CriCket Court - OnTheMarket · Cricket Court possesses features of almost every phase in its history. From its inclusion in the Domesday Book as the Manor of Cricket Malherbie, to

CriCket CourtCriCket Malherbie

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Savills WimborneWessex House

Priors WalkWimborne BH21 1PB

Contact: Simon Neville Jones

+44 (0) 1202 856 [email protected]

Savills London Country Department33 Margaret Street

LondonW1G 0JD

Contact: Camilla Foster

+44 (0) 20 7016 [email protected] savills.co.uk

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An historic and quirky Grade II* listed Regency folly with far-reaching

views over the West Country

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Reception Hall, Galleried Hall, 2 Reception Rooms,Study, Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room,

Family Room, Domed Circular Library & further Study.

Master bedroom with dual en-suite bathrooms,7 further bedrooms and 2 further bathrooms.

Lower Ground Floor Flat, including Sitting Room,Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Hall, Bedroom and Bathroom.

Extensive cellars and former Bear Pit.

Gardens, Woodland and Paddock.

in all about 5.6 acres (2.27 hectares)

Ilminster 2 miles ~ A303 4 miles ~ Chard 3 miles,Crewkerne 7.5 miles (trains to London Waterloo from 2 hours 30 minutes)

Taunton 16 miles (trains to London Paddington from 1 hour 45 minutes)(All distances and times are approximate)

These particulars are only as a guide and must not be relied on as a statement of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of text.

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SituationCricket Court is situated in the quintessentially rural surroundings of Cricket Malherbie near Ilminster in Somerset. The house sits in an elevated position and faces south-west, giving outstanding vistas over a region that is known for its natural beauty, walking, country sports and local produce. A mere 15 miles from the South Coast, the amenities and water sports of Lyme Regis and other coastal towns serve Cricket Court excellently. Local services and shopping are best found in Chard and Ilminister, both about 2 miles away,

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whereas Taunton (about 14 miles) and Yeovil (about 20 miles) provide further shopping and services. Well respected private schools, for example Blundells, Bryanston, Millfield, Sherborne, St Mary’s School Shaftesbury, Taunton School and Wellington, are located in the region.

The area is complimented by quick access to the national transport network: the A303, A30 and the M5 (J25) are nearby; Crewkerne and Taunton provide trains to London and other destinations; and Bristol and Exeter international airports are proximate to the north and south on the M5.

Historial NoteCricket Court possesses features of almost every phase in its history. From its inclusion in the Domesday Book as the Manor of Cricket Malherbie, to ownership by the Earls of Devon and then by a senior line of the Pitts, cousins of the two of the great 18th century Prime Ministers, it has deep sense of history. In the grounds are some 200 year old buttressed walls and remains of the Plantagenet Castle of Robert de Malherbie, who was given the original castle by his brother, William the Conquerer. The basement and cellars which survived a fire in 1735 are said to date from date from the early Tudor period and include one of the only remaining bear-pits in Britain. The upper part of the house which is Regency in period is

mostly unaltered.

DescriptionCricket Court is a Grade II* Listed folly constructed of stone with a first floor balcony surround. The approach to the house is through iron gates flanked by a pair of impressive stone pillars. The sweeping drive arrives at the gravel turning circle which is encircled by balustrading and a retaining wall, over which the eye is swiftly drawn to the far-reaching westerly views.

The house is characterised by curved architecture on two sides and is entranced through the north-east facade’s enormous stone portico that is relieved by wide steps with balustrading either side. The interior is generally light and spacious because of its numerous floor-to-ceiling French windows, the combination of square and arched interior doorways and the domed skylights.

The reception hall has a stone floor with a large mosaic and a light tunnel in the centre, complimented by a highly decorated ceiling with an oval skylight in its centre. The drawing room has hardwood flooring, panelled walls and 3 large French windows, off which there is the sitting room.

The dining room, centrally positioned, is characterised by hardwood flooring, a half vaulted alcove at one end and an extraordinarily detailed ceiling that is

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divided into squares with individual roses in each. The walls feature hand painted scenes commissioned by the current owners. The kitchen, breakfast room and family room are to the western side of the house and form a family area that benefits from further French windows in the kitchen. The ground floor is mostly surrounded by generous terracing, which all of the French windows open onto, giving seamless transition between house and garden and extensive space for summer outside dining.

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The first floor library with its elaborate and unusual ceiling, floral patterned plasterwork, hardwood flooring and cabinets, spectacular skylight, and French windows onto Juliet balconies, make this room a highlight. The traditional study is to the side of library and also has hardwood flooring with parquet inlay and cabinets, and a Juliet balcony. The master bedroom has a quartered fan designed ceiling and 2 French windows onto Juliet balconies.

The bedroom has two en-suite bathrooms which are positioned directly above/below each other by making use of split levels, one of which has a central roll top bath. The first floor accommodates 3 further bedrooms and one further bathroom.

On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and one of the split level master bathrooms, and on the third floor two further bedrooms, a bathroom and two store rooms.

A comprehensive lower ground floor complex includes a self contained basement flat with a sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, hall, one bedroom and two bathrooms, but which is levelled in such a way that it has natural light and French windows. A number of cellars, a laundry room and a workshop further make up the lower ground floor. There

may be potential for the conversion of some of the cellars into further accommodation (subject to the usual consents).

A historical highlight of the house is the former bear pit on the eastern side of the lower ground floor, which either serves as a historical feature of interest or as a very original party space.

The accommodation is shown in further detail by the floor plans within this brochure.

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GardensThe formal lawns to the front of the house are delightfully laid out on two levels, the upper level retained by a stone wall which becomes progressively more impressive as the ground slopes away. The terrace, as mentioned, surrounds much of the house and is supported by the retaining wall. Inter-dispersed with mature, young and fruit trees, the formal gardens are well established yet have potential for further landscaping. To the rear, the retaining wall continues on one side and also forms a surround of shrubs and carefully clipped hedges as well as the balustrading. The paddock lies to the north-west of the garden. The gardens and paddock are enhanced by the impressive panoramic views over the neighbouring land up to the distant hills.

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General Remarks & StipulationsTENuREThe property is for sale freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

LOCAL AuTHORITY South Somerset District Council, Brympton Way, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 2HT.

PLANNINGCricket Court is Grade II* Listed.

COuNCIL TAxBand G

SERvICESMains electricity. Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating. These services have not been checked and no guarantee is given that they are in good or serviceable condition.

DIRECTIONS (TA19 0PW)From London proceed on the A303 to Ilminster. Continue around the by-pass and at the main roundabout turn right on to the A358 signposted to Chard. Proceed back over the A303 and through

the village of Donyatt. Drive south for a further half mile and take the first left signed to Ilminster. Continue along this lane for just under one mile and turn right signposted to Cricket Malherbie. Proceed through the small hamlet, past the church, and the distinctive entrance gates with their stone pillars are found on your right hand side.

vIEWINGStrictly by appointment with Savills. If there are any points which are of particular importance to you, we invite you to discuss them with us, especially before you travel to view the property.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAvES AND

RIGHTS OF WAYThe property is offered for sale subject to any public or private rights of way and all easements and wayleaves whether referred to in the particulars or not.

IMPORTANT NOTICESavills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

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• They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

• Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Details prepared: November 2015

Photographs taken: 2011/2015

Ref: 151105CF

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NOTE - Published for the purposes of identification only andalthough believed to be correct its accuracy is not guaranteed.

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CriCket Court - OnTheMarket · Cricket Court possesses features of almost every phase in its history. From its inclusion in the Domesday Book as the Manor of Cricket Malherbie, to