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Watergate, Advent, Camelford PL32

Land size
8.27 acres
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3

Key Features

  • Oil Fired Central Heating
  • Character Property
  • Lovely Countryside Views
  • Orchard, Vegetable Plot & Gardens Including Chicken Run
  • Stables, Garage & Carports/Hay Barn
  • 8.27 Acres
  • Beautiful Rural Location
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Kitchen/Breakfast Room and Separate Dining Room
  • 5 Bedrooms Plus Study

Description

A simply stunning 5 bedroom detached home enjoying a truly glorious rural location set within approximately 8.27 acres of land. Freehold. Council Tax Band F. EPC rating D.

Originally built in 1860, with later extensions added in the 1990s and again in 2016, this beautiful, detached character property offers five bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study/home office, all set in a peaceful rural position within approximately 8.27 acres of land.

This is a unique opportunity to purchase a substantial rural property with land, stables and outbuildings in the Watergate hamlet of Advent on the very fringes of Bodmin Moor. Perfect for all types of buyers the property would suit those seeking a smallholding/hobby farmer opportunity or just a quiet life in one of the most unspoilt and beautiful parts of North Cornwall. Excellent for equestrian buyers with pony paddock plus a further 4 fields with many fantastic horse and cycle rides. Ivy Cottage provides riding out literally on the doorstep with miles of quite county lanes and the moors. Additionally, some beautiful walks, birdwatching and even night stargazing.

Ivy Cottage is 2.5 miles from Camelford the former market town, which benefits from independent shops, doctors’ surgery, chemists, Vets, popular fish and chip shop and pubs.

As can be seen on the photographs and floorplans, the accommodation includes the original part of the cottage, and our vendors have the originally stamped deeds from 1860. Consisting of a dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, separate lounge with wood burner and Oak panelled walls, large downstairs double bedroom, additional bedroom/snug and a home office/study, wet room and utility. On the first floor there are 3 further bedrooms with the master benefitting from an en suite, all enjoying great countryside views. This property offers extremely flexible accommodation and viewings are highly recommended.

The Accommodation comprises with all measurements being approximate:

Solid Wooden Entrance Door to

Entrance Porch

With cloaks hanging space and UPVC double glazed window overlooking the attractive garden. Slate flooring.

Dining Room - 3m x 7.76m

Beautiful spacious dual aspect dining room with former feature fireplace with slate hearth and granite lintel above, former exposed cloam oven, 2 UPVC double glazed windows to the front framing lovely views over the garden and orchard, further UPVC double glazed window to rear enjoying countryside views. 2 window seats, 2 radiators and beamed ceiling. Stairs off to first floor with understairs storage cupboard.

Study/Home Office - 2.56m x 3.41m

A lovely dual aspect room perfect for home office/study or library, again enjoying nice views over the garden. Loft hatch. Connecting door through to conservatory. Radiator.

Hallway

With beautiful original slate flooring.

Conservatory - 4.97m x 2.82m

Conservatory framing views over the patio, attractive exposed stone wall, radiator. French doors to patio.

Bedroom 5/Home Office - 3.1m x 2.48m

UPVC double glazed window framing stunning countryside views. Perfect single bedroom or home office. Radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.4m x 5m

Beautifully fitted dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room with a good range of base cupboards with drawers and marble worktops over. Feature Belfast sink with drainer and mixer tap over. Rangemaster cooker with 7 ring gas hob, electric grill and two ovens with extractor fan over. Stunning oil-fired Rayburn Royal set in a magnificent granite fireplace surround. Slate windowsills with UPVC double glazed windows to front and rear framing lovely views, radiator. Feature built-in pantry cupboard with shelving and further full height storage cupboard. Slate flooring.

Second Hallway

Stained glass effect window, UPVC double glazed door to patio with window to side, radiator, slate flooring. Utility area with stone worktop, beautiful Belfast sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine. Further cloaks hanging space. Radiator.

Living Room - 5.3m x 4.97m

Stunning dual aspect living room with UPVC double glazed double doors to the west patio framing some fantastic countryside views, 2 further UPVC double glazed windows to side. Feature Oak panelled walls and some areas of exposed stone, impressive fireplace with large wooden mantel with wood burner set on slate hearth. Oak wooden flooring and 2 radiators.

Wet Room 

Jack and Jill modern fitted wet room with rainfall shower, fully tiled, low-level W.C., wash and basin, UPVC double glazed window to side, radiator, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 - 5m x 3.55m

Double bedroom perfect for allowing flexible living accommodation use. Triple aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows to side and front with further UPVC double glazed double patio doors onto east patio overlooking the front garden. Wooden flooring, loft hatch. Radiator.

First Floor

Landing

Cupboard 

Bedroom 4 - 4.3m x 2.1m

Single bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the orchard and garden. Radiator, built-in storage cupboard, loft hatch, wooden flooring.

Bedroom 3 - 2.3m x 3.2m

Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the orchard and garden. Radiator, wooden flooring.

Family Bathroom

Part tiled suite with double shower cubicle with electric shower, low level W.C., wash hand basin, radiator, UPVC double glazed window again enjoying great views.

Master Bedroom - 5.1m x 3.58m plus En Suite and Dressing Room

Impressive dual aspect master bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to rear framing the beautiful countryside outlook, 2 UPVC double glazed windows to front with views over the garden. Loft hatch. 2 radiators.

Walk-in Dressing Room

With clothes hanging rail and open storage units

En Suite

Panelled bath, low level W.C. with wash hand basin, UPVC double glazed window to front with slate sill.

Outside

Garden

A simply stunning and well-maintained garden surrounded by beautiful traditional Cornish stone walling and hedging. Generous private sunny patio area perfect for entertaining and enjoying the sunshine. Large planter area with a fantastic range of herbs with steps leading to the upper lawn area, again with wall and hedge boundaries with a lovely range of shrubs and trees. Summerhouse benefiting from delightful views over the garden. Paths leading around the property. Outside tap. Gate to front and gated path to driveway and outbuildings.

Beautiful front garden with a fantastic range of shrubs, flowers, plants and small trees, seating area enjoying picturesque views of the wisteria and over the original part of the cottage dated 1860. Outside light. Rose archway to lower garden with path around to both sides, west facing patio area with views over the neighbouring countryside, perfect for watching the sunset. Original steps down to the stream and old washing stone below creating a peaceful atmosphere. Gas bottles and water treatment room with relevant UV filters. Large chicken coop with a good size fenced in area. Orchard with a beautiful range of apple trees. Fenced vegetable garden with raised beds boasting a range of lovely fruits and vegetables. Large feature polytunnel again with raised beds with water connected. 5-bar gate leading into a small, fenced paddock.

Driveway

Large sweeping driveway with 2 entrances with ample parking for numerous vehicles, perfect for equestrian buyers or those with motorhomes/boats etc. 5-bar gate to orchard and 5-bar gate to inner driveway lined with beautiful shrubs, trees and plants throughout with traditional Cornish stone wall.

Garage - 5.13m x 5.05m 

With Lean-To Shed to side.

Further 5-bar gate to stables.

Large Detached Stable Block with lighting, power and water connected comprising 3 stables, mini stable/hay and bedding store, tack room and workshop.

Oil tank.

Excellent carport/hay barn providing further storage space. Bin/woodstore

Gate to extended garden with a superb mix of small and more mature trees bordering the stream.

Field 1 - 5-bar gate to perfect pony paddock with secure fence boundaries backing onto the stream with 5-bar gate to further fields and a lovely section of wildflowers.

Field 2 - 5-bar gate to 3rd field and 5-bar gate to road, with traditional Cornish stone wall and hedge boundaries down towards the river. Bridge over stream with a small area of private woodland.

Field 3 - with Cornish stone wall boundaries and hedging with mature trees down to the stream, previously used as a hay field. Further 5-bar gate to road.

Fields 4/5 - two further beautiful fields currently used as one, again with beautiful granite and Cornish stone boundaries down to the stream with all fields enjoying fantastic countryside views in this beautiful, peaceful location.

Services

Mains electricity. Private water and drainage.

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
F
Date Posted
2026-08-08

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 100 Farms & Smallholdings listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£96,131 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (5+ acres) £24,437 / 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
64 D
73 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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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
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Garden
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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 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

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

  • Camelford Community Primary School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    253
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Breward Community Primary School3.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    34
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Teath Community Primary School3.5 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    145
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Delabole Primary School3.5 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    70
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • St Tudy CofE Primary School4.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    34
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Sir James Smith's School1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    588
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wadebridge School9.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,018
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Bodmin College10 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,236
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Liskeard School and Community College13 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,115
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Launceston College13 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,205
    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

Co-op Camelford, Camelford1.5 miles
Spar - Delabole, Delabole3.5 miles
Spar - Tintagel, Tintagel5.8 miles

GP surgery

Camelford Medical Centre1.6 miles

Pharmacy

Boots1.6 miles

Hospital

Bodmin Hospital Utc9.8 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

Bodmin Parkway Rail Station11 miles

Nearest bus stop

Valley Truckle1.4 miles

Typical drive times

Bodmin27 min · 14 miles
Camelford9 min · 2.4 miles
Launceston30 min · 18 miles
Wadebridge22 min · 12 miles
Truro (city)54 min · 36 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 30 or greater chance each yearHigher 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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