Property description
Situation
Barn Farm sits within the middle of its own land amid beautiful Cornish countryside with glimpses of the Atlantic Ocean and the well known beauty spot of Duckpool. The farm is conveniently located a mile from the thriving village of Kilkhampton, which offers an excellent range of amenities including and a post office/general store, places of worship, two public houses and a well supported village hall.
The nearest town of Bude is only 7 miles away and offers a great choice of things to see and do. This popular coastal resort has a wide range of shops, banks and professional services together with three supermarkets. There is also an excellent choice of places to eat as well as two sandy surfing beaches and the rugged coastline to explore.
Holsworthy lies some 11 miles to the east and has a wide range of amenities together with a Waitrose supermarket and the new Agri-Business Centre and livestock market. The town of Launceston is about a half hours drive and is easily accessed from the main A30 trunk road which provides a fast link west into Cornwall or to east to Exeter and the M5 Motorway network. Interestingly the farm sits equidistant between the Cathedral city's of Exeter and Truro, some 56 and 57 miles respectively. They both offer a wide and diverse range of shopping and recreational opportunities together with a mainline railway station, bus terminal and regional airport.
Description
Offering an excellent opportunity to acquire a good sized productive grass and arable farm, Barn Farm comprises a four bedroom period farmhouse, range of modern and traditional buildings and land extending in all to 150.75 acres (61.01 hectares).
The attractive farmhouse is traditionally built with rendered stone and cob walls under a pitched slate roof. Internally the spacious and well laid out accommodation has many character features such as beamed ceilings and an inglenook fireplace. The property also benefits from double
glazing throughout and oil fired central heating.
This early farm is ring fenced and predominantly in grass, but capable of growing excellent arable crops. There is a further 23.45 acres (9.45 ha) of grazing land at Taylors Cross which is only a short distance away and available by separate negotiation.
The farm is well served by a range of adaptable modern buildings with ample concreted yards. The traditional stone barns have conversion potential or could be used for a number of enterprises, all subject to planning.
Lotting
The farm is available as a whole or in the following lots;
Lot 1: The farmhouse, farm buildings and some 150.75 acres (61.01 ha)
Lot 2: Approximately 23.45 acres (9.45 ha) at Taylors Cross
Lot 1: Barn Farm Farmhouse
The floor plan included in this brochure shows the extent of the accommodation, but briefly comprises;
Garden Room with double doors to garden and door leading through to the Front Hall. Stairs to first floor and doors off to Sitting Room with an attractive fireplace and inset gas fire. Dining Room with a super inglenook fireplace, gas fire and window seat. Door through to Kitchen with a range of fitted units wth work surfaces over, inset double sink and integral electric oven and hob with extractor hood over, Rayburn Ranger cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher. Door through to rear hall and doors to garage and Utility Room with fitted cupboards, worktop and sink unit. Plumbing for washing machine and shower cubicle with electric shower. From the hall there is a glazed internal door to retiring stairs and a Pantry.
First Floor Landing with doors to a storage cupboard. Bathroom with panelled bath and wash hand basin. Separate Toilet with WC, wash hand basin and bidet. Four Bedrooms with loft access and airing cupboard
The Gardens & Grounds
The entrance lane sweeps around to the front of the property where there is a parking area and single Garage. There are immaculately kept lawned gardens with pretty flower bed borders and from here there are stunning views across the farms own land and to the north Cornish coastline.
Lot 1: The Farm Buildings
The entrance drive gives a separate access to the farm buildings and yards which are well served by yards and loafing area and they comprise;
Traditional Barn: 40' 0'' x 19' 0'' (12.20m x 5.80m) L-shaped, stone built under a profile sheet roof and adjoining concrete block bulk tank room.
Cubicle House: 60' 0'' x 40' 0'' (18.27m x 12.18m) Timber frame with concrete block elevations under a corrugated sheet roof. Adjoining
Dung Store: Concrete base with a dirty water system.
Devon Contractors Silage Shed : 246' 1'' x 131' 3'' (75m x 40m) Concrete stanchions and timber trusses with sleeper walls and stock boarding, under a corrugated sheet roof.
Traditional Barn
Devon Contractors Cattle Shed : 45' 0'' x 22' 0'' (13.71m x 6.70m) Concrete stanchions with timber trusses under a corrugated sheet roof. Adjoining
Devon Contractors Fodder and Machinery Store: 75' 0'' x 35' 0'' (22.84m x 10.66m) Steel frame with concrete panel and sleeper walls under an corrugated sheet roof. Adjoining
Devon Contractors Loose House: 42' 0'' x 34' 0'' (12.79m x 10.36m) Concrete stanchions with timber trusses under a corrugates asbestos sheet roof
Cart Shed : 36' 0'' x 19' 0'' (10.96m x 5.79m) Open fronted stone and block construction with timber poles under a profile sheet roof.
Traditional Granary Barn : 13' 1'' x 18' 1'' (4.00m x 5.50m)
Staceys General Store Shed : 60' 0'' x 40' 0'' (18.27m x 12.18m) Steel frame with profile sheet elevations and roof.
Store: 10' 0'' x 9' 0'' (3.05m x 2.74m) Block construction under a profile sheet roof.
Lot 1: The Land
In a ring fence and extending to some 150.75 acres (61.01 ha) the land at Barn Farm comprises an excellent run of productive grazing and arable ground with just under 22 acres of broadleaf woodland in the valley on the farms western boundary.
The land is mainly level or gently sloping and each field is a good size. They can be accessed from the farmyard or from the green lane which sits in the middle of the farm and there are mains water troughs to many of the enclosures. Well kept Cornish hedge-banks form the
boundaries and the gate places have been very well maintained.
Lot 2: Land at Taylors Cross
The land at Taylors Cross can be found on the outskirts of the village of Kilkhampton and is only 1½ miles from the farm. With direct access off the parish road, the land comprises three adjoining fields of level permanent pasture, in all some 23.45 acres (9.45 ha).
Other Important Information
Tenure : The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services : FARMHOUSE—Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Calor gas heating (Tank). FARMBUILDINGS and LAND—Mains water and electricity connected (to buildings) Mains water troughs to many fields.
Local Authorities: Cornwall Council, Truro, TR1 3AY. Telephone 0300 1234 100.
Basic Payment Entitlements: Basic Payment entitlements have been established over the land and entitlements equal to the area of 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 the value of these entitlements are available at the Agents offices.
Entry Level Stewardship Scheme: The farm is in and ELS scheme and any purchaser will be obliged to take over same on completion of the sale.
Valuation: The purchaser will be required to take over all silage, hay, straw, fodder, growing and standing crops at valuation to be prepared by 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.
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 agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
Energy Performance Certificate: Energy Efficiency Rating G
Viewings: Please call to make an appointment. We are open from at least 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturdays. FULL DETAILS OF THIS AND EVERY PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com
Contact Us
Farms Department, Agri-Business Centre, New Market Road, Holsworthy, EX22 7FA
Tel: 01409 259547 or switchboard 01409 253275.
Email: mark.bromell@kivells.com
Web: www.kivells.com
Property Features :
- A super mixed farm
- With 150.75 acres of grass and arable land
- A further 23.45 acres available
- Adaptable range of farm buildings
- Traditional barns with scope (STP)