Property description
Introduction
Wilton Farm provides a wonderful opportunity to purchase a stock and arable farm situated in the noted farming district of South East Cornwall. The detached bungalow has been modernised and Improved and offers spacious five bedroom accommodation.
There is a small range of farm buildings formerly used for dairy purposes and more recently for stock rearing providing covered accommodation for livestock a storage of fodder and machinery. The buildings are well supported by concreted yards and feeding areas.
The productive land is shown on the MAFF Land Classification Map of England and Wales as Grade II, a rarity in South East Cornwall and whilst currently in pasture has been successfully used for arable purposes in recent years.
Situation
Wilton Farm is conveniently situated just off the B3359 road to Looe and Polperro between the villages of East Taphouse and Herodsfoot. Herodsfoot is a pretty village some 4 miles south west of Liskeard set at the meeting of four valley’s whose streams join the westerly river. Looe is approximately 9 miles distance from the property, situated on the south east Cornish coast approximately 18 miles from Plymouth, Looe is a quaint and delightful fishing port and popular holiday resort that is steeped in history and boasts a fine beach together with narrow streets that are filled with numerous shops, pubs, cafes, hotels, restaurants and other attractions.
Wilton Farm Bungalow
A unique and individually designed detached bungalow, deceptively spacious and offers five bedroom accommodation with en-suite to the master bedroom, two reception rooms, conservatory and utility room, spacious kitchen / diner and two separate shower rooms. The bungalow sits in a generous plot with gardens to both the front, rear and side having a great degree of privacy. Within the gardens there are also two static caravans.
Is available in the following combinations:-
22 acres of land at Guide Price £165,000
Detached Bungalow at Guide Price £300,000
Or as a whole at Guide Price £1,550,000
Entrance via obscure glazed door into:-
UTILITY ROOM
Fitted base units with work surfaces and single stainless steel sink and drainer inset. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for free standing American style fridge freezer. Double glazed window to the front and rear elevations.
SHOWER ROOM
Corner shower cubicle with electric shower and tiled surround. Obscure double glazed window to the front elevation.
MASTER BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, coving to ceiling and ceiling spot lights. Door to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Corner shower cubicle with electric shower over and waterproof cladding, wash hand basin, low level W.C., ceramic tiled flooring and obscure double glazed window to the front.
KITCHEN / DINER
Range of white modern high gloss wall and base units with black granite effect work surfaces, ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap and tiled splash backs. Plumbing for dishwasher, electric Range oven, ceiling spot lights, double glazed window to the rear elevation and double glazed window to the side.
LIVING ROOM
Stone fire surround with open fire, coving to ceiling, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation, T.V. point and sliding patio doors to:-
CONSERVATORY
uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside.
REAR HALLWAY
Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, radiator, loft hatch and doors off.
REAR PORCH / UTILITY AREA
Double glazed window to the side elevation and obscure glazed door to the garden.
SHOWER ROOM
Corner shower cubicle with electric shower inset and waterproof cladding to walls. Pedestal hand wash basin and low level W.C. Obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator and ceramic tiled flooring.
BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the side elevation.
BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the side elevation and built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM
Double glazed window to the side elevation.
OUTSIDE
The property is set back off the road onto an unmade lane with wooden gates into the front driveway and garden. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn with a large shrub boundary giving complete privacy. The lawn extends to both side gardens where there is access to the rear porch and the main entrance.
The Farm Buildings
The farm buildings were previously used for dairy purposes and now for the farm’s stock rearing enterprises. The buildings are well served by concreted yards and are situated close to the farm bungalow. The farm buildings comprise:-
Steel frame under box corrugated and box profile roofing Cubicle Building providing cubicles, central feed passage and loose feed areas (36.57m x 23.16m and 4.88m x 3.96m) (120’ x 75’ and 16’ x 12’)
Silage Clamp with concrete floor, steel stanchion and timber sleeper partition (36.57m x 18.29m) (120’ x 60’)
Steel construction under mixed asbestos and profile roofing elevations Cubicle Shed with cubicles, two x scrape passages and loose feed areas (18.51m x 13.11m) (64’ x 43’)
Earth bank Slurry Pit with concrete loading ramp.
The Land
Wilton Farm extends in all to approximately 143 acres (57.87 hectares). The land is currently in pasture, although has been utilised for arable purposes. Access to the land is from the adjoining B3359 main road, with the land contained in large enclosures and being mostly level or gently sloping.
The land has a borehole water supply and is shown on the MAFF (DEFRA) Land Classification Map of England and Wales as being Grade II. There is a caveat on the Ministry Plan stating that it is not accurate to 50 acres.
General Remarks :
Single Farm Payment/Basic Payment Entitlements will be established over the land. Entitlements equal to the area of eligible land being sold will be transferred to the Purchaser. The Vendor will undertake to lodge any such documents with the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) to allow the transfer of Entitlements, subject to RPA guidelines. Further details regarding these Entitlements are available at the Agent’s office.
Entry Level Stewardship
The farm is subject to an Entry Level Stewardship Scheme. The scheme will be transferred to the successful Purchaser. Full details are available from the Agent’s office.
Tenure
The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Valuation
The Purchaser will be required to take over all silage, hay, straw, fodder, growing and standing crops at valuation to be prepared by Kivells and there will be no counter-claim for dilapidations. Such valuations to be conducted in accordance with the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.
Farm Sale
The Vendor reserves the right to hold a farm sale on the farm before completion.
Farm Plan
The Farm Plan is based on Ordnance Survey extracts and the areas are not guaranteed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
Easements, Wayleaves, Rights of Way
The Property is offered for sale subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, Wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither the Vendor nor the Vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the Vendor’s Agent whose decision acting as an expert shall be final.
Council Tax Band : D
Services : Private water, mains electricity and private sewerage.
Energy Efficiency Rating : F (34)
Local Authorities:
Cornwall Council, Luxstowe House, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3DZ.
Directions : From Kivells Liskeard office proceed out of town on Dean Street heading for the A38 / Bodmin. Continue along New Road and take the slip road onto the A38. At the roundabout take the second exit signposted St. Austell. Continue through the village of East Taphouse. On leaving the village take the left turn onto B3359 signposted Looe and Polperro. After approximately 6 miles the property can be found on the left hand side and is set just back off the main road and can be identified by a Kivells for sale board.
Viewings : Please call to make an appointment. We are open from at least 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm Saturdays. FULL DETAILS OF THIS AND EVERY PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.
Contact Us : Kivells Farms Department, Liskeard 01579 345543 or email: mark.bunt@kivells.com
Disclaimer
Kivells for themselves and for the vendors or lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:
The particulars are set out only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points, which have not been listed and none of the electrical items have been tested.
All descriptions, photographs, which may be taken with a wide angle lens or zoom, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. No person in the employment of Kivells has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property. In the event that out details are used in part exchange negotiations we reserve the right to recoup our costs.
Property Features :
- Deceptively spacious five bedroom bungalow
- Productive grade II pasture and arable land
- 144 Acre Stock and Arable Farm with residential appeal
- Situated in picturesque and rural East Cornwall
- Range of versatile Farm Buildings
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