Higher Eathorne Farm

An attractive North Helford farmstead located in a sought-after rural position with far reaching views on the edge of the hamlet of Eathorne. Detached 5-bedroom farmhouse, barns with planning permission to convert, Caravan Club Licence site and grounds extending in all to 11.5 acres or thereabouts. Available as a whole or in lots.

Guide Price £1,600,000 for the whole.

Guide Price £1,000,000 Farmhouse, Gardens, CL Site, 8.15 Acres (Lot 1)


The Property
The farmhouse was constructed in the early 1980’s and has since been improved and extended by the present owners to create a comfortable family home. Set well within the land, the building faces due south east, enjoying far-reaching views over its gardens and the surrounding countryside. The accommodation, arranged over three floors, extends to about 2,519 sq ft. On the ground floor is the entrance porch of which is the wc/shower room before leading through to the galleried reception hall with staircase to first floor and access to the reception rooms, office and kitchen.

The generous sitting room and dining room both have wood burning stoves with doors out to the gardens. Off the dining room is the kitchen with central island and door to a utility room and larder store.

From the galleried landing on the first floor, doors open to a principal bedroom with Juliette balcony and en suite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms on this floor and two bathrooms. The second floor provides a further office space and games or hobbies room, which could be used for additional sleeping accommodation if required.

Outside, there is a tarmacadam driveway with parking for several vehicles in front of the house and level lawned gardens at the rear, leading to an above ground swimming pool area, a polytunnel and fenced vegetable garden.

The Outbuildings
Separately accessed off the minor county lane, the yard and outbuildings lie to the south west of the house. The yard extends in all to approximately 0.75 acre, and comprises a relatively level site with a former hayloft/stables, 18.2m x 12.5 portal farmed haybarn and store, a former milking parlour of block construction and a timber framed cubicle house.

Two barns have the benefit of planning for conversion to provide up to four residential dwellings, Community Infrastructure Levy is applicable, unless an exemption applies. Further details and plans from the agents. The barns with planning comprises:-

The Hayloft:
A detached barn, primarily of stone construction under a pitched roof, benefits from planning consent to convert to a reverse level, 3-bedroom dwelling. Planning Reference No. PA19/01239. Works have commenced and the planning is now valid in perpetuity.

The Haybarn/ Workshop
Comprising a steel and timber portal framed building, 18.2m x 12.5m, with corrugated cladding and roof. The barn benefits from Class Q, permitted development, PA21/01408, to convert to a terrace of three x 3 bedroom properties arranged over two floors.

The Land
The land lies to south and east of the gardens and is predominantly level and bounded by traditional Cornish Hedge banks and divided into manageable enclosures. Within the land lies the standing stone of ‘Eathorne Menhir’ and mobile field shelter.
Caravan Club Licence
The property benefits for a Caravan Club Licence for up to 5 caravans. A level site with far reaching views with the benefits of electric hook ups and foul drainage. Please Note, if prospective purchasers require, the site can cease trading on completion.

Agents Note: In March 2022, the vendors secured a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Use, due to the non-compliance of the Agricultural Occupancy Condition originally placed on the property.

Viewings: Strictly by prior appointment with the joint agents Lodge & Thomas. Telephone 01872- 272722 Savills

Services: Mains water, and electricity, Private drainage. Telephone connected subject to BT regulations. PV panels.

Tenure: Freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Council Tax Band: F EPC: D - 65

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way: The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all existing wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist. A public footpath crosses the land, but not Lot 1 if sold in Lots.

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.

Higher Eathorne Farm in the hamlet of Eathorne is surrounded by beautiful and unspoilt countryside about 5 miles to the west of the port of Falmouth and south of the Helford River, an area of ANOB and SSSI. This convenient and sought after location provides easy access to Truro, Falmouth and the villages of Constantine and Gweek, which between them have everyday facilities including a doctors surgery, public houses, a post office, convenience stores and primary school. More extensive schooling and leisure facilities can be found in the nearby towns of Falmouth and Helston.

The beautiful sailing waters of the Fal and Helford River are within easy reach, including the waterside village of Port Navas, which has an active yacht club with restaurant.

Some of Cornwall’s finest gardens can be found nearby at Trebah, Glendurgan and Carwinion. Local golf courses include Budock Vean, Mullion and Falmouth.

Marketed by: Lodge & Thomas, Truro