The Burning House, Ilsington

Situation

Located only a short distance from the open moor the site offers a secluded and idyllic get-away surrounded by farmland and some woodland yet accessible via the country lanes which connect with Bovey Tracey and the A38 which are located approximately 5 miles to the East. Ilsington, a pretty Dartmoor village, is less than a mile away with is facilities whilst Haytor and the open expanse of Dartmoor offer walks and many other recreational activities.

Description

From the field gate the site leads into an open meadow and via a track onto mixed woodland and the Burning House itself. The meadow and woodland is a haven for wildlife and is considered to be an important niche habitat for many species of wild flowers including orchids. The woodland is known as Middlecott Wood and comprises a variety of trees including a number of large mature oaks which stand alongside the central flowing watercourse. The main woodland can be covered by a carpet of bluebells at the right time of year.

Land

The land is comprised of pasture/grassland and mature deciduous woodland. The land to the North West of the property is predominately level and is wet grassland with some areas of rush. The remainder of the land is a mix of level areas, undulating and rising steeply in the woodland.

The land is partially divided by Liverton Brook with several crossing place. In addition to this there are several natural water crossings traversing the land and a pond to the eastern side of the Burning House.

Services

Mains electricity and mains water supply.

Local & Planning Authority

Dartmoor National Park, Parke , Bovey Tracey TQ13 9JQ—Tel

Planning Information

2016—Application No 0277/16—Repairs including repointing and repairing wall, works to the roof and new joinery. Granted conditionally

2016—Application No 0276/16—Construction of an earth house for holiday accommodation as enabling development and occasional welfare use by visiting groups, to support repair and restoration of Atlas Mine Burning House together with associated works. Application refused.

Environmental Information

As part of the 0276/16 planning application an extensive catalogue of documentation for the property including a historical survey as well as ecological, contamination, bat, meadow and water surveys were included. Due to the nature of the mining it is believed that the grounds have a high risk of contamination including arsenic.

Viewings

Strictly by appointment only through Rendells Estate Agents, Tel:

Directions

From Bovey Tracey take the B3387 towards Haytor & Widecombe. Follow this for approx 2 miles keeping left on the B3387 and take the sharp left hand turn signposted Greenlane. Follow this and take the first lane on the right hand side. Continue past a house called West Wing and down the hill. The gate to the property will be found on the left hand side with a Rendells board.

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