A tower of power! Country home that comes complete with its own 80ft tall Victorian column could be yours for £1.6million
- The Devon property was built for Bishops of St Paul's Cathedral back in 1843
- It includes the tower, nine acres of parkland and a seven-bedroom farmhouse
A country home that has a grand 80ft tall Victorian tower has gone on the market for £1.6 million.
Bishops Tower, found in the village of Offwell, Devon is named after its impressive Italianate six-storey stone tower, which has stunning far-reaching views across the rolling countryside.
It is said to have been built for Bishop Copleston, Bishop of Llandaff and Dean of St Paul's Cathedral, in 1843 to enable him to see his diocese.
The Grade II Listed property, near Honiton, includes the tower and a seven-bedroom farmhouse and nine acres of parkland.
It's believed the property was first built as a smallholding bought by a bullion company as somewhere to change horses while transporting precious metals from Falmouth to London.
The Bishops Tower property, found in the village of Offwell, Devon, has gone on the market for £1.6million
Those looking to view the property can climb the spiral staircase to the top to a viewing platform that provides spectacular views across the east Devon countryside
The modern kitchen (pictured) was installed in 2015 when the entire house was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2015
Bishop Copleston was born in Offwell in 1776 and was responsible for building many of the village's significant homes and the primary school.
He had this water tower built from local stone rubble partly to provide local employment but also to provide a far-reaching view of Llandaff Cathedral across the Bristol Channel.
It was a country house hotel in the 20th century and was then bought by a local businesswoman who kept horses.
The current owners' De Bradshaw and Steven Upperdine bought the property 20 years for their family. They had to completely rebuild the house after a devastating fire in 2015.
Now they are looking to move on as their children have grown up and moved out.
There is plenty of scopes for the new owners to convert the barns, add a vegetable garden and even keep animals to truly make the house their own. Pictured: The living space
The main house has 5,550 sq ft of accommodation, including a bright and open dining room
On the ground floor of the property, there is a reception room (pictured), study and a snug
Outside the gardens include a sheltered walled courtyard with a water fountain, seating area and hot tub connection. Pictured: The entryway which opens into the garden
The main house has 5,550 sq ft of accommodation with an entrance hall, dining room, drawing room, kitchen/breakfast room, reception room, study and snug on the ground floor and seven bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms.
The reception room and seventh bedroom could be used as a separate holiday annexe or live/work space.
The tower has four rooms over four floors, each 10ft square, and a viewing platform at the top. It can be illuminated at night by remote-controlled floodlights.
The Grade II Listed property, near Honiton, includes the tower and a seven-bedroom farmhouse. Pictured: One of the bedrooms
The property has undergone a restoration following a roof fire which significantly damaged the house in 2015. Pictured: A double bedroom with plenty of natural lighting
The current owners De Bradshaw and Steven Upperdine bought the property 20 years for their family, but it could be yours now that it is hitting the market. Pictured: A bedroom with two single beds
Outside the gardens include a sheltered walled courtyard with a water fountain, seating area and hot tub connection.
There are two barns, one of which is set up for stables, and a double garage.
There is plenty of scope for the new owners to convert the barns, add a vegetable garden and even keep animals like chickens and geese.
Alistair Britchford, from estate agents Humberts, who are selling the property, said: 'This is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone to own a fascinating piece of history and is one of the most recognisable homes in a beautiful part of east Devon.
All seven bedrooms in the grand country house include their own bathrooms
The property is described as a 'truly spectacular home of immense quality with bespoke fixtures and fittings'. Pictured: A bathroom in the house
Alistair Britchford, from estate agents Humberts, who are selling the property, said: 'This is an incredible and unique opportunity for someone to own a fascinating piece of history'. Pictured: A modern bathroom
'We are privileged to be able to market such a wonderful property with its own distinctive Victorian tower, which you can climb the spiral staircase to the top to a viewing platform that provides spectacular views across the east Devon countryside.
'Bishops Tower is a Grade II listed farmhouse that has undergone a meticulous restoration following a roof fire which significantly damaged the house in 2015.
'The painstaking refurbishment has now resulted in a truly spectacular home of immense quality with bespoke fixtures and fittings and the benefit of new double-glazed bronze windows, plumbing and electrics.
'Outside also certainly doesn't disappoint with a fabulous formal garden, outbuildings and two paddocks, in all the grounds approach about nine acres.'
Potential buyers will adore the outside just as much as inside as the property boasts a delightful formal garden
The tower has four rooms over four floors, each 10ft square, and a viewing platform at the top. Pictured: The tower and garden
