Cornwall Devon border

A beautiful early Victorian former rectory, together with four award winning holiday cottages, situated in an elevated position with outstanding views, in all 5.35 acres.

Introduction - This highly attractive and well-situated property provides a rare non-listed early Victorian former rectory with period features, spacious rooms and lots of potential. This is combined with an
established letting business comprising, four award winning holiday cottages, beautifully presented and maintained, with a good separation from the main house. The property provides an excellent home and income opportunity together with gardens and paddock, offering the full lifestyle package for potential growers and livestock keepers.

Situation - Situated overlooking the unspoilt countryside of the upper Tamar Valley, on the Cornish side of the Devon/Cornwall border. Nearby is a a small hamlet with a 15th century parish church and village hall. It is also located within striking distance of the sandy beaches and rocky coves of the North Cornish and North Devon coastline. The local town of Holsworthy is 5.5 miles away, with its pannier market and Waitrose supermarket.

The popular resort of Bude lies 12.5 miles away, with its wide sandy surfing beaches, as well as leisure centre, tidal seawater pool and canal. The ancient town of Launceston lies to the south, approximately 12 miles, with direct access to the A30 dual carriageway linking to Exeter and the M5.

Primary schooling can be found at Whitstone, with secondary at Launceston and Bude, with independent schools at Shebbear, Tavistock and Launceston.

The Owners House - A superb non-listed early Victorian former rectory, of classic proportions, with abundant character featuring high ceilings, sash windows, fireplaces and plasterwork. The sizeable accommodation offers much potential and the views are outstanding, with unbroken countryside for many miles.

The accommodation, in brief, comprises, an entrance to a central reception hall with staircase. The drawing room is the largest reception room and has two large sash windows with views to the southeast. Next is the dining room, continuing along the southeast elevation. Added to this is a study, dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room, utility and cloakroom with WC. A cellar is accessed from the hall and has three storage areas.

On the first floor are five bedrooms, two with en-suite bathrooms, with a sixth bedroom currently used as a dressing room to the master. A further family bathroom completes the accommodation.

The Holiday Cottages - The collection of four beautifully presented and maintained holiday cottages are found separate to the main house with allocated parking and pedestrian service path. The cottages comprise:

Cottage 1 – 4 Bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 9
Cottage 2 – 2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 2 - 5
Cottage 3 – 2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 2 - 4
Cottage 4 – 2 Bedrooms – Sleeps 2 - 4

All four cottages are beautifully furnished, each with a front garden terrace with views to the southeast across the gardens and countryside beyond. All the cottages are well-equipped and include oil-fired central heating and wifi access.

The current owner chooses to open year-round and attracts a mixture of families, groups and couples. Bookings are generated, in the majority, directly, with various third-party websites providing the remainder as well as a strong social media presence. Basic accounts will be made available to bona fide potential purchasers following a viewing.

Gardens, Outbuildings And Land - The mature grounds are a particularly attractive feature of the property, approached over a tree-lined drive with a carriage sweep in front of the house. There are formal gardens bordered by a ha ha and beyond lies a camelia walk, grass tennis court, orchard and play area, together with large shrubbery and mature beech woodland.

Alongside the house is a large sheltered, southeast facing terrace enclosed by walls and ornamental trellis, from which the superb views over unspoilt countryside to Dartmoor can be fully appreciated. The pasture paddock lies directly to the southeast of the house, over which it has views, and is fully enclosed by fencing and hedging, laid to permanent pasture and has a separate road access.

Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any wayleaves, easements and rights of way.

Services - Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. Oil-fired central heating to the house and cottages.

Outgoings - The Owners House – Council Tax Band G
Cottages Business Rateable Value - £10,250 from 1st April 2023
EPC- Energy rating E

Directions - Travelling west on the A30, at Launceston take the 2nd turning at the Pennygillam exit, take the slip road off the A30 and turn right at the roundabout onto the A388. Follow this through Launceston, descending the hill. At the bottom of the hill go straight over the traffic lights, and turn right at the 1st roundabout. At the 2nd roundabout turn left onto the B3254 towards Bude.

Continue up the hill and turn right at the top, remaining on the B3254 towards Bude. Continue on this road for 8 miles. The road to North Tamerton is signposted to the right. Follow this road for 3 miles, through the village and turn right at the signpost to Boyton. The entrance to the property is on the right, a short distance up this lane.


LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cornwall Council


Fixtures And Fittings - Only those mentioned in the sales particulars are included with the sale. All others are excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. However, the majority of furniture, contents, fixtures, fittings and equipment in the holiday cottages will be included.

Viewings - Strictly by appointment through Stags Holiday Complex Department on

Disclaimer - These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.