Historic Dartmoor mining site with Grade II listed Burning House hits the market

Gillian Adams & Gillian Adams

21 June 2024 at 0:19 pm·2-min read

The Burning House, Ilsington, Devon — -Credit: (Image: @ Rendells)

A historic Dartmoor mining site, complete with a Grade II listed Burning House and 10 acres of meadow and woodland, has hit the market.

Situated just a stone's throw from the open moor, this secluded gem is nestled amidst farmland and woodland. It can be reached via country lanes that link to Bovey Tracey and the A38, both roughly five miles to the east.

The charming Dartmoor village of Ilsington is less than a mile away, while Haytor and the vast expanse of Dartmoor offer ample opportunities for walks and other outdoor pursuits.

Entering through the field gate, you're greeted by an open meadow leading to a track through mixed woodland and the Burning House itself. The meadow and woodland serve as a sanctuary for wildlife and are recognised as a crucial niche habitat for numerous species of wildflowers, including orchids.

Known as Middlecott Wood, the woodland boasts a variety of trees, including several large mature oaks that stand beside a central flowing watercourse. Come the right season, the main woodland can be blanketed in a sea of bluebells, reports Devon Live.

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The centrepiece of the site is the Grade II listed Burning House, a former part of the renowned Atlas mine of Ilsington. It stands as one of England's most well-preserved examples of its kind.

Inside The Burning House -Credit:@ Rendells

The current owners have meticulously maintained and enhanced the building, which includes several chambers that were once used as stores, drying pans, and burning chambers, with the original stack still standing at the rear.

Other points of interest include the remnants of an old aqueduct and launder mount, a massive water wheel pit, a small disused quarry on the southern boundary (which provided the stone for Ilsington Church), and various channelled watercourses and a pond.

The land to the northwest of the property is primarily flat, wet grassland with patches of rush. The rest of the land varies from level areas to undulating and steep woodland.

Liverton Brook partially divides the land, with several crossing points. Additionally, there are numerous natural water crossings throughout the land and a pond.

For those interested in this unique property, it is on the market for offers over £350,000. For more information, contact Rendells on 01647 432277.

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