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Mennabroom Farmhouse and Cottages MENNABROOM FARMHOUSE AND COTTAGES WARLEGGAN, BODMIN, CORNWALL, PL30 4HE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY St Neot 2.6 miles, Bodmin 8.5 miles, Plymouth 30.4 miles (all distances are approximate) “A delightfully located Grade II Listed farmhouse with 3 beautifully presented holiday cottages, set in around 41 acres of gardens, grounds, pasture and woodland on Bodmin Moor” Set on the southern edge of picturesque Bodmin Moor Quiet and tranquil location 13th Century farmhouse with 3 bedrooms and character features throughout 17th Century converted barns providing 3 AA 4-star letting cottages Landscaped gardens Additional outbuildings and modern barn Set in circa 41.2 acres Available as a whole or as a smaller lot with 15 acres of land Savills Exeter Sterling Court, 17 Dix’s Field, Exeter EX1 1QA Tel: 01392 455719 [email protected] MENNABROOM FARMHOUSE AND COTTAGES Mennabroom is located on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor between the towns of Bodmin, Liskeard and Launceston. The Property is situated in an excellent location being well situated for both the north and south Cornish coasts. The popular village of St Neot, approximately 2.6 miles to the south east, provides day-to- day needs including a parish church, Methodist chapel, public house, well-recognised primary school and village store. Three 17th Century converted barns provide AA 4 star rated self-catering holiday cottages, a detached studio/office reception with WC and laundry room, offering an ideal work-from- home opportunity. A modern barn offers storage and housing for livestock and potential for American Barn style stabling. A particular feature of the Property are the beautiful grounds extending in to approximately 41 acres (16.7 ha), of which approximately 32 acres of pasture land provides grazing for livestock or horses. The Property is also available as a smaller lot with 15 acres of land. The Property is approximately 3.1 miles from the A30, affording accessibility both east and west. Bodmin Parkway train station is located around 7.5 miles away with regular services to London Paddington. Newquay International Airport is approximately 27.4 miles away with services to the rest of the UK and some European destinations. BODMIN MOOR Bodmin Moor splits the north and south coasts of Cornwall and is home to the county's highest peaks, Brown Willy and Rough Tor, and boasts a number of picturesque villages such as Warleggan, St Neot, Cardinham, Blisland and Altarnun. Bodmin Moor is a vast expanse of approximately 80 square miles of spectacular landscape that includes granite tors, moorland farms and common land. The Moor provides scenic open spaces with its miles of spectacular walks, horse riding and birdwatching opportunities. It is also home to two large lakes, Colliford Lake, where there is fishing available, and Siblyback Lake, which offers a range of water sports. The cathedral city of Truro, approximately 34.0 miles to the south west, offers a wide variety of shopping, recreational and educational facilities. The nearby town of Bodmin, approximately 8.5 miles distant, provides a variety of shops as well as out of town stores and various supermarkets. Within a 20-mile drive are Port Isaac on the North Cornish coast and Fowey on the South Cornish coast. The Camel Trail links Bodmin and Wadebridge to the resort of Padstow via a picturesque riverside foot and cycle path. MENNABROOM HOUSE Mennabroom is a charming and characterful Grade II listed home dating from the 13th Century and believed to be the oldest inhabited dwelling in the area. Extensive renovations have been undertaken in recent years including re-roofing the farmhouse with reclaimed Delabole slate, installation of oil-fired central heating, custom-built American white oak kitchen furniture and bathroom suites. The accommodation comprises an entrance hall, sitting room and large drawing room with wood burning stoves, dining room, farmhouse kitchen with oil fired Aga and utility boot room. On the first floor, master suite with dressing room and en- suite bathroom, 2 further en-suite double bedrooms (currently used as B&B accommodation) and a nursery/study. Lying to the east of the main house is a garden with a large patio and raised flowerbeds. Stone steps lead to a large lawned area with mature beech and sycamore trees and borders with a variety of flowering shrubs. There is a further winter garden with a variety of ornamental trees and flowering shrubs. To the south of the drive is a south-facing lawned area with a small orchard, and to the rear are raised flowerbeds bounded by natural stone walls. BYRE COTTAGE Byre Cottage comprises a master bedroom, open plan kitchen/living area and shower room and can sleep 2 guests. The Byre features a wood burner, king size bed and an outdoor terrace and further lawned area. TALLET COTTAGE Tallet Cottage comprises an en suite master bedroom, twin bedroom, bunk bedroom and shower room. There is a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/living area with log burner and sofa bed. Tallet sleeps up to 8 guests. Externally, there is a Juliet Balcony providing superb countryside views. SHIPPON COTTAGE Shippon Cottage is a superbly converted, 17th Century Cornish barn, comprising a double bedroom and bunk bedroom, living/dining room with log burner and separate kitchen. Shippon sleeps up to 6 guests with a sofa bed. Externally, there is a lawned area and parking. THE LAND In total, the property extends to approximately 41.2 acres (16.7 ha) comprising approximately 32.5 acres (13.15 ha) of pasture and 6 acres (2.43 ha) of amenity woodland. To the north of the Property, leading off the driveway for the cottages, is a fenced poultry enclosure with adjoining large kitchen garden, soft fruit cage, aluminium-framed greenhouse and a large poly tunnel frame. A modern barn offers storage and housing for livestock and potential for American Barn style stabling. Leading through well-fenced pasture land, which lies principally to the east of the farmhouse and cottages, the private drive crosses a stream with a small waterfall and 2 wildlife ponds. To the south side of the farmhouse, running up the valley to the west, is a delightful area of deciduous woodland intersected by the River Dewey which attracts a wide variety of wildlife and offers tranquil walks. There is a Basic Payment entitlement attributable to the farm. This will be transferred to the purchaser in accordance with the RPA transfer guidance following completion. The Property is available to purchase as a whole plot, or as a smaller lot comprising the main house, cottages and 15 acres of land. GENERAL INFORMATION Services: Contact: Mains electricity, private water and drainage. Oil James Greenslade: [email protected] fired central heating. DD: 01392 455719 M: 07870 555893 Tenure: Harriet Fuller: [email protected] Freehold. DD: 01392 455769 M: 07807 999768 Energy Ratings: Viewings: All buildings are EPC exempt. Strictly by appointment with Savills or D.R. Kivells. Prior to making an appointment to view Trade: we strongly recommend that you discuss any Trading information is available to genuine particular points which are likely to affect your applicants. The business operates through a interest in the property with a member of staff dedicated website which can be found at who has seen the property in order that you do www.mennabroom.com. not make a wasted journey. TUPE: IMPORTANT NOTICE The purchaser will be required to comply with the Savills, their clients and any joint agents give relevant legislation in respect of present notice that: employees. 1.They are not authorised to make or give any VAT: representations or warranties in relation to the Should the sale of the property or any right property either here or elsewhere, either on their attached to it be deemed a chargeable supply for own behalf or on behalf of their client or VAT purposes, such tax will be payable by the otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any purchaser in addition to the sale price. statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or Fixtures and Fittings: contract and must not be relied upon as Trade inventory will be included in the sale. Stock statements or representations of fact. at valuation on completion. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are Local Authority: approximate. The text, photographs and plans Cornwall County Council, are for guidance only and are not necessarily County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AY comprehensive. It should not be assumed that https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/ the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not Rateable Value and Council Tax: tested any services, equipment or facilities. £7,800 – Self catering holiday units (3), guest Purchasers must satisfy themselves by house and premises inspection or otherwise. Main House council tax Band E. .
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