MANATON | DEVON

THE LEIGHON ESTATE

Haytor 2.5 miles | Bovey Tracey 5 miles | Okehampton 20 miles | Exeter 22 miles | Exeter Airport 25 miles

(Distances are approximate)

Viewing by appointment only.

These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure.

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A charming family home in the most stunning position at the heart of a Dartmoor Estate with exceptional

views up to Hound Tor

Principal house with Entrance hall | Drawing room | Sitting room | Dining room | Office | Kitchen/breakfast room Domestic offices | Cloakroom | 8 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Garaging

Staff annexe

Beautiful walled garden | Formal and rhododendron gardens | Becka Brook and lakes

Extensive range of traditional buildings including Stabling | Cart sheds | Barns

2 bedroom Lodge Cottage

Pasture | Mature mixed woodland | Moorland

Freehold land extending to 587.8 acres

Further 1/4 ownership of 194.9 acres of grazing moorland

In all about 782.7 acres

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SITUATION AND AMENITIESThe Leighon Estate is situated in a Conservation Area on the eastern edge of Dartmoor National Park in a picturesque and peaceful valley location with a magical setting looking up to Hound Tor with the Becka Brook meandering through the Estate.

Dartmoor National Park itself is renowned for the diversity of its countryside as well as the many various sporting and recreational activities available within its vicinity. The ancient granite rocky outcrops of Haytor are just to the south of the estate with spectacular views across Dartmoor and the South Devon coast. Adjacent Yarner Woods is part of a wonderful National Nature Reserve and has a Western Oakwood that is internationally important.

The popular and sought-after market town of Bovey Tracey is just over 5 miles to the east and boasts a wide range of conveniences along with a church, restaurants, cafés, and pubs. Bovey Castle has a superb 18-hole golf course and extensive leisure facilities and lies about five miles to the north. Okehampton lies 20 miles to the north and has a large Waitrose supermarket.

Exeter (22 miles away) is the main regional centre and has the widest range of facilities. Dartmoor National Park itself is renowned for the diversity of its countryside as well as the many various sporting and recreational activities available within its vicinity.

For the yachtsman there are first class marina facilities in Plymouth to the south west and Dartmouth to the south east. The A38, which is 4.2 miles away, provides good, quick access to Exeter and the M5. Exeter St Davids provides regular Intercity rail services to the Midlands and London Paddington and Waterloo. Exeter Airport has a growing number of national and international flights, including daily flights to London City Airport.

The Cathedral City of Exeter has a good selection of private schools, including Exeter College and The Maynard. Also nearby are Mount Kelly at Tavistock, Blundells at Tiverton and Stover at Newton Abbot.

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HISTORICAL NOTEThe Leighon Estate is steeped in history with records of people living at Leighon and the now ruins of Greator Farm from as early as the 1200s. The Nosworthy family are believed to have lived at Leighon from the 1500s until the late 1800s when The Rev R.R. Wolfe bought the estate and it was he that transformed the previous Devon long house in to the house we see today.

He sold the estate to the Singer family of sewing machine fame in 1902 and despite the family briefly selling the estate, they re-acquired it in 1952. The current family bought the farm in 1977.

Legend has it that Hound Tor situated at the west end of the farm were originally a pack of hounds that were turned to stone by a witch. It is also said by some to have been the inspiration for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s book ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’.

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THE LEIGHON ESTATEThe Leighon Estate is situated in the most magical and secluded Dartmoor Valley with its diverse countryside of beautiful formal specimen gardens, extensive mature woodland, lakes and moorland.

The estate is entered off a very quiet country lane close to the Becka Brook. The beautiful drive meanders through mature woodland gardens with specimen trees. The Becka Brook follows one side of the drive whilst passing an ornamental pond on the other and the gardens

between are filled with large banks of world-class rhododendrons. It continues on past the Lodge Cottage and up to the house itself. The drive to the house slopes up to a large parking area where are you are immediately struck by the stunning views over the farm with Hound Tor above.

Leighon House is a very attractive and substantial period Manor farm house in the most incredible setting with far reaching Dartmoor views.

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The house is entered through a double front door into a small entrance lobby and larger entrance hall beyond. The house is extremely well laid out for both large-scale entertaining but also family life with a number of spacious reception rooms with high ceilings.

Off the hall is the well-proportioned sitting room with larger drawing room beyond and dining room across the hall linking through to the open plan kitchen and breakfast room along with a large larder. There is also a utility room, downstairs loo and cloak area. There is a back hall with further stair case and study.

From the main hall, stairs rise up to a spacious first floor landing off which are the well laid out bedroom accommodation.

The principal bedroom has lovely views over the gardens and a large ensuite bathroom. In addition there are seven further bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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Approximate Gross Internal Area

Leighon House - 479.3 sq m (5,160 sq ft)

(Excluding Annex/Outbuildings)

For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Buildings not shown in actual location/orientation.

GROUND FLOOR

FIRST FLOOR

Reception Rooms/General Circulation Areas

Bedroom/Dressing Rooms

Bathrooms

Storage

Kitchen/Workshop/Utility/Plant

THE ANNEXE

OUTBUILDINGOUTBUILDING

Energy Efficiency Rating

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GARDENS AND GROUNDSWhilst one of the main features of Leighon House are the breathtaking views over Dartmoor, there are beautiful formal gardens around the house with well stocked herbaceous borders, immaculate lawns, beautiful mature trees and large

rhododendrons in addition to the woodland rhododendron gardens that line the drive. Behind the house is a sheltered walled garden with lovely borders and a productive vegetable garden.

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OUTBUILDINGSTo the side of the house are an extensive range of traditional stone built farm buildings which have huge potential for a wide range of uses.

Of particular note is the beautiful cobbled courtyard off which are the former tack rooms and staff annexe which could easily be reconfigured as guest or staff accommodation.

Opposite is a further beautiful stone barn with 4 fine traditional loose boxes along with loft space above.

The adjacent barn has a wonderful full length open plan room open to the eaves with a beautiful wooden floor. In addition is a former cart shed and a double garage.

This whole area is a hugely exciting project for a new owner.

Approximate Gross Internal Area

Outbuildings - 621.3 sq m (6,688 sq ft)

For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Buildings not shown in actual location/orientation.

Cattle Yard

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

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THE LODGEThe pretty period Lodge is situated off the private drive in a delightful secluded position. It is currently let on an assured short hold tenancy to a tenant who also helps on the estate. The Lodge has a sitting room, kitchen, utility, WC and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor along with a private garden to the rear.

Approximate Gross Internal Area

Leighon Lodge: 71.9 sq m (774 sq ft)

For identification purposes only. Not to scale.

Reception Rooms/General Circulation Areas

Bedroom/Dressing Rooms

Bathrooms

Storage

Kitchen/Workshop/Utility/Plant

GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR

Energy Efficiency Rating

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THE ESTATEThe land is wonderfully diverse with the Becka Brook running through the stunning valley along with a series of magical lakes making it a wonderful area for walks and riding. The land would also lends itself to a family shoot if desired.

There is excellent grazing across the whole farm of which are made up of 37 acres of pasture and 413 acres of moorland. In addition there are approximately 118 acres of woodland much of which is also grazed.

In addition, there are 194.9 acres of 1/4 owned grazing moorland over Hound Tor. There are phenomenal views from this land.

The grazing is currently let to two separate farmers on annual grazing licences.

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ESTATE PLAN

IMPORTANT NOTICE1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated February 2021. Photographs dated July 2020. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership. If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to marketing.help@knightfrank.com or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address.

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19 Southernhay East

Exeter

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METHOD OF SALEThe Estate is offered for sale as a whole by Private Treaty.

SERVICESServices to main house and lodge:

• Mains electricity.

• Private spring fed water supply.

• Private sewage.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAYThe property is being sold subject to and with the benefit of all rights of way, whether public or private, light, support, drainage, water and electricity supplies and other rights and obligations, easements and quasi-easements and restrictive covenants and all existing proposed wayleaves for masts, pylons, stays, cables, drains, water and gas and other pipes whether referred to in these particulars or not.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEMEThe land is registered on the Rural Land Register with the entitlements established and claimed under the Basic Payment Scheme. The payment for the current scheme year will be retained by the vendor. The vendor will use all reasonable endeavours to transfer sufficient entitlements to the purchaser.

HEALTH AND SAFETYGiven the potential hazards of working farms, we would ask you to be as vigilant as possible when making your inspection for your own personal safety and to take particular care in the vicinity of farm buildings.

FIXTURES & FITTINGSAll fixtures, fittings and chattels whether referred to or not are specifically excluded from the sale. They could however be made available by separate negotiation.

SPORTING, TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTSThe sporting, timber and mineral rights as far as they are owned are included in the freehold sale.

PLANS, AREAS & SCHEDULESThese are based on the Ordnance Survey and are for reference only. They have been checked and completed by the vendor’s agent and the purchaser will be deemed to satisfy themselves as to the description of the property. Any error or misstatement shall not annul the sale nor entitle either party to compensation in respect thereof.

VATAny guide price quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT in the event that the sale of a property or part of it or any right attached to it becomes chargeable for the purposes of VAT, such Tax will be payable by the purchaser.

VIEWINGSViewing is strictly by prior appointment with the Vendor’s agents, Knight Frank London or Knight Frank Exeter.

DIRECTIONSPostcode - TQ13 9UP (DO NOT RELY ON SAT NAV)

From the M5 at Exeter, head south west on the A38 for just over 10 miles turn off to head north on the A382 to Bovey Tracey. After 2 miles on the edge of Bovey Tracey, turn left on the B3387 to Haytor and after several 100 yards bear right following signs to Manaton and Becky Falls. Follow the road up over the moor for approx. 3 ½ miles passing the Becky Falls car park on your left. Take the next sharp left, signed “Beckaford” just before the “Manaton” village sign. Shortly afterwards bear right over a cattle grid signed “Leighon House, Private Drive”. Continue up the drive for ½ mile (passing Leighon Lodge) and follow the road round to the left, over a bridge and up the hill. Fork right through a gateway to “Leighon House”.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS EXETEREXETER

EXMOUTHEXMOUTH

PLYMOUTHPLYMOUTH

SALCOMBESALCOMBE

BANTHAMBANTHAM

DARTMOUTHDARTMOUTH

TORQUAYTORQUAY

PAIGNTONPAIGNTON

BRIXHAMBRIXHAM

EXETER

EXMOUTH

A388

DartmoorNational Park

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PLYMOUTH

SALCOMBE

BANTHAM

DARTMOUTH

TORQUAY

PAIGNTON

BRIXHAM

Tamar ValleyAONB

A388

A38

A38

A38

A38

A386

A386

A30

A30

A380

A385

A3052

A376

A381

A379

A379A379

B3212

B3212

B3357

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