Farms, Estates & Land for sale in Trelash, Warbstow, Launceston, Cornwall -

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A unique opportunity to acquire an unspoilt Cornish Farm with a four bedroom Grade II Listed farmhouse, range of traditional and modern buildings and about 75 acres (30.35 ha) of land.

Peaceful rural setting with lovely countryside views.

INTRODUCTION

Cardew presents a rare opportunity to acquire an unspoilt farm in a peaceful valley location. Approached along a private 1/4 mile lane, the farm offers seclusion within the rolling North Cornish countryside and is only 15 minutes driving distance from the North Cornish coast.

Cardew really does offer something for everyone, with 65 acres of productive pasture, conservation land, an attractive stone farmhouse, range of traditional buildings with potential (subject to the necessary planning consents) and range of adaptable modern farm buildings.

The traditional four bedroom stone Grade II Listed farmhouse has much potential and retains many original features including exposed beams. An adjoining stone store to the lower side of the
farmhouse could be incorporated into the living accommodation if so desired (subject to the necessary planning consents).

Contained within a ring fence the land comprises productive pasture and approximately 10 1/2 acres of conservation land with an abundance of flora and fauna. The land is bounded on the west
by the River Ottery, which may provide some fishing opportunities.

The range of traditional buildings offer much potential for development (subject to planning). The modern farm buildings have been used in the farms dairy enterprise, although are adaptable
in nature and could be used for a variety of uses.

SITUATION

Cardew Farm is situated in the parish of Warbstow in the county of Cornwall. Many surrounding villages offer village amenities including post office/stores, places of worship, public houses and primary schools.

Camelford and Bude are 7 and 11 miles respectively, both offer a comprehensive range of shopping, schooling, banking and recreational facilities.

The cathedral city of Truro is 43 miles and is accessed via the A39 Atlantic Highway, which is only five minutes driving distance from the farm. A regional airport can be found at Newquay some
30 miles distant and with the nearest mainline railway Station at Bodmin Parkway being 28 miles.

The quiet country roads surrounding the farm offer ideal opportunities for walkers and horse riding. The popular North Cornish coast with its sandy beaches, coastal footpaths and picturesque towns and villages is a short drive from the farm.

THE FARMHOUSE

The farmhouse is approached via a pedestrian gate which gives access to the garden and path leading to the front entrance door and

Hall -Radiator, stairs rise to first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, coat rack, doors to dining room, sitting room and kitchen.

Dining Room -14’ 6’’ x 11’ (4.42m x 3.35m) Window with deep sill overlooking the garden, tiled fireplace (not working), wall cupboards with shelving over to chimney recesses, radiator.

Sitting Room -17’ 8’’ x 13’ 2’’ (5.38m x 4.01m) Two windows to front, both with deep sills and overlooking the garden, tiled fireplace, radiator, ceiling beams, TV aerial point, serving hatch to
kitchen.

Kitchen -13’ 9’’ x 11’ 2’’ (4.19m x 3.4m) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink unit and drainer, integral ‘Hotpoint’ oven and
four ring hob, ceiling beams, ‘Stanley’ Super 80’ solid fuel range in recess with plate shelf over providing cooking facilities, hot water and central heating. Door to bathroom and

Rear Hall -Door to dairy with mesh window and slate shelving. Part glazed rear door, plumbing for automatic washing machine, shelving, coat hanging area.

Bathroom -11’ 3’’ x 10’ (3.43m x 3.05m) Suite comprising panelled bath with shower over and tiled surrounds, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC. Obscured glazed window with tiled sill.
radiator, airing cupboard housing hot water tank with immersion heater and loft access.

Stairs from hall rise to first floor landing with radiator and doors off to

Bedroom 1 -10’ 6’’ x 9’ (3.2m x 2.74m) with window and exposed A frame.

Bedroom 2 -15‘ 7’’ x 10’ 9’’ (4.75m x 3.28m) with window overlooking garden, radiator, exposed ceiling beams, loft access and door to

En-suite with WC and wash hand basin.

Bedroom 3 -10’ 7’’ x 7’ 2’’ (3.23m x 2.18m) with window and ceiling beams.

Bedroom 4 -15’ x 8’ 4’’ (4.57m x 2.54m) with window and ceiling beams.

OUTSIDE

From the entrance lane a pedestrian gate gives access to the garden and path which leads to the front door. The gardens lie to the front of the property and are mainly laid to lawn with flower and
shrub borders and enclosed with stone walling.

Opposite the house and across the entrance lane is a productive vegetable garden.

THE FARM BUILDINGS

The range of farm buildings are situated principally to the west of the farmhouse and are accessed along the main farm entrance lane. Briefly they comprise the following;

Open fronted MACHINERY STORE -44’ 3’’ x 38’ 8’’ including overhang (13.5m x 11.8m) Timber portal frame under a corrugated sheet roof.

Single storey traditional stone under corrugated sheet roof CALF HOUSE -27’ 6’’ x 19’ 8’’ (8.4m x 6m)

Open fronted double GARAGE 21’ 3’’ x 17’ 0’’ (6.5m x 5.2m) timber pole with corrugated sheet cladding and roof.

Adjacent to the house and on the lower yard is a concrete block outhouse and a single storey traditional stone and slate GENERAL STORE 36’ 0’’ x 13’ 9’’ (11m x 4.2m).

Open fronted STRAW SHED -60’ 8’’ x 19’ 8’’ (18.5m x 6m) steel portal frame with corrugated elevations and roof. Adjacent LEAN-TO -60’ 8’’ x 29’ 6’’ (18.5m x 9m) of timber frame
construction, part concrete block and Yorkshire board elevations under a corrugated sheet roof.

L-SHAPED RANGE OF TRADITIONAL BARNS comprising;

Stone and cob former water powered THRESHING BARN -34’ 5’’ x 20’ 11’’ (10.5m x 6.4m) with loft over and calves house below. Adjoining BARN -27’ 10’’ x 18’ 0’’ (8.5m x 5.5m) of
similar construction again with calves house below and loft over. Adjacent LEAN-TO timber pole with part concrete block walls and corrugated sheet elevations and roof.

WORKSHOP -32’ 1’’ x 19’ 0’’ (9.8m x 5.8m) concrete block under a profile sheet roof.

FORMER DAIRY with plate cooler, bulk tank and tank washer. PARLOUR -18’ 8’’ x 17’ 4’’ (5.7m x 5.3m) Steel portal frame with steel cladding under a box profile roof. 4:8 herringbone
parlour with feed bins over.

Collecting Yard with concrete block and corrugated sheet roof AI PEN/ISOLATION PEN -13’ 9’’ x 12’ 1’’ (4.2m x 3.7m)

SLURRY STORE with earth banks, concrete floor and weeping wall.

Covered SILAGE CLAMP 60’ x 31’ 5’’ (18.29m x 9.6m) of concrete portal frame construction with and timber board elevations, concrete floor under a corrugated sheet roof.

CUBICLE BUILDING -54’ 1’’ x 22’ 11’’ (16.5m x 7m) timber frame under a corrugated sheet roof with cubicles for 28

CUBICLE BUILDING -54’ 1’’ x 22’ 11’’ (16.5m x 7m) timber frame under a corrugated sheet roof with cubicles for 28

Traditional stone and slate BARN 33’ 9’’ x 21’ 3’’ (10.3m x 6.5m) currently used as a calves house

Open fronted former LINHAY -44’ 3’’ x 19’ 8’’ (13.5m x 6m) with stone walls under a corrugated sheet roof used as a livestock building.

Covered SILAGE CLAMP -14’ x 5’ (4.27m x 1.52m) of timber frame construction with concrete block walls under a corrugated sheet roof.

THE LAND

Cardew extends to some 75.56 acres (30.58 ha) and is enclosed within a ring fence. The land benefits from a private water supply and is bounded to the West by the river Ottery. Providing
plentiful summer grazing and fodder conservation for livestock enterprises, the productive land is accessed off the farm entrance drive and via internal farm lanes.

The land is gently sloping, rises to the 200 meter contour above sea level, is mostly grade 3 and the hedges, gate places and fences have all been well maintained.

Approximately 10 1/2 acres (4.25ha) are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and details of this designation can be obtained from the selling agents. The farm has much environmental appeal and is currently in an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme (ELS). The vendor has undertaken preliminary work in respect of a Higher Level Scheme (HLS) application to Natural England.

OTHER INFORMATION

Single Farm Payment Entitlement: Single Farm Payment entitlements have been established over the land. Entitlements equal to the area of eligible land being sold will be transferred to the purchaser. The vendor will undertake to lodge any such documents with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to allow the transfer of entitlements subject to RPA guidelines. Further details regarding these entitlements are available at the Agents office.

Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Valuation: The purchaser will be required to take over all silage, hay, straw, fodder, growing and standing crops at valuation to be prepared by Messrs Kivells and there will be no counter claim for
dilapidations. Such valuations to be conducted in accordance with the central association of agricultural valuers.

Farm Sale: The vendor reserves the right to hold a farm sale on the farm before completion.

Farm Plan: The farm plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed and purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.

Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of way: The Property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the
registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

Boundaries: Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership
thereof. Should any dispute arise as the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendors

Services: Private water, mains electricity, private drainage.

Council Tax: Band C (£1175.55 April 2008/9)

Local Authorities: North Cornwall District Council, Higher Trenant, Wadebridge, PL27 6TW, T: 01208 893333
South West Water, PO Box 4, Exeter, EX2 7HS, T: 0800 169 1144
EDF, Customer Service Team, Freepost 3814, London, WC1V 6AJ T: 0800 096 2270

property reference: KIHO999001115