Laity Farm Ponsanooth Nr Truro
Laity Farm LAITY MOOR, PONSANOOTH, TRURO, CORNWALL, TR3 7HR Attractive Victorian farmhouse with stone barns and equestrian facilities set in about 25 acres of private land, close to Falmouth Distances Ponsanooth 1 Tremough University Campus - 2 Perranwell Station 3.4 Falmouth 5.3 Mylor Yacht Harbour 5.5 Truro 8 Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 26.5 (all distances are approximate and in miles) Charming Victorian farmhouse 4 bedrooms with generous proportions Huge range of barns and outbuildings Stables with seven loose boxes Sand school Formal gardens with pond In all, around 25 acres Savills Cornwall 73 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2PN 01872 243200 truro@savills.com www.savills.co.uk Your attention is drawn to the important notice on the last page of the text
LOCATION Laity Farm is situated near the village of Ponsanooth, which is within easy and convenient driving distance of the University and harbour town of Falmouth. A rural and peaceful location, Laity Farm is surrounded by its own land. The nearby village of Ponsanooth has a strong community spirit with a highly regarded primary school, a pub, post office, chapel and church. The nearby historical nature reserve of Kennall Vale offers picturesque woodland walks with water falls and streams. Falmouth has numerous excellent restaurants, a variety of shopping facilities and beautiful beaches along its waterfront. Falmouth is home to the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and one of the deepest natural harbours in the world with a rich sailing heritage. The university of Falmouth has attracted people from far and wide and has provided a vitality to the town, inspiring numerous festivals and celebrations of local art and culture. Truro is the administrative, educational and retail centre of Cornwall and has a wide array of shops and restaurants set around Truro Cathedral at its heart. A range of schools and colleges are on offer and the railway station is on the mainline to London Paddington. There are flights from many regional and international destinations departing from Cornwall Airport (Newquay), including three daily return flights to London Gatwick.
THE PROPERTY Laity Farm is a fine example of a classic Victorian farmhouse with generous proportions and a traditional layout. The main entrance porch leads, via a part glazed door with the original feature glass, to the entrance hallway with traditional tessellated flooring. There are two main reception rooms; the sitting room has an open outlook, a fireplace with a classically designed surround, ornate coving and exposed wooden floor boards. The dining room also boasts classic features with fitted bookshelves, and enjoys views over the formal gardens to the front. To the rear the dual aspect kitchen is centred around the reconditioned four oven AGA. There is a large utility room with flagstone flooring and a Belfast sink. Access to the rear of the property is via the boot room. A family bathroom completes the downstairs accommodation. Upstairs there are four double bedrooms with good dimensions. The master bedroom is located to the front of the house and enjoys a dual aspect and exposed wooden floor boards. The second bedroom is also located to the front and has an open fireplace with a reclaimed surround and views over the gardens to the ponds. Two further bedrooms are located to the rear and enjoy views over the land and the countryside beyond. A further family bathroom serves all four bedrooms and has a roll top bath with beautiful views over the gardens and grounds. SUMMARY OF OUTBUILDINGS Sympathetically converted two storey barn, the ground floor currently used as an office / studio / sitting room with exposed beams and wood burner. Stairs lead to the upper storey providing useful storage space Large two storey barn divided into a number of units, including a roundhouse barn, once used as a piggery. Re-roofed, glazed and rendered in 2010 with potential to convert (Subject to planning consent). This has the benefit of access to one of the fields. Two sets of stables with seven loose boxes in total Selection of further stone barns around a courtyard including a tack room, additional storage and the former two storey milking parlour which could potentially be renovated into a small cottage (subject to planning consent) with far reaching views to the Roseland and beyond. Five further outbuildings including agricultural barns Large open sided hay barn GARDENS AND GROUNDS Centrally positioned within private grounds of around 25 acres, Laity Farm s land is not affected by any public rights of way, footpaths or bridleways. In addition to the formal gardens which include several ponds, there are productive and well fenced paddocks and pastures ideal for those with an interest in horses or livestock. The majority of the fields are enclosed by traditional Cornish hedges. There is also a 55 x 25 metre sand school. AGENT S NOTE Private water supply to all fields. The current owners run a livery from the property, more information available on request. Some of the pasture has been let out in the past to neighbouring farmers for grazing.
Laity Moor, Ponsanooth, Truro, TR3 Gross internal First floor area (approx): 181.8 sq m / 1957 sq ft For Identification only - Not to scale Niche Communications N 5.31 x 3.10m 17'5" x 10'2" 3.61 x 3.28m 11'10" x 10'9" Down Sitting Room 4.22 x 3.63m 13'10" x 11'11" Entrance 5.31 x 3.10m Hall 17'5" x 10'2" Up Kitchen 4.88 x 3.56m 16' x 11'8" 3.61 x 3.28m 11'10" x 10'9" Utility Down Laity Farm Gross internal floor area (approx): 181.8 sq m / 1957 sq ft For Identification only - Not to scale First floor First Floor 5.26 x 3.78m 17'3" x 12'5" 3.89 x 3.81m 12'9" x 12'6" Ground floor Ground Floor Dining Room 4.11 x 3.73m 13'6" x 12'3" 5.26 x 3.78m 17'3" x 12'5" Utility 3.78 x 3.66m 12'5" x 12' 3.89 x 3.81m 12'9" x 12'6" First floor Sitting Room 4.22 x 3.63m 13'10" x 11'11" Kitchen 4.88 x 3.56m 16' x 11'8" Up Entrance Hall Up Utility Dining Room 4.11 x 3.73m 13'6" x 12'3" Utility 3.78 x 3.66m 12'5" x 12' Ground floor Ground floor
96.6m Track Little Tregadles Wd Pp 105.7m Laity Farm Ponds Area : 24.771 ac (10.024 ha) Pond 109.3m Laity Moor Laity Moor Apple Tree Cottage Issues Spring 113.2m Spring Pond Spring Laity Cottage Sinks Wind Tur 117.0m 119.8m Little Lidgey Lidgey Cottage LB Bay Cottage The Old Barn GP 121.2m 0m 25m 50m 75m SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Private water source and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Super fast broadband. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc, are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. DIRECTIONS From Truro follow the A39 towards Falmouth / Penryn. At Treluswell roundabout turn right towards Ponsanooth and Redruth, continue along this road for half a mile and take the second left hand turning at Burnthouse, and continue for half a mile. Take the left hand turning and continue for another half mile until reaching Laity Farm on the right hand side. Continue up the driveway and park at the rear of the property. Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. Licence number 100022432. Plotted Scale - 1:2751 VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills. AGENT S NOTE We wish to inform prospective buyers of this property that the seller is an employee of Savills. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents 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, images 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. 17/09/18 AS.