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" A 275 acre country estate with a 4 bedroom farmhouse & one bedroom annexe, 3 bedroom barn and further barn currently used as gymnasium. Planning consent has been granted to demolish the farmhouse and annexe to build a grand gothic style country estate house - 9 bedrooms, 4 receptions.

INTRODUCTION SUMMARY A 275 acre country estate with the homestead surrounded by its own land accessed by a long private drive.
Planning consent for a grand 6000 sq/ft gothic style country estate house with nine bedrooms, four reception rooms, landscaped grounds and walled gardens.
Existing farmhouse with four bedrooms, three reception rooms and an adjoining one bedroom annexe, which as part of the planning consent, can either be encapsulated within the build or demolished.
Newly refurbished barn with a high level of finish with three bedrooms, open-plan kitchen/living room and separate gardens.
Newly refurbished barn with potential for further accommodation currently used as a gymnasium.
Approximately 275 acres of land: 156 acres of pastureland - 88 acres of new plantations -10 acres of mature woodland - 21 acres of Culm grassland including 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest - 963 metres (3160ft) of frontage to the River Tamar with fishing rights.
Stone built barn with potential for conversion - range of farm buildings.
Far reaching countryside views in all directions - no known public rights of way across the land - newly created lakes and ponds.
INTRODUCTION A quietly located 275 acre country estate with a four bedroom farmhouse and adjoining one bedroom annexe, a three bedroom refurbished barn and further restored barn currently used as gymnasium. Planning consent has been granted to encapsulate or demolish the existing farmhouse and annexe to build a grand 6000 sq ft gothic style country estate house with nine bedrooms, four reception rooms, landscaped grounds and walled gardens, all accessed by its own private long driveway. The 275 acres of land is a mix of pasture and woodland including three SSSI's bordering the River Tamar, with no known public rights of way across the land and far-reaching views in all directions. SITUATION The property is situated approximately 5 miles inland from the North Cornwall Coast with popular beaches at Bude and Widemouth Bay. The existing farmhouse (which is currently on the site of the proposed new build) and converted barns, occupies an elevated and private position overlooking the land and surrounding countryside. The homestead is accessed via a newly created entrance drive, which is approximately one mile long and winds through the land to the front of the house and farmyard beyond. Bude, on the North Cornwall Coast, is located approximately 5 miles to the west providing a wide range of amenities including individual shops, supermarkets, places of worship, schools and beaches. COMMUNICATIONS Road - The A39 Devon link road (dual carriageway) provides easy access to Tiverton, or the A30 (dual carriageway) from Launceston provides easy access to Exeter and the M5 motorway beyond.
Rail - Regular intercity services operate from Exeter to London (Paddington) and via Salisbury to London (Waterloo).
Ferry - Ferry services operate from Plymouth to Northern France and Northern Spain.
Air - Exeter International Airport provides flights to the Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Ireland, Scotland and a number of continental destinations. Plymouth Airport offers flights to London Gatwick and other numerous internal and international destinations. Newquay Airport offers flights to London Stansted and other UK destinations.
RECREATION Water Sailing is available at Roadford Lake, Padstow, Fowey, Plymouth, Newton Ferrers, Salcombe, Dartmouth and various other harbours along the South Coast. There are delightful beaches on the North Cornish Coast including Widemouth Bay, Bude, Trebarwith, Polzeath, Harlyn Bay and Constantine Bay.
Horse riding & Walking - Horse riding is accessible via bridleways and country lanes in the area. The South West Coast path also offers scenic walking and further walking and riding is available on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
Golf - Golf courses can be found at Bude, Holsworthy, Launceston, Saltash,
St Mellion and Tavistock.
DESCRIPTION The house and buildings are located at the end of its own private drive, which is approximately one mile long and meanders through the land sweeping around to front of the house and onto the barns and farmyard.
The property currently comprises a four bedroom farmhouse, a newly refurbished barn with entrance hall, kitchen, lounge/dining room, three bedrooms (master en suite) and family bathroom.
There is also a further restored barn which is currently used a gymnasium.
To the rear of the house is a large traditional barn with further potential for conversion and a range of farm buildings.
Planning consent has been granted to build a very grand and unusual gothic style country house measuring in excess of 6000 sq ft, comprising 9 bedrooms, 4 reception rooms and a cellar. The house is to be built of local stone from the quarry located on the property.
The 275 acres of land consists of a mix of permanent pasture, mature broadleaf woodland, new plantations, important Culm grassland which includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), newly created lakes, ponds and a stone quarry. On the eastern boundary the land is bordered by the River Tamar (with fishing rights); its tributaries border the northern and southern boundaries.
THE HOUSE There are two sets of planning permission in place, either to demolish the existing and create a new build, or retain the current house and encapsulate it within the building works. Either option creating an impressive country estate house, set out over four floors (including cellar), with nine bedrooms (five with en suite facilities), four reception rooms, kitchen, larder and utility/boot room. Please refer to the floorplans within this brochure. ON THE GROUND FLOOR Kitchen: 6.10m x 5.0m

(20' x 16'5). Door to the spiral staircase providing access to the cellar, first and second floors and the roof.
Dining Room: 5.80m x 3.60m

(19' x 11'10).
Living Room: 7.75m x 6.20m [max] (25'5 x 20'4).
Snug: 6.00m x 5.15m

(19'8 x 16'11).
Study: 3.85m x 3.00m

(12'8 x 9'10).
Utility/Boot Room: 3.80m x 3.00m

(12'6 x 9'10).
Larder
Cloakroom
Front Entrance Porch
Garden Porch
Hallway
ON THE FIRST FLOOR Bedroom 1: 5.75m x 3.60m

(18'10 x 11'10). Door to the spiral staircase providing access to the second floor, roof, ground floor and cellar.
En Suite Bath & Shower Room
Dressing Room
Bedroom 4: 4.60m x 3.90m

(15'1 x 12'10).
En Suite Shower Room
Bedroom 3: 4.55m x 3.85m

(14'11 x 12'7).
En Suite Bath & Shower Room
Bedroom 2: 5.60m x 5.20m

(18'4 x 17'1).
En Suite Bath & Shower Room
Library: 2.70m x 2.60m

(8'10 x 8'6).
Landing & Corridor
Airing Cupboard
ON THE SECOND FLOOR Bedroom 5: 5.75m x 3.60m

(18'10 x 11'10). Door to the spiral staircase providing access to the roof, first and second floors and the cellar.
En Suite Bath & Shower Room
Bedroom 6: 4.75m x 4.10m

(15'7 x 13'5).
Family Bath & Shower Room
Bedroom 8
Store Room
Bedroom 9
Bedroom 7: 4.40m x 4.15m [max] (14'5 x 13'7).
Landing & Corridor
THE BASEMENT Cellar: 9.20m x 3.60m [max] (30'2 x 11'10). Full height cellarage with door to the spiral staircase providing access to all floors and the roof. OUTSIDE Walled and landscaped gardens with lawns and flowerbed borders and separate parking area. EXISTING FARMHOUSE & ANNEXE The existing farmhouse and annexe is in need of refurbishment, should the purchaser not take the decision to demolish. Please refer to the floorplans within this brochure.
A summary of the accommodation is as follows:
ON THE GROUND FLOOR Farmhouse kitchen, dining room, sitting room and hallway. ON THE FIRST FLOOR Landing and corridor, four bedrooms and family bathroom. ANNEXE GROUND FLOOR Kitchen/living room and rear sitting room. ANNEXE FIRST FLOOR Landing and corridor, bedroom and bathroom. THE BARN A refurbished and extended stone built single storey barn, which has been finished to a high standard and is subject to an agricultural occupancy condition. THE ACCOMMODATION Stone built storm porch with tiled floor, hardwood double-glazed window and solid hardwood door with picture window leading to: ENTRANCE HALL Solid oak floor, Grant oil-fired condensing boiler, radiator, wall lighting, mains smoke alarm, central heating room thermostat, cupboard housing the electrical consumer unit and meter, exposed ceiling A-frame, solid wood doors leading off to: KITCHEN 4.90m(16'1'') x 2.89m(9'6'') Fitted base units under granite-effect roll-top worksurfaces with slate tiled surrounds, stainless steel one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with stainless steel mixer taps, inset Prima Schott Ceran electric hob, built-in stainless steel Prima fan-assisted double-oven and grill, built-in appliances, Prima LPR601 dishwasher, Prima LPR712 washing machine, built-in three drawer freezer, free-standing Whirlpool larder/fridge, main smoke alarm, wall lights and ceiling spotlights, vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames, solid oak flooring and slate steps lead down to: SITTING/DINING AREA 4.90m(16'1'') x 4.43m(14'6'') Solid oak floor, inglenook fireplace, radiators, wall lights, television aerial point, vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frames, hardwood double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevation, hardwood part double-glazed French doors leading out onto the front patio. BEDROOM 2 3.60m(11'10'') x 2.95m(9'8'') Radiator, wall lights, high ceiling with exposed A-frames, hardwood double-glazed window to front elevation. BATHROOM Fitted base units with storage cupboards under matching wood-effect surfaces, inset wash hand basin with mixer tap, slate tiled splashback surround, low-level W.C, panelled bath with mixer taps. MASTER BEDROOM 5.41m(17'9'') x 4.90m(16'1'') Solid oak floor, radiator, television aerial point, wall lights, hardwood double-glazed windows to side elevation and hardwood part double-glazed French doors leading out to the garden. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted base units with storage cupboards under a matching wood-effect roll-top surface with inset wash hand basin with stainless steel mixer tap, slate tiled splashback, low-level W.C, shower cubicle with full slate tiled surround with a Bristan power shower, radiator, ceiling extractor fan, loft access hatch. BEDROOM 3/STUDY 2.68m(8'10'') x 2.38m(7'10'') Solid oak flooring, wall lights, BT point, radiator, high ceiling with exposed A-frame, hardwood double-glazed window to rear elevation. GARDENS AND GROUNDS To the front of the property is a paved patio area and lawns, which sweep around to the property opening out into the lawned rear garden with specimen shrubs and trees, enclosed within Devon hedging and fencing. GYMNASIUM 12.65m(41'6'') x 5.00m(16'5'') Timber framed double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, timber framed double glazed French doors to one end and timber framed part double glazed door to the other. CLOAKROOM 2.33m(7'8'') x 1.48m(4'10'') Low-level W.C and wash hand basin. OUTBUILDINGS Stone Built Barn: 17.73m x 10.64m

(58'2 x 34'11). Of stone construction under a slate pitch roof, with potential for conversion subject to the relevant planning consent.
General Purpose/Livestock Building: 30.66m x 13.68m

(100'7 x 44'11). Constructed of half height concrete block walls with Yorkshire boarding above under a corrugated sheet roof.
General Purpose/Livestock Building: 25.83m x 20.14m

(84'9 x 66'7). Concrete block construction under a corrugated sheet roof and is in need of some renovation.
General Purpose/Storage Building: 22.06m x 9.43m

(72'5 x 30'11). Wooden pole construction under a corrugated sheet roof.
Former Piggery: 13.10m x 3.40m

(43' x 11'2). Stone built construction under a pitched roof.
THE LAND The estate is believed to be free from any public rights of way and the land entirely surrounds the privately located homestead. The land is bordered by water on 3 sides. The eastern boundary is bordered by the River Tamar, with approximately 963 metres (3160') of frontage with fishing rights. There are tributaries of the River Tamar on the north and south boundaries. The majority of the land, which amounts to approximately 275 acres, is a mix of open woodland, new plantations and mature woodland. The pastureland of approximately 160 acres is divided into 15 enclosures and enclosed within Devon bank hedging and post and wire fencing. There is a further 21 acres of Culm grassland, which is classified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), which is made up of rare orchids and grasses, which provides an ideal habitat for the rare Marsh Fritillary butterfly. There are a number of newly established ponds and lakes, which are mainly located along the entrance drive to create a picturesque landscape. SERVICES Water Mains and borehole supply.
Drainage Private.
Electricity Mains.
Telephone & Broadband BT Connection.
LOCAL AUTHORITIES North Cornwall District Council, Higher Trenant Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6TW.
Tel: 01208 812255.
Cornwall County Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3AY.
Tel: 01872 322000.
Western Power Distribution, Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol BS2 0TB.
Tel: 01179 332000.
South West Water, Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon EX2 7WP.
Tel: 0800 1691144.
PLANNING The plans, computer generated designs and planning application were prepared, submitted and included in the brochure by kind permission of:
THE ARCHITECT Stephen Emanuel Architects, The Old Rectory, Drewsteignton, Devon EX6 6QT. Tel: 01647 281269. PLANNING AUTHORITY North Cornwall District Council, Higher Trenant Road, Wadebridge, Cornwall PL27 6TW. Tel: 01208 812255. The plans are available to view on line www.cornwall.gov.uk planning application number - 2007/01651. VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS Strictly by arrangement with D. R. Kivell & Partners Tel: 01822 810810. EASEMENTS AND BOUNDARIES The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not. PARICULARS AND CONDITIONS All figures and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the land but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. AGENTS NOTES Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTION ACT PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The Agents has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her Professional Buyer. References to the Tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the Vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their Solicitor. You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.
Floor Plan Disclaimer.
These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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