In a private location with superb, panoramic sea views. The main house is currently split up into seven self-contained apartments plus two detached lodges; all currently producing an income through holiday lets. The grounds that run down to the sea, including about a 1/3 mile of private coastline.Offering an exciting redevelopment opportunity to convert this house back into a single dwelling under Appeal Ref app/F9498/W/22/3294703 decision date 29 September 2022 and planning permission application Ref 62/43/21/003 dated 20 August 2021 (initially refused by notice dated 20 October 2021).Martinhoe Manor is not listed and, it is understood, was originally built as a hunting lodge. It was extended in the middle of the 19th century by Sir Robert Throgmorton, Baronet, who kept his yacht in the bay. The estate was sold at auction in 1900 when it still owned more than 2,000 acres. The scheme in the 19th century was to develop, in a spectacular location, individual houses for wealthy Londoners who would travel down by steamer. The jetty was built and the remains can still be seen to this day. Thankfully none of the other houses were built so Martinhoe Manor is able to enjoy its privacy and seclusion. Over the 20th century the acreage diminished with much of it being sold to the National Trust. The property has been owned by the current family since 2000.The house is built of stone under a slate roof and has been run as a self-contained holiday business for the last 60 years, this could be continued, or the property could be converted back into a fabulous single dwelling, family home.It sits in about 26 acres of mainly woodland and garden and the main house is currently sub-divided into 7 self-contained apartments, of which one is occupied by the owners and their family. In addition is the adjoining Garden Suite self-contained flat and a detached Lodge self-contained chalet. There is also a detached stable.Woody Bay, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31

Built in 1830 and an elegant example of a former rectory of the late Georgian period, Heddon Hall is set amidst delightful grounds in a beautiful setting in the Exmoor National Park. The property has been the much-loved home for three generations of the same family and architecturally is little changed since it was built.The house, which is Grade II listed, is built of stuccoed stone under a Welsh slate roof with deep eaves and has accommodation on two floors with good-sized rooms with tall ceilings throughout and a suite of cellars. It has retained a wealth of Palladian-style features such as sash windows, cornicing, fireplaces and a fine front staircase lit by a round arched stair window.As was typical of the period for a house of this size, the three principal reception rooms are positioned in a line off the central hall and all face south with views across the garden to the hillside on the far side of the valley. These rooms are complimented by a sympathetically designed, single storey ballroom with 18th century interior fittings and a sprung timber floor that was added in the 1960s to celebrate a son's 18th birthday.Two former service wings extend out from the northern side of the house and provide plentiful rooms for modern day living, including a walk-in larder and a charming, west facing kitchen fitted with a 4-oven electric aga and a door leading directly out to the parking area beside the house.On the first floor is a central galleried landing with doors off to five of the house's seven bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a wide bay window with wonderful countryside views from east through to west with a walk-through dressing room (currently used as a separate double bedroom) to the en-suite bathroom. The fifth bedroom is used as an ironing room and leads through to two double, former staff bedrooms and the back staircase.Set well back behind the house is the former coach house, which has its own driveway, parking and garden and is mutually very private from the main house. It has been sympathetically converted into a self-contained cottage with three bedrooms, bath and shower rooms, kitchen and first floor living room with views out across the valley. Adjacent to it are a good-sized greenhouse and machinery store with lean-to potting shed. Set apart about 60 yards from the main house and connected by a track is a stable yard arranged around a cobbled yard with three loose boxes and a traditional stone barn.Heddon Hall is approached by a long driveway to a sizeable, circular parking area on its western side. The house is set amidst about four acres of formal gardens and grounds that blend perfectly into the surrounding landscape and were formerly open to the public under the National Garden Scheme, and featured in The English Garden and Country Life Magazines. Skirting the south side of the house is a terrace with a flight of steps down to the croquet lawn below. To the east between the house and the stable yard is a magnificent walled, formal garden that is laid out with herbaceous flowers, roses, cordoned fruit trees and vegetables. Below is a further area of formal herbaceous borders and beyond that and below the bothy is the “Himalayan Bank”, so-called because of the rich variety of plants, both species and cultivars, emanating originally from China. Below the house is a gently sloping lawnbounded to the south by the brook, which flows down through three inter-connected stew ponds.Adjacent to the drive are two small arboreta, one containing a hard tennis court. 1,600 native trees have been recently planted, sponsored by the Woodland Trust. The land extends to around 20.25 acres in total with a further 17.24 acres available by separate negotiation.Heddon Hall is situated just outside the small village of Parracombe and within the Exmoor National Park. Set amidst the beautiful, unspoilt hilly countryside of the Heddon Valley, the village has a population of about 300 and despite its small size has excellent amenities with a pretty parish church, primary school, village shop and post office, village hall and the Fox & Goose Hotel. The town of Barnstaple has an excellent range of good shops and other amenities including medical, dental and veterinarysurgeries. Barnstaple also has a regular rail service to Exeter (1 hour 15 minutes) and Exeter Airport connects to several UK and international destinations.There is a wide choice of schools both from the State and independent sectors. These include a primary school in the village and a choice of independent schools within the wider area including West Buckland School, Blundell's School in Tiverton (35.6 miles) together with King's and Queen's Colleges and Taunton School in Taunton.

East Down Manor is an impressive Grade II* Listed manor house thought to have dated back to the late 17th Century with some 18th century remodelling, although it is understood there has been a building on the site since the latem16th century. The property is set amidst delightful grounds in an enviable rural setting in the foothills of Exmoor National Park. The property has been a much-loved home for sixty years and has been incredibly well looked after, preserving the overall character of the house.The property comprises of 7 bays and has two floors with a magnificent symmetrical stone façade. The house is of distinctive architecture, it was originally the Dower House of Arlington Court and was in the ownership of the Pine and Pine-Coffin family continuously until the 1960s.East Down Manor is approached through a long tree lined private driveway which sweeps up to the east side of the house, leading to a large, gravelled parking and turning area, creating a wonderful sense of arrival. The entrance to the property sets the tone for the rest of the house. When walking through the front door, you are greeted by the most beautiful entrance hall, giving access to the principal reception rooms. All reception rooms are beautifully finished and offer an abundance of natural light and character throughout. The elegant and generous proportions and opulent features are noticeable throughout, especially in the drawing room immediately to the right of the entrance hall. The period features in this room are remarkable with ornate columns, arches and cornicing with an open fire and stunning sash windows.When entering the drawing room to the left of the entrance hall, you are greeted by incredible southerly views across the garden to the hillside on the far side of the valley through the large bay window. This room features Jacobean panelling and a stunning fireplace with an open fire, a wonderful room to sit down, relax and take the views in. Beyond the entrance hall is the inner hall which leads to the dining room, this room benefits from beautiful sash windows and shutters. Through the dining room you will find the kitchen area which contains a range of units, this is the perfect place for entertaining prep, with the utility and cellar close by.The quality and provenance of the gardens matches the house and sets out East Down Manor from other properties in the area. The house is set amidst just over 12 acres of well-established gardens and grounds which blend perfectly into the surrounding countryside, complementing the house perfectly and giving a great sense of privacy and seclusion. To the back of the house is a large, magical woodland, boasting a wonderful selection of fine mature specimen trees and magnificent bluebells in the spring. To the front of the house is a paved terrace and the main garden which is largely laid to lawn and provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining. The outside area of the property is truly wonderful and is the perfect area for families, offering peace and tranquillity with sweeping valley views of the countryside and beyond.East Down Manor sits in a private and elevated position on the edge of the pretty North Devon hamlet of East Down in the foothills of Exmoor National Park. The surrounding countryside is unspoilt and there are spectacular far reaching views over the rolling hills.Less than half a mile from East Down Manor is the Pyne Arms, a traditional country pub which was recognised as one of the best in the country in the Estrella Top50 Gastropubs list in 2022. Barnstaple is about 8.6 miles away and offers an excellent range of shops and other amenities including medical, dental and veterinary surgeries.Barnstaple also offers a regular rail service to Exeter (1 hour 15 minutes). The beautiful and ever popular North Devon coast is just over 10 miles away, offering glorious sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe as well as opportunities for swimming, surfing and kite surfing.There is a wide selection of schools in the area, including West Buckland, Shebbear College at Beaworthy, Kingsley School at Bideford, Blundell's in Tiverton together with Exeter School, King's College Taunton, and Taunton School.

East Down Manor is an impressive Grade II* Listed manor house thought to have dated back to the late 17th Century with some 18th century remodelling, although it is understood there has been a building on the site since the latem16th century. The property is set amidst delightful grounds in an enviable rural setting in the foothills of Exmoor National Park. The property has been a much-loved home for sixty years and has been incredibly well looked after, preserving the overall character of the house.The property comprises of 7 bays and has two floors with a magnificent symmetrical stone façade. The house is of distinctive architecture, it was originally the Dower House of Arlington Court and was in the ownership of the Pine and Pine-Coffin family continuously until the 1960s.East Down Manor is approached through a long tree lined private driveway which sweeps up to the east side of the house, leading to a large, gravelled parking and turning area, creating a wonderful sense of arrival. The entrance to the property sets the tone for the rest of the house. When walking through the front door, you are greeted by the most beautiful entrance hall, giving access to the principal reception rooms. All reception rooms are beautifully finished and offer an abundance of natural light and character throughout. The elegant and generous proportions and opulent features are noticeable throughout, especially in the drawing room immediately to the right of the entrance hall. The period features in this room are remarkable with ornate columns, arches and cornicing with an open fire and stunning sash windows.When entering the drawing room to the left of the entrance hall, you are greeted by incredible southerly views across the garden to the hillside on the far side of the valley through the large bay window. This room features Jacobean panelling and a stunning fireplace with an open fire, a wonderful room to sit down, relax and take the views in. Beyond the entrance hall is the inner hall which leads to the dining room, this room benefits from beautiful sash windows and shutters. Through the dining room you will find the kitchen area which contains a range of units, this is the perfect place for entertaining prep, with the utility and cellar close by.The quality and provenance of the gardens matches the house and sets out East Down Manor from other properties in the area. The house is set amidst just over 12 acres of well-established gardens and grounds which blend perfectly into the surrounding countryside, complementing the house perfectly and giving a great sense of privacy and seclusion. To the back of the house is a large, magical woodland, boasting a wonderful selection of fine mature specimen trees and magnificent bluebells in the spring. To the front of the house is a paved terrace and the main garden which is largely laid to lawn and provides the perfect spot for al fresco dining. The outside area of the property is truly wonderful and is the perfect area for families, offering peace and tranquillity with sweeping valley views of the countryside and beyond.East Down Manor sits in a private and elevated position on the edge of the pretty North Devon hamlet of East Down in the foothills of Exmoor National Park. The surrounding countryside is unspoilt and there are spectacular far reaching views over the rolling hills.Less than half a mile from East Down Manor is the Pyne Arms, a traditional country pub which was recognised as one of the best in the country in the Estrella Top50 Gastropubs list in 2022. Barnstaple is about 8.6 miles away and offers an excellent range of shops and other amenities including medical, dental and veterinary surgeries.Barnstaple also offers a regular rail service to Exeter (1 hour 15 minutes). The beautiful and ever popular North Devon coast is just over 10 miles away, offering glorious sandy beaches at Saunton, Croyde, Putsborough and Woolacombe as well as opportunities for swimming, surfing and kite surfing.There is a wide selection of schools in the area, including West Buckland, Shebbear College at Beaworthy, Kingsley School at Bideford, Blundell's in Tiverton together with Exeter School, King's College Taunton, and Taunton School.