The Luxify Real Estate
One of Exmoor’s most renowned private shoots
One of Exmoor’s most renowned private shoots
US$7,041,650.00
Exceptional and diverse sporting estate with Grade II listed house with 5 reception rooms and 8 bedrooms. 2 cottages. Range of farm buildings. Well regarded high pheasant and partridge shoot. About 861 acres. Further sporting rights over 440 acres.
The Lillycombe Estate sits in the northern part of the Exmoor National Park at 1,200ft above sea level with the topography and nature of the land providing the setting for a partridge and pheasant shoot of the very highest quality. The current owners have continuously developed the shoot and it is held in very high esteem in the shooting world. In addition to the freehold ownership, there are a further 440.13 acres of in-hand sporting rights to the north of the shoot that runs along 2.75 miles of coastline.
Lillycombe House sits in a unique south facing position with long distance views over its immediate gardens, the valley below and open moorland beyond. The house, Stable Cottage and the Bungalow are all Grade II listed. The house is spacious and well laid out making the most of the stunning views. The drawing room is triple aspect, the dining rooms sits 16 with ease, there are 8 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 shower rooms on the first and a spacious attic offers potential for additional accommodation (subject to consents). It is both a lovely family home, as well as an excellent lodge for visiting guns.
Stable Cottage has 2 bedrooms and a private garden. The detached bungalow lies just beyond the Cottage and has 3 bedrooms. Beyond these are a range of 7 stables that have been converted to support the shoot and the rearing of birds.
The farming buildings are extensive and over the years the farm has also supported sheep numbers between 250 and 800 breeding ewes.