Rotting Grade II-listed country home with 60 rooms, good local schools and excellent transport links goes on sale for £400,000 but you’ll need ‘a passion for property’ to restore it
- Blackborough House extends to 15,500 square feet and is located in the small hamlet of Blackborough, Devon
- The country home arranged over four storeys has been regarded as one of the areas finest architectural gems
- Originally designed as an Italianate palace it was built for George Francis Wyndham, the 4th Earl of Egremont
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A rotting Grade II-listed country home has gone on the market for £400,000 but the new owner will have to spend a lot more than that to restore it.
Blackborough House which extends to over 15,500 square feet, is located in the idyllic location within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the small hamlet of Blackborough, Devon.
The once extravagant property was built in 1838 for George Francis Wyndham, the 4th Earl of Egremont and was originally designed as an Italianate palace.
Blackborough House (pictured) in Devon has gone on the market for £400,000 but the new owner will have to spend a lot more than that to restore it
The once extravagant property was built in 1838 for George Francis Wyndham, the 4th Earl of Egremont and was originally designed as an Italianate palace
Situated near to the picturesque village of Kentisbeare, it’s within easy reach of a popular primary school, shops, a post office, church, pub, restaurant and has fantastic transport links.
But the 60 room property is now in dire need of renovation and prospective buyers have only until Wednesday 4pm to submit their best and final offers.
The home arranged over four storeys has been regarded as one of Devon’s finest architectural gems over the years.
Constructed from stuccoed brick with stone dressings, the country home features an arched loggia to three sides and has two separate staircases which can be accessed independently
The 60 room property is now in dire need of renovation and prospective buyers have only until Wednesday 4pm to submit their best and final offers
This country home is spacious both inside and out. It comes with 10.4 acres of land which offers ample space to roam around in and offers magnificent views
The home arranged over four storeys has been regarded by locals and visitors as one of Devons finest architectural gems throughout the centuries
Constructed from stuccoed brick with stone dressings it features an arched loggia to three sides, has two separate staircases, two former service wings and a central courtyard which was once covered in a glass dome.
According to the vendor’s agent, a prospective buyer previously sought planning permission to convert the property into a 64-bedroom hotel and spa with four linked pavilions and and a further seven detached villas within the grounds.
But potential purchasers are being advised that they must make their own enquiries if they wish to alter the property via Mid Devon District Council.
According to agents Strutt and Parker a perspective buyer previously sought planning permission to convert the property into a 64-bedroom hotel and spa with four linked pavilions and and a further seven detached villas within the grounds
Blackborough House which extends to over 15,500 square feet, is located in the idyllic location within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the small hamlet of Blackborough
The property which comes with 10.4 acres of overgrown land is accessible via a right of way with footpaths across the land.
It also has parking space for multiple vehicles.
Viewings can be arranged via the vendor’s estate agent Strutt and Parker.
The property which comes with 10.4 acres of overgrown land is accessible via a right of way with footpaths across the land and has parking space for multiple vehicles
