Description
Outstanding & attractive 80 acre country estate, a diverse landscape with an abundance of flora & fauna. Substantial character 6 bedroom country house in a tranquil and most appealing valley setting. Grassland, ancient woodland & streams. Fishing rights on a kilometre of river Lynher.

Tor Farm is conveniently situated approximately 1 mile northwest of the rural village of Pillaton which has a popular public house and village hall. St Mellion is 3 miles to the northeast which is home to the renowned St Mellion Estate featuring 2 competition standard golf courses, health club and spa and a Michelin star restaurant at Crocadon. Saltash 7 miles to the southeast offers everyday shopping facilities including garden centre, butchers, individual shops, supermarkets and a mainline train station to London. Plymouth 13 miles to the southeast, mainline train station, bus station, continental ferry port and a comprehensive range of shopping and leisure facilities.

The substantial character 6 bedroom country house provides spacious and flexible accommodation, with potential to create a separate annexe. In a secluded, tranquil and most appealing valley setting. The original part of the house is believed to date back to 1620 with later additions. The accommodation benefits from mainly timber framed windows with some uPVC double glazed windows biomass central heating boiler and briefly comprises: Entrance hall, utility, 35’ kitchen/breakfast room, fitted solid wood bespoke kitchen, integral dishwasher and electric ovens, vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, inglenook fireplace and wood burning stove, French doors on to the patio. 28’ Sitting/dining room, beamed ceiling, open fireplace, wood burning stove and door to the front. 24’ Sitting room, door to the front, beamed ceiling, open fireplace, wood burning stove. Study/bedroom 6, Garden room conservatory, French doors to the front. On the first floor: master bedroom, windows overlooking the gardens and land, ensuite bathroom, 4 further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outside
The property is accessed over a long tarmacadam drive leading through the land to the private and secluded homestead. On the approach to the house is a large parking area, at the front of the house there is a large, paved patio. The lawned garden terraces are along the front and side of the house. Steps lead to the upper terrace and summer house. The gardens are bordered by a natural stream with foot bridge to the adjoining nature and wildlife area.

Double Car Port (6.37m x 4.98m (20'10" x 16'4" ))

Garage / Storage Barn (4.99m x 3.22m (16'4" x 10'6" ))
Adjacent to the parking area

Traditional Barn (25m x 6m (82'0" x 19'8" ))
Potential for conversion subject to consent

Livestock / General Purpose Building (12.78m x 11.75m (41'11" x 38'6" ))

The Land
Tor Farm extends to approximately 80 acres of a diverse combination of quality grazing, ancient woodland, meadows and river.
The quality and productive grassland extends to approximately 30 acres (12.50ha) in 4 paddocks enclosed within post and wire fencing. The woodland is into divided 3 areas of ancient temperate rain forest and a small conifer wood. Tor wood, Butternhill Wood and Hollywood are rich in flora and fauna, providing a home for a variety of wildlife, seasonal and rare flower species.
There are natural streams which run through the land and woods, along with the woodland wetlands provide a varied habitat attracting a wealth of wildlife.
The River Lynher runs along the southwest boundary of Hollywood for approximately a kilometre which benefits from riparian fishing rights.

Wildlife, Conservation and Sporting
A diverse habitat of wetlands, woodlands, temperate rainforest, streams and rivers with rocky outcrops and a tall wood of interesting caves.
The woodland is a combination of ancient deciduous temperate rainforest and areas of recent evergreen conifer plantations which provide valuable areas for flora, fauna and rare and important flowers.
The woodland and meadows provide a varied Eco system which is ideal for the varied wildlife species and game cover with potential for a shoot.
A kilometre of the river Lynher is part of the property, benefitting from fishing rights, salmon and trout are regularly seen.
There is an abundance of walks, tracks and routes through the woodland, grassland, along the streams and rivers which provide a varied outlook of the beautiful habitats, flowers and wildlife.

Services & Information
Water – Mains with the option of Spring and Well water.
Drainage – Private Septic tank
Electricity – Mains
Heating – Heating and hot water is supplied from the biomass boiler which uses either reformed pellets or the abundance of firewood which can be obtained from the estate that can be utilised to provide virtually free heating and hot water.
Telephone & Broadband – Supplied direct from the exchange Fibre to the property (FTTP) currently supplying 550mbps with the ability to increase checker.ofcom.org.uk/
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Council Tax Currently Band – E
EPC – F26
Construction – Stone and cavity wall

Local Authority
Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3AY
0300 1234100

Tenure
The farm is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property 01822 810810. All viewings are to be accompanied without exception. Walking the land unaccompanied is strictly forbidden as livestock are present.

Agents Notes
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

Viewing
Please contact us on 01822 810810 if you wish to arrange a viewing appointment for this property, or require further information.

Disclaimer
D. R. Kivell Country Property endeavour to maintain accurate depictions of properties in Virtual Tours, Floor Plans and descriptions, however, these are intended only as a guide and purchasers must satisfy themselves by personal inspection.