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Guide Price£575,000

Hoopers Bridge, Bodmin, PL30

Land size
1.13 acres
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • For sale by formal tender, closing Friday 16th October at 12:00pm
  • Detached character former farmhouse with tremendous potential
  • Nestled in a peaceful and tranquil setting
  • Set on a generous sized plot with additional land available via separate negotiation
  • Substantial barns situated adjacent to the main residence, once again offering great potential

Description

For sale by formal tender, closing Friday 16th October at 12:00pm. Guide Price £575,000-£600,000

A rare opportunity to acquire this substantial four bedroom detached farmhouse, which has not been available on the open market for over seventy years. Situated in a quiet and highly sought-after location, this property presents an exceptional chance for those looking to create a bespoke family home tailored to their own tastes and requirements.

The house requires complete renovation throughout, offering immense potential for transformation and modernisation. The ground floor features generously proportioned reception rooms, ideal for family gatherings, entertaining or flexible living arrangements, with ample scope to reconfigure the layout to suit individual needs. .

There are four well-sized bedrooms on the upper floor, providing comfortable accommodation for families of all sizes.

The property also benefits from a substantial garage as well as two large barns, both of which offer excellent storage or workshop potential. .

Retaining many original features and character elements, this farmhouse offers a blank canvas for buyers seeking a project in a peaceful and picturesque setting.

Accommodation

Entrance from the rear elevation via uPVC door with double glazed panelling inset opening into:-

Hallway

Doors off to ground floor rooms.

Store

uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation.

W.C

Obscure uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, low-level W.C.

Bathroom

uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, pedestal wash hand basin with individual taps over, bath with panel surround and individual taps over, partially tiled throughout.

Kitchen

Dual aspect having uPVC double glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations, a range of fitted wall and base units with square top works surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainers with mixer tap over, Rayburn, built in storage cupboards.

Dining Room

Dual aspect having uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation and uPVC door with double glazed panelling inset opening onto the front elevation, fireplace with tiled surround, stairs rising to first floor, wooden beams to ceiling.

Living Room

Triple aspect having uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and front elevations and uPVC double doors with double glazed panelling insets opening onto the front elevation, open fireplace with brick surround, wooden beams to ceiling.

First Floor

uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, doors off to all first floor rooms.

Bedroom

uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom

Dual aspect having uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, access to attic via loft hatch.

Shower Room

uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, low-level W.C, pedestal wash hand basin with individual taps over, corner shower cubicle with glazed screen doors and electric mixer shower.

Bedroom

uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom

Dual aspect having uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, storage cupboard.

Outside

The property is approached via a concrete driveway leading to the front elevation with an abundance of parking for multiple vehicles.

Forda Farm is currently set within ground approximately 1.13 acres but there is the potential to purchase additional land via separate negotiation.

A low maintenance garden is situated to the rear elevation, this is a wonderful space for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful surroundings that’s the property offers.

Within the grounds of Forda are a range of useful and versatile outbuildings. Two substantial timber portal framed barns offer the potential to be utilised for a multitude of uses including conversion subject to obtaining any necessary planning permissions that would be required.

A large block built garage/workshop also has great potential for conversion.

Outbuildings

Timber portal frame and corrugated roof Straw Shed and Loose House (13.71m x 13.71m

Adjoining timber portal frame and corrugated roof Loose House (19.81m x 6.1m).

There is tremendous scope for all of the outbuildings that are situated within the grounds of Forda Farm, these offer a wealth of possibilities for their use including conversion STP.

A substantial timber portal framed barn with a corrugated roof straw shed is set adjacent to the main residence with an adjoining
timber portal framed and corrugated roof loose House.

These two substantial buildings are a fantastic storage facility within the grounds, with the potential for conversion.

Garage/ Workshop

This generously proportioned building enjoys a wonderful view across the surrounding Cornish countryside, being an excellent
addition to the property this once again has great potential to convert and provide ancillary accommodation to the main residence or
alternatively to be utilised with great income potential.

Agents Notes

The property will be sold by informal tender, all tenders are to be
delivered to Kivell‘s Liskeard Office.

The closing date for all tenders to be received will be Friday 16th
October 2026 at 12 pm, all tenders will be reviewed after this date with all applicants that have tended being notified of the outcome of their individual tender.

Tender forms can be obtained via Kivell’s Liskeard office, 7-8 Bay Tree Hill, Liskeard, PL14 4BE.

Services

Mains electricity, water, drainage with oil to source the Rayburn however this remains untested.

EE Rating - G

Council Tax Band - E

Directions

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EPC Rating: G

Disclaimer

Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make or give representations or warranties in relation to the property. No responsibility is accepted for any statement within these particulars, which do not form part of any offer or contract. Areas, measurements and boundaries are approximate. Text, photographs, CGI’s and plans are for guidance only. It should not be assumed the property has all necessary planning or building consents, and Kivells have not tested any services or equipment. The property is sold subject to all matters in the Property and Charges Register, including rights of way and easements. Purchasers are deemed to know all boundaries. Nothing herein constitutes financial advice; seek your own. Use of Mortgage Genies SW Ltd. will result in a £250 + VAT referral fee to Kivells. Kivells retains copyright to all particulars and media.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-09-22

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,666 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£508,850 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £194,802 / 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
1 G
26 F

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
Broadband
Fibre (FTTC)
Sewerage
Mains

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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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
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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

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

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • Lanivet Community Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    147
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Nanstallon Community Primary School0.9 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    111
    Type
    Foundation school
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bodmin1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    239
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Berrycoombe School1.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Beacon Academy1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    448
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Bodmin College2.3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,236
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wadebridge School5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,018
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Poltair School7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    882
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Penrice Academy8.2 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,405
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Fowey River Academy9.9 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    676
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* 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

Spar - Lanivet, Lanivet0.8 miles
Morrisons Daily Bodmin St Marys Road, Bodmin1.4 miles
Spar - Bodmin, Bodmin1.5 miles

GP surgery

Bosvena Health2.2 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.1 miles

Hospital

Bodmin Hospital1.2 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Roche Rail Station4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tollgate House410 metres

Typical drive times

Bodmin6 min · 2.8 miles
Wadebridge12 min · 7.4 miles
Lostwithiel16 min · 8 miles
Truro (city)30 min · 23 miles
St Columb Major18 min · 14 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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