Brimptsmead at Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.
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A couple who purchased an estate from Prince Charles 27 years ago are selling it for $6.7 million.
Brimptsmead Estate is located on 9.2 acres of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.
Prince Charles is still allowed to fish there with 24 hours' notice, Knight Frank told Insider.
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An estate Prince Charles sold to a couple 27 years ago is on the market again with an asking price of £4.95 million, or around $6.7 million, according to the property listing.
An exterior view of Brimpstmead estate in Dartmoor National Park, England.
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The listing adds that Brimptsmead Estate, built between 1893 and 1906 as a hunting lodge and summer home, is located on 9.2 acres of land at Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.
Another exterior view of Brimpstmead estate in Dartmoor National Park, England.
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The listing notes that the Edwardian estate consists of two cottages, paddocks, woodland, and a bank of the River Dart.
The foyer and fireplace in Brimpstmead estate, located at Dartmoor National Park, England.
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A representative for letting agency Knight Frank told Insider there have been several famous British visitors to Brimptsmead, including Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, and Percy Fawcett, a renowned archaeologist.
One of six bedrooms in the home at Brimpstmead estate.
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Each cottage has three bedrooms and between the two properties, there are six bathrooms and seven reception rooms, according to the listing.
One of the reception rooms at Brimpstmead estate, located in Dartmoor National Park, England.
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The cottages sit within a short distance of an area of ancient woodland, the listing adds. From here, a pathway leads down to the River Dart where owners have fishing rights for the use of two rods.
An island kitchen and dining area in the home at Brimpstmead estate.
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Knight Frank told Insider that a legal quirk in the original sale of the estate means Prince Charles can legally still visit the property with 24 hours' notice to go fishing.
The property in Dartmoor National Park is where the East and West River Darts meet.
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Its current owners modernized the home. The representative for Knight Frank said this includes a new 26,000 clay tile roof, 120 hand-crafted leaded light mullion windows, polished granite floors, and oak paneling to the principal rooms.
One of seven reception rooms within Brimpstmead estate.
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The property has always been owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, an estate that funds the Prince of Wales' public, charitable, and private activities. This makes the current sellers the first private owners of the property, adds the listing.
Another kitchen area at Brimpstmead estate.
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The property has distinctly high ceilings and large entertainment spaces throughout, according to the features listed on the Knight Frank website.
A skylight and wooden staircase in the Brimpstmead estate property.
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It also notes that the location maintains a lot of privacy due to the number of trees that shield it from view.
A bedroom with a vanity table located in the Brimpstmead estate property.
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The listing shows that the house also has a terrace at the front, with vast views of the open moorland.
A patio view of the property overlooking 9.2 acres of gardens and grounds.
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A more unusual feature of the property is its party barn, which the listing shows is located on the upper level. From here, French doors lead to a 36-foot balcony.
The Brimpstmead estate is made up of two cottages.
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Hamish Humfrey, a partner at Knight Frank, said the estate's next owner should appreciate history: "For some people, there's a certain kudos attached to owning a house once owned by the crown."
A view of the 9.22-acre gardens and grounds at Brimptsmead Estate.
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