BRIDWELL PARK UFFCULME, DEVON

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1 BRIDWELL PARK UFFCULME, DEVON

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3 BRIDWELL PARK UFFCULME, DEVON Exeter about 18 miles, M5 (J27) & Tiverton Parkway Station about 2 miles, Taunton and M5 (J25) about 19 miles (Distances & times approximate) A meticulously restored Grade I Listed Georgian Mansion overlooking a lake, within its own ring-fenced Listed Deer Park. The property would be suitable as a magnificent family residence or as a commercial opportunity. The current owners run a successful wedding business from the property. Bridwell Park Entrance hall Drawing room Morning room Dining room Staircase hall Library Kitchen Pantry Conservatory Study Gun room Master suite with bedroom, en-suite bathroom and dressing room Secondary suite with bedroom and en-suite bathroom/dressing room 6 further bedroom suites 2 further bedrooms 2 further bathrooms Basement with butler s pantry, home office, estate office, cinema and wine cellar Coach House and Courtyard Garaging, stabling, storage, tack room and shower room Two first floor 4 bedroom annexes Entrance Lodge Sitting room Dining room Kitchen Utility room 4 bedrooms Shower room Bathroom Orangery with catering and bar facilities Listed Museum/Chapel AstroTurf tennis court Lake Extensive modern buildings including a helicopter hangar and purpose built butchery for deer herd and agricultural store Two drives with electrically gated entrances and separate farm entrance Pasture and parkland In all about acres (47.65 hectares) Exeter 19 Southernhay East, Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD Tel: edward.clarkson@knightfrank.com Country Department 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN Tel: james.mckillop@knightfrank.com 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.

4 Situation Bridwell Park sits in the centre of its own parkland with views over the lake and parkland trees to the surrounding countryside. Uffculme village, with useful village amenities, is close by while the market town of Tiverton with its supermarkets and Blundells School is about 8 miles to the west and can be reached in less than ¼ of an hour. Taunton and Exeter are both equidistant with wider facilities and a greater choice of schools. M M5 motorway (J27) is about 2 miles to the west. T Tiverton Parkway located at J27 off the M5, with regular Intercity Services to London Paddington (Fast trains about 2 hours). A Exeter Airport about 30 minutes drive. Bristol Airport is about an hour to the north. The Estate has its own helicopter hangar. Historical Note Bridwell was built between 1774 and 1779 by Richard Hall Clark and was retained by the family until The family had owned the surrounding estate from the late 16th Century and the construction of Bridwell within the park was the ultimate sign of their success. While the actual architect is not identified, this is not at all unusual for the great houses of Devon. The rear of the property was extended in the early 20th Century. A feature in Country Life in early 1981 refers to Bridwell Park as being one of Devon s unsung surprises. It is said that the name Bridwell derives from the various spring water wells on the estate that were said to promote fertility causing local brides to bathe in them on the eve of their weddings.

5 Estate Summary Bridwell Park is Grade I Listed and provides the opportunity to acquire one of Devon s most magnificent period homes, set in an outstanding Listed Deer Park in a truly convenient location for communications via railway, motorway or airport. Bridwell Park is a well-balanced estate, with a meticulously restored main house centrally located within the mature classical English Deer Park, well stocked with mature trees, a large ribbon lake and 2 formal drives from separate gated entrances. The attractive herds of fallow and red deer roam freely throughout the park which surrounds three sides of the house. To the rear of the house, with separate drive access is the stable courtyard with the old Coach House now providing stables, garaging and there are two 4-bedroom annexes on the first floor. The Orangery is to one side, providing a superb entertaining space with catering and bar facilities. The helicopter hangar and tennis court are well screened but easily reached from the house. The 4-bedroom lodge is located by the eastern gate. The Museum was, it is understood, originally constructed to house much of Captain Cook s collection of artefacts from around the world collected on his travels. A Gothic building in the style of a Chapel, it has been restored and makes a wonderful space for entertaining. The main house was fully restored in the early 1990s. The renovation was carried out under the supervision of English Heritage and all the original fireplaces were retained and restored within the original rooms with their fine plaster work, oak floors and mahogany panel doors. All the bathrooms are fitted to a very high quality, as is the kitchen. The basement was originally restored for offices but this is now used as further family and ancillary rooms, whilst retaining the convenience of a butler s pantry with dumb waiter for formal entertaining on the ground floor. Within the house and parkland are all the accommodation that could possibly be needed for either a private family house or formal entertaining for a more commercial venture. The current owners run a very successful wedding business from the property and the House, Chapel and Orangery are all licenced by Devon County Council to hold civil ceremonies (expires March 2021) further details are available from the selling agents.

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7 Bridwell Park Bridwell Park is Grade I Listed and is approached through two separate pairs of wrought iron gates, over tarmac drives that pass through the parkland and lead to a turning area at the front of the house. The house itself has a classical front elevation with a hipped roof of slate and an advanced central bay and a modillion corniced pediment. The majority of the reception rooms and bedrooms are well proportioned with good ceiling heights and lovely views over the grounds. The walls are of painted stucco and the front door is via a pillared entrance portico with oak panelled door and glazed fanlight which opens into a charming oval hall. The whole house had central heating installed after the fire in 1991 and the radiators are encased in the majority of rooms. The main reception rooms and bedrooms have shuttered windows and there is magnificent plasterwork and cornicing to the main rooms. The front door opens into a beautiful elliptical hall with fine decorative ceiling and plasterwork, cornicing and plaster panelling above the dado rail to the walls. The floor is oak and matching mahogany doors lead to the front reception rooms and the staircase hall. The drawing room, dining room, morning room and library are all beautiful and comfortable rooms with magnificent fireplaces and plasterwork. There is a small study, a large kitchen with adjoining pantry and utility room. There is also a conservatory on the west side of the house and there are two cloakrooms.

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9 The staircase leads up from the staircase hallway to a galleried landing with an oval ceiling and separate side lobbies. To the left is the master bedroom suite comprising the main bedroom, en-suite bathroom and dressing room with fully fitted range of wardrobes. A second bedroom suite comprises a sumptuous bedroom and an en-suite bathroom/dressing room. There is a further bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a fourth bedroom and family bathroom. A back staircase leads up to the second floor with five bedroom suites, a further bedroom and family bathroom. Two of these bedroom suites were formerly a nanny flat which could easily be reinstated. In total there are ten bedrooms and ten bathrooms. A staircase by the backdoor leads down to a central lobby in the basement. There is a cloakroom with WC and basin. A store room has fitted base and wall units, separate freezer room and boiler room housing two mains gas-fired boilers; these state of the art boilers and heating controls were all upgraded in There is a home office with fitted storage cupboards, butler s pantry with fitted storage cupboards, double sink and drainer, work tops and an electric dumb waiter to the ground floor. There is an estate office, cinema with curtain screen, projector and surround sound as well as a large wine cellar.

10 Reception Bedroom Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation Basement Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 13,042 sq ft (1,211.6 sq m ) Ground Floor

11 First Floor Second Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan, please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them.

12 Stable Block Behind the house is an enclosed brick courtyard and the original Grade II* Listed Stable Block with a central archway topped by a clock tower. The roof structure was replaced on the building in January The overall block includes twin double garages on either side of the courtyard and, on one side, three traditional stables, two traditional stalls with original hay managers and water troughs and a shower room with WC, sink and shower. To the other side is a laundry room with sink, plumbing for washing machines, fitted cupboards, tack room and workshop. Two of the garages have established listed building consent (Ref: 14/02140/LBC) for internal and external alterations to the stable block and garages to provide additional living accommodation to provide two ground floor bedrooms with a shower room. Former Stable Flats Situated above the stables and accessed from the rear of the stable block are two former flats that have been newly refurbished to a very high standard and converted to provide ancillary accommodation to the main house. Each now provides four bedrooms, two with en-suite shower rooms, and a shared bathroom.

13 First Floor Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 156 sq m (1,679 sq ft) First Floor Ground Floor Ground Floor Entrance Lodge The Lodge is situated at the south east entrance to Bridwell Park. The ground floor accommodation includes an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, fully fitted kitchen, utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, one with en-suite shower and basin, a box room and a family bathroom. There is an attractive area of garden surrounding the house, with a paved terrace seating area. Current planning permission on the lodge (Ref: 17/00845/HOUSE) provides for Erection of two-storey extension to include alterations to existing fenestration and erection of a garage with office above.

14 Orangery To the north of the main house is the Orangery, formerly housing an indoor swimming pool, which the owners have converted into a large entertaining space, with catering and bar facilities. The old indoor pool remains but has been built over and covered. Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area 84 sq m (903 sq ft) First Floor Ground Floor Private Chapel This Grade II* Listed building is not consecrated and is understood to have been built in 1792 for Richard Hall Clarke as a museum. The castellated elevations have mullioned windows with leaded lights and the building has been restored and now provides an excellent space with high vaulted timber ceiling, large fireplace and staircase to galleried balcony with a room off. There is also a small kitchen with sink, hob and fridge and a cloakroom and it offers variety of possible uses from a shoot room, games room or music room.

15 Gardens, Grounds & Parkland The historic parkland setting which is interspersed with old English Oak trees, forms a particular feature of Bridwell and is clearly detailed in the original park plan of The house itself is set on a shoulder of higher ground in the centre of the park where it enjoys views over the ornamental lake and Culm Valley beyond. The gardens to Bridwell are principally laid to lawns to the front and sides of the house and sheltered to the rear and on one side by magnificent mature trees. From the stables a path is flanked by further mature trees and leads through woodland past the helicopter hanger, AstroTurf tennis court and chapel to the farm buildings with stores and butchery. Farmland While the parkland extends to about 88 acre and surrounds the house, there are two excellent level and fertile fields of about 29 acres to the north of the farm buildings, but still within the deer fencing.

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19 Holdover The vendor reserves the right of holdover up to January 2019 on the whole estate. Note: This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES GENERAL REMARKS & STIPULATIONS Services Mains water, gas, electricity. Drainage is to a private septic system. Local Authority Mid Devon District Council Method of Sale The freehold of Bridwell Park is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. BRIDWELL PARK Fixtures & Fittings Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Basic Payment Scheme About acres (38.80 hectares) of the land is registered for the Basis Payment Scheme. The vendors will use their best endeavours to transfer these entitlements to the purchaser. Ingoing Valuation There will be no liability for a purchaser to pay any additional sum for items normally payable under an ingoing valuation with the exception of the Deer Herd. The vendor is willing to sell the remaining deer herd at completion, in addition to the sale price. All crops, fodder and stock will be removed from the holding prior to completion subject to the holdover provisions. Schedule of Listings Bridwell Park Grade I Stable Block Grade II* Chapel Grade II* Directions (EX15 3BU) From the M5 in Bristol, go south taking the exit at Junction 27 and follow the signs to the A38 and Wellington. After a mile, turn right at the roundabout signed Willand. Take the second left signposted Uffculme and the main entrance gate will be found on the left hand side at the end of a tree lined straight. Viewings Strictly by appointment with Knight Frank LLP. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. Important Notice: 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). 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. 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. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England with registered number OC Our registered office is 55 Baker Street, London, W1U 8AN, where you may look at a list of members names. Photographs: Particulars: April Kingfisher Print and Design

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