Summary - Painsford Manor, Ashprington TQ9 7EE
6 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious six-bedroom estate with extensive grounds and versatile outbuildings.
6 double bedrooms across three floors with two kitchens and two reception rooms|Grade II* listed — repairs and alterations likely restricted and costly|Large historic plot with mature gardens, meadow and substantial outbuildings|High flood risk — specialist insurance and mitigations required|Electric storage heating and uninsulated stone walls — expect higher running costs|Very slow broadband and no mobile signal on site|Parking via driveway and courtyard; plentiful space for vehicles|Two bathrooms only for six bedrooms — potential for reconfiguration
Painsford Manor is a substantial Grade II* listed country house set in a sweeping rural plot near Totnes. The main house offers six double bedrooms, generous reception rooms, two kitchens (one with an Aga) and a wealth of original features such as high ceilings, sash windows, timber beams and wood panelling. Mature gardens, rolling lawns and meadow areas surround the property, and large outbuildings including a barn, workshop and store provide useful ancillary space and parking in a courtyard setting.
This home suits a family seeking character-filled living in a quiet village location with good primary and secondary schooling nearby, and easy road links to Totnes. The vast plot and outbuildings also create scope for hobby farming, equestrian use or conversion projects, subject to listed-building consents.
There are important practical considerations. The Grade II* listing will restrict structural changes and require specialist consent and likely higher repair costs. Heating is by electric storage heaters and walls appear uninsulated, so running costs may be significant. Broadband is very slow and there is no mobile signal on site. The property lies in a high flooding-risk area; buyers should obtain detailed flood advice and insurance quotes. Council tax is described as quite expensive.
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