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METHOD OF SALE

Please note the above property will be offered for sale by Public Auction at the White Hart Hotel, Launceston on Thursday, June 25th 2009 at 2.30 pm. (Subject to such conditions as shall be available for inspection prior to the sale and unless sold privately meanwhile).

SITUATION

The property enjoys a most enviable south facing position overlooking a picturesque wooded valley. Being secluded but not isolated the property is within 1.5 miles of the centre of the market town of Liskeard with its wide variety of shops, places of worship, restaurants and other town facilities together with educational amenities to A-level standard, indoor sports complex and a main line railway station with regular services to Paddington London. The superb South Cornish coast line with extensive cliff land walks is 10 miles to the south and coastal beauty spots such as the fishing harbour at Polperro and the larger fishing port of Looe are both within 10 miles and many other coastal beauty spots such as Polruan at the mouth of the Fowey Estuary and the Rame Peninsula are all easily accessible. The city of Plymouth is 18 miles to the east and here there are excellent communication points with the A38 providing access to the M5 motorway at Exeter, an airport with many UK destinations and a cross channel ferry port with regular services to Brittany and Spain.

DESCRIPTION

This property is unique and provides an excellent opportunity for those seeking an enviable way of life. It has its own private well water supply and generated electricity with the dwelling standing within its own 3 acres of grounds overlooking a picturesque valley. The River Bolitho flows along and within most of the southern boundary. At one time a vineyard, some of the vines have survived entangling trees in the naturally regenerating native woodland. This property has become a haven for wildlife and many species of birds and offers the next custodians ample scope for improvement (subject to the necessary planning and consents).
The single storey dwelling is detached having local stonewalls and a galvanised iron extension. The roof is mainly galvanised iron with one section of ferro-cement with turf covering. With a footprint of 55' x 30' extending to 32', the property has enormous potential (subject to the necessary planning and consents). The following accommodation is afforded:

GENERAL PURPOSE STORE ROOM

9.75m(32'0'') x 4.70m(15'5'')which lends itself to extending the existing accommodation and provides access to:

SITTING ROOM

5.18m(17'0'') x 5.08m(16'8'')with natural pine floor, natural stone wall features, slate hearth, multi-fuel fire with back boiler which runs five central heating radiators and providing domestic hot water, exposed beamed ceiling.

KITCHEN

3.30m(10'10'') x 2.26m(7'5'')with single drainer stainless steel sink unit, work surfaces with fitted shelving, plumbing for washing machine and quarry tiled floor.

BATHROOM

2.49m(8'2'') x 2.24m(7'4'')with panel bath, pedestal washbasin, low flush WC, glass sided shower cubicle and quarry tiled floor.

BEDROOM 1

14'1" x 11'8" plus 9'9" x 3'4" door recess. Two radiators and French door opening into the garden.

BEDROOM 2

4.72m(15'6'') x 3.58m(11'9'')with two radiators, dual aspect windows and free stranding multi-fuel fire.

OUTSIDE

There is a patio area with a hand built local stone retaining wall. Nearby there is a well cultivated and productive vegetable garden that provides fresh produce for the kitchen table throughout the majority of the year. Alongside is a small orcharding area. With an enchanting riverside walk, paths meander through this very rare and wonderful setting. At the east end of the property is a:

GENERAL PURPOSE STORE SHED

9.75m(32'0'') x 4.70m(15'5'')Made of timber and galvanised iron and a portable shed 8' x 6'.
The land was previously pasture. The grounds are now a superb natural environment with many broadleaf trees hosting a wide variety of wildlife.

PLEASE NOTE

The Vendor has a large amount of natural stone, which would be ideal for any further developments.

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors sole agents STAGS on 01566 774999. Those persons viewing are respectfully reminded to observe the Country Code at all times and keep children under strict supervision.

SERVICES

Private water supply pumped to two storage tanks and then by gravitation to dwelling. A 5kw diesel powered generating plant provides power to dual 240v and 12v lighting/electrical systems. Standby Rutland wind powered generator producing up to 300 watts to battery storage. Private drainage. Telephone and broadband connected. Main electricity is close at hand on the southwest boundary point to the property. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

PLEASE NOTE

The vendor has obtained a certificate of lawfulness for the continued use of a former barn as a dwelling from the Cornwall Council on application number 09/00299/LUCE dated 27 April 2009.

RIGHTS OF WAY

The property is sold subject to an existing right of way in favour of a neighbour for agricultural purposes over the track running west to east on the attached plan.

OUTGOINGS

Council Tax Band A.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cornwall Council, Luxstowe House, Luxstowe, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3DZ. Tel: 01579 341000.

TENURE

Tenure of the property is freehold with completion and vacant possession on 23rd July 2009.

VENDORS SOLICITORS

Messrs French & Co, 1st Floor, Landrin House, 59/60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Tel: 01872 263813.

REFERENCE

GWINL/29594/11

POSTCODE

PL14 4JP