Higher Widlake Farm Higher Widlake Farm Widegates, Looe, PL13 1QB Looe 4.1 Miles Plymouth 17.9 Miles Exeter Airport 62.3 Miles
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Higher Widlake Farm Higher Widlake Farm Widegates, Looe, PL13 1QB Looe 4.1 Miles Plymouth 17.9 Miles Exeter Airport 62.3 Miles • Subject to an Agricultural Tie • Stunning Rural Views • Perfect Equestrian Property • Extensive Accommodation and Outbuildings • 18 Acres available • Further Potential • 4 bedrooms Guide price £595,000 SITUATION Higher Widlake Farm is set on the edge of the small Cornish village of Widegates. Widegates sits within a pretty part of South East Cornwall amongst the rolling Cornish countryside, close to the coast. There is a good farm shop and useful village shop, catering for most day to day needs whilst the nearby village of Hessenford has a church and popular public house. The popular coastal villages of Seaton and Downderry with all of their facilities are also nearby. The area represents a fine life style investment, the closest town is Looe, which remains important today as a commercial fishing facility, a thriving tourist industry A wonderful family home set in 18 acres in the rural yet not and is popular with boating enthusiasts. On the edge of the town is a branch line railway station with the main line at Liskeard (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 isolated position with stunning views, subject to an AOC. hours). The coastline either side of Looe is beautiful and unspoilt, easily accessible via the South West Coast Path and there are substantial areas of ownership held by the National Trust. There are excellent bathing beaches and a number of footpaths with bridleways in the vicinity. Access to the area is good with main roads leading to the A38, west of Plymouth. The market town of Liskeard, to the north includes a wide range facilities, as does the town of Saltash with a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts. The City of Plymouth lies within commuting distance and has an extensive and historic waterfront together with an excellent range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. In addition there is a cross channel ferry link at Plymouth with regular services to France and Northern Spain. DESCRIPTION This is a fascinating and highly unusual house constructed is a dormer bungalow with extensive accommodation spread over two levels and standing in grounds amounting to 18 acres. The property is subject to an Agricultural Occupancy Condition. The detached house was built in 1989. It adjoins open countryside, and enjoys far reaching north westerly views across unspoilt rolling countryside of South East Cornwall. Higher Widlake Farm offers extensive accommodation extending to around 1972 square feet over two levels with a further 1792 square feet of outbuildings, stables and garaging. Today it is presented in good order yet offers much potential to improve. ACCOMMODATION Approached from a gravel driveway with plenty of space for turning and parking, including under cover in an open car port, the sheltered front door opens to a welcoming hallway turning left is an impressive sitting room running the entire width of the house, bathed in natural light from its triple aspect and also allowing enjoyment of the far reaching views. A warming woodburing stove ensures this large room remains cosy. Passing the study or potential occasional bedroom is the notable kitchen breakfast room, more than large enough to swallow a good size kitchen table, this really is the heart of the home, with a cloakroom/wc and utility room off. Upstairs there are four proper bedrooms, sharing two bathrooms. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The grounds are impressive, available with both 8 or 18 acres (see plan) they are currently largely pasture and securely divided into three distinct paddocks. The grounds generally slope gently to the North West, and are well draining and securely ring-fenced. The immediate curtilage to the property is around an acre with gardens and full range of useful outbuildings including garaging, fronted barn, large polytunnel and stabling. The gardens are well cared for and include a ornamental fish pond and small orchard. TENURE Freehold SERVICES Mains Water. Private Septic Tank. Mains Electricity. Oil Fired Central Heating. COUNCIL TAX BAND Council Tax Band E VIEWINGS AND NEGOTIATIONS Viewings are strictly by appointment through Stags' Plymouth Office: 01752 223933 or Email: [email protected]. AGENTS NOTES Planning permission was granted by Caradon District Council in 1983 subject to the following condition, The occupation of the dwelling hereby permitted shall be limited to a person wholly or mainly employed, or last so employed, locally in agriculture (as defined by Section 290(1) of the Town and County Planning Act 1971), or in forestry or a dependant of such a person residing with him/her (including a widow or widower of such a person). DIRECTIONS From Plymouth proceed in a westerly direction along the A38. Pass through the villages of Landrake and Tideford and at Trerulefoot Roundabout turn left onto the A374 as signed for Torpoint. After just over one mile turn right onto the A387 as signed for Looe. Pass through the village of Hessenford and rise up the hill to turn right into the village of Widegates. In the centre of the village turn right, signed no through road' and after around 300 meters you will find the house on your right. Higher Widlake Farm, Widegates, Looe, PL13 1QB These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags 34-36 North Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8ET Tel: 01752 223933 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.