About this property

A characterful and substantial Grade II Listed former farmhouse, with a unique layout of bright and spacious accommodation, just a short walk to Ayrmer Cove.

DESCRIPTION
Lower Manor Farm is a remarkable Grade II Listed former farmhouse, full of character and charm, with a unique and substantial layout of accommodation. The property is believed to date back to the 17th Century but may have earlier origins, rumoured to be used by smugglers in the 18th century. This exquisite property has now been transformed into a stylish home. Just a short walk to the beach at Ayrmer Cove and breathtaking local walks.

ACCOMODATION
Steps lead up the side of the property, passing the access to the cellar to what is the back door but used as the main entrance. A small lobby, with a boot room/guest wc, provides access to a modern kitchen with an array of base and wall units, and a delightful dining room with walk-in cupboards. Off the dining room are two bright and spacious receptions. The smaller of the two, the Snug, has a dual aspect with garden views and a feature fireplace. The sitting room has a garden aspect, with the original front entrance, exposed ceiling beams, a charming open grate fireplace and access to the first floor via a turret staircase. The first floor provides 3 bedrooms and a family bathroom, the master bedroom with a modern ensuite bathroom. The unique nature of this first floor landing is the continuation of the turret staircase up to the 2nd floor and a further set of stairs leading up to another bedroom. The 2nd floor is arranged with 2 further bedrooms, both enjoying vaulted ceilings and exposed beams, and a contemporary bathroom.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a delightful mature garden with lawn, patio area, planted borders and a perimeter stone wall. At the rear of the property is a large stone outbuilding consisting an open garden store, a workshop and a lean-to with an outside wc. Above the kitchen, with external steps from the side of the farmhouse, is the “Old Apple Store”, providing additional storage and services. Parking is located alongside the garden within the original farm courtyard.

LOCATION
Ringmore is an old smuggling village situated at the head of a beautiful valley off the south-west coast path with picturesque views over National Trust land to Bigbury Bay and Ayrmer Cove. In the thriving village itself is an award-winning 13th-Century pub The Journey’s End Inn, local church and a wide range of community clubs and societies. At St Ann’s Chapel there is a Post Office and well-stocked general store which offers a delivery service to the church. Five miles away is the Georgian town of Modbury, and the towns of Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Totnes are nearby. Nearby Bigbury-on-Sea has a large, popular surfing beach, as well as trips in the famed ‘sea tractor’ to Burgh Island with its Art Deco hotel and The Pilchard Inn.

TENURE
Freehold.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. Oil fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX
South Hams District Council – Currently registered for business rates, no Band associated.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment only through Marchand Petit (Modbury Office) Tel: 01548 831163. Please contact the office to make an appointment.

DIRECTIONS
Turn off the Modbury/ Kingsbridge A379 road about one and a half miles out of Modbury at Harraton Cross. Follow the signs to Bigbury. Follow this road for about two miles and at St Ann's Chapel turn right, a short distance after the Pickwick Inn, signposted to Ringmore. After about a mile you will reach the village of Ringmore. At the church go down the hill between the church and the bus shelter towards the Journey’s End pub. Don’t go right down to the pub but follow the road round a sharp right-hand bend. Go past a white village hall on your right called the Parish Room, continue down this lane to the end where the property is located on the left.