Cartuther Barton (Farmhouse), Horningtops, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3PS

LISKEARD 1 MILES, LOOE AND THE BEACH 9 MILES, BODMIN MOOR 6 MILES, PLYMOUTH 17 MILES An historic grade 2* listed farmhouse with self contained cottage, range of traditional barns and paddock. About 4365 sq ft, 22' Kitchen, 19' Drawing Room, 19' Dining Room, Usual Domestic Offices, 4 Bedrooms (all ensuite), 1 Bed Cottage, Numerous Original Period Features, Over 3000 sq ft Traditional Outbuildings, Long Private Drive, Walled Garden, Formal Gardens, Garaging, Paddocks, About 3.35 Acres.

LOCATION The nearby village of Menheniot (2.5 miles) provides various facilities including church, chapel, excellent village primary school (rated "outstanding" by Ofsted), post office and village store, local inn, sports club and field providing tennis, cricket and football facilities. The main line railway may be accessed at Menheniot Station (approximately 2 miles) providing links to Plymouth and Truro and is especially useful for children attending schools further afield and, of course, as a commuter link (Plymouth to London Paddington approximately 3 hours).

The usual facilities can be found at the ancient stannary town of Liskeard (1 mile) including a range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. The town of Saltash (12 miles) has a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts and long frontage to the tidal River Tamar with moorings (subject to availability) and a public slipway. Golf is available at Bindown, near Looe, also with a spectacular waterside course at Portwrinkle and at St Mellion International Resort with its leisure facilities. The wide expanse and beaches of Whitsand Bay are within easy driving distance, providing opportunities for boating, sea fishing and other water sports. The City of Plymouth lies within

commuting distance where there is an excellent shopping centre set against the historic waterside areas of The Barbican and Hoe.

DESCRIPTION Cartuther Barton comprises a substantial and historic grade 2* listed (epc exempt) farmhouse, believed to date from the 17th century but with earlier origins and features. The fascinating house has a south east aspect with tall sash windows overlooking the formal lawns.

A copy of the listing is available upon request and details the many features which are too many to include within these particulars but include complete late C17 bolection moulded panels with restored painted panels of formal garden perspectives with tree- lined avenues, circa early C16 large granite fireplace with 4-centred arch, roll moulding and hollow chamfer, ornamental niche circa 1750s on north corner with round arched opening and moulded key, panelled pilasters and 4 shaped shelves with shell motif above, amongst many others.

The farmhouse benefits from oil fired central heating and modern bath/shower rooms and the self contained cottage has it's own separate entrance and an internal door enabling its use as part of the main house depending upon individual needs. The accommodation extends to about 4365 sq ft and is demonstrated by reference to the floorplan, briefly comprising - reception hall with attractive balustrade staircase, utility room with flagstone floor and old well with safety glass viewing cover, dual aspect 22' farmhouse kitchen with beautiful moulded granite fireplace housing an oil fired wood burner style room heater and French doors opening to the garden and a 19' drawing room with fireplace having a granite surround and housing a gas fired wood burner style room heater. At first floor level there are four well proportioned double bedrooms each with a fine aspect over the gardens and ensuite bath or shower rooms. A staircase rises to the attic floor with the potential to provide further accommodation subject to achieving the relevant consent.

The self contained cottage annexe has been previously residentially let but equally could be used for holiday letting or perhaps as a studio or work from home space, briefly comprising a living room, kitchen, one bedroom and bathroom.

THE OUTBUILDINGS At the side and rear of the main house there lies a wide range of domestic outbuildings of traditional construction, extending to about 3000 sq ft and including kennels, log and garden stores, former piggery and bakehouse with original fireplace, cloam oven and salting trough.

THE GARDENS AND PADDOCK Cartuther Barton is approached from the A38 via a long private drive with granite pillars, the first section of the driveway has an agricultural right of way in favour of the farmland. The drive leads to the courtyard and ample parking. The stunning and sheltered gardens have level lawns with patio and established flower, shrub and tree beds. An ornamental pond with recirculating water feature is a haven for wildlife. The sheltered and original walled garden is well stocked with mature fruit trees. The pasture paddock with the gardens and courtyard total 3.35 acres.

EPC RATING - EXEMPT.

VIEWINGS AND NEGOTIATIONS Strictly by appointment and through the joint sole agents - Scott Parry Associates on 01752 858314 - [email protected] - or Jefferys on 01579 342400 - [email protected]

These particulars should not be relied upon.

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