Colcombe Castle House

Colcombe Castle House is a house dating from around the 17th century, with later alterations. It is constructed of stone rubble with quoins and has a rendered front. The slate roof features gabled ends and the building has two storeys with a two-window range. Modern metal frame casements have replaced the original stone mullion windows. The central entrance has a plank door and a modern gabled porch. At the rear, the house has been extended to create a deep plan, with an additional extension featuring a catslide roof.

Inside, the house has heavy stopped chamfer ceiling beams. The structure is located on the site of Colcombe Castle, which was one of the seats of the Courtenays, Earls of Devon. The castle was first built in the late 13th century by Hugh de Courtenay and was partly rebuilt by Henry Courtenay, Marquis of Exeter. After Henry's execution in 1540, the castle was confiscated by the Crown but was later returned to Edward, Marquis of Exeter, who died in 1556. The property was subsequently purchased by William Pole of Shute, and his son, William Pole the historian and antiquarian, completed the house and made Colcombe his residence.