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£1,025,000

South Petherwin, Launceston - Cornwall

Land size
33 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Victorian Farmhouse
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Reception Rooms
  • Barns with planning consent
  • 33 Acres
  • Pasture Paddocks
  • Woodland
  • Pond
  • Wildlife Haven

Description

33 acre smallholding. Well presented 4 bedroom, 3 reception room country house. Lawned and landscaped gardens. well maintained traditional barns with residential planning consent. Grassland, woodland and a stream.

Burdown Farm is situated in a quiet rural hamlet of Tregada in the parish of South Petherwin. Lezant and Tre Pol Pen farm shop, café and restaurant are 1 mile to the southeast. The A30 and Launceston are 3 miles to the north offering day to day facilities, individual shops, supermarkets, recreational facilities, private and state schools. The coastal resort of Bude is 28 miles to the northwest and Tavistock is 13 miles to the southeast. Exeter to the east and Plymouth to the south, offer a more comprehensive range of educational, cultural, recreational and shopping facilities.

Burdown Farm is a quietly located 33 acre smallholding with a well presented Victorian 4 bedroom, 3 reception room farmhouse providing comfortable and flexible family living in lawned and landscaped gardens. There are extensive traditional barns with consent for a main dwelling and attached annexe. Pasture paddocks, woodland and stream. Far reaching countryside views.

Burdown farmhouse is a substantial, characterful Victoria country residence which has retained many of its original features including open fire places, slate flagstone floors with the addition of oil fired central heating and partial timber framed double glazed windows. The well presented accommodation provides comfortable and flexible family living and briefly comprises, Porch; double aspect with slate shelves, Entrance Hall; large, bright and airy, staircase rises to the first floor. Drawing / dining room; a triple aspect room with windows to the rear, side and front overlooking the garden and surrounding farmland. Slate flagstone floor, open fireplace. Exposed ceiling beam, sitting room a double aspect room overlooking the front terrace, garden and surrounding countryside, fireplace with Morso woodburning stove, exposed wooden floor. Kitchen / Breakfast room; a double aspect room, fitted wall and base units under granite effect roll top worksurfaces, oil fired Rayburn, electric cooker with extractor hood above, inset 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, space and plumbing for washing machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer, slate flagstone floor. Inner Hall; understairs storage. Cloakroom; w/c, wash basin, slate flagstone floor, window to the rear. Utility / Boot Room; fitted base units with black granite effect roll top worksurface, 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, slate flagstone floor, windows overlooking the front terrace and door to the front and rear. On the First Floor; light and airy landing, with window to the rear overlooking the farmland, airing cupboard with water cylinder and fitted shelves. Bedroom 2; a double aspect room with views overlooking the land and surrounding countryside. En suite; shower, heated towel rail, wash basin. Cloakroom; w/c, window to the rear. Family Bathroom; bath with shower above, wash basin, w/c, heated towel rail, fitted storage shelves, window to the rear. Bedroom 1; window to the front overlooking the terrace garden and surrounding countryside, en suite shower enclosure, w/c, wash basin, heated towel rail, walk in wardrobe / store room. Bedroom 4; a double room, window to the front. Bedroom 3; a double aspect room overlooking the garden and surrounding countryside.

Outside - Burdown Farm is accessed from the road over a long drive which is flanked on either side by tree lined hedges and the pasture paddocks opening to a gravel parking area at the side of the house. Along the front, southerly aspect of the house is a stone paved patio which is ideal for alfresco dining and entertaining whilst enjoying the views over the surrounding countryside. At the side, is a lawned garden with low level box hedging and interspersed with a variety of evergreen and flowering shrubs leading to the middle lawned terrace with well established low level beech hedging. Granite steps descend to the lower lawn terrace which is bordered by mature deciduous and evergreen trees. At the rear is a gravel seating area bordered by well stocked flowerbed borders. From the rear courtyard a gate opens into the walled garden with ornamental flower and vegetable beds, fruit canes and bushes, an orchard with apple and plumb trees and two storage buildings to the rear of the house.

Buildings - The extensive complex of traditional stone barns has planning consent granted for conversion to residential dwelling and an annexe. The barns are currently used for storage, stabling with the original Victorian stable stalls / looseboxes and cobble tiled floors. The barns are of traditional stone construction with brick quoins and opening reveals under local slate roofs with decorative terracotta ridges. The barns are arranged over two floors and extend to approximately 735.23sq/m (7915sq/ft).

Outside the upper level is a large, enclosed courtyard which will provide garden and parking area and on the lower level is a large, enclosed area which is currently grassed over but has the original cobbles below.

The Land - The farm extends to approximately 33 acres which is divided into 9 easily manageable fields. A small area of deciduous woodland with a natural stream which runs along the southern boundary. The woodland and wildlife pond provide a haven for many difference species of wildlife including Deer, Foxes, Squirrels and Rabbits to name but a few. The land is accessed off the main access drive and is enclosed within traditional treelined Cornish bank hedges with post and wire fencing.

Services & Information - Water – Mains
Drainage – Septic Tank
Electricity – Mains
Heating – Oil fired central heating and woodburning stoves
Telephone & Broadband – Open Reach Connection checker.ofcom.org.uk
Mobile Availability - checker.ofcom.org.uk
Council Tax Currently Band – E
EPC – F37
Construction - Stone

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

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

Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property . All viewings are to be accompanied without exception.

Agent's 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.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 75 Farmland & Pasture listings in South West England (25+ acres).

This Property£31,061 / acre
Farmland & Pasture Average (25+ acres) £4,936 / 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
37 F
79 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

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
Oil Heating, Wood Burner
Broadband
Standard Copper (ADSL)
Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 62% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

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

  • Launceston Primary School1.5 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    101
    Type
    Free schools
  • Trekenner Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    69
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Windmill Hill Academy2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    162
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Catherine's CofE Primary School2.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    222
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • South Petherwin Community Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    114
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Launceston College1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,205
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Callington Community College7.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    887
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Tavistock College9.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,200
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Liskeard School and Community College12 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,115
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holsworthy Community College14 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    551
    Type
    Academy converter

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

Lidl Launceston, Launceston1.5 miles
M&S Launceston Foodhall, Launceston1.6 miles
Iceland Launceston, Launceston1.6 miles

GP surgery

Launceston Medical Centre1.7 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy1.6 miles

Hospital

Launceston Hospital1.7 miles

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 Station8.2 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tregada Farm124 metres

Typical drive times

Camelford25 min · 18 miles
Tavistock21 min · 12 miles
Callington12 min · 8 miles
Launceston5 min · 2.6 miles
Plymouth (city)39 min · 24 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 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 100 to 1 in 1000 chance each yearMedium to low risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

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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