style along with a generous income and the possibility of more. A viewing is highly recommended to really get a feel for it and to appreciate everything it offers. Call Fine & Country on 01803 898321 or joint agent John Lake on 01803 328899. History The names of Coffinswell and those of its neighbouring villages originated from the estates that existed very soon after the Anglo- Saxon period of 1066. In 1086 the Doomsday Book names a manor at Willa or Willie. It was situated three miles from Newton Abbot and three miles from the nearest coastline and comprised of 1035 acres of manorial land. Its springs and wells give rise to two streams, Aller Brook and Doddawell, later known as Beersbrook which run through the village. Coffinswell was named after the unfailing springs of clear water that provided a good location for the homes of estate labourers. This view is supported by the Oxford Dictionary of Place Names, which confirms the name as The spring or well of the Coffyn family; Coffyn-His-Well. Manor House was indeed home to Lord Coffyn and to this day, still enjoys the free spring water from his-well albeit via a bore hole with modern filters rather than the actual well!
Step inside Manor House The entrance of Manor House is a lovely first impression and sets the scene for the whole house. You ll soon realise that this is a home full of quality, with everything having been done to a very high standard using the finest materials. As you walk through the entrance hall you ll notice that the main reception rooms are on the garden side of the house. The first you come to is the lounge, a lovely size room with French doors out to the terrace and garden. There is also a marble fireplace with wood burner installed. The next reception is larger in size and classed as the Drawing Room. With two sets of French doors out onto the terrace this room has a lovely light feel to it, it really is a lovely space. There is also a grand fireplace here with another fitted woodburner. As you continue through the hall you ll notice the old timbers, beams and cob walls, this section of the house is oldest part and would have been the entirety of the home before it was extended all those years ago for Lord Coffyn. The kitchen and dining room are in this section of the home with double doors connecting the two. The kitchen has lots of storage space and lovely granite worktops so there is plenty of prep space. It also has an oil-fired AGA as well as space for a range style cooker. The dining room is a good size room and has doors into the conservatory and directly on to the terrace. The conservatory is a beautiful addition to the property, a timber construction with glazed pitched roof and exposed stone. It opens out to the part glazed garden room which has been a very clever addition and really connects the living space of the house to the garden. The ground floor of the house also has a utility room which has lots of space for storage and laundry. There is also a spacious study and shower room, this could be used as a ground floor bedroom if required.
Seller Insight The Manor House, which occupies a glorious position within the small south Devon village of Coffinswell just off the A380, the Newton Abbot to Torquay road, combines traditional charm with an elegant sense of style. Situated in the heart of the village, with great views of the surrounding countryside, the house was once owned by Lord Coff, hence the Coffinswell village name. Rather charmingly, there is a well on the property which supplies the Manor House and its adjacent cottages and barns with water, meaning water rates don t apply. The property, which offers beautifully kept, expansive indoor and outdoor living space, has been home to Graham and Patricia for the past 15 years; Coffinswell is a quintessentially English village with a great local pub serving delicious food, a church, which is dedicated to Saint Bartholomew and features a Norman font, and a church hall hosting various events and activity groups - the village has a good community spirit and a nice mix of young and old residents with everyone getting along very well says Graham. The traditional seaside town of Torquay is a mere 10-minute drive away, as is the charming market town of Newton Abbot which hosts Newton Abbot Racecourse, one of the country s leading summer jumps racecourses. Further afield at a 20-minute drive away is the city of Exeter offering excellent amenities and all-year-round attractions such as the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Exeter Cathedral, a Medieval Gothic building known for its vaulted ceiling and astronomical clock. Please describe the qualities of the house and garden and why you have found them a pleasure/useful: The gardens have been professionally landscaped with ponds, raised beds and an orchard with an abundance of mature fruit trees which really comes into its own in the spring and summer when in bloom. The delightful conservatory or Orangery as it is known is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the wonderfully expansive views of the garden and surrounding countryside. We are surrounded by beautiful countryside yet have easy access to the A30, the M5 motorway, several fantastic seaside towns and the fantastic city of Exeter we really do have the best of what Devon offers. We hosted a 50th wedding anniversary with two marques for a hundred and fifty guests with canapes and a hog roast the house and garden lend themselves perfectly to this kind of entertaining and the drive can accommodate parking for 20 cars. We will miss the community spirit, village life and the wide-open spaces, unfortunately though it is time to downsize. * * These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
The delightful conservatory or Orangery as we call it is the perfect place to sit and enjoy the wonderfully expansive views of the garden and surrounding countryside.
On the first floor there are five bedrooms, all of which are double rooms. The master bedroom suite goes from the front to the back of the house and is double aspect with views over the garden and neighbouring fields, it is a very peaceful setting. It also has a dressing area which in turn, leads to the ensuite bathroom. Bedrooms two, three and four are all a good size too and each looks out over the impressive gardens and fields. Bedroom five is at the back of the house and is still a generous room. The family bathroom has bath with shower, basin and wc with a window to the side aspect.
Step outside Manor House Step Outside The gardens at Manor House are a real credit to the owners, each section has been well planned and so creates different rooms outside. With the part glazed oak extension over the terrace, you can enjoy the fresh air whatever the weather or enjoy time in the hot tub. Being southerly facing means the gardens get a lot of sunshine throughout the day, especially on the terrace. There is lots of space here for outdoor furniture, its perfect for entertaining or parties. From the terrace there are a couple of steps down onto the formal lawn which is surrounded by trees, shrubs and various planting. To the side there is a path which leads to the vegetable garden, there are a number of raised beds, all fitted with an auto irrigation system. The garden also has a pond, further lawn area and an orchard. The whole garden gives a lovely feeling of space and tranquillity. If you are looking for a garden to unwind in after a tough day, this is certainly the one for you. With views over the gardens to the fields and with lots of different sitting areas, it really is peaceful. Parking Large electric gates open from the lane to the large parking and turning area. There is a circular flowerbed with tree in the middle and enough space to simple drive in and drive out. This is the access to the main entrance door but there is also access to the garden terrace. There is also a second entrance further up the lane which gives access to the other two dwellings and barn. There is plenty of parking space there, and room too for motorhome or boat etc.
The gardens have been professionally landscaped with ponds, raised beds and an orchard with an abundance of mature fruit trees which really comes into its own in the spring and summer when in bloom.
Manor Lodge Manor Lodge This property is attached at one narrow section to the main house. It has a spacious living room on the ground floor, along with a kitchen, cloak room and store. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a shower room. They have a garden space to the rear which is totally enclosed and parking space to the front. This is accessed from the second entrance. You would hardly know they are there. The Coach House This property is detached from the main house. It is attached to a neighbouring property on one wall. It was converted from a barn by the owners and done to a high standard. It consists of a good size living room, spacious kitchen and a cloakroom on the ground floor and two ensuite bedrooms on the first floor. They have a low maintenance garden to the front of the building which is also used for parking. They also have a store room which has power and plumbing for their washing machine etc. The owner is currently achieving a healthy income and the tenants are on an assured shorthold tenancy agreement. The tenants would ideally like to stay in place, however vacant possession is possible if required. The Coach House The Barn In the same area as The Lodge and Coach House there is a large unconverted barn. The planning permission was granted on the same plans as the Coach House and so the work based current plans can be started at any time. The current planning permission is granted for three, two bedroom cottages which would bring in a generous extra income. Planning application number: 10/01548/COU The barn with 2 floors and at 72 foot long would however also be suitable as a large workshop or could be converted to an indoor swimming pool and leisure complex or whatever you would like, subject to planning.
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BARN WITH PLANNING MAIN HOUSE MANOR LODGE Useful Information Services: Mains Electricity, Private Water Supply, Private Drainage Heating: Oil Fired Central Heating Council Tax Bands: Manor House G, The Coach House D, Manor Lodge B Broadband: Up to 38mbs via BT Superfast Fibre Viewing Information Strictly by the owner s joint agents Fine & Country Tel: 01803 898321 or John Lake Estate Agents Tel: 01803 328899 THE COACH HOUSE Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No.6699427. Registered Office: Fine Home Sales Ltd, Trading as Fine & Countr, 1 Bank Street, Newton Abbot, Devon copyright 2018 Fine & Country Ltd.
Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 21.06.2018
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Fine & Country Tel: +44 (0)1626 818094 torbay@fineandcountry.com 50 Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AE John Lake Estate Agents Tel: +44 (0)1803 328899 The Old Town Hall, Manor Road St Marychurch, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3JS