A picturesque manor house, complete with 63 untouched acres of Devon countryside, and 400 rich centuries of heritage.
Historic Hudscott Manor in North Devon Up for Sale for £3.25m
Located near Umberleigh, Chittlehampton's Hudscott Manor—a Grade II*-listed property—has hit the market with an asking price of £3.25m, according to Strutt & Parker. The property overlooks 63 acres of formal gardens, paddocks, woodland, and wildlife ponds, with an additional 113 acres of farmland available upon separate negotiation.
The house boasts more than 10,000 square feet of elegant living space over two floors, complete with an impressive reception hall, various reception rooms, a kitchen/breakfast room, cellars, domestic offices, five double bedrooms, and five bathrooms. Additional accommodation is available in a self-contained first-floor apartment and two cottages.
Surrounding the house, exquisite lawns are interspersed with rhododendrons, mature trees, and shrubs, complemented by formal landscaped gardens and comfortable seating areas. The property also features paddocks and agricultural lands, and includes former parkland, a charming copse, and a pond, enhancing the natural beauty of the estate.
Hudscott Manor's history is deeply rooted in the medieval period. In the 17th century, the Lovering family played a crucial role in the manor's rebuilding. During this period, the manor served as a refuge for Presbyterian clergy who delayed the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, a practice reinstated in 1662 after the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660. The Rolle family, a significant regional family, later purchased the manor in 1737.
As per its Historic England listing, little visible evidence remains to suggest the Manor's pre-17th century appearance, but the complex layout of the property indicates that it has undergone several renovations in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, potentially obscuring earlier elements.
Today, Hudscott Manor is a prime example of a historical, architectural, and natural beauty in Devon, boasting various regenerative farming practices and supporting a diverse range of plant and animal species. The property is available for purchase through Strutt & Parker.
Penny Churchill
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The historic Hudscott Manor, now up for sale at £3.25m, presents an opportunity for investing in high-end real-estate, offering more than just formal gardens – it also dabbles in the housing market with additional accommodation on-site. For those interested in benefiting from the thriving North Devon finance sector, this manor may accommodate diversity in their investment portfolio.
