Leskernick

Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7TJ

Guide Price

£725,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Aug 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 6.77 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: Grade II, Private Water Supply

Property Tags: Solar Energy

Land Tags: Pasture Land

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Aug 2022
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Grade II, Private Water Supply
  • Property Tags: Solar Energy
  • Land Tags: Pasture Land
A traditional Grade II Listed cottage constructed of local stone under a slate tiled roof and situated in a truly unique and private location. Accessed only on foot or with a 4X4 this 3 bedroom 2 bathroom property sits in approximately 6.77 acres of its own land.

Situation - The property is located 1.5 miles from the nearest parish road, accessed only by a 4X4 via a granite stone track across open moorland. The village of Altarnun is just over 3 miles away with its Post Office/general store located in the village hall catering for day to day needs and a beautiful Church which is known affectionately as 'The Cathedral on the Moor'. At the hamlet of Five Lanes you will find the Kings Head public house and local primary school. The A30 trunk road at Five Lanes links the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter and provides easy access to the former market town of Launceston. At Launceston there is 24-hour supermarkets, M&S Food Hall, two testing 18-hole golf courses, doctors’, dentists’ and veterinary surgeries together with places of worship.

Description - This traditional Grade II Listed cottage is constructed of local stone under a slate tiled roof and situated in a truly unique and private location. Secluded at the end of a one and half mile private moorland track in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this moorland gem is nestled within its own land, surrounded by open moorland and benefits from no immediate neighbours.

Accommodation - The property is accessed via a porch with a slate floor leading to the fitted kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted cupboards and an oil-fired Aga. Slate steps lead down to the dining room with bi-fold doors to the garden and a wood burning stove with an internal flue. Off the dining room is a store room. From the kitchen is a utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine and floor standing oil-fired boiler. Next to the utility is the family bathroom with panel enclosed bath and shower above, wc and wash hand basin. There is a ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower, wc and wash hand basin. Off the kitchen is the sitting room with a wood burning stove on a slate hearth. Stairs from the sitting room lead to the first floor and two further bedrooms.

Outside - Approached via a private track the property is surrounded by its own land. To the front of the house is a lawn area bounded by traditional stone wall. Next to the house is a stone and slate roofed shed, and beyond the house is a larger block build storage shed and single wooden stable. The remainder of the land is stock fenced and has been previously used for grazing. The land extends in all to approximately 6.77 acres.

Services - Private water and drainage. Solar powered electricity with a backup diesel generator. Oil fired central heating. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

Agents Notes - 1. PLEASE NOTE THAT VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY IS BY 4X4 ONLY.
2. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POSTCODE WILL NOT TAKE YOU TO THE PROERTY. PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS AND what3words.

Viewings - Block viewings strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags.

Directions - Heading south on the A30 and exit at the junction for Five Lanes and Altarnun. Proceed under the A30 and turn left towards the hamlet of Trewint. On entering Trewint turn right on to a No Through Road signposted Westmoorgate 1 mile. Continue for approximately 1 mile to the end of the parish road. As the road ends you will arrive a turn circle. Progress from this point can only be made with a 4x4. Proceed through the gated directly in front of you on to the moor, taking care to close the gate behind you. After 50 meter the track will bend right down a steep decline and then up a steep incline on to a granite track. Follow the track for 1.5 miles to the property. Access to the property can be made on foot which will take approximately 20 to 25 mins. Parking is available on the approach lane from Trewint. Please take care not to block access on the lane or any gateways. Please take care to close the gate onto moor.

What3words - Location for the start of the access lane : ///luxury.conjured.list
Location of the house : ///ferrying.backup.fondest
Suggested location to park if you are walking to the property : ///manliness.testy.petulant



Marketed by: Stags, Launceston

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