THE MANOR 

Luscombe Maye are delighted to bring to market The Manor, North Huish. The house is in the hamlet of North Huish within the South Devon Area of Natural Outstanding Beauty. The Manor is situated in an elevated and tranquil position adjacent to the 14th century St Mary's Church, and enjoys picturesque views across the valley to the hills of the South Hams. It is believed to have been built in the late-18th century by a Richard King of Fowlescombe. Unlisted and on the market for the first time in 60 years, its sale is a once in a lifetime chance to create an iconic and prestigious dream home within very easy reach of the A38 (2 miles away) and the railway stations of Totnes and Ivybridge (each within 10 miles).

A rendered exterior hides Georgian stone walls. An earlier dwelling is believed to have stood on this site for many years before the Georgian manor. An inglenook fireplace remains from an earlier dwelling in the back kitchen.

The property is in need of substantial remedial works and parts of the building are currently a ruin and are inaccessible. Potential buyers are able to view the glazed entrance porch, which leads into a high ceilinged hall leading towards a grand walnut staircase. The hall is tiled with patterned Victorian tiles. Off the hall are a large study/library with a fitted mahogany bookcase and a light and airy drawing room, both south-facing with stunning views over the valley. Marble mantels and decorative coving adorn each of these rooms. Part of what would have been the kitchen area is visible to see and the hall opens into a conservatory which overlooks the south-facing garden, with its views over the valley below.

The staircase ascends to a spacious landing on which traces of hand painted wallpaper, the remnants of a ceiling medallion and the continuation of the decorative coving can be seen. The windows in the large main bedroom boast even better views than the drawing room beneath it. Potential purchasers can also view one other bedroom and the bathroom. The two further bedrooms off the landing are currently not available to view.

The Floorplan shows the full extent of the house including internal courtyard and the original servants' quarters (too damaged to view) together with the cellar. Not shown are the warren of attic rooms under the eaves.

OUTSIDE:
The grounds, just under 0.8 acres, include a south-facing garden laid to lawn, a Victorian walled garden in need of restoration, parking for several vehicles and a derelict garage. The garden is elevated above the road. Its southern front boundary is enclosed by a wrought iron fence. High stone walls enclose the northern and western boundaries. Somewhat neglected the gardens are full of beautiful wildflowers and bird song. Shrubs and trees have taken over the Victorian walled garden to the rear of the property.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by appointment only with Luscombe Maye, South Brent.

METHOD OF SALE 

The property is offered for sale by Traditional Online Auction (unless sold prior). The auction deadline of Monday 05th June 2023 at 2:00pm and exchange will occur when the online timer reaches zero (provided the seller's reserve price has been met or exceeded). The winning buyer will be legally obliged to purchase the property at their highest bid price. The period from exchange to completion is 21 days.

The vendor reserves the right to withdraw or alter the property for sale prior to the auction end date. 

AUCTION LEGAL PACK

This is available to download free of charge to those who have registered, from our auction partner's website. It is the purchaser's responsibility to make all necessary enquiries prior to the auction and we recommend purchaser's instruct a solicitor to assist.

AGENTS NOTE

The Manor is in a dilapidated condition. There is a fire risk. No smoking permitted. No persons under the age of 16 permitted on the site of The Manor. All persons attending The Manor must sign and return a disclaimer prior to being authorised to have access with  Luscombe Maye.

DIRECTIONS

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NORTH HUISH 

North Huish is a small hamlet situated close to the charming village of Avonwick located in the heart of the South Hams countryside yet it is only a short distance from the A38 Devon Expressway linking Plymouth and Exeter where it connects with the M5. Avonwick is a popular village that has a strong community centred round a superb village shop/post office, a fuel station and a well-regarded public house. The village also boasts what is reputed to be the oldest lawn tennis club in England. Totnes, the commercial centre for this part of Devon, some 7 miles to the east where the mainline railway station has direct connections to London Paddington and Waterloo with easy connection to St Pancras for Eurostar. 

SERVICES 

Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. There is private drainage and oil-fired central heating neither inspected nor tested. 

LOCAL AUTHORITY & COUNCIL TAX

South Hams District Council. The property is in Band F.

AUCTION GUIDE PRICE

£425,000

TENURE 

Freehold

PROOF OF IDENTITY

Under Money Laundering Regulations (2017) it is a requirement for Estate Agents to perform due diligence checks on any person that intends to bid at auction. There will be a requirement for all bidders to register via the online sales site and complete the ID checks. Registering is free of charge. 

BUYERS & ADMINISTRATION FEE

The successful purchaser(s) will be liable to pay the sum of £7,500. From this a “buyers fee” of £3,600 inc VAT is retained by Luscombe Maye and our auction partner (Bamboo Auctions) as a contribution towards the online auction platform costs and £1,400 which forms the deposit which is payable towards the purchase price. There is also an administration fee of £2,500 including VAT payable by the successful purchaser(s).