The large village of Braunton is about 3 miles to the southeast of Georgeham and provides a broader range of amenities including a supermarket, along with various shops and restaurants. T he regional town of Barnstaple is about 10 miles away and has an extensive level of facilities. T he town has a railway station that is the terminus of the North Devon Line, also known as the Tarka Line, from Exeter. T he A361 North Devon Link Road connects Barnstaple to the M5 motorway, which is approximately 40 miles to the southeast of the town. The A39, the Atlantic Highway, runs along the North Devon coast through Barnstaple and onwards in a southerly direction to Falmouth in Cornwall. These are major transport routes, particularly for the leisure trade seeking to enjoy the coastline of Devon and Cornwall.
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Location
The property is the heart of the small rural settlement of Pickwell that is situated approximately 1 mile to the northwest of the village of Georgeham. A short distance to the west of Pickwell Manor, and within relatively easy walking distance, are the beaches of Putsborough Sands and Woolacombe Sands.
Accommodation
PUBLIC AREAS GROUND FLOOR T he main building is entered via the northern elevation from one of the property’s parking areas. The entrance doors lead into a large hallway with a grand staircase that provides access to the upper floors. From the hallway the ground f loor communal areas can be accessed, which comprise the Ballroom, a kitchen/lounge area, toilets and circulation space. This area can be utilised as a wedding ceremony and event space, with a temporary commercial kitchen being set up in the front car park for external caterers.
APARTMENTS Grace (ground floor) T his is the largest apartment in the complex comprising four bedrooms and able to sleep nine. It is accessed via its own private courtyard area. The kitchen was once the manor house’s grand kitchen and retains the original decorative range.
MAIN ENTRANCE Two of the apartments are accessed via the manor house’s hallway: Affinity (first floor) Located at the top of the grand staircase, this is a light and spacious three bedroom apartment able to sleep seven. It has a large open plan kitchen, dining and living space for socialising.
Terms
SERVICES We have been advised that the property is connected to mains electricity. There is no mains gas in the area. Water is from a licensed borehole located in the grounds of the property. Sewage is discharged to two private bio disc treatment works and a septic tank that is used in common with an adjoining third party property. Heating and hot water is provided by a 100KW wood pellet biomass boiler with a 48KW electric backup boiler serving wall mounted radiators. There are also wood-burning stoves in various apartments and treehouses. There is a 56 KW array of photovoltaic panels situated in the garden area running along the property’s northern boundary. In addition there is a bank of solar batteries to provide storage for the electricity produced. In the parking area by the main entrance there are three electric vehicle charging stations.
FIXTURES + FITTINGS We are advised that all fixtures, fittings, and other items associated with the running of the business are owned outright and shall be included with the sale, save for any items that might be leased on finance. All appliances are untested and prospective purchasers should satisfy themselves that the equipment is in full working order.
PLANNING We have reviewed the Historic England website and note that Pickwell Manor including front garden walls and features and retaining wall with outbuilding to rear is Grade II Listed. Further information is set out in the virtual data room. We understand that the property has a valid consent for its current use. However, we would advise interested parties to make their own enquiries with the local planning authority (North Devon Council) in this regard.
TENURE Our understanding is that Pickwell Manor is held on a freehold basis.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFCATE (EPC) T he EPC information is set out in the data room.
VAT All prices quoted and offers made shall be deemed to be exclusive of VAT and VAT will be payable at the prevailing rate where applicable
Specification
- ELEGANT GRADE II LISTED FORMER MANOR HOUSE EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 16,000 SQ.FT
- STUNNING LOCATION WITHIN THE NORTH DEVON COAST AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
- WALKING DISTANCE TO PUTSBOROUGH SANDS, WOOLACOMBE SANDS AND NEAR TO CROYDE BAY
- TRANQUIL LOCATION WITH FAR REACHING VIEWS
- 10 WELL-APPOINTED HOLIDAY APARTMENTS AND A FOUR BEDROOM OWNER’S/MANAGER’S HOUSE WITHIN THE MANOR HOUSE COMPLEX |THREE LUXURY TREEHOUSES IN THE GROUNDS
- SCOPE TO BE USED AS A DEDICATED WEDDING/FUNCTION OR RETREAT VENUE
- SITE EXTENDS TO CIRCA 6.2 ACRES |FREEHOLD