Uplowman, Tiverton, Devon, EX16

A beautiful Grade II* listed Manor House believed to have been built around 1350.

DESCRIPTION
A beautiful Grade II* listed Manor House believed to have been built around 1350. Originally the first floor was the ?Solar?, one large room for the family living accommodation, with an attached private chapel, and the ground floor was an undercroft for storage and livestock. In the 16th century the first floor was raised to enable the use of the ground floor as living accommodation. Sympathetically restored and upgraded to modern standards whilst retaining the original charm and character, the Manor now provides exceptionally well-presented and well-proportioned accommodation with unusually high ceilings for a house of this period.

Ground Floor - A beautiful oak front door leads into the spacious Entrance Hall with a plank and muntin oak screen. Wide feature staircase with linenfold carving leading up to the Galleried Landing with exposed wall and ceiling timbers. There is a step down to the Drawing Room with double aspect, leaded windows and window seat. Inglenook fireplace, bressumer beam, inset wood burner on slate hearth. Feature ceiling crossbeams and oak panelling to one wall. Arch doorway to the Dining Room with dual aspect, exposed beams and one 16th century leaded window. Kitchen with huge inglenook with slate hearth and former bread and salt ovens. Fully fitted with matching range of cream painted wall, base and drawer units, plate rack and granite work surfaces. Double Belfast sink, oil-fired Heritage cooker also supplying the hot water and central heating. Granite splashbacks, two dishwashers and integrated fridge. Deep window seat and space for table and chairs. Exposed ceiling timbers, further storage cupboard/pantry. Utility Room with range of storage units, wooden work surface, Belfast sink, space and plumbing for washing machine. Tiled floor and opening into the Boot Room with a lovely range of base units with black granite worktops and door to outside. Cloakroom with high level WC, wash hand basin and tiled floor.

First Floor - magnificent galleried landing with original stone fireplace with oak beam. Exposed wall and ceiling timbers and A-frame. Bathroom with freestanding bath, WC, pedestal wash basin, fully tiled shower enclosure with mains shower, exposed ceiling timbers and airing cupboard housing the water cylinder. Bedroom 2 large double room, front aspect leaded window and window seat, built-in double wardrobe and exposed ceiling and wall timbers. Bedroom 3 large double, side aspect, feature stone alcove, exposed ceiling timbers and built-in double wardrobe. Master Bedroom which was originally the chapel/chantry, exposed A-frame, dual aspect, to the front via a stone mullion arch window, leaded with part stained glass and window seat. Built-in double wardrobe opposite.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a long private drive to gravelled turning circle inset with mature shrubs and trees, power point and water tap. Timber garage/store with power and light. The main gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with very well stocked flower beds and summer house. Steps up to a Kitchen garden screened by a mature rose hedge, with raised beds and greenhouse. Adjacent to the front door is a parre-terre and further pretty seating area.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity and private drainage

TENURE
The property is of freehold tenure.

COUNCIL TAX
Band F ? Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP

DIRECTIONS
Using the app ?What3words?, please follow directions to; ?seaside.marinated.dearest?