Property Management

The Dartington Hall estate is a 1,200 acre mixture of arable and pastoral farmland, woodland, residential and commercial accommodation.

The buildings and structures situated on the estate range in age from Deer Park Wall and Earth Works at North Wood which date from the Bronze and Iron Ages, to the main Hall which was built in 1388, to those properties which were built by the Elmhirsts in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. A large number of the properties on the estate are used for programmes and activities run directly by the Trust, and others are rented out to a diverse range of independent activities and organisations.

Residential property both on and off the estate is rented out at commercial rents by the Trust. Any income generated by the rental or sale of residential and commercial properties is used to support the charitable programmes of the Trust.

The Trust has a small Property Management team which works closely in conjunction with the Estate Services Department who assist in maintaining the buildings and structures. The department also works with the Grounds and Gardens Department, Woodlands and Conservation Department and the director of the Landscope Project.

In 2001 the Trust undertook a major property review and following that the Trust continues with its overall policy in relation to its property and implements the Property Strategy as appropriate. It is to use its property to enable it to fulfil its charitable aims, and to ensure that facilities required for the charitable activities are fit for those purposes and well maintained in a cost-effective manner. All other properties are managed, developed and where appropriate sold, in a manner that optimises their financial contribution to the work of the Trust.

Residential Property

The Trust maintains a portfolio of residential property both on and off the Estate. The Property Strategy gives priority to employees of the Trust in relation to these lettings. If there is property available that is not required by a member of staff this will then come on to the open market to let. If and when properties do become vacant they tend to be let quickly so we do not advertise these on the website.

For further information contact: Carol Richards, Tenants Manager, The Elmhirst Centre, Dartington Hall. Tel: 01803 847012 – E-Mail: c.richards@dartington.org

Commercial Property

The Trust owns and manages Webbers Yard Industrial Estate and Higher Tweed Mills which form industrial units situated on the A385 in the village of Dartington. This industrial estate offers easy access to the A38 expressway. Units range from 500 sq ft to 2500 sq ft and are let on flexible terms.

For further information contact: Carol Richards, Tenants Manager, The Elmhirst Centre, Dartington Hall. Tel: 01803 847012 – E-Mail: c.richards@dartington.org

Foxhole Centre

The Foxhole Centre is a range of Grade 2 listed buildings dating from 1932, originally built as a school and currently being used to provide a mix of student accommodation and commercial lettings.

Accommodation ranges from 90 sq ft offices to suites of offices and studio space and are available to let on flexible terms.

Day lettings are also catered for and the dining room, gymnasium and music room are available to book.

For further information and current vacancies please contact Diane Hern on 01803 862567 – e-mail foxhole@dartington.org