Property description
Ancient listed farmhouse with adjoining cottage and detached barns
Unique, hidden, courtyard setting with tranquil, sunny aspect
Consent for conversion of three barns to residential use
Set in 2.46 acres (with further 4.54 acres available by negotiation)
SITUATION
Woolgarden is a secluded farmstead, on the scenic fringes of Bodmin Moor, surrounded by farmland, in a sheltered location.Occupying an unspoilt location, with an “old Cornwall” feel. The open moor is a short distance away, with dramatic riding over Davidstow and West Moor beyond.The equal distance from the A30 and the north Cornish Coast sets Woolgarden in a convenient and private part of Cornwall.The near-by towns of Camelford and Launceston provide a comprehensive range of social, commercial, shopping facilities and two golf courses.
The stunning scenery of Bodmin Moor is on the doorstep of Woolgarden.The North Cornish Coast enjoys a truly undeveloped and unspoilt character, with dramatic coastal walks, sandy beaches and charming coastal villages.Via Launceston and the A30 dual carriageway soine road for Cornwall and Devon, the city of Exeter (42 miles east of Launceston) provides M5 motorway link, intercity rail link and international airport. Westwards Newquay airport approx 35 miles provides link flights to London, Gatwick and other UK and European destinations.
DESCRIPTION
Woolgarden is a charming Grade II listed farmhouse, with very original attached cottage annex, in a courtyard setting with a dominating two storey threshing barn and a detached coach house, both with planning permission for residential conversion.Interspersed with lawned areas, the complex boasts space, with individual greens, paddocks and set in approximately 2.46 acres.Dating from the 17th century, Woolgarden Farmhouse offers a unique opportunity to create a dream home from a blank canvas property, requiring investment throughout the farmhouse. The cottage annex provides further potential for additional accommodation or multi-generational occupation, but requires significant investment having been unoccupied for many years.
WOOLGARDEN FARMHOUSEWith many traditional features, Woolgarden farmhouse offers the following accommodation;
Generous Entrance Hall with slate floor under carpet tiles.
Lounge with exposed beams, central fireplace with wood burner and south facing windows either side with slate floors under carpet tiles (5.9 x 4.0)
Kitchen/Diner with exposed beam ceiling, pine fitted kitchen and oil Rayburn with slate floor under carpet tiles (4.2 x 4.4)
Utility with Belfast sink and space for white goods of washing machine, fridge freezer and deep freeze and slate floor under carpet tiles (4.9 x 2.4)
Rear lean-to passage (4.3 x 1.3) off back garden, with pantry (2.5 x 3.3) and original slate floor.
Spacious landing, with airing cupboard and loft access, to four bedrooms (4.3 x 3.0, 3.0 x 2.95, 3.30 x 2.70 and 3.6 x 4.6), all with a south facing aspect, through good sized double glazed “tilt and turn” windows.
Bathroom with panelled bath (3.2 x 1.6)
The annexed cottage, is in original condition and is accessible from both floors, comprising;
Sitting Room with open fire place and window seat (3.6 x 3.0)
Dining Room (3.0 x 2.5)Two Bedrooms (4.0 x 3.1) & (4.0 x 2.2)
THRESHING BARN, COACH HOUSE AND LONG BARN
Barn 1 on Plan.The Threshing Barn is split into four ground floor stables and occupies a spacious “L” shaped position, with ample loft space over, containing some original threshing features, and offering a fabulous opportunity to create spacious residential accommodation, with land to the rear. The ground floor alone offers some 186 square meters.
Barn 2 on Plan.The Coach House offers further opportunity to create a charming single story residence, with an external footprint of 130 square meters and garden to the rear.
Barn 3A further long barn at the top of the property (9.20m x 2.60m) of pretty stone construction under a pitched slate roof also has residential consent for conversion.
The planning permission covering both barns can be obtained from Cornwall Council under approved consent number PA12/00407 (and PA12/00410—Listed Building Consent).
OUTSIDEThe outside and grounds at Woolgarden oozes space, with hard standing and lawned areas interspersing the buildings, with individual garden areas and paddocks, and providing further outbuildings besides the main barns, including;
Former Dairy (2.6 x 2.7) and shippon (16.2 x 5.2) provide useful storage close to the farmhouse.Larger pole barn also offers further storage and potential as a car port.
SERVICESThe property is subject to the following services;
Private spring water
Mains electricity
Private drainage
Right of way over private access land off public highway
COUNCIL TAX BAND Band E
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Property Features :
- Ancient listed farmhouse with adjoining cottage and detached barns
- Unique, hidden, courtyard setting with tranquil, sunny aspect
- Consent for conversion of three barns to residential use
- Set in 2.46 acres (with further 4.54 acres available by negotiation)
- In need of refurbishmentâhuge potential