Property description

An adaptable smallholding in a spectacular setting on the North Cornish Coast
Four bedroom detached property in need of modernisation but with enormous potential for redevelopment
Extending in all to just under 19 acres including large gardens, orchard, grazing land and mature broadleaf woodland with a stream border


Situation
Quietly tucked away on the side of an unspoilt valley yet not far from the North Cornish coast, Field End sits overlooking the valley just below the tiny hamlet of Pencuke. The nearest village Higher Crackington is only a mile away and has a post office/general stores, together with a church and village hall. A mile further on is the pretty cove of Crackington Haven with a café/bistro and the Coombe Barton Inn and the sheltered pebble and sand beach is overlooked by reputably the highest cliff in Cornwall. The main A39 ‘Atlantic Highway’ can be found just over a mile away and provides a scenic main road route to the north and south. The nearest town of Camelford lies some 9 miles to the south and offers a good range of amenities including schooling, shopping, banking and recreational opportunities. The coastal resort of Bude renowned for its sandy surfing beaches is within half an hour drive and again offers a wide range of facilities. Truro, the historic cathedral city, is an hours drive and has much to see and do. The city centre boasts an enviable range of independent shops as well as major retailers and it has an eclectic mix of art galleries, bars, restaurants, cinema as well as ‘The Hall for Cornwall’ theatre.


Description
Field End is an archetypal smallholding with productive and versatile land and a simple family home. The whole extends to just under 19 acres and includes the property and gardens, pasture land and woodland, and a useful livestock shed. The house is in need of renovation and modernisation but offers enormous potential subject to gaining the necessary planning consents. The current owner has enjoyed many years of farming at Field End and has also had a keen interest in encouraging and protecting the huge variety of wildlife on the property.


The Accommodation
From the parish road double timber gates open onto a stoned parking and turning area with a paths leading to the Garden Room with further door to garden, plumbing for automatic washing machine and door to Shower Room and WC. Steps and door from here lead to the Hallway with stairs to first floor and doors off to sitting room and two Ground Floor Bedrooms. Leading from the hallway into the Kitchen which has a floor standing cupboard and drawer and work surface with inset stainless steel sink. The Sitting Room has an open fireplace (not working) and glazed door leading to open porch.

The First Floor Landing has doors to Bedroom 3 and 4 and the Bathroom includes a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. There is also a cupboard housing a hot water cylinder.


Gardens
The gardens extend to approximately an acre and surround the property on three sides. Paths lead around the property to give access to the main area of garden with gently sloping lawns and a wide variety of mature shrubs and trees, together with an established orchard. There is a good sized greenhouse, which has successfully grown a variety of grapes, a garden store and enclosed vegetable garden.


The Land
Field End extends in all to some 18.95 acres (7.67 acres) and comprises some 13 acres of grazing land in two good sized enclosures, gardens and orchards with excellent access off the adjoining parish road. There is a useful timber and CGI Shed (30' x 30' / 9.14m x 9.14m) in the south-western corner which has been used for housing cattle and a stream with a mature broadleaf woodland forms the furthest boundary. A green lane runs through the woodland which allows upkeep and enjoyment of this special property.


Services
Mains and private water, mains electricity and private drainage.


Tenure
Freehold.


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 Charges Register of the registered title. together with all public 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 vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining 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 agents whose decision acting as the experts shall be final.


Energy Performance Certificate
The energy efficiency rating for this property is G.

Viewings
Please note that viewings of this property are by appointment only. Contact us Kivells Farms Department 01409 259547.