Hamlyn House was rebuilt in 1850 with the works being planned and directed by the renowned Victorian architect, John Hayward. Hamlyn House is one of only three secular properties completed by John Hayward who also built the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter and Blundells School to name a few. Hamlyn House underwent an extraordinary restoration project from 2007 to 2017 which has been completed to an impressive high specification. The east wing of the property
was completely rebuilt and the house has been completely rewired and replumbed. Twenty three chimneys made of high strength clay have been constructed and relined and the property has been reroofed with natural slate. Almost all of the ground floor windows have been replaced and a new porch has been rebuilt. The works were completed in 2017 and since then Hamlyn House has been ran as a highly regarded luxury hotel and more recently a very successful wedding venue, winning awards for both.

The property is reached by a private paved driveway and Grade II Listed stone pillars line the parking area which has space for up to eighteen cars. Hamlyn House comprises of four levels of spacious and light filled accommodation with high ceilings and sublime countryside views. The ground floor has four reception rooms including a bar and reception/office area. The morning room and dining room are south west facing and look out onto the spectacular scenery. The exquisite glasshouse currently used as a dining area and ballroom has also been designed to take advantage of these far reaching views and offers a very special entertaining space. The west wing of the ground floor serves as the areas for the practical needs of the hotel, with a large commercial kitchen, staff areas and store rooms and an enclosed courtyard. There is lift access from this floor to the first and second floor accommodation.

Five beautifully appointed ensuite bedrooms make up the first floor along with a spacious self-contained apartment complete with a living room and kitchen. The second floor comprises a further four large ensuite bedrooms. All of these bedrooms have been finished to an exceptional standard, with modern facilities and underfloor heating.

The basement floor under the east wing of the property provides great spaces for the development of further reception rooms or entertaining spaces subject to planning permission.

Specifications:
• Computer controlled lighting system (inc. remote access via a mobile app)
• CCTV camera security system
• Fibre Optic internet and back up internet via Airband
• Two air source heat pumps in the glasshouse for heating and cooling
• 3 – level OTIS Gen2 lift
• Newly rewired electrical services
• Newly installed domestic cold and hot water services, both radiator and underfloor heating
• Commercial plant room

The property currently has a C1 use class.

Services: Mains and private water supply, mains electricity and gas. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax: Self contained apartment, Band A.

Local Authority: Mid Devon District Council.

Rights of Way: The Old Coach House has a right of way over the driveway and the farmer of the surrounding land has a right of crossing at the bridge and at the gates.

Hamlyn House sits within 8.93 acres and occupies a peaceful rural location in the unspoilt Devon countryside, between the National Parks of Dartmoor and Exmoor. The opportunity for outdoor pursuits in the area is abundant including superb walking, cycling and riding direct from the property. The Two Moors Way passes close by offering miles of unspoilt countryside to explore. The tranquil location is highly accessible thanks to good quality access roads and it is in within easy reach of local amenities including an excellent pub The New Inn which is renowned for its good food.

The property is approximately 6 miles from Crediton with provides a comprehensive range of amenities including churches, schools, banks, a Post Office, shops, delicatessens, supermarkets, a leisure complex and a library. The cathedral city of Exeter, approximately 14 miles away, is the most thriving city in the South West and offers a wealth of cultural activities with theatres, a museum and arts centre, as well as a variety of good restaurants and shopping including John Lewis and Waitrose.

There is a good range of educational options in the area including Bow Community Primary School, Copplestone Primary School, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Blundell’s International School (direct bus service from Crediton), Exeter School, Exeter College and The Maynard School. Exeter University is widely recognised as one of the best universities in the country.

Communication links in the area are good, with the M5 motorway providing a connection to the A38 to Plymouth, the A30 to Cornwall, and Bristol and London to the north and east respectively. There are regular rail services to London Paddington from Exeter St David’s, with some services taking just over two hours. Exeter International Airport, approximately 27 miles away, provides a range of flights to a number of domestic and international destinations.

Hamlyn House sits proudly within its 8.93 acres which is made up of beautiful landscaped gardens, woodlands and an orchard. A pathway around the property leads you to an impressive Victorian terraced walled garden with two aluminium glass green greenhouses. There is also a summer house and a multi-use surface tennis court set back from the house and hidden within the woodland. A large terraced area provides further great outdoor entertaining space.

The Coach House is located next to the property and features two double garages with electric doors and a computer controlled lighting system. The first floor is set up as a large office, cloakroom, workshop and storage space with the second floor attic room providing further storage space. This set up could be easily converted into a residential dwelling with the necessary planning consent.

The land included is highlighted in pink on the plan.

An additional 17.73 acres as well as extensive outbuildings and ancillary accommodation is available by separation negotiation (outlined in green on the plan).