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Heale Farm


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Heale FarmLiftondown, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 9QX

A30 Junction 1.5 miles • Lifton 2 miles • Launceston 3.5 miles

Productive arable and pasture farm in the picturesque Carey Valleywith convenient access to the A30

• Lot 1: Beautifully converted 5 bedroom barn conversion (0.46 acres)

• Lot 2: 3 bedroom barn conversion for modernisation (0.09 acres)

• Lot 3: Large traditional barn with consent to convert into two dwellings (0.43 acres)

• Lot 4: Attractive meadows including a range of useful modern farm buildings (if sold with residential properties)(5.7 acres)

• Lot 5: Sloping pasture with fine views (3.78 acres)

• Lot 6: Undulating pasture and a roadside arable field (84.62 acres)

• Lot 7: Two practical shaped arable fields (25.37 acres)

• Lot 8: Amenity paddock (2.16 acres)

• Lot 9: Amenity paddock (2.17 acres)

Available as a whole (124.78 acres in all) or in up to 9 lots

The London Office40 St James’s PlaceLondonSW1A 1NSTel: 020 7839 0888

Stags Launceston Farm Agency Kensey House18 Western Road, Launceston Cornwall PL15 7AS Tel: 01566 774999 Email: [email protected]

Stags Exeter Farm Agency 21/22 Southernhay West Exeter Devon EX1 1PR Tel: 01392 680059 Email: [email protected]


SituationHeale Farm lies within the picturesque Carey Valley, just onthe Devon side of the Devon/Cornwall border. Thefarmstead lies at the north western end of the farm, close tothe banks of the River Carey. The two barn conversions andthe barn for conversion sit within an attractive courtyard, setback off the relatively quiet Lewdown to St Giles on theHeath road, which both the main blocks of land also have agenerous length of road frontage along.

There is easy access to the A30 dual-carriageway at theLifton junction, just 1.5 miles away. This provides fast linksto the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter. There is a goodrange of shopping, leisure and health facilities in nearbyLaunceston and the rugged North Cornwall coast is just 18miles to the north west. The popular village of Lifton has agood range of local facilities including a “Good” primaryschool, as rated by OFSTED, a doctor’s surgery and choiceof restaurants. The Arundell Arms Hotel is highly regardedfor its trout fishing and game shooting in the local area.Lifton Farm Shop, which is highly acclaimed and a winnerof many awards is less than 2 miles away. The newHolsworthy Livestock Market, one of the leading auctioncentres in the South West, is just 13 miles to the north.Exeter lies approximately 40 miles to the east and providesaccess to the National motorway network (M5) and has anInternational Airport and main line rail services to London injust under 2 hours.

IntroductionHeale Farm is a versatile and productive stock and arablefarm. It is being offered for sale as a whole or in up to 9 lots.

The principal farmhouse is an attractive 5 bedroom familyhome, converted to a high standard, and is attached to alarge stone barn which has planning consent to beconverted into 2 dwellings.

A 3 bedroom barn conversion requiring some modernisationsits on the opposite side of the courtyard. To the rear of thetraditional courtyard is a range of modern style farmbuildings, suitable for a livestock farming enterprise, whichare available if the farm is sold as a whole. Alternatively, ifthe farm is sold in lots, it is likely that the modern farmbuildings will be demolished in order to protect and enhancethe environment for the residential properties and to avoid

concern over conflicting neighbouring land uses. Furtherinformation is available from the agents.

The property is offered in the following lots, althoughalternatives may be considered:

Lot 1: 5 Bedroom Barn Conversion(Riverside) and garden (0.46 acres)This beautifully converted barn has well-proportionedaccommodation and a wealth of original features set inwonderful countryside, with delightful views over its owngrounds and the River Carey valley.

Of particular note is the use of natural slate, granite andtimber flooring, exposed timber beams and doors, woodburner and solid fuel rayburn.

The accommodation is illustrated on the floor plan, andincludes: the light and airy hall and stairwell, with large slateflagstones, exposed beams and timber staircase; there is alarge family room, which has potential, subject to anyrequired consents to be occupied as a separate studioannexe/holiday let, with a large feature fireplace with woodburner, a boot room and two separate external accesses tothe front and rear gardens. On the other side of the hall, isa large spacious sitting room with exposed pine floor andtimber beams, from which double doors open out onto asouth-facing gravelled area, separated by a low, plantedstone wall. Also accessed from the hall, is the beautifulkitchen/diner with four windows and a door opening ontothe rear garden. The kitchen has floor and wall mountedcupboards, with integrated fridge and dishwasher, a doubleBelfast sink, a solid fuel rayburn and tiled floor. Beside thedoor to the utility room, is a walk in larder.

On the first floor, there are 4 double bedrooms, a singlebedroom and the family bathroom which are accessedfrom a galleried landing. Bedroom 1 has an en-suiteshower room with a contemporary white bathroom suiteand a pine floor, and at the end of the landing, 3 steps leaddown to a well-lit library area.

To the front of the property is a parking and turning area forat least 4 cars and an attractive enclosed front garden. Tothe side and rear are mature gardens with tree and shrubbordered lawns, two raised beds, a granite path and sittingarea, and several useful sheds and outbuildings.


Lot 2: 3 Bedroom Barn ConversionThe accommodation is illustrated on the floor plan and inbrief includes: a central hall with stairs to the first floor anddoors leading to the bathroom and all the ground floorrooms. There is a large kitchen/breakfast room with aRayburn stove and a door accessing the adjoining carport.There is a sitting room and a dining room, which iscurrently used as a fourth bedroom. On the first floor are 3bedrooms. Throughout the house are many featuresincluding exposed timber beams and roof trusses. Outsideis a small front garden, a car port, a parking area for severalcars and an attached stone store which is accessed fromthe courtyard.

Lot 3: Two Storey Traditional Barns forConversion to Two Dwellings (0.43 acres)With implemented planning consent to convert into a terraceof two substantial dwellings (4 and 5 bedrooms), thesestone and cob barns also have a courtyard setting, with aspacious parking and turning area for several vehicles at thefront and gardens to the rear. A further pack of planninginformation is available upon request.

Lot 4: Modern Farm Buildings with AdjoiningMeadows (5.70 acres)A useful range of 5 modern style farm buildings (over 16,500sqft), ideally suited to a livestock enterprise, with attractivepasture meadows and a long frontage along the River Carey.If the farm is sold as a whole, the purchaser can retain thefarm buildings, but if sold in lots, most if not all the buildingsare likely to have to be removed. (Further informationavailable from the agents).

Lot 5: Pasture (3.64 acres) Located on the opposite side of the driveway from Lot 2,this land is accessed directly off the highway, up a shorttrack or, if purchased with one of the residential lots (1-3) viathe courtyard. The land is mainly sloping and enjoys fineviews.

Lot 6: Productive Pasture with a SingleArable Field (84.62 acres)This land enjoys a generous length of road frontage with 3access points off the road. The land is mainly classified asGrade 3 and lies between 60 and 135 metres above sealevel. It comprises 10 mainly practical shaped and sizedfields that are mostly bordered by mature hedgerows thatprovide good shade and shelter. An 11.50 acre roadside fieldis arable land and is currently growing a crop of oats. Theland is ideally suited to either livestock grazing or mowing.There is a small quarry on the farm that has been used toprovide stone for tracks and gateways on the holding.

Lot 7: Productive Arable Land with GenerousRoad Frontage (25.37 acres)Classified as Grade 3, these two practical shaped fields bothhave independent access off the highway. Both are borderedby mature hedgerows, providing some shade and shelter.They are equally suitable for arable cropping or seedingdown to pasture.

Lot 8: Roadside Amenity Paddock with LongRoad Frontage (2.16 acres)A relatively level field which enjoys fine far reaching viewsover generally unspoilt countryside. This paddock liesapproximately 430 metres from Liftondown village. It iscurrently part of a larger field and the purchaser will beresponsible for erecting the dividing fence between lot 8 andlot 9, marked X and Y on the land plan.

Lot 9: Amenity Land Accessed Over a ShortStoned Track (2.17 acres)A relatively level pasture field, set back from the road andenjoying fine far reaching views. This lot currently forms halfof a larger field; the purchaser of Lot 8 (if sold separately) willbe responsible for erecting the dividing fence, marked X andY on the land plan.


General Remarks

ServicesLot 1: Mains water (shared with Lots 2 and 3), independent borehole (requiring new pump and filter), mains electricity, electricimmersion heater, solid fuel Rayburn supplying central heatingand hot water, mini sewage treatment plant drainage.

Lot 2: Mains water (shared with Lots 1 and 3), mains electricity,electric immersion heater, oil-fired Rayburn supplying centralheating and hot water, private drainage.

Lot 3: Mains water (shared with Lots 1 and 2), mains electricityavailable for connection nearby. Rights will be granted to installand forever after maintain either a mini sewage treatment plantor septic tank within Lot 4.

Lot 4: Naturally watered from the River Carey. Mains electricityis connected to some of the existing buildings.

Lots 5, 7, 8 & 9: No services connected.

Lot 6: Gravity fed borehole water supply.

Local AuthorityWest Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road,Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0BZ, T: 01822 813 600.

TenureFreehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Sporting and Mineral RightsThe Sporting and Mineral Rights in so far as they are owned areincluded with the freehold. The fishing rights have been reserved.

Basic Payment Scheme and EnvironmentalGrantsThere are no Basic Payment Scheme entitlements included in thesale but these may be available by separate negotiation in timefor the 2017 claim. The land until recently has been farmed asorganic. There are no environmental schemes that affect theland.

Plans and Boundary FencesA plan, which is not to a recognised scale and is not to be reliedupon, is attached to these particulars. Purchasers must satisfythemselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.

Fixtures and FittingsAll fixtures and fittings unless specifically referred to within theseparticulars are expressly excluded from the sale of the freehold.The vendors intend to empty the contents of all the buildings priorto completion. If the farm is not sold as a whole and the farmbuildings are likely to be removed, some of these buildings maybe available for relocation subject to negotiation.

Wayleaves Easements and Rights of WayThe property is sold subject to and with the benefit of anywayleave agreements in respect of electricity or telephoneequipment and the property is sold subject to and with the benefitof any public or private rights of way. There are no publicfootpaths shown on the Ordnance Survey plan. We are notaware of any public or private rights of way that affect theproperty.

Rights, Covenants and ReservationsA private water main from Liftondown to the farmstead crosseslots 5, 6, 8 and 9. Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 have mutual access rightsacross the driveway and courtyard and rights shall be reservedfor existing services that might perhaps cross neighbouring lotsdependant on exactly how the farm is sub-divided.

Method of SaleThe property is to be offered for sale by private treaty as a wholeor in up to 9 lots. There may be some flexibility in the suggestedlotting.

ViewingStrictly by prior appointment with the vendor’s appointed agent,Stags.

DirectionsFrom Launceston proceed along the A30 towards Exeter forapproximately 3 miles, and take the exit signposted toLifton/Liftondown and Tavistock. Turn right off the junction andfollow the road for a short distance, taking the first left hand turn.At the next T junction turn left and proceed down the hill forapproximately 1 mile. At the bottom of the hill, as the roadsweeps to the left, turn right into the driveway, beside a smallstand selling eggs. The farmstead is immediately in front of youand Lot 3 barn is on the left at the entrance to the courtyard.Please see the lotting plan. A For Sale board has been erected.

These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon forany purpose.


Riverside

Ground Floor First Floor

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area

152.5 Sq Metres 1642 Sq Ft (Excludes Carport)

Barn

Up Down

Carport6.10 x 2.72m

20' x 8'11

Kitchen /Breakfast Room

5.99 x 4.57m

19'8 x 15'

Sitting Room7.32 x 4.83m

24' x 15'10

Dining Room4.80 x 3.43m

15'9 x 11'3

EntranceHall

Bedroom 24.90 x 4.01m

16'1 x 13'2


8'3 x 8'2


15'10 x 13'11

Ground Floor

First Floor

Study2.69 x 2.41m

8'10 x 7'11

Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area

253.8 Sq Metres 2732 Sq Ft

Sitting Room6.96 x 5.66m

22'10 x 18'7

Family Room5.69 x 5.38m

18'8 x 17'8

Boot Room3.61 x 2.39m

11'10 x 7'10

Kitchen /Breakfast Room

10.21 x 2.92m

33'6 x 9'7

Utility2.97 x 2.92m

9'9 x 9'7

Up


18'8 x 10'9


15' x 9'


16' x 9'


11'11 x 9'1


11'6 x 9'Down

Heale Farm Riverside


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