3 bedroom house

Downinney, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8UR

Guide Price

£595,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Mar 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • 30.45 acres
  • 3 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II, Manor House

Property Tags: N/A

Land Tags: Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland

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  • First Marketed: Mar 2021
  • Removed: Date Not Available
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Grade II, Manor House
  • Property Tags: N/A
  • Land Tags: Pasture Land, Permanent Pasture, Woodland
Grade II listed three bedroom manor house in need of renovation
Small range of general purpose out buildings
Pasture and woodland extending to just over 30 acres
Set on the edge of a rural hamlet
Super rural views


Downinney Manor is thought to date back in part to 17th Century and is Grade II listed due to is architectural and historical importance. The house is traditionally arranged over two floors with two reception rooms, three bedrooms and kitchen. It retains many period features including two granite mullion windows, granite arched doorway and a large inglenook fireplace with cloam oven. The property is single glazed and heated by night storage heaters plus a woodburner.

Outside there is a small range of general purpose
outbuildings which are complimented by some 30 acres of pasture and woodland.

The Farmhouse
The property is approached over a stone track (right of way) from the parish road which leads in turn to a short concreted drive to the front of the farmhouse yard and buildings.

The accommodation is as follows;

Half glazed front entrance door leads to front LOBBY with stairs to first floor and door to dining room and

SITTING ROOM
Fireplace (currently blocked) with attractive stone surround and timber mantle, also incorporating a television shelf.

DINING ROOM
Large inglenook fireplace with chamfered granite surround and cloam oven. Under stairs cupboard.

KITCHEN
Galley style with fitted kitchen units to one side. Work surfaces over with stainless steel sink unit and space for cooker. Built in cupboard.

REAR PORCH
Meter box. Door to outside with chamfered granite arch surround.

Stairs rise to first floor FIRST FLOOR LANDING with access to

BEDROOM 1 (Double)

BEDROOM 2 (Single)

BEDROOM 3 (Double)
Built in wardrobe and shelving unit.

BATHROOM
Avocado green suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin and WC. Built in double airing cupboard. Loft access.

The Gardens & Grounds
The entrance drive terminates in a concreted parking area at the front of the farmhouse where there are lawned gardens with shrub borders on either side.

A path leads to the front door and

COAL HOUSE
Lean-to

POLE BARN
Open fronted with stone and concrete block walling under a corrugated galvanise iron roof.

CIDER HOUSE
Small single storey outhouse built of stone under a slate roof.

To the lower side and east of the house is an enclosed yard area and

GENERAL PURPOSE BUILDING - 12m x 7.6m (40’ x 25’)
Open fronted, concrete block elevations with Yorkshire boarding over, under a corrugated sheet roof.

The Land
Extending to some 30.45 acres (12.32 hectares), the land at Downinney Manor and can be found predominantly to the north and east of the farmhouse. It comprises an attractive ring fenced block of permanent pasture and includes just over 5 acres of mature broadleaf woodland on its most easterly boundary.

The land is gently sloping and divided into four good sized enclosures with fenced natural hedge bank boundaries. Access to the land is either from the yard area or the track which can be found to the south of the farmhouse.

Please see enclosed land plan to identify the area.

Other Information
Tenure: The farm is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Services: Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage.

Planning Permissions: Grade II listed.

Photographs: Taken January 2021

Energy Performance Certificates: Exempt as listed.

Local Authorities: Cornwall Council, Truro.

Council Tax Band: D

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): The land is registered for the claiming of the Basic Payment Scheme and corresponding entitlements will be available as part of the purchase.

Set in the rural hamlet of Downinney, which lies about ½ mile south from the village of Warbstow. The village has a primary school, parish church and the remains of an impressive ancient hill fort. The towns of Camelford, Bude and Launceston are all within a half an hours drive and offer a wide range of facilities including secondary schooling.

The A39 main road also known as the ‘Atlantic Highway’ lies just over 5 miles to the north at Wainhouse Corner where there is a village shop and post office together with a garage and filling station. The picturesque port village of Crackington Haven on the north Cornish coast can be found just over 7½ miles away and it has a popular surfing beach, café/shop, pub and numerous walks.

The nearest city is Plymouth, some 38 miles to the south which offers a main line train and bus station as well as an extensive range of shopping and recreational facilities. It is also known as Ocean City and plays host to many sailing events.

Marketed by: Kivells, Land & Farm Sales

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