Sandford orleigh hall update

Sandford Orleigh Hall Orleigh Park | TQ12 2SQ

The story of Sandford Orleigh Hall is well documented by numerous books which chart its interesting history and indeed the history of some of it more well-known occupants.The house was built in 1832 by George Templer, a local industrialist, as “his dream home”. Templer was famous for building the granite tramway from Haytor to Stover canal. The Dartmoor stone was shipped on from Teignmouth and exported to London, where it was used to build London Bridge, the National Gallery and the British Museum. Sandford Orleigh next passed to the traveller John ingle who was renowned for being a great art collector and wine connoisseur. After his death, an auction was held at Sandford Orleigh of his cellar of wines (some 6555 bottles) and also his prized art collection of 142 works including several magnificent gallery works including Rembrandt, Canaletto, Titian, Vandyck, to name but a few.

The next occupants of Sandford Orleigh were Sir Samuel White Baker the famous explorer and his wife, author lady Florence Baker, who lived at the property from 1875 until 1916. Many famous historical figures were to visit or stay at Sandford Orleigh Hall during this time, including their friends general Gordon and the Prince of Wales (who sent the two princes Eddy and George – the future George V – to stay for occasional weekends when they were midshipmen on the Britannia), the dukes of Somerset and St Albans, statesmen like Salisbury and Kitchener and great explorers like Stanley and burton. In more recent years, the hall became the subject of a complete restoration in 2001 to what it is today.

At a glance • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Victorian Conservatory • Drawing Room • Living/Dining Room (Great Hall) • Master Bedroom/En Suite • Bedroom 2/En Suite • Two Further Double Bedrooms • Family Bathroom • Extensive Room Space To The Lower Floor • In All Approximately Two Acres • Parkland To Either Side Of The Driveway • Long Sweeping Privately Owned Driveway • Some Rare & Unusual Plants & Trees • Extensive Parking & Twin Garages

Sandford Orleigh Hall Step inside Sandford Orleigh Hall is an incredibly elegant home which offers spacious accommodation complete with character features. Stepping into the entrance vestibule through the large entrance door, you’ll immediately be impressed with the grandeur of this property.The intricate tiled flooring and exposed granite really set the scene for the house and creates a grand entrance.To the side is access into the impressive conservatory. Further doors open into the main entrance hall.The tiled flooring continues through the hall and provides access to the main living areas and staircase which is a particular feature being made of cantilevered granite. There is plenty of living space with a large sitting room which has windows to the front onto the terrace. One of the most impressive spaces is the great hall. A large living space with granite columns and ornate ceiling. Photo’s really don’t do this room justice, you really need to see it to appreciate it. From the great hall there are doors either side of the chimney into the Kitchen. Fitted with central island and Aga, the kitchen has fitted appliances, space for breakfast table and doors open out onto the terrace.

On the first floor there is a spacious landing with large roof light. From here you access the family bathroom and four bedrooms. The master and second bedrooms benefit from ensuite facilities and bedrooms three and four have access onto the first floor terrace where you can enjoy views over the area and down the Teign Estuary in the distance.

There are further rooms in the basement which is accessed by a staircase in the conservatory. Made up of three areas the space could be used in a variety of ways, currently part of it is used as a utility area. The main rooms however could be used to create a home gym, home cinema or hobby space.

There is a door with access to further staircase which leads up to the front terrace.

Step Outside The property is approached via a private driveway with pillared entrance, flanked either side by large parkland style lawned areas amounting to in the region of 2 acres, (remaining parkland from the original Orleigh Park). The driveway leads up and then splits, bearing left leading to the large Sandford Orleigh courtyard where there is parking and garaging, bearing right leading to the rear of the properties occupying the estate. In the courtyard, there is a block of garages and Sandford Orleigh hall owns 2 of these. There is additional parking available to the right of the entrance of the property.

From the entrance of the property, there is an attractive Pergola draped with honeysuckle and jasmine, which leads to the main terrace, which adjoins the conservatory and runs to the front of the principal rooms. The terrace is very large and wide, bordered by an attractive low wall with ornate balustrade and enjoys far-reaching views and a southerly aspect. A metal staircase leads down to access the lower level accommodation. The terrace continues beyond the kitchen area and adjoins a small area on the northern boundary and an area of garden which has been landscaped to include a gravelled pathway with lawned area and flower and shrub beds.

The path continues to gated rear access onto a service road and continues below the terrace and adjoins a mature well- stocked embankment, enclosed by decorative metal railings. From the conservatory, the terrace has a short flight of steps which lead to a very secluded “sun trap� of lawned area in a circular shape with bamboo and other interesting plant life.

Situation Sandford Orleigh hall is located on the edge of the bustling market town of newton abbot, situated along a privately owned driveway lined with parkland style lawns. Its elevated position affords the property attractive far reaching views across the Teign estuary, Teignmouth and Shaldon beyond, as well as distant rural views across to Dartmoor. Newton Abbot itself offers a wide choice of amenities and schools, convenient road links and mainline railway station and is an easy walk from the property.

For the active, the historic Templer way and associated nature reserve is a short stroll from the property and there is a leisure center close at hand.

Directions From Exeter on the a38 head Southeast taking the a38 fork towards Plymouth. Continue and take the exit for newton abbot. At Drumbridges roundabout take the exit onto The a382 for newton abbot and go through one roundabout past Stover School and turn left at next roundabout.

Continue and turn left at the next roundabout. Continue and Take the turning for Orleigh avenue and turn left into Orleigh Park and then turn right into Sandford Orleigh. Drive through the pillared entrance into the private drive and at the Junction turn left following onto a large gravelled courtyard parking area. Sandford Orleigh hall is the first property on the right.

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Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Copyright Š 2017 Fine & Country Ltd. Registered in England and Wales. Company Reg No.6699427. Registered Office: Fine Home Sales Ltd, 2 Newton Road, Kingsteignton, Devon, TQ12 3A. Printed

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