A fabulous grand residence with 6 bedrooms, 5 reception rooms and 4 bathrooms, together with 5 cottages (all on separate titles) and a granny annexe with their own entrances, which all provide an impressive income! Set within 6 acres of beautiful grounds, with additional outbuildings with 5 potential development opportunities, yet providing the main residence with high privacy and seclusion with its own drive. The grounds are just wonderful, comprising a large lake, orchard, woodland and to the side is an outdoor heated swimming pool with a large terraced area for entertainment, offering stunning rural views. Ideally situated between the cities of Plymouth and the cathedral city of Exeter, Devon. Early viewings are highly recommended.
Filham House enjoys a tranquil location yet is within a minute’s drive of the main A38 motorway, the town of Ivybridge and situated between the ocean city of Plymouth and the cathedral city of Exeter with its renowned shopping, M5 motorway, main train line to London, and international airport. Close by are places such as Salcombe, Burgh Island and Dartmouth with their amazing beaches. This location attracts people from all over the country because of its beauty and broad range of activities right on its front doorstep.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
THE MAIN RESIDENCE
Entrance Lobby
Accessed via wooden double doors, quarry tiled flooring. Step up leading to the entrance hallway.
Entrance Hallway
Doors to the Drawing Room, Study and Breakfast Room. Sweeping staircase rising to the first-floor accommodation with ornate balustrade.
Drawing Room
9.2m x 5.61m
An impressive room with double-glazed French doors to the side elevation. Four double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations. Minster open fireplace with gas point. Ornate cornicing to the ceiling.
Living Room
6.69m x 4.39m
Double-glazed French doors to the front elevation. Wood burning stove with stone surround. Ornate cornicing to the ceiling.
Study
4.44m x 4.27m
Double-glazed window to the front elevation. A marble fireplace with built-in storage to one side.
Galleried Dining Room
4.93m x 7.36m
An impressive formal dining room with two double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations. Ornate cornicing to the ceiling. Minstrels Gallery Landing overlooking the dining room. Open fireplace with stone surround.
Breakfast Room
5.21m x 2.7m
Double-glazed window to the rear elevation. Tiled flooring. Built-in display cupboards.
Kitchen
5.18m x 3.83m
A spacious kitchen fitted with a matching range of bespoke units with granite worktop space over and matching island unit. Recessed one-and-a-half-bowl sink. Selection of built-in appliances to include electric oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Oil-fueled AGA. Double-glazed window to the rear elevation. Tiled flooring.
Utility Room
Fitted with a range of base units with sink unit.
Downstairs WC
Fitted with a WC. Access to under stairs storage cupboard.
Landing
Master Bedroom
5.26m x 5.56m
A spacious master bedroom suite with double-glazed window to the side elevation.
Dressing Area
3.9m x 5.56m
Two double-glazed windows to the front and side elevation. Fitted with a matching range of built-in wardrobes offering ample hanging space and shelving. Door into the en-suite.
Master en-Suite Bathroom
Fitted with a four-piece matching en-suite comprising built-in Jacuzzi bath, two vanity wash hand basins and low-level WC. Double-glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 2
5.26m x 4.35m
Double-glazed window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 3
3.34m x 3.5m
Double-glazed window to the side elevation.
Bedroom 4
3.32m x 3.5m
Double-glazed window to the side elevation. Door to the en-suite.
Bedroom 4 en-Suite
Fitted with a modern en-suite to include walk-in shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low-level WC. Double-glazed window to the side elevation.
Family Bathroom
Fitted with an en-suite to include corner bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
Granny Annexe (Holiday Let)
Recently renovated to a very high standard, this could be included within the main house accommodation or used as separate accommodation. The current owners let this unit out on a holiday rental basis.
Living Room/Kitchen
4.98m x 3.54m
Fitted with a range of base and eye-level units and worktop space over, single drainer sink unit and electric oven with four-ring electric hob. Double-glazed window to the rear elevation. Door providing access to the side of the property, creating its own entrance. Stairs rising to the first floor.
Bedroom 1
4.97m x 3.13m
A dual aspect room with two double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Built-in wardrobes offering hanging space and shelving.
Bedroom 2
2.84m x 2.41m
Double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
Shower Room
Fitted with a modern en-suite to include shower cubicle with glass screen, wash hand basin and WC.
LETTING COTTAGES
Cottages
The cottages are located to the rear of Filham House and are currently rented out on individual Assured Shorthold Tenancies. The cottages are registered on a separate title to the main house.
Gardener’s Cottage
A one-bedroom ground-floor cottage currently rented out.
The Coach House
A two-bedroom, two-storey cottage currently rented out.
Dower Cottage
A three-bedroom ground-floor cottage currently rented out.
Grooms Cottage
A one-bedroom, two-storey cottage currently rented out.
Gallery Cottage
A two-bedroom cottage with galleried sitting room, currently rented out.
INCOME
The five cottages alone generate an easy annual income of £46,440 PA and with an additional anticipated holiday let income from the annexe, which together should make approximately £68,440 PA.
DEVELOPMENT
There are 5 development opportunities, which are straightforward and comprise as follows:
The large workshop, which is double-height and benefits from Class Q development. This would be 3 two-storey residential dwellings.
An open-fronted barn that benefits from a lapsed residential planning permission.
To the rear of the cottages is a static home which has been there for over twenty years and benefits from established usage as a lodge.
THE GROUNDS
The gardens and grounds surrounding the Manor House are an integral part of the property and have been beautifully landscaped with a lake, thatched duck house, and mature trees, while further to the south is a paddock with mature hardwood trees, a lake and orchard.
Immediately to the south of the house is an attractive terraced paved seating area with lawns beyond. From here, you will see the Gaze Tower, added in the late 18th century and built by John Pearse, who died in 1794. From the top of the spiral stairwell, there are magnificent views across to Dartmoor.
The property is set in approximately 6 acres, including woodland and a natural pond.
SWIMMING POOL
Located to the side is an elevated garden area with an outdoor heated swimming pool with patio edging and changing facilities, enjoying views over the lawned garden area and lake.
SERVICES
Mains electricity, private water and sewage, broadband and bulk propane gas are all connected. No testing of these services has been undertaken by the agents, Ware Commercial.
COUNCIL TAX
The main Filham residence is band H and all the cottages pay their own various individual council tax bands.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council
www.southhams.gov.uk
TENURE
Freehold
VIEWINGS
All viewings and enquiries are to be made through the agents, Ware Commercial.
TEL. 01803 328880 or 01392 462266
Email: info@warecommercial.com
www.warecommercial.com
