Ref: LAT190234 GUIDE PRICE: £695,000
A versatile 8 acre smallholding with far reaching views
Trethew Farm Wheal Buller, Redruth TR16 6ST
A desirable smallholding situated in an elevated position with far reaching countryside and coastal views, lying centrally within its own gardens and grounds extending in all to about 8.4 acres.
Trethew Farm briefly comprises a traditional 3 bedroom cottage with an adjoining 2 bedroom cottage providing
versatile accommodation for either dual family or home and income occupation together with a useful outbuilding with stabling and workshop.
REDRUTH 1 ½ MILES * CHIVERTON CROSS ON THE A30 7 MILES * PENRYN 7 ½ MILES CARNON DOWNS 8 MILES * HELSTON 9 MILES * FALMOUTH 10 MILES * TRURO 11 ½ MILES
SITUATION
In an elevated position with far reaching coastline views of the North Cornish coast, Trethew Farm is situated in an accessible location some 1½ miles south of the centre of the old mining town of Redruth. Redruth offers a wide variety of retail and professional services together with senior and junior schooling, leisure and health facilities. The popular Stithians Lake Angling and Water Sports Centre is located within 2 miles, with its excellent watersport activities including windsurfing, sailing and kayaking etc and is also popular for fly fishing, cycling, walking and bird watching. The scenic North Cornish coastline, with its rugged features and sandy beaches renowned for its excellent surf including Portreath, Porthtowan, and Gwithian are within easy reach. For the equestrian enthusiast, there are many rides along country lanes and a network of bridlepaths, with the added advantage of access to the Great Flat Lode and the former Redruth and Chacewater railway ideal for riding or cycling etc. The City of Truro, the administrative centre of the county lies approximately 12 miles distant and the port of Falmouth, providing access to the sheltered sailing waters of the Carrick Roads and River Fal, lies approximately 10 distance. The West Cornwall towns of Penzance and St. Ives are both within 20 miles. THE PROPERTY
Trethew Farm comprises a three bedroom cottage with an adjoining two bedroom cottage, providing versatile accommodation suitable for either dual family accommodation or purchasers seeking a home and income opportunity. If required, the properties could be combined to form a single dwelling, or altered to suit individual needs, subject to any planning regulations.
Primarily of traditional stone construction with latter day extensions, the property maintains some characterful features, yet provides comfortable living with PVCu double glazing and oiled fired central heating. The property is accessed from the county highway over a private driveway leading to a level parking area which is surrounded by a lawned gardens and grounds extending in all to approximately 8.37 acres. Within the land, the vendors have planted in the region of 1,000 trees along the borders, with the aid of the Woodland Trust. No grants are now applicable.
Trethew Farm
The accommodation briefly comprises, all measurements approximate:- Entrance Porch: Tiled floor, PVCu door to Entrance Hall: Tiled floor, stairs to first floor. Utility Room / Cloakroom: 10’7’’ x 9’5’’, worktop with cupboard space below, low level wc, wash hand basin, space for tumble dryer, Grant oil fired boiler. Sitting Room: 15’7’’ x 10’3’’, beamed ceiling, wood burner with granite lintel over, two windows to front elevation.
Open plan Kitchen Diner: Kitchen Area: 12’5’’ x 8’, matching range of floor and wall mounted units with inset Belfast sink and tiled splashback, AEG oven and grill, four ring electric hob with stainless steel extraction hood over, space for fridge freezer. Dining Area: 20’2’’ x 10’1’’, tiled floor, door and window to front elevation overlooking the garden. From the hallway staircase to First Floor: Landing Master Bedroom 1: 14’3’’ x 13’, dual aspect room with views to the rear, built-in wardrobe. Bedroom 2: 10’2’’ x 10’9’’, ‘L’ shaped room with windows to the front elevation, built-in wardrobe. Bathroom: 8’10’’ x 7’4’’, corner shower cubicle, bath, low level wc, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard below. Bedroom 3: 10’8’’ x 10’5’’, windows to front elevation.
Trethew Cottage
The accommodation briefly comprises, all measurements approximate:- Entrance Lobby: tiled floor, glazed door to Entrance Hall: tiled floor. Cloakroom: 9’ x 5’, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, plumbing for washing machine. Kitchen Diner: 25’8’’ x 9’7’’, windows to rear elevation, wooden worktop with a range of floor units and wall mounted display cupboard, Belfast sink, oil fired AGA, Grant oil fired boiler, pantry cupboard, space and plumbing for dishwasher and fridge. Study / Store: 13’9’’ x 9’6’’, tiled floor, door to outside front and side (to barn) Inner Hall: Understairs storage cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, turned staircase to first floor. Living Room: 15’10’’ x 16’, multi-fuel stove, sliding door to front garden, door to rear passageway. From the inner hall, turned stairwell to large Galleried Landing: loft access, Velux window, two storage cupboards. Bedroom 1: 13’8’’ x 10’2’’, dual aspect room with sliding door to veranda. Bathroom: 9’1’’ x 5’5’’, panelled bath with electric shower over, retractable shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, heated chrome towel radiator. Bedroom 2: 11’10’’ x 16’10’’ (max) reducing to 10’, triple aspect room with loft access, built-in wardrobe.
Outside Gardens - To the front, enclosed gardens with herbaceous borders and a sunny southerly aspect. To the rear, a level lawn area interspersed with trees.
The Land The property in all extends to approximately 8.37 acres contained within a ring fence. The grazeable pasture land, including the young trees, extends to approximately 5.25 acres, divided into manageable enclosures which are predominantly level or gently sloping. Approximately 2.51 acres of amenity land including former mining area with capped shafts now providing a diverse habitat attracting a plethora of flora and fauna.
The land is suitable for grazing of horses or indeed livestock and enjoys extensive views to the west, north and east over the surrounding countryside, towards St. Ives Bay, St. Agnes Beacon and the North Cornish coastline. General Purpose Outbuilding: 42’2’’ x 31’9’’ plus Lean-to Store, of timber frame construction under a corrugated pitched roof. The barn has been adapted to provide two loose boxes, a fodder store and workshop. Solar panels have been fitted on the roof.
SERVICES: Mains Water and Electricity. Private foul drainage system. Oil fired central heating. Solar panels. None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Interested applicants are advised to make their own enquiries and investigations prior to making an offer. EPC’s: Trethew Farm D-63; Trethew Cottage D- 55. COUNCIL TAX: Trethew Farm Band ‘B’; Trethew Cottage Band ’B’. 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. LOCAL AUTHORITIES: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro, Tel: 0300 1234 100. Western Power Distribution, Tel: 0845 6012989. South West Water, Exeter, Tel: 0844 346 1010. PARTICULARS & PLAN: Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars. The attached plan is not to scale and is for the purpose of identification only. Although believed to be correct the accuracy of the plan is in no way guaranteed nor does it form part of the Contract. VIEWINGS: Strictly by appointment with the selling agents, Lodge & Thomas, 58 Lemon Street, Truro, TR1 2PY. Tel: 01872 272722, Email: [email protected] DIRECTIONS: From Redruth, take the B3297 signposted to Helston. Follow the road up the hill for just under 1 mile, and after passing Wheal Buller Riding Stables on the right, turn left signposted to Stithians. After a short distance, the property can be found on the left hand side.
