FERNACRE AND BROWN WILLYBODMIN MOOR | CORNWALL | PL30 4PQ

FERNACRE AND BROWN WILLYBODMIN MOOR | CORNWALL | PL30 4PQ

Iconic Cornish landmark standing proud on Bodmin Moor

St Breward about 4 miles • Wadebridge and North Cornish Coast about 12 miles • Newquay Airport about 24 miles(Distances are approximate)

Spectacular upland farm

Iconic Brown Willy Tor

Historic farmstead

Fernacre - 5 bedroom farmhouse

Traditional and modern buildings

Extensive run of moorland

Improved pasture and woodland

Natural water

Highly regarded Snipe and woodcock shooting and Deer stalking

Grazing rights over adjoining Commons

10kw Wind turbine with FIT payments

Environmental stewardship providing significant income

Additional Common Rights

In all about 1221.13 acres (494.14has)

Savills Cornwall73 Lemon Street, Truro Cornwall TR1 2PN

01872 243222pdart@savills.com www.savills.co.uk

SituationFernacre is set amidst the rugged tors of the Bodmin Moors famed for their striking landscape of rolling hills and granite outcrops. The rare and diverse beauty of the area has, through the ages, turned the heads and filled the eyes and minds of warriors, poets, artists and thinkers.

The farm lies just four miles from the popular moorland village of St Breward, home to the highest Church and Inn in Cornwall and the start of the Camel Trail - a cycle route utilising the disused railway line linking the North Cornish towns of Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. St Breward also offers a doctors surgery, primary schooling and a village stores providing for everyday needs. The nearby towns of Wadebridge and Bodmin(10 miles) offer a wider selection of retail, banking facilities as well as secondary schooling. Private schooling is available at Tavistock (33 miles) and Truro (32 miles)

An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty extending to about 80 square miles Bodmin Moor provides fantastic opportunities for walking and riding, whilst the north and south Cornish coastlines are within easy driving distance. The sheltered estuaries of the south coast and the Camel Estuary are a ‘mecca’ for sailors and water-sport enthusiasts whilst the exposed wide sandy beaches on the north coast offer superb surfing.

Fernacre is within easy reach of the A30(T) the main arterial route through Cornwall which links to the M5 at Exeter. The mainline train station at Bodmin Parkway is approx 13 miles with a regular service to London and Newquay international airport is just 24 miles distant.

DescriptionApproached by a private road across the moor the property comprises a captivating and spectacular extensive upland farm encompassing the iconic Cornish landmark and one of “the UK’s best-loved high points” Brown Willy Tor, which at 1,378 feet (420 m) above sea level, is the highest point on Bodmin Moor and of Cornwall as a whole. Brown Willy derived from the Cornish Bronn Wennili, meaning “hill of swallows” has two man-made cairns on the summit and offers fantastic far reaching views across much of Cornwall. Sitting at the foot of Brown Willy Tor, Fernacre is a spacious granite farmhouse flanked by a collection of attractive traditional buildings and surrounded by a stretch of improved pasture divided into a patchwork of field enclosures bound by traditional stone walls and offering a high degree of privacy and protection. The remaining land is predominant high downland comprising rough grazing interspersed with granite outcrops. In all approximately 1221.13 acres.

Fernacre FarmhouseA substantial granite and slate farmhouse sitting below Brown Willy Tor.

From the large granite terrace steps lead up to a granite open porch with part glazed front door opening to:

Sitting Room: with high beamed ceilings and fabulous flagstone floor. Granite fireplace inset with wood burning stove, log store and granite shelving to the either side. Door to Farmhouse Kitchen: Slate flagstone floor. Well fitted kitchen with wooden base and wall units and wooden work surfaces. Electric 4 oven blue AGA and stainless steel sink and drainer. Plumbing for dishwasher. Granite shelving. Door to Larder / Dairy: a very useful room beside the kitchen fitted with slate and granite shelving, sink and drainer.

From Kitchen door opens to Boot Room with granite floor and back door to garden. Passageway and door to front garden. Plumbing for washing machine and door to: Washroom with sink and drainer inset into kitchen base unit with shelving above. Door to Shower Room: fitted with shower and WC. Bedroom 6 / Sitting room: A large light room with exposed beams and granite windows overlooking garden. Wood burning stove set on a granite slab.

From the sitting room, the staircase splits as it rises to the first floor:- Bedroom 1: double with far reaching views over open moorland and granite fireplace. Door to En-suite Bathroom: with panelled cast iron bath, wash hand basin and W.C. Large linen cupboard.

Bedroom Two: Double bedroom. Family Bathroom: with panelled bath and shower over. Wash hand basin and WC.

Family room a large reception room with high eaves and exposed beams. A pair of doors open to a rear a granite walkway to the rear yard. Stairs rise to the second floor and three further bedrooms.

There is central heating throughout powered by the electric generated from the wind turbine.

The house is surrounded by a mainly lawned garden with hedgebanks providing good shelter.

Fernacre FarmhouseTotal area approx. 309.5 sq.m. / 3,331.6 sq.ft.

Ground FloorApprox. 159.4 sq.m. / 1716.0 sq.ft.

First FloorApprox. 94.1 sq.m. / 1012.8 sq.ft.

Second FloorApprox. 56.0 sq.m. / 602.8 sq.ft.

Buildings Situated beside the house are an attractive range of mainly traditional stone buildings:-

Building Size Description

Main apex modern barn/machinery store 15.3m x 11.6m Fibre cement roof, concrete floor, wooden framed, part block walling, part wooden slat cladding

Lean- to lambing barn 9.26m x 5.3m Natural stone walls, corrugated tin roof, concrete floor, electricity and water connected

Shepherds Hut 7.3m x 5.17m Natural stone walls, slate roof, concrete floor. Fireplace

Dog Kennels 7.75m x 2.5m Natural stone walls, slate roof, concrete floor

Piggery 8m x 3.7m Natural stone walls, Cement fibre board roofing, concrete floor

Stables 6.2m x 5.9m Natural stone walls, Cement fibre board roofing, concrete floor

Fernacre OutbuildingsTotal area approx. 327.3 sq.m. / 3,523.4 sq.ft.

(Not shown in actual location)

LandIn all extending to 1221.13 acres the land is diverse with evidence of bygone days clearly visible including extensive medieval field patterns and remnants of old settlements. The northern and eastern sections including Brown Willy Tor comprise predominantly high downland made up of pasture, heather and rough grazing interspersed by outcrops of granite whilst the upper reaches of the river valleys and lower marshland provide good summer grazing rich with wild flowers and butterflies and a great habitat for snipe in the winter months. Pockets of woodland provide a welcome habitat for woodcock and red, fallow and roe deer. Surrounding the farmhouse and stretching out towards the south western boundary is a good stretch of improved pasture land.

General Remarks

Tenure: Freehold

Access: From the unclassified council road that terminates just before Camperdown Farm via the private road leading across Roughtor Common

Common rights: Fernacre and Brown Willy have the benefit of Common rights over Hamathevy Common which via the current HLS scheme administered by the Bodmin Moor Commoners Association provides additional income. Details of the Common rights are available from the agents.

Rights of Way, CROW: The property is offered subject to, or with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements, quasi easements, rights of way, covenants and restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not. Most of the land has CRoW Access with the exception of the in -bye improved pasture that offers a high degree of privacy and protection to the farmstead. There is a right of way for agricultural purposes in favour of the owner of Butterstor.

Services

Water – private water

Electricity- private electricity from 10KW wind turbine installed in 2013. Connected to FIT producing approx £6k/pa. Back up generator.

Drainage- private drainage to septic tank.

Fixtures and fitting: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Local Authority: Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1 3AYTel: 0300 1234 100

Council Tax: Council tax band C

Designations: The property falls within the Bodmin AONB. With the exception of the improved pasture the remainder of the property is an SSSI.

Environmental agreement: The farm and other land is entered into an HLS agreement the termination date being 30 December 2019 and attracts a significant annual payment. It is a condition of sale that the purchaser take over the prescriptions of this agreement until the termination date. Further details are available from the agents.

Sporting Rights: The sporting rights are in hand and included in the sale. The property is well regarded for the Snipe and Woodcock shooting and Deer stalking it offers.

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): The entitlements relating to the farm will be made available to the purchaser. The current years claim will be retained by the vendor. Further details are available from the agents

Value Added Tax: Any guide price quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the property or any right attached to it becoming a chargeable supply for the purposes of VAT, such tax would be payable in addition to the purchase price.

Ingoing valuation: The purchaser shall in addition to the purchase price take over and pay for the following items, one valuer acting for each party (or in accordance with the arbitrator appointed by them) on the day of completion:

Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office © Crown copyright (100041908)

FERNACRE AND BROWN WILLY

• Silage, hay and straw at market value.

• Consumables and all other stores including fertilisers and fuel including domestic oil at invoice cost.

• VAT where applicable.

Tenant right shall be paid for immediately the valuation is agreed with interest at 4% over Barclays plc base rate for the time being on the valuation from completion to the date of payment. Should the valuation not be agreed by completion, the matter will be referred to the decision of a single Arbitrator to be appointed by agreement or in the event of a dispute by the President of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. No purchaser shall be entitled to make any claim or set off in respect of dilapidations (if any) to any land, buildings, ditches, fences or any other items.

Postcode: Fernacre - PL30 4PQ

NB: for Satellite Navigation use postcode PL30 4PN which will take you to the start of the private road leading to the property.

Viewings: Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property, in order that you do not make a wasted journey.

Directions: Note – If using a Sat Nav, enter the postcode PL30 4PN once you reach Camelford, not before.

From Exeter, head for the A30 south towards Bodmin/Okehampton. Continue for about 41 miles and take the slip road off the A30 signed A395/Wadebridge/Camelford/A39. Take the third exit going back over the A30 then first exit onto the A395. Continue for about 10 miles then turn left onto the A39 which will take you through Camelford town. Take the left after the petrol station onto the B3266 towards Bodmin and St Austell and after 3 miles, turn left. Take the second right turn when you reach a stone walled garden. Go past Shallowbridge Farm on your left, then stay left then continue straight on. White meadows will be on your right and continue up a long private drive. Fernacre will be on your left and you will see Brown Willy Tor will be located ahead.

Important noticeSavills and their clients give notice that:

1.They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2.Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. August 2016 PD.