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£725,000

3 bedroom cottage for sale

Medlyn Moor, Porkellis, Helston
Solar panels
Cottage
3 beds
1 bath
Added > 14 days

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Features and description

  • Detached three-bedroom period property
  • Traditional stone barn with potential for conversion, subject to planning
  • Modern portal frame agricultural shed
  • 2.5 acres of grounds or thereabouts
  • Rural position betwixt Falmouth & Helston
A period detached farmhouse set in a rural position within easy reach of Helston and Falmouth, with a number of useable outbuildings, some offering alternative uses subject to planning. Set in grounds extending in all to approximately 2.5 acres, in an area renowned for its excellent outriding.

The Property
A period home constructed circa 1911 which has been in the same ownership for the last 40 years, comprising a detached traditional constructed stone and granite dwelling, with a brick lobby, under a pitched slate roof.

Providing well-presented accommodation to include entrance lobby, leading through to a dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with an oil-fired Alpha Range (cooking hot water and heating) range of floor mounted with inset stainless-steel sink. Dual aspect lounge with a feature fireplace with granite lintel housing woodburning stove, fully fitted bathroom. Turning stairwell to landing, doors off to three double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes.

In a private position, surrounded by farmland, views are enjoyed over the adjoining farmland and countryside beyond.

Outside
The property is approached off a byway, on to a private driveway leading to a level yard area, providing ample parking and turning for vehicles.

Paved terrace to the front and side of the house leading onto a relatively level lawn surrounding the property to three sides.

Complementing the property, a number of useful outbuildings include a former cows house of traditional stone construction under partly new pitched roof with a WC and shower and hot tub. Subject to planning, an excellent opportunity for conversion to another residence, holiday let or annexe.

Portal frame agricultural shed with timber clad elevations under a pitch corrugated roof with solar panels fitted. Pedestrian courtesy door, sliding vehicle entrance doors.

Tradition stone garage with store to rear. Log store and Greenhouse.

The Land
The property extends in all to 2.5 acre or thereabouts , of which there are two enclosures, laid to pasture and would be suitable for agricultural, horticultural or equestrian grazing.

Property Information
EPC: E Council Tax Band: C

Services
Mains electric, mains water, private drainage, oiled fired heating. Solar panels (3.8kw) fitted to barn roof with approximately 12 years remaining on the FIT of 21.5 per kw. None of these services have been tested and therefore no guarantees can be given. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to the relevant service providers.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist.

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 these particulars.

Location
The property lies approximately 5 miles from the old market town of Helston just off the A394, Helston to Falmouth road. The old market town of Helston, famed for its Flurry Dance, provides a selection of services and facilities for every day requirements along with senior and junior schools. The larger harbour town of Falmouth and Penryn provides a wider range of services and facilities along with access to the sheltered sailing waters of the Carrick Roads and also the Exeter University Tremough Campus at Penryn.

For the equestrian enthusiasts, there is direct riding onto the adjoining byway leading to numerous quiet country lanes and bridle paths in the area. The Lizard Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, accessed to the south of Helston, provides numerous coastal walks and scenic beaches along with surfing opportunities as well.

Viewing & Directions
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Lodge & Thomas. [use Contact Agent Button]
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Directions
On leaving Penryn on the A394 towards Helston, drive through the villages of Longdowns, Rame, Edgcumbe and after Edgcumbe proceed down the hill and just after the layby on the right, onto the byway. Proceed up the byway without deviation for approximately 0.3 mile and the driveway to the property will be found on your left.

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Lodge & Thomas - Truro
Lodge & Thomas - Truro
58 Lemon Street Truro TR1 2PY
01872 395948
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About Lodge & Thomas We are a long-established firm of Chartered Surveyors, Auctioneers, Valuers & Estate Agents. Based in the City of Truro, we offer professional services across the whole of Cornwall. • RICS Professional Services and Valuations inc. valuations for mortgages and secured lending, tax, probate and Inheritance Tax purposes as well as Agricultural Tenancies, Utility Compensation Claims. • Estate Agents specialising in farm agency and land; smallholdings and equestrian; residential and waterside homes and commercial property. • Cornwall’s leading Auctioneers with Truro Livestock Market every Wednesday • Farm and Machinery Auctions as well as bankruptcy and liquidation sales. • Antiques, Fine Art, Silver & Jewellery and General Furniture Auctions at the Truro Sale Room. Our Truro Office is conveniently located in the City centre at 58 Lemon Street. Truro Livestock Market is held every Wednesday and is one of the foremost livestock markets in the West Country selling all classes of cattle and sheep. We hold monthly General Household and Furniture Sales and regular “Live and On-Line” Antiques & Fine Art Sales. Property Negotiators Adam Beverley-Jones BSc Rural Est. Man. Experienced in selling all types of property including residential, farms and smallholdings, commercial freeholds, plots and land having worked throughout Cornwall and South Wales. Paul Thomas - Based in Truro, Paul has over 40 years of experience in selling all types of residential property throughout Cornwall and west Devon. Lauren Symons - Over a decade’s worth of experience in estate agency across Cornwall, with a special interest in equestrian properties and smallholdings. Partners Andrew Body BSc MRICS - Property sales of all types specialising in farms and land, valuations, bankruptcy and insolvency work, compensation, live and deadstock auctioneering. Bob Mosley MRICS FAAV - Live and deadstock auctioneering, valuations, tenancies, Basic Payment Scheme and rural schemes etc. Ross Collins BSc (Hons) MRICS FAAV - Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor and Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Over 15 years’ experience undertaking valuations, planning, Landlord & Tenant advice, Estate Management, compensation claims, BPS etc. Sheep Auctioneer at Truro Livestock Market. Manager of the Lettings Department. Ed Harris BSc (Hons) MRICS - Rural Practice Chartered Surveyor, specialising in professional Valuations of land and farms. Landlord & Tenant matters, Basic Payment and Environmental Schemes, Planning Applications. Sheep Auctioneer at Truro Livestock Market. Rural Practice Surveyors & Estate Management Andrew Body, Bob Mosley, Ross Collins, Ed Harris (as above) Nathan Osborne BSc (Hons) RICS FAAV - Graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land Management, assisting with general agricultural professional work and auctions.  Tom Hannis BSc (Hons) MSc - Tom completed his MSc in Rural Estate Management at The Royal Agricultural University in 2020. Currently continuing his Chartered Surveyor training. Assists with general rural professional work, specialises in rural planning. Will Biddick BSc (Hons) - Will graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land Management. Will is actively involved within the auctions team, and assists the Partners with rural professional work whilst undertaking his professional examinations under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Truro Sale Room Guy Haskell - Guy joined the Fine Art and Antiques division of Lodge and Thomas in Autumn 2022. He trained at the London College of Furniture and after completion of a course studying furniture history and conservation joined Sotheby’s country saleroom, working in a variety of departments. Subsequently joined Phillips, which eventually merged with Bonhams, working as a General Valuer within their regional network of salerooms. Guy moved to Cornwall in 2017 to join a regional auction house. He has a particular interest in the Art and Crafts movement with a focus on the Costwold School of craftsmen. Shaun Preece - Manager and Auctioneer of the General Household & Furnishings department of the Truro Sale Room and Auctioneer for Poultry and Machinery Sales. Melanie Esdale - Melanie has over 10 years of saleroom experience, encompassing cataloguing, saleroom management, customer relations and administration. Additionally, a further 16 years in film production, working internationally with many blue chip companies that solidifies her skill in business relations. Sam Phillips - Sam is a key part of the Truro Saleroom team and holds the position of Saleroom assistant & media technician. Samuel has had a life-long interest in the antiques and fine art industry and enjoys developing his knowledge within our specialist sales department.
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