Ref: LCAA7719/7724/7725 Offers invited for the whole or in Lots
32¼ acres of productive land and woodland formerly part of Trenoweth Manor, St Keverne, Helston, Cornwall
A well sited, easily accessible block of productive organic agricultural land and established woodland, available as a whole or in up to 3 Lots. The land comprises organic arable or grassland together with approximately 8½ acres of broadleaf woodland. The land has good Cornish hedge boundaries and from parts there are far reaching rural and sea views into Falmouth Bay and over The Manacles. Situated between the villages of St. Keverne and Porthoustock, on the eastern side of the Lizard Peninsula. 2 Ref: LCAA7719/7724/7725 ● Porthallow 1 mile ● St Keverne 1 mile ● Porthoustock 1 mile ● Coverack 3½ Miles ● Manaccan 4 miles ● Helston 12 miles.
SITUATION
Two of the blocks of land are situated either side of the minor Council road leading from the village of St. Keverne which is about ½ a mile away, to the hamlet of Porthoustock. The southern block also has a second access off the road leading to Rosenithon. The parcel of woodland to the north of the land has access off the minor country lane leading from Porthoustock to Trenoweth Mill.
The market town of Helston is about 12 miles distant and has an extensive range of services and amenities whilst good local facilities are available in the popular village of St. Keverne.
THE LAND
The land forms part of Trenoweth Manor and is situated in a productive farming district capable of good grass production or arable cropping. The productive land is registered as organic, is all level to gently sloping and provides good productive land in conveniently shaped and easily worked field enclosures with Cornish hedge boundaries and gated entrances.
The land to the north comprising the woodland is generally steeper and runs down to the valley bottom with river frontage. From parts of the land there are superb views over the surrounding countryside and out to the sea to the east over the Manacles, into Falmouth Bay and over Porthoustock Cove. The land is contained within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
SUGGESTED LOTTING AND GUIDE PRICES:-
LOT 1 – 7.33 acres – Guide Price £75,000. Comprising two arable or grass field enclosures with direct gated access off both the Rosenithon and Porthoustock roads. The land is classified as Grade III on the Land Classification Map. A footpath runs along the southern and eastern edge of field OS 8941. The field enclosures have internal post and wire fencing as well as Cornish hedge boundaries. Metered mains water connected.
LOT 2 – 16.49 acres – Guide Price £165,000. Comprising six good size productive field enclosures. The productive land is all down to grass and is classified as Grade III on the Land Classification Map. The field enclosures have internal post and wire fencing as well as Cornish hedge boundaries. A double field water trough is in a dividing hedge (water currently supplied by a neighbour).
LOT 3 – 8.46 acres – Guide Price £40,000. Of mixed open amenity land and broadleaf woodland which has a steep gradient and fronts the stream as well as the road to Trenoweth Mill with a gated access off. A public footpath crosses the woodland in a north south direction together with a footpath along the northern boundary westwards from the road in the hamlet. There is currently access between Lots 2 and 3. From the elevated parts of this land are views along the valley and over Porthoustock to the sea. The land is accessed from the footpath or from the gateway near the footbridge by Trenoweth Mill off the Council road. 3 Ref: LCAA7719/7724/7725
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5 Ref: LCAA7719/7724/7725 GENERAL INFORMATION
VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected] or through JOINT AGENTS Lodge & Thomas, 58 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PY. Telephone: (01872) 272722. [email protected]
POST CODE – TR12
SERVICES – Metered mains water connected to Lot 1. Water currently connected to field troughs in Lot 2 by permission from the neighbour. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations prior to making an offer.
TENURE AND POSSESSION: The land is for sale freehold and the productive land is currently let on a Grazing/Mowing Licence with vacant possession available on completion.
WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY – The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist. A Public Footpath crosses Lots 1 and 3 in a north-south direction leading between Trenoweth Mill and Rosenithon, and a Footpath leads from Trenoweth Mill westwards across the north of Lot 3.
BASIC PAYMENT – Entitlements to the Basic Payment for Lots 1 and 2 are available by separate negotiation.
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. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
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