Flete House, Ermington

Flete House is set amidst unspoiled rolling parkland, dotted with magnificent oaks and other centuries-old trees, overlooking the serene Erme Valley as the river winds gently towards its estuary just a few miles downstream. From the terraces, there are breathtaking views across Ermington and Dartmoor. This historic estate was the family seat of the Mildmays, with the earliest sections dating back to Elizabethan times. In the 1870s, the house was significantly expanded by the renowned architect Norman Shaw.

Set within 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, the house and stables have been meticulously restored and refurbished to create 29 self-contained apartments. Flete House offers a relaxed lifestyle in a stylish and tranquil setting, suitable either as a main residence or a ‘lock-up-and-leave’ home for those with busy or international lives.

Location:

Mothecombe Beach – 4 miles
Plymouth – 10 miles
Salcombe – 14 miles
Exeter – 36 miles

Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Hams in Devon, the estate lies just a couple of miles from the picturesque Georgian town of Modbury and within easy reach of the vibrant waterfront city of Plymouth.

APARTMENT 17

Apartment 17 occupies the second floor, accessible via level entry or the main entrance, with stairs equipped with a stair lift. The apartment is bright and spacious, offering superb views across the historic estate and surrounding countryside. The accommodation comprises:

Entrance hall with storage
Fully fitted kitchen with integrated appliances
Dual-aspect lounge/dining room with open views to Dartmoor
Fitted bathroom with shower
Large double bedroom with fitted wardrobes
This apartment is ideal as either a principal home or a secondary residence.

SHARED SPACES
Dining Room
A wood-panelled room with an impressive granite fireplace and decorative plaster ceiling, offering views over the estate’s grand driveway and rear gardens.
Drawing Room
A light and uplifting room, featuring a magnificent plaster ceiling and elegant fireplace. A perfect space for residents to meet for coffee, socialise, or relax.
Library
A stunning panelled room lined with books and featuring a carved marble fireplace. Windows on either side, adorned with Burne-Jones stained glass, flood the room with light. The library is ideal for quiet reading, jigsaw puzzles, chess, or hosting small social events.
Billiard Room
An impressive room centred around a full-size billiard/snooker table. This versatile space is also used for yoga classes, concerts, and seasonal events such as carol services.
Tennis Court
Available for residents all year round.
Croquet Lawn
In summer, the lawn is prepared for croquet, complete with an annual competition accompanied by Pimms.
Parking
Allocated parking for residents and visitor spaces are provided.
Staffing & Security
Flete House is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring security, peace of mind, and attentive service from the courteous Flete Management team.

SERVICE & MAINTENENCE CHARGES 

At Flete House there is a combined monthly charge for Services and Utilities.

The Service Charge covers the budgeted costs of running the communal parts of the buildings and the grounds, and the Utility Charge covers the budgeted utilities for all apartments and the communal areas.

In 2025, the annual Service Charge budget for each apartment is budgeted to be £1,092pcm which covers the following costs:

Gardening 
Cleaning of communal parts
Maintenance and repairs budget
24 hr staffing including nightcover / security
Resident Manager
Building Insurance (not contents)
Ground rent payable to the Landlord
Window cleaning
Daily rubbish collection, including recyclables

In 2025, the budgeted Utility Charge is £419pcm and covers the following costs:

Central heating from communal oil fired boilers for all the apartments and communal areas
Electricity for all apartments and communal areas
Water for all apartments and communal areas
Drainage for all apartments and communal areas

In total, the budget for the combined Service Charge and Utility Charge is £1,511pcm.

These services and budgeted costs are subject to variation and change

There is a sales administration fee payable to the head lessor (Audley) on resale which is in addition to estate agent and legal fees.

There is a Reserve fund contribution payable on resale, which is in addition to any recovered through the service charge.

SERVICES
The apartments are served by central heating, mains water and electricity, the cost of which is included within the service charge.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Council Tax band: C

Tenure: Leasehold

Lease length: Leasehold with 123 years remaining

Property type: Flat

Property construction: Standard construction

Energy Performance rating: E

Electricity supply: Mains electricity

Solar Panels: No

Other electricity sources: No

Water supply: Mains water supply

Sewerage: Cesspit

Heating: Communal heating system is installed.

Heating features: None

Broadband: ADSL copper wire

Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Good, Three - Good, EE - Good

Parking: Communal

Building safety issues: Yes

Building safety - defects or hazards: None.

Building safety - work done: None

Building safety - work required be done: None

Restrictions - Listed Building: Grade 1

Restrictions - Conservation Area: No

Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: Yes

Public right of way: No

Long-term area flood risk: No

Historical flooding: No

Flood defences: No

Coastal erosion risk: No

Planning permission issues: No

Accessibility and adaptations: Stairlift and Lateral living

Coal mining area: No

Non-coal mining area: No

All information is provided without warranty. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

The information contained is intended to help you decide whether the property is suitable for you. You should verify any answers which are important to you with your property lawyer or surveyor or ask for quotes from the appropriate trade experts: builder, plumber, electrician, damp, and timber expert.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
South Hams District Council. Follaton House, Plymouth Road, Totnes TQ9 5NE. Tel: .

VIEWINGS
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