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Westerlands, Henwood, Liskeard, Cornwall FREEHOLD
An immaculately presented stunning 4 bedroomed 16th Century farmhouse and barn conversion, exhibiting many delightful character features, commanding breathtaking panoramic views over miles of pristine countryside, offered with over 8 acres of fields, two barns and a sand school, close to the Moor and with excellent riding out. 2 Ref: LCAA6049
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: entrance hall, snug/sitting room, dining room, kitchen breakfast room, utility room, 3 bedrooms (2 en-suite), inner hall, cloakroom, two staircases ascending to the:-
First Floor: superb drawing room with high vaulted ceiling and amazing views, mezzanine study area, landing, master bedroom with walk-in wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.
Outside: stable barn, garage/workshops, further log and implement stores, beautiful landscaped gardens surrounding the house and barns and over 8 acres of fields and paddocks including a sand school with dressage mirros, power for floodlighting and spectator area.
DESCRIPTION
Situated high on the eastern edge of Bodmin Moor, in an area of stunning open countryside and rugged beauty with half of the incredible views taken up with rolling fields and pasture and views in the other direction taking in the moor and nearby tors. This is a unique and striking property in many respects, firstly because of its architecture, character features and impeccable presentation and secondly due to the position and incredible views to Brentor and Dartmoor that are available from the property and the fact that it is surrounded by such beautiful countryside.
Our clients have resided at the property for 10 years and during that time have overhauled and refurbished all the accommodation to an extremely high standard, kept the land in 3 Ref: LCAA6049 good heart and adapted the outbuildings to their current usage. From the moment you enter the accommodation it is quite evident that there is not a pin out of place with a modern kitchen and integrated appliances and refitted bathrooms. The barns exhibit much exposed stonework, open beams and roof trusses, a fireplace with a woodburning stove in the main sitting room and large rag slate roof coverings. Both the ground and first floor accommodation is arranged over split levels allowing a versatility to its use and neatly breaking up the bedroom and living room areas.
On the ground floor there is a sitting room with a lovely fireplace and clome oven, a dining room, and a kitchen with steps up to a separate breakfast room. The galley style kitchen is extremely well fitted. N.B. planning permission has been granted and is now live in perpetuity for a substantial extension to the front of the property which would incorporate a much larger kitchen/dining room and a slight reconfiguration of some of the other accommodation. Plans showing the existing and proposed changes are attached to these details. There are three bedrooms on the ground floor one of which comprises a superb guest bedroom suite with a large double bedroom and open-plan refitted en-suite bathroom. One of the other bedrooms on the ground floor also has en-suite facilities.
There are two staircases to the first floor with the main reception room comprising a stunning drawing room and mezzanine study area with a high vaulted ceiling, exposed A- frame trusses and windows/doors on both sides providing incredible far reaching and panoramic countryside views. The upper study area has a door onto the landing, accessed from the secondary staircase which provides direct access to the master bedroom suite which comprises a large double bedroom with a fitted walk-in wardrobe and a recently completely refitted en-suite bathroom.
The property is surrounded by beautifully kept, well stocked gardens, beyond which are six field/paddock enclosures in all extending to just over 8 acres, together with a full size sand school with a shredded rubber surface and there are two large detached barns adjacent to 4 Ref: LCAA6049 the paddock, one of which can provide stabling for four or more horses. The other is currently arranged as a large garaging area with work benches on several sides and as these barns are built into the slope there are under croft storage rooms beneath the garaging, providing fuel and implement stores.
This property would suit somebody wishing to experiment with the ‘good life’ or who has a strong equestrian interest, the land provides good grazing and is ideally set up (with the central corral area), for the movement of horses or other livestock between each of the fields. A short hack down the quiet lane that approaches the property provides you with access to miles of open moorland providing spectacular riding out.
LOCATION
This fine home is situated on the eastern side of Bodmin Moor which is An Area of a Outstanding Natural Beauty and a World Heritage site. Westerlands sits on the softer margins of the moor on the side of the River Lyner valley, enjoying astounding panoramic and far reaching views especially to the north and east over miles of open countryside with some views to the west across the rugged tors of Bodmin Moor. 5 Ref: LCAA6049 The property is situated in an area of outlying houses and farmsteads which are well spaced and Westerlands is no exception having no direct near neighbours. The local villages around it at North Hill, Minions, Rilla Mill and Upton Cross provide adequate day to day facilities locally with a primary schools at Upton Cross and Lewannick whilst the major towns of Launceston and Liskeard are within easy reach, both providing a wide array of leisure, commercial and retail facilities and both primary and secondary schooling.
The picturesque country lanes that approach the property feedback swiftly to the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road) which provides a dual carriageway link all the way eastwards into Devon at Exeter where it joins the national motorway network. The surrounding countryside and moorland provide many miles of open scenery with tors, lakes and pre-historic monuments providing excellent riding out or moorland walking. This area is virtually equidistant between both the north and south Cornish coasts with the north coast providing many surfing opportunities from lovely golden sandy beaches on which the Atlantic swells crash whilst the softer southern coast of Cornwall provides excellent sandy beaches and picturesque fishing villages such Looe and Polperro and both coasts enjoy access via the South West Coastal Footpath to some beautiful coastal walks and rugged cliff top scenery. Liskeard has a mainline station providing a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours. The Looe Valley railway also runs from Liskeard and Launceston has its own steam railway.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)
Pitched slated roof covered entrance porch with recessed granite step to part double glazed wooden panelled front door opening onto:-
6 Ref: LCAA6049 ENTRANCE HALL. Slate tiled flooring, radiator with thermostatic control, open beamed ceiling, spotlights, doors off to:-
SNUG / SITTING ROOM – 13’9” x 12’9” min. to the chimney breast. On one side of the room is an impressive inglenook fireplace with exposed granite stone surrounds and a raised slate tiled hearth on which stands a Woodwarm woodburning stove with large timber lintel above. The fireplace include an ancient clome oven. On another wall is a bowed double glazed bay window with window seat beneath providing stunning views out over many miles of open countryside and the gardens. Part wooden panelled walling, open beamed ceiling, two fitted cupboards in one corner for storage, television aerial lead, further large understairs built-in storage cupboard and doors off to the kitchen and an inner hall.
DINING ROOM – 12’ x 10’6”. A wealth of exposed ceiling and wall beams, radiator with thermostatic control, inset ceiling downlighters, small paned double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens to open countryside beyond. An ornamental archway with wood surround leads to a second stair hall, a further old oak archway leads through to an inner hall and a bedroom suite and a third door opens onto bedroom 3.
7 Ref: LCAA6049 CLOAKROOM. White wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, radiator with thermostatic control, travertine style tiled flooring, part wooden panelled walling, inset ceiling downlighter.
From the snug sitting room a door opens onto the:-
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 33’3” overall.
KITCHEN AREA – 25’ x 7’6”. The kitchen is extremely well fitted with a comprehensive range of off-white panelled shaker style cabinets comprising base level cupboards, further matching wall cupboards and one full height unit. A bank of windows comprising a large double glazed small paned bow window and adjacent matching window provide views over the gardens. The base level kitchen units are topped with attractive oak worktop surfaces and upstands and on one side of the kitchen stands a raised oil fired Rayburn with two hotplates and two ovens. To one side of the Rayburn is a semi professional Rangemaster Toledo cooking range finished in brushed stainless steel and smoked glass comprising a ceramic five ring electric hob top with sixth ring/warming plate to one side, beneath are two ovens, a separate grill/oven and a pan storage drawer with a large stainless steel wall mounted splashback and Neff illuminated filter hood above. Integrated Bosch dishwasher, slate flagged flooring, open beamed ceiling with painted wooden panelling. One of the cabinet fronts conceals a freestanding oil fired Grant boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating, space for an American sized fridge freezer. Concealed pelmet lighting to the worktops and further overhead light to the wall cupboards, telephone point. At one end of a galleried slate flagged hallway with a double glazed panelled door opening onto the garden and patio and at the other end of the kitchen, three slate steps ascend to the:- 8 Ref: LCAA6049
BREAKFAST ROOM – 13’ x 8’7”. High vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame trusses, beams and spotlight points, triple aspect with double glazed windows on all sides, one of which is a large arch topped window providing stunning views out over miles of open countryside, part double glazed panelled wooden door opening to the garden.
UTILITY ROOM – 12’8” x 4’10” to the front of an extensive wall to wall range of built-in cupboards with a variety of shelving and one full height cupboard for ironing boards, hoovers, etc. open beamed ceiling with spotlight points. One run of roll edge laminated worktop surface with an inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit and a range of matching cupboards beneath, laminated wood effect flooring, small wooden door opening onto a large storage cupboard inset into one wall. Small paned window overlooking the gardens with exposed timber lintel above. Radiator with thermostatic control.
BEDROOM 3 – 13’ x 9’7”. Dual aspect with small paned double glazed windows providing lovely views over the gardens to countryside beyond. Radiator with thermostatic control, part exposed, cream painted stone walling, mono pitched ceiling with exposed beams and spotlights, boxed in electric meter and wall mounted electric circuit breaker boards in an oak cabinet.
From the dining room there is a door down to:-
9 Ref: LCAA6049 BEDROOM 2 – 17’3” x 12’5” (including the en-suite bathroom). A beautiful triple aspect room with small paned double glazed windows on all sides providing stunning views over the gardens and miles of surrounding countryside, slate flagged flooring, impressive exposed timbers to walls and ceiling, radiator with thermostatic control.
OPEN-PLAN EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with chromium Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, part wooden panelled walling, slate flagged floor, small double glazed panelled windows, exposed beams to the ceiling, chromium ladder towel rail, spotlights.
BEDROOM SUITE 4 (approached via an old oak archway from the dining room which opens onto a hall/small reception area). Large double glazed window overlooking the rear terrace, radiator with thermostatic control, loft hatch access, ceiling spotlights.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc, radiator, corner white ceramic wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, travertine style tiled flooring, loft hatch access, inset ceiling downlighters extractor fan, double glazed window, part wooden panelled walling, ledge and braced door to:-
BEDROOM 4 – 15’8” x 7’. Dual aspect with four double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and providing far reaching countryside views, part cream painted stone walling, part wooden panelled walling, radiator with thermostatic control, monopitched ceiling with exposed beams, built-in double wardrobe with further cupboards above. Airing cupboard. Fitted spotlights.
There are two staircases ascending to the first floor, the first one is between the dining room and bedroom 2 and ascends to a:- 10 Ref: LCAA6049 GALLERIED SPLIT LEVEL DRAWING ROOM / STUDY.
DRAWING ROOM – 21’5” x 12’6” including the stairs. Triple aspect with two small paned doors, one on either side of the room, one of which opens onto a flight of massive granite steps which drop into the front courtyard. The other door opens onto a Juliet balcony and provides stunning far reaching countryside views. High vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame trusses and rafters. In one corner is a granite fireplace with a slate hearth and a woodburning stove, television aerial lead, radiator with thermostatic control. A flight of five stairs in one corner ascends to the:-
11 Ref: LCAA6049 STUDY – 12’5” x 11’. Dual aspect with double glazed windows providing views over the gardens, high vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame trusses, part cream painted stone walling, radiator with thermostatic control, telephone / broadband connection points. An arch topped door in one corner opens onto a landing with a secondary staircase descending to the ground floor and a door into:-
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE – 16’ x 13’8”. Two large recessed double glazed small paned windows providing stunning views over the gardens to miles of countryside, both with window seats beneath, radiator with thermostatic control, telephone points, large exposed ceiling beam, exposed wall timber, two built-in storage shelves above the stairs, four wall light points, large built-in shelved storage cupboard with two doors, further small built-in storage cupboard and further door to:-
WALK-IN WARDROBE. Extensively fitted with a range of hanging rails and built-in shelving with oak floor and ceiling downlighters.
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EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with waterfall style mixer tap and extendable flexible shower hose to one side, wash hand basin set in a vanity surround, brown composite worktops which extend on either side into large toiletry shelving areas above a range of cream panel fitted cupboards with brushed stainless steel handles, low level wc with concealed cistern and chromium wall flush plate, oak flooring, two full height fitted cupboards housing the hot water cylinder. Further matching brown composite stone effect worktop surfaces around the bath with attractive, complementary tiled wall surround, two double glazed windows provide lovely garden and countryside views, loft hatch access, inset ceiling downlighters, wall mounted chromium ladder towel rail, inset ceiling downlighters.
OUTSIDE 13 Ref: LCAA6049 The property is approached from the lane via twin five bar timber gates which open onto a gravelled driveway which then becomes asphalted and sweeps up through the grounds to the house where it broadens to provide a large parking and turning area to one side. Both to the front and rear of the house are large paved and pavioured terraces surrounding by well tended, superbly landscaped and well stocked flower and shrub beds and borders in stone surrounds. Both terraces enjoy stunning views over the surrounding countryside. To the left of the driveway is a large ornamental pond in an attractive granite surround and there are sweeping lawns on both sides with a gravelled ride up into the fields, paddocks and sand school. The driveway sweeps up past the house and up into a large gravelled parking area beside the outbuildings which comprise:-
STABLE BARN – 39’ x 36’5”. This is built on a large timber and steel framework, with part concrete walls and on a concrete base with corrugated roofing and clear panels to provide plenty of natural light to the interior. The internals are currently divided into two stable areas on one side and two large stables on the other with a central walkway through the middle but could easily be reconfigured to anyone else’s requirements. At the moment there is plenty of room for the storage of tractors/vehicles in one section.
There are two double doors to provide vehicular access on both sides of a central greenhouse area which has built-in benches and double glazed windows to the front with a pedestrian door into the side.
GARAGE / WORKSHOP – 42’7” x 28’7”. This is a superb space with a large up and over metal door to the front, high pitched vaulted and insulated roof with exposed trusses and clear roofing panels to provide plenty of natural light to the interior. Built of concrete blocks on a concrete base with multiple power and light points throughout the interior and compartmentalised workshop areas down each side. N.B. There is enough space to provide parking for up to six vehicles. At the back is a SEPARATE WC with a white low level wc, corner wash hand basin, part wooden panelled walling. Door returning to the garage.
14 Ref: LCAA6049 Accessed from a concrete driveway between the barns and the house and constructed beneath the garage are further outbuildings comprising an IMPLEMENT/STORAGE SHED, A LARGE WOOD/STORAGE AREA WITH CONCRETE DIVIDES – 43’6” X 22’ BROADENING TO 28’. Electric power and light points and separate wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker board with wooden pedestrian door returning to the driveway. Beside this is a further storage shed. There is outside/security lighting around the barns. From the gravel holding yard which provides access to the front of the barns there are gates into the paddocks. In all there are 7 paddock/field enclosures all stock proof fenced and gated with a central holding coral for the ease of moving stock around. The oil storage tank is hidden away beside the stables and there is a secondary vehicular access from the lane to the rear garden. There is a further small area of garden on the opposite side of the lane.
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To the right of the entrance driveway is a full sized sand school with shredded rubber surface. A short hack up the quiet lane from the house can provide direct access to Bodmin Moor and miles of spectacular moorland riding.
GENERAL INFORMATION
VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected]
POST CODE – PL14 5BW.
SERVICES – Mains and private water supplies, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating, telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.
DIRECTIONS – Get to the hamlet of Darley Ford then proceed down into the hamlet of Darleyford and at the bottom of the hill turn right towards Sharptor and Henwood. In the village of Henwood take a right turn at a junction with a phone box and an island and head towards Kingbeare 1 mile. Proceed out of the village, go up over a hill down into the valley past a house signposted on the right as Notter Park and take the next turning right at a crossroads opposite Bearah Tor Quarry, and a sign marked ‘free range eggs’. Follow this lane up a hill and as you descend the hill down into a valley Westerlands is the first property you come to on the right hand side. Proceed through the wooden gates and up to the house.
Alternative directions:-
Heading from Middlewood towards Liskeard, leave the hamlet and ascend a hill and as the road levels out and you will see a left turning (which you should ignore) for Bathpool. At the brow of the next hill, there is a righ hand turning to Kingbeare – ignore this. Botternell Farm is on the left and Botternell Mill on the right. Carry on and take the next right hand turn opposite a public footpath sign and newly converted barn on the left. Go up the lane, ignore the very sharp left hand junction and very shortly after double five bar gates on the left lead you into Westerlands.
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AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.
OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).
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