Ref: LCAA5959 Offers around 595,000. Higher Botrea Farm, Newbridge, Penzance, West Cornwall

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1 Offers around 595,000 Higher Botrea Farm, Newbridge, Penzance, West Cornwall FREEHOLD A detached former farmhouse providing 4 bedroomed accommodation with additional 2 bedroomed annexe, gardens, stone barn, detached two storey garage, stable block and adjacent paddocks. The whole extending to about 5 acres. Situated in one of Cornwall s most beautiful, rugged and untouched locations with potential to convert the outbuildings to further accommodation, subject to all necessary consents.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, study/bedroom 4, sitting room, kitchen/dining/breakfast room, utility room, cloakroom/wc. First Floor: 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Second Floor Annexe: accessed separately from the main house with accommodation including open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Outside: plenty of parking, detached double garage with studio area over, separate barn (ripe for conversion subject to all requisite consents), detached stable block. Large walled courtyard with decked area and further large lawn bordered by natural stone hedging. Paddocks approaching 3.1 acres. In all, approaching 5 acres. DESCRIPTION A superb and flexible farmhouse providing four bedroomed accommodation with an additional two bedroomed annexe. With the benefit of separate outbuildings, garage and stabling. Higher Botrea Farm offers exceptional rural living with plenty of scope and potential to either modernise the current accommodation or extend and develop the outbuildings, subject to requisite consents. The main house benefits from spacious living accommodation whilst retaining many of its original character features. The annexe is approached via exterior wooden steps and commands excellent rural and coastal views to the Isle of Scilly on a clear day.

3 3 The availability of such opportunity in beautiful rural locations is very limited indeed and accordingly, interested buyers are strongly recommended to give Higher Botrea Farm immediate consideration. A large detached, character farmhouse. Detached stable block with paddocks approaching 3.1 acres. Large detached double garage measuring almost 20sq.ft with second floor studio. Separate barn measuring x which is ripe for conversion subject to all necessary consents. Large kitchen/breakfast/dining room with parquet flooring. Large lawned gardens with well stocked borders and a large decked area. Parking for numerous vehicles. Additional benefit of a 2 bedroomed self-contained annexe. Large feature fireplace with multi fuel burner to the sitting room.

4 4 LOCATION Higher Botrea Farm is located between Newbridge and the town of St Just, within the Penwith peninsula. A rural location within reach to local amenities, excellent schools, shops, restaurants and galleries. St Ives 18 miles Penzance mainline railway station Paddington (approximately 5 hours) Newquay Airport 40 miles Minack Theatre 9 miles Marazion and St Michael s Mount 13 miles Land s End 6 miles Truro 35 miles all distance and times approximate. In the heart of Poldark country, few towns have retained as much character over the years as St Just, the first and, indeed last town in England. Being the nearest town to Land s End, it has an ideal situation for visitors coming to the far west of Cornwall, as it is situated right on the very edge of the moors and exceedingly close to the beautiful north Cornish coastline. Originally the centre of the tin mining industry, St Just s past is reflected in the nature of the streets which are lined with traditional granite cottages. Once the mining centre of the peninsula, disused engine houses dominate the landscape in almost every direction. Indeed, the nearby Cape Cornwall (the most westerly point in Cornwall) is home to what is widely believed to be the county s oldest mine chimney stack rising 229 feet out of the sea to a summit which offers a vast vista over the western approaches. The village itself provides adequate day to day shopping facilities including butchers, bakers, local stores, public house and schooling. The coastal road to the north leads to the town of St Ives and to the east Penzance, both of which offer a very wide range of shopping facilities with Penzance also having a mainline station with a direct link to London Paddington (approximate travel time 4½ hours). St Just s history is typical of the whole area, rich in mining, farming and fishing from historical times. Off shore are the Brisons, part of a famous underwater reef responsible for many shipwrecks. In short, St Just is just a stone s throw away from some of the most unspoilt, protected and mesmerising locations in the UK. At this end of the county there is little distance between the south and north coast s allowing easy access to both, with their very scenery, beautiful beaches and excellent swimming and surfing opportunities.

5 5 DOCTORS AND DENTISTS There is a GP s surgery in the centre of St Just with further options, as well as dental practitioners, in the nearby harbourside town of Penzance. LOCAL CAFÉS AND PUBLIC HOUSE St Just has a few well renowned pubs such as The Star Inn and The Kings Arms in the centre of St Just and The Queens Arms between St Just and Pendeen. In addition there are a number of good cafés within the centre of St Just. THINGS TO DO Being at the heart of Poldark country it would not seem right not to at least visit some of the mining heritage. You could decide to visit Geevor Tin Mine operated from 1911 until it closed in 1990 and the site has been left more or less as it was when the last shift finished. The museum is open all year round. You could visit Pendeen Lighthouse or Pendeen Watch as it is also called. Although not open to the general public it is still worth taking a short detour down the lane from Pendeen village close to St Just. There is plenty of space for parking. I do not suppose any trip to St Just or the immediate surrounding area could be complete without a visit to the Crowns Mine at Botallack. It is the location of course that makes it so photogenic, having been used in the 2015 television drama Poldark. Perched as they are below the cliffs, they really could not be any closer to the sea. Porth Nanven - less than a mile from the centre of St Just, Porth Nanven, or Cot Valley Beach as it is also known is well worth a visit. It might not be a sandy beach but it is very private and secluded and almost untouched by anything remotely touristy. The main feature of Cot Valley Beach is its ovoid boulders which look remarkably like dinosaur eggs. A great place to spend a peaceful hour or so.

6 6 Levant Mine - just out of St Just travelling towards St Ives will bring you to Trewellard where a signpost on the left will direct you down to the Levant Mine, set particularly close to the cliff edge, work started in 1820 to extract minerals from the cliffs, primarily copper and tin. This mine, not unsurprisingly, is under the care of the National Trust. There is no possibility of going underground but is worth going in to see the only Cornish mine engine still worked by steam. Cape Cornwall Coast Watch Station - just a short distance from The Old Sunday School is Cape Cornwall and if you are visiting Cape Cornwall it is worth visiting the Coast Watch Lookout Station. It is free to enter and you will be made very welcome. Originally a fully operational coast guard station, it finely closed in 1981, but with the help of some volunteers it reopened as a coast watch in Cape Cornwall - just approximately 1 mile from the centre of St Just is Cape Cornwall. A headland and short section of coastline cared for by the National Trust and a super example of how this spectacular coastline should be looked after. Human activity on Cape Cornwall stretches back to at least the Bronze Age, but as the chimney on top will indicate, this was also where the Cape Cornwall tin mine was located. Plain an Gwarry one of the best examples left of a uniquely Cornish custom. This was an old playing place which was created in medieval times for the performance of Mystery Plays, Miracle Plays, meetings, sports and so on. You will not find anything like this anywhere else the United Kingdom, the only amphitheatres such as this which remain outside of Cornwall are those which were built by the Romans. This list is not exhaustive and there are many, many things to do in and around the area. However, in the main, it is its amazing coastline that is dominant. NEARBY WALKS The immediate area surrounding St Just is home to some of Cornwall s most rugged and beautiful coastline having particularly fantastic walks along the South West Coast Path and along National Trust owned headlands. Only a few miles away is Land s End and there are many smaller coves and beaches to explore nearby. To the south of Land s End is Porthcurnoe and The Minack Theatre which is open air, whilst the nearby pretty harbour village of Mousehole and the wooded valley of Lamorna are also both nearby. In short, if walking is your thing then you will be exceedingly well catered for if not spoilt for choice.

7 7 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) Facsimile: (01872) Website: POST CODE TR20 8PR. SERVICES Mains electricity, private water supply and private drainage. heating system. For Council Tax see Air to air DIRECTIONS From Penzance head towards St Just on the A3071, drive through Newbridge and after a short distance Higher Botrea Farm can be found on the left hand side as indicated by our for sale board. AGENT S NOTE The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day). Saturday am

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