Nr Rilla Mill, Callington

SITUATION
Located in the peaceful rural hamlet of Uphill, a mile from the village of Rilla Milll, with its well respected village pub, The Manor House Inn. Day to day facilities can be found at either Callington (7 miles) or Launceston ( 9 miles). At Launceston there is access to the A30 which links the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter. Plymouth is 20 miles away with its deep-water marina and regular ferry crossings to northern France and Spain. 

Bodmin Moor lies to the south of the property offering excellent walking and outdoor pursuits.

DESCRIPTION
A unique opportunity to purchase an historic stone and granite farmhouse, which has been considerably updated by the current vendors together with a 1 bed detached cottage, areas of gardens and a small paddock. There are also two development plots: 1 with full planning permission for a 4 bed dwelling, the other with permission in principle for a dwelling. Both the property and the grounds benefit from far reaching countryside views.

The accommodation is illustrated on the floorplan and briefly comprises: A recently refitted kitchen with  original chimney breast  housing the oil-fired Rayburn for hot water. Lounge with granite fireplace housing a  wood burner set on a granite hearth. Dining room with fireplace recess with storage cupboards either side. Downstairs cloakroom and utility room. To the first floor there are 4 bedrooms, 3 enjoy stunning views over farmland to Caradon Hill and Bodmin Moor. There is a store cupboard/dressing room and a shower room.

WOODMAN’S COTTAGE
The charming former woodman’s cottage is ancillary accommodation to the main dwelling. It has been completely renovated and comprises an open plan lounge/kitchen with inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel burner. The kitchen area has a range of base-level units with sink and induction hob with electric oven under. To the first floor is a double bedroom with views to Bodmin Moor and spacious en-suite shower room.

Attached to the cottage is a wood store, with power and light connected.

OUTSIDE
To the front is a useful lay-by providing off-road parking for one vehicle with a path leading to the main farmhouse. The gardens and small paddock area lie mainly to the side of the property with well-defined boundaries. From the side garden a path leads to a concrete yard providing parking for several vehicles.

The property extends to  1.91 Acres (or thereabouts)

OUTBUILDINGS A range of most useful outbuildings including: Traditional Barn - 38’3 x 15’3 (11.66m x 4.60m) divided into two rooms, Traditional Barn – 27’0 x 14’5 (8.25m x 4.40m), Former Cattle Barn – 75’5 x 36’0 (23m x 11m), Former Cubicle Building – 65’0 x 18’4 (20m x 5.5m), General Purpose Storage Building – 37’8 x 21’6 (11.50 x 6.60m) and Chicken Run/Aviary.

THE DEVELOPMENT
To the north-west of the farmhouse lies a former milking barn and yard which benefits from full planning permission to convert into a 4 bedroom dwelling. Planning application number PA23/07101.

Between the yard and the farmhouse is an area of partly walled garden, which benefits from permission in principle for 1 dwelling. Planning application number PA23/09394. The vendor has produced indicative plans for a 3 bedroom dwelling, available on request; however, prospective purchasers have the opportunity to design this dwelling to their own specification.

Please contact the Agent or visit the Cornwall Council Planning portal for further details.

AGENT’S NOTE
There is the opportunity to purchase the link-detached farmhouse, cottage and its immediate gardens together with the stone barns, as a separate entity.

SERVICES
Farmhouse & Cottage: Mains water and electricity. Private drainage (shared with one other property). Double glazed throughout. Oil fired central heating. Broadband: Mobile 4G broadband (Fibre broadband in proximity). Mobile phone coverage: please visit the Ofcom website. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

The plots have existing mains water connection and mains electricity supply is within close proximity (connection quote available on request). Private drainage would need to be installed. It is up to the Purchaser to satisfy themselves as to the availability of these services and any connection costs thereto.

VIEWINGS
Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors’ appointed Agents, DJR Estate Agents and Auctioneers.