An Impressive Manor House With Views To Dartmoor National Park

The original Tower was built in 1350 A.D; Ludbrook Manor is mentioned in the Domesday Book and even has an insertion on the Ordinance Survery (OS) map. Exclusive, tranquil and private. The very essence of Heaven in a busy world...

Ludbrook Manor is a magnificent country house with 12 en suite bedrooms, a separate office annexe and beautiful landscaped gardens and grounds. Set in an exceptional rural position between Dartmoor and the South Devon coastline, the house is currently used as a family home and country retreat, offering luxury accommodation and events space for up to 24 guests.

Ludbrook Manor has been meticulously refurbished and restored by the current owners to provide a wealth of beautifully appointed and elegant accommodation configured over three light-filled floors and extending to just over 9,500 [hidden information]. The property has been sensitively modernised to combine the amenities of modern living whilst retaining a wealth of characterful details, including the crenelated roof and tower, which lends the property a regal, castle-like quality while inside there are impressive fireplaces, ornate ceiling cornicing, chandelier light fittings and stained glass windows. Most of the fine cabinetry work was commissioned/made by Mark Piper. An original Portland Stone portico provides an impressive entrance to the house which leads through to a bright and spacious entrance hall. On the ground floor there are three main reception rooms, including the generous drawing room which has south-facing French doors that open onto the formal gardens, as well as the impressive dining room which has a feature fireplace. The sitting room has a large bay window affording views over Dartmoor and a fireplace, which is fitted with a log burner. There is also a well-equipped, social kitchen with an adjoining breakfast room with French doors onto a terrace providing ideal space for dining, along with a walk-in pantry for extra storage. An internal door links to a separate ground-floor area where there is a study, a butler’s kitchen/ utility room and a Well bedroom with a shower room, which could be used as a self-contained apartment. A circular cloakroom completes the accommodation on this floor (original entrance to the Tower).
There are six beautifully presented bedroom suites on the first floor, while separate staircases lead to the luxury Tower Suite and Ivory Suite. The views from the Tower terrace offer 360’ panoramic vistas- with sea views to Wonwell. Both suites have sitting areas, large bedrooms and en suite bathrooms, as well as breathtaking views across the grounds and the countryside beyond.

Adjoining the main house is the impressive indoor heated indoor swimming pool which also has a bar and seating area. A focal point of the house for guests, the pool room has porcelain tiles, mood lighting, skylights overhead, full-height windows and French doors that open onto the Japanese Lake gardens, as well as two changing rooms/ shower facilities and W.C facilities.

The Stables
Further well-appointed accommodation is offered in The Stables, an adjoining annexe which offers ideal living space for hosts or could also be rented out to guests. The Stables comprise an open-plan sitting room, dining and kitchen with wonderful views over the grounds, as well as three bedrooms, all of which are en suite. Two of which have magnificent views from the balconies. The sliding doors from The Stables open-out to a slate-covered terrace, for alfresco dining and a hot-tub experience. A great place to wonder at the magnificent views to the west and the setting sun.

The Barnhay
The Barnhay is a detached bungalow offering further versatile accommodation options. The Barnhay comprises four reception rooms, two of which have French doors that open onto the garden, a fully-equipped kitchen, and three shower rooms. Currently being used as the owner’s office HQ.