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Guide Price£550,000

Southcoombe Road, Downgate, PL17

Land size
1.5 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Grade II listed medieval farmhouse steeped in history
  • Believed to be recorded in the Domesday Book
  • Approx. 1.5 acres including walled garden and private woodland
  • Two detached barns - one fully converted to a 1-bedroom annex
  • Former cow shed and outbuildings offering further potential
  • Exceptionally private setting, surrounded by farmland and trees
  • Located in a quiet Cornish valley near the Tamar Valley AONB
  • No Onward Chain

Description

SITUATION AND DECRIPTION
Tucked away down a private lane and surrounded by open farmland and ancient woodland, this extraordinary Grade II listed Cornish farmhouse offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property of remarkable heritage and character.

This historic home exudes timeless charm and offers a wealth of period features including original fireplaces, wide timber floorboards, and thick stone walls that tell stories of centuries past.

The setting is truly idyllic - peaceful, private, and deeply rural yet within easy reach of the stunning Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and just half a mile away from the Cornish Hamlet of Downgate. The main house stands in an delightful position, surrounded by farmland and fields, with mature gardens, a walled garden, and enchanting woodland to the side - perfect for nature lovers or those seeking rural tranquillity.

The main farmhouse offers well-proportioned rooms with character and flexibility, ideal for those looking to restore a special home. The property is in need of sympathetic renovation, in keeping with its Grade II listed status, presenting an exciting opportunity for a buyer to bring it back to life.

Complementing the farmhouse are a range of traditional outbuildings. A converted detached barn now serves as a one-bedroom annex, ideal for guests or holiday letting; a further detached barn could provide another of the same with some refurbishment. A former cow shed and additional stone buildings offer excellent potential for garage use, workshop space, storage, or further conversion (subject to permissions).

Downgate is a sought after and attractive village in East Cornwall and offers a pleasant rural lifestyle with numerous country walks through the lanes and local woodland. The neighbouring village of Stoke Climsland offers a Primary School, Village Store and Social Club. The nearest town is Callington where there are supermarkets and a Secondary School and many people in the area commute to the City of Plymouth.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services them selves.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is shown in the floorplan.

SERVICES
Mains electricity & water. Private drainage.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band'E' for Council Tax purposes.

VIEWINGS
By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on 0 1 8 2 2 - 6 1 2 3 4 5.

DIRECTIONS
From Tavistock follow the A390 towards Callington. Passing though Gunnislake and St Ann's Chapel, turn right where signposted for Launceston (B3257). After approximately a mile or so turn right where signposted for Downgate. Follow the road down towards the village and turn right at the crossroads where signposted for Old Mill. South Coombe will be found on the right hand side after approximately 2/3 mile.

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EPC Rating: F

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-06-05

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,733 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£366,667 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £197,633 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
27 F
80 C

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Rights & Restrictions

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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Private Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

80 Mbps

Superfast

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Stoke Climsland School1.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    185
    Type
    Community school
  • Callington Primary School2.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    354
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Harrowbarrow Primary Academy2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    91
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trekenner Community Primary School3.6 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Copper Valley Infant and Nursery Academy3.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 7
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

Secondary

  • Callington Community College1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    887
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tavistock College6.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Launceston College7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Liskeard School and Community College8.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,115
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Saltash Community School9.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,139
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Callington Superstore, Callington1.9 miles
Spar - Callington, Callington2.2 miles
Asda Gunnislake Express Petrol, Albaston4 miles

GP surgery

Tamar Valley Health2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Allied Pharmacy Callington2.2 miles

Hospital

Tavistock Hospital6.8 miles

Green space

Play Space267 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Gunnislake Rail Station4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Lower Downgate111 metres

Typical drive times

Saltash20 min · 12 miles
Tavistock19 min · 9.7 miles
Callington7 min · 2.4 miles
Launceston17 min · 10 miles
Plymouth (city)33 min · 19 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

Outside the mapped risk bandsVery low risk

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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