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Features and description

  • 8 acres of agricultural land
  • Derelict building
  • Close to Truro City centre
An extremely rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a parcel of agricultural land comprising approx. 8 acres of south facing pasture land and a derelict building situated in a wonderful, rural setting on the favoured north-western fringe of Truro and wide access off the Council road.

The Land
Approx. 8 acres, comprising two fields with direct access onto New Mills Lane. Located centrally within the two fields are the remains of what was once a row of old cottages, converted prior to the last war for agricultural use. Most recently, the land has been used for grazing and is mainly enclosed by established natural hedging, gently towards Coosebean in a southerly direction, with views over the fringe of Truro and open countryside.

Agent's Notes
Special Condition
The land is to be sold subject to an Uplift or Overage Clause whereby, if for a period of 25 years, planning permission is obtained on the land for development, the vendors or their successors are to receive 25% of the uplift in value resulting from the planning permission. The vendors' solicitors to provide the necessary Clause within the Sale Contract. For the avoidance of doubt, planning for any agricultural building will not trigger the overage.

Planning History
The current owners applied for planning consent to convert the redundant stone building to a dwelling (Planning Application No. PA24/06849) was refused on 10/12/2024 (details available on the Cornwall Council planning portal). A subsequent appeal (Application NO. D0840/W/25/3365755) was dismissed on 22/08/2025.

Services
None connected to the land. There is however, a beautiful stone lined well that is currently capped for safety. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries of the appropriate statutory undertakers: National Grid:[use Contact Agent Button]; South West Water:[use Contact Agent Button]; Wales and West Utilities:[use Contact Agent Button]

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. To the best of the vendor's knowledge, there are none.

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
New Mills Lane is a quiet country lane on the north-western outskirts of Truro City. It is a superb location for walking and cycling within and around the Kenwyn Valley, where there is a network of footpaths inviting one to enjoy hours of walks through picturesque countryside along the meandering Truro River. To one side, the village of Shortlanesend is approx. 1.5 miles away, where there is a thriving village shop/Post Office, family pub, vets and primary school. 2 miles further along the B3284 is a junction on the A30, Cornwall's main arterial route. Close to hand is the beautiful parish church of Kenwyn, primary and nursery schools. The many and varied shops and facilities at Truro City centre are 1 mile away, along with the magnificent Cathedral.

Viewing & Directions
Please notify the agents Lodge & Thomas of your intended visit so that access can be arranged.
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Directions: From Trafalgar roundabout in Truro, take the B3284 signposted Perranporth. Follow this road past the multi-storey car park and at the next mini roundabout, continue up the hill and under the railway bridge. Follow the road round a sharp right hand bend and just before the brow of the hill turn left into New Mills Lane. Follow the lane to a metal gate on the left, just before Pen Enys opposite Boscolleth Gardens.

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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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