Fibre-optic broadband.Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council. Access is via the secondary staircase.Services: Unusually for a Grade I listed house, The Manor House is connected to mains services for gas, electricity, water and drainage. There is a kitchen / dining room, sitting room, one bedroom and bathroom. There are four further bedrooms, all of excellent proportions and one of which has an en suite shower room.On the second floor in a self-contained apartment, ideal for a live in nanny or housekeeper or additional guest accommodation. The principal guest room is of impressive proportions, with a curved staircase leading to a mezzanine shower room, finished to exacting standards.A long corridor leads to the additional bedroom accommodation and family bathroom. The master bedroom is known as The King Charles Room as the King slept there during a visit in 1644. The master bedroom is of particular note, on a grand scale with views over the lake and surrounding countryside, a barrelled ceiling and newly refurbished en suite shower room. Beyond this is the indoor swimming pool with direct access to the privately positioned terrace and lawn area to the rear of the house.The staircase hall centres around the grand 16th century dog-leg staircase leading to the master bedroom suite and adjacent guest bedroom. This is particularly noticeable in the finish of kitchen and bathrooms, which are all extremely high quality.The proportions throughout the house are impressive, even in the practical elements to the rear of the house where a large utility room can be found along with an extensive cellar containing a home office / games room and separate wine storage. Next to the andlsquo Job' room is the library, which is an ideal space for a home office or study.Noticeable throughout is the manageable and welcoming feel of this home and the improvements that have been made under the tenure of the current owners have brought The Manor House firmly into the 21st century whilst maintaining the abundance of character.
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There are large stained glass windows ensuring optimum natural light. The overmantle to the stone fireplace forms the focal point of the room, intricately carved with a narrative of episodes from Job's trials and tribulations. There is space for a large dining table, ensuring this is an ideal room for entertaining, with stunning views over the terrace garden, front lawn and lake.Perhaps the most important room on the ground floor is the 16th century andlsquo Job' room, an exceptionally well-preserved drawing room with a decorative plaster ceiling with pomegranate panels and oak panelling throughout. Pevsner described the dining hall as andlsquo a noble, restrained, classical room' and there are two magnificent pillars on one side, as well as panelling and cornicing. In the 18th century the hall was remodelled and The Manor House now stands as an elegant country residence with a superb approach, wonderful views over its lake and surrounded by magical gardens.First impressions are excellent and the 18th century dining hall sets the tone for the rest of the house in terms of proportions, detailing and comfort.
The house has evolved over the years, and was extended in the 17th century when the cross wings were added. The survey only takes around 20 minutes to complete and will be open until 30 April.The Manor House is Grade I listed and according to the listing was built in 1547 for Peter Sainthill, a local MP. Everyone has a view on art and we need to capture a wide range of views, opinions and ideas to be able to shape the strategy.”ĪWE will be conducting a number of consultation activities, the main one being an online survey, in which they hope will capture what is important to the people who live and work in the city.
It will also seek the inclusion and involvement of communities at all times, and will be specific and unique to Exeter and the surrounding area.Ĭllr Amal Ghusain, Lead Councillor for Communities and Culture, said: “We’re keen to hear from as many people as possible across the city and beyond. It will recognise that public spaces should be distinctive and special and that public art is a powerful tool in regenerating and celebrating those places. The strategy will seek to ensure public spaces are designed to engage interest, to be stimulating and unique, and to act as a focal point to encourage pride of place. The survey will help in the development of an ambitious strategy for public art in the city.Īrt Work Exeter (AWE) has recently been appointed by the City Council, in partnership with Exeter Culture and Liveable Exeter, and funded by the University of Exeter, to progress the initiative. People can help shape public art in Exeter by taking part in a short online survey.