Praze Farm MILLPOOL, NR BODMIN, CORNWALL
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Praze Farm MILLPOOL, NR BODMIN, CORNWALL www.jackson-stops.co.uk The Property Set on the western fringes of the Bodmin Moor Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and enjoying attractive views of the moor, this historic property is surrounded by its own land and set down a long private drive with the attractive Grade II Listed farmhouse believed to date from the early seventeenth century being of granite elevations under a slate roof. The farmhouse has been substantially renovated by the current owners and now provides a comfortable and characterful home with a fine blend of period features such as exposed granite stonework, open fireplace, stone mullion windows, and reclaimed beautifully carved staircase. These combine with attractive modern living arrangements including a large open plan kitchen/dining room with AGA cooker, solid wood kitchen units and terracotta tiled floor, together with bedrooms featuring vaulted ceilings, a delightful spacious bathroom with painted floorboards and a freestanding enamel bath from where the delightful views out across the farm and valley to the moor can be enjoyed. The property also features the modern conveniences of double glazed windows and oil-fired heating and hot water. The farm is set down a long drive and has an established garden enjoying the open views across the farmland to the moor and has a large vegetable garden, vine covered pergola sitting area and attractive courtyard to the rear, plus a well with stone cover providing water for the gardens and farm. Next to the courtyard is a converted and adapted former stone barn with a double garage below and above a spacious and attractive two bedroom holiday letting cottage converted to a high standard in recent years and producing a useful annual income along with providing the flexibility of additional guest accommodation for the house. The property has the benefit of modern farm buildings of some 4,140 sq. ft. and the land extends to about 29 acres in total which is predominately pasture divided into nine field enclosures and which are served by a second drive. The Location The farm is set in a delightful rural setting with attractive and varied countryside around rising up onto the open expanses of Bodmin Moor with extensive walking and An attractive, fully renovated, Grade II riding opportunities from the property with a number of footpaths and bridleways. A bridleway is located just to the south of the farm and reached by a footpath which Listed Farmhouse set in approximately 29 crosses part of the farm’s land. Also nearby are extensive Forestry Commission woodlands at Cardinham which is an attractively set historic village with a magnificent parish church. Also nearby is Colliford Lake reservoir: a popular fishing venue and acres and benefitting from a two scenic landmark. The farm has the benefit of being in a highly accessible location set just off the A30 mai n trunk road forming the northern boundary of the land but well bedroomed holiday cottage away from the farmhouse and which provides easy access west further into Cornwall. The county town of Truro is about 29.6 miles away and the popular sailing destination of Falmouth lies further to the south, and also the historic former county town of Bodmin is just 4 miles distant providing high street shopping. The Camel Trail passes Guide Price £985,000 throug h the town running along the River Camel down to Padstow on the north coast. The farm is also within easy striking distance of the south coast and Exeter and the M5 Summary motorway can be reached within little over an hour. Bodmin Parkway mainline railway • Porch • Master Suite • Bodmin 4 miles station is about 6 miles to the south providing train services to London Paddington. • Kitchen/Dining Room • Two Further Bedrooms • Rock 17 miles • Rear Hall • Bathroom • Truro 29.6 miles • Utility/Shower Room • 2 Bedroom Holiday Cottage • Plymouth 32.1 miles • Drawing Room • Range of Barns & Outbuildings • Newquay Airport 23.4 miles • Study/Playroom • Approximately 29 Acres (distances approximate) Outsid e Property Information The property has the benefit of two separate drives off the road, one serving the farmhouse and Note: A public footpath crosses the front entrance to the main drive and then across the three cottage and the other serving the farm buildings and land with an interconnecting gateway at the fields lying to the south of the farmhouse before crossing the stream and linking to a public end. The attractive sweeping drive leading up to the farmhouse is tree-lined with a number of bridleway. This provides attractive walking from the property for both the owners and guests. established shrubs and passes by the gardens and farmhouse leading around to a courtyard to the rear with parking, turning and access to the garage. The drive also continues around to the cottage Postcode: PL30 4HZ providing further parking and giving access to the field gateways and around to the drive serving the farm and farm buildings. Garage 22'6" x 16'9" (6.86m x 5.1m). Roller shutter door, concreted Council Tax Band: F floor, power and electric provided and a pedestrian door. It houses the combination boiler for the holiday cottage central heating and hot water, which is above. Gardens The main body of the Services: Mains electricity and mains metered water are connected. There is also an additional gardens lie to the front of the farmhouse with an extensive lawn, hedge and tree planted private well water supply serving the gardens and land. Private drainage system. Telephone line and boundaries and a number of established flowerbeds and ornamental plants. An attractive stone broadband subject to BT regulations. Oil-fired central heating and hot water for the farmhouse and path leads to the front door from the drive. The gardens continue around to the side of the LPG-fired central heating for the cottage. farmhouse to the rear where there is an extensive vegetable garden area and attractive pergola with sitting area and vine. Farm Building One 44'6" x 38' (13.56m x 11.58m). Of timber portal frame Local Authority: Cornwall Council, Truro, TR1 3AY. Telephone 0300 1234100. construction with sheeted sides and roof with power and light connected and sliding doors. This Contents, fixtures and fittings: Only those mentioned in this brochure are included in the sale. All provides a number of alternative possibilities for stabling, livestock housing or storage depending others, such as carpets, curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments etc. are specifically excluded, but on requirements. Farm Building Two 56'1" x 48'9" (17.1m x 14.86m). Located adjoining the first farm may be made available by separate negotiation. building and of similar construction with power, light and water connected. Farmland The property extends to about 29 acres in total, the majority of which is pasture divided into nine field enclosures Viewing: By appointment with Jackson-Stops & Staff’s Truro office: 01872 261160. with traditional Cornish bank hedgerow boundaries and with a number of interconnecting gates. The southern boundary of the farm has an attractive stand of mature beech trees including a copper beech tree and along the boundary a stream passes through part of the property with a small wooded copse area adjoining. www.jackson-stops.co.uk Directions Travelling westbound on the A30 dual carriageway continue through Devon passing Launceston and continue westbound up onto Bodmin Moor. Continue past turnings for Temple and St. Breward and shortly after the road goes down to a single carriageway. After about two miles turn left being the first turning to Cardinham and Millpool just after a sign for the Blisland Inn. Continue down Measured in accordance with RICS guidelines. Every attempt is the hill for about 0.75 of a mile and turn right into the clearly signed entrance made to ensure accuracy. However all measurements are to Praze Farm, also marked by a public footpath sign (the foot path crosses the approximate. This floor plan is for illustrative purposes only and is not to scale. Based upon the Ordnance Survey Map with entrance to the drive and then across the fields to the south of the farmhouse). permission of the Controller H.M.S.O. Crown Copyright reserved. Praze Farm Cottage EPC Fast find 52784 Important Notice Jackson-Stops & Staff, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1 They have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2 Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulations or other consents and Jackson-Stops & Staff have not tested any services, Jackson-Stops & Staff Tel 01872 261160 equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 44 Lemon Street, [email protected] J260 Printed by Ravensworth 01670 713330 Truro, Cornwall TR1 2NS www.jackson-stops.co.uk .