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Guide Price£1,500,000

Trenear, Helston

Land size
11.1 acres
Bedrooms
12
Bathrooms
6

Key Features

  • Detached period farmhouse
  • 6 bedrooms (5 en-suite)
  • 3 converted barns with full residential use and studio annexe
  • Barn with Class Q permitted development to residential
  • Workshop and stabling
  • Gardens & grounds extending to 11.1 acres or thereabouts

Description

A versatile smallholding, offering dual-family or home and income accommodation, boasting a period six bedroom farmhouse, four letting properties with yard, gardens and grounds extending in all to 11.1 acres or thereabouts. Set in a delightful, peaceful, rural location to the north of the old market town of Helston, within easy reach of the south Cornish coast.

The Property
Longstone Farm comprises a detached period, six bedroom farmhouse, primarily of traditional construction with latter-day extensions with a courtyard of barns, with the benefit of residential consent and currently used as long term lets.

Approached from a minor county lane leading to a level yard area suitable for the parking of numerous vehicles and trailers, the farmhouse retains many period features to include beamed ceilings, exposed fireplaces, and window seats with PVC double glazing and warmed via air source heat pump.

The property has been altered and extended to provide comfortable family accommodation comprising generous size entrance sunroom leading to an entrance hall with reception rooms off, ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower, a family bathroom, a wonderful dual-aspect living room/diner with patio doors leading out to a paved terrace, a farmhouse kitchen with pantry and utility area and a farm office. Turning stairwell to the first floor - with galleried landing leading off to five bedrooms, four of which have en-suite shower facilities.

Complementing the farmhouse, an extensive garden area, predominantly laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees providing shelter and shade. A paved terrace off the house provides a lovely BBQ area.

Beyond the farmhouse lies the converted single storey barns, all with the benefit of residential planning consent, offering accommodation for family, or short or long term lets and comprise the following:

The Studio / annexe - Attached to the farmhouse, an open plan kitchen/living/bedroom with en-suite shower.

The Dairy - An open plan kitchen/living/dining area, bedroom, bathroom, with garden to the rear.

Swallows Retreat - An open plan kitchen/living/dining area, two bedrooms, bathroom and conservatory, with garden to the rear.

Little Menhyr - An open plan kitchen/living/dining area, two bedrooms, bathroom and an entrance porch.

The three converted barns have their own individual garden areas.

Outside

Level parking area to the front of the house and the letting properties, with additional concrete level yard area beyond. Useful range of outbuildings to include: Garage/workshop of block construction under a pitch roof. Stables - timber frame, divided into two stables and tack room.

Agricultural Barn/Store (13.5m x 6.75m)
With stabling to rear. Benefits from Class Q permitted development dated 22 September 2025, PA24/047772 to convert to a two-bedroom residence. Further details from agent.

The Land

With road access, the land is divided into three enclosures and extends to 9.3 acres or thereabouts of grazable pasture, divided into three principal level enclosures, laid to pasture and bounded in the main by traditional Cornish hedge banks.

Agents Note - For a period of up to one year from completion, the vendor wishes to retain the use of approximately 0.65 acre of land next to the road for storage purposes at a peppercorn rent. Further details from the agents.

Property Information
EPC's
Farmhouse C; The Studio/annexe C;
The Dairy D; Swallows Retreat C;
Little Menhyr D.

Council Tax Bands
Farmhouse D; The Studio A; The Dairy A; Swallows Retreat A; Little Menhyr A.

Services
Mains electricity, private water and private drainage. All the properties are heated by air-source heat pumps. Solar panels serve the properties. None of these services have been tested and therefore no guarantees can be given. Interested parties are advised to make their own enquiries to the relevant service providers.

Wayleaves, Easements & Rights of Way
The sale will be subject to and with the benefit of all wayleaves, easements and rights of way as may exist. A public footpath crosses the land. A neighbour has right of access over the entrance.

Particulars & Plan
Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intending purchaser/s must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of these particulars.

Location
Longstone Farm is situated in a truly private and rural position, approximately 4 miles to the north of the old market town of Helston, famed for its Furry Dance and boasts a variety of professional and retail services for everyday requirements. Helston, is the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famed for its rugged coastline and with many scenic walks and sandy beaches, lie within easy reach, alongside the famed ‘foodie destination' harbour village of Porthleven (6 miles).

The Port of Falmouth, 12 miles, provides access to the sheltered sailing waters of the Carrick Roads and the County town of Truro, the main administrative centre for the region, lies 20 miles to the north-east.

Viewing & Directions
Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agent Lodge & Thomas. Tel:
email:

Directions
From Helston, follow the Redruth road, past Wheal Dream Golf Centre, turning left into Coverack Bridges. Drop down the hill, taking the first turning on the right and follow this road without deviation for approximately 2 miles and the property will be found on the left hand side.

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Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-01-29

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 85 Farms & Smallholdings listings in South West England (10+ acres).

This Property£135,135 / acre
Farms & Smallholdings Average (10+ acres) £22,937 / 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
73 C
81 B

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
Private Supply
Heating
Air Source Heat Pump
Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

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
Off-Street Parking
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 50% of premises

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

  • Trannack Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    33
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Wendron Church of England Primary School1.2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    105
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Sithney Community Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Parc Eglos School2.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    398
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Boskenwyn Community Primary School2.6 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    102
    Type
    Foundation school

Secondary

  • Helston Community College2.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    0 to 18
    Pupils
    1,297
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Camborne Science and International Academy5.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,751
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pool Academy6.1 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Redruth School6.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,433
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Hayle Academy6.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    623
    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

Spar - Turnpike Garage Helston, Helston2.5 miles
Tesco Helston Superstore, Helston2.5 miles
Lidl Helston, Helston2.8 miles

GP surgery

Godolphin Health2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Tesco Instore Pharmacy2.6 miles

Hospital

Helston Hospital3.4 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

Camborne Rail Station4.9 miles

Nearest bus stop

Primary School1.2 miles

Typical drive times

Penryn21 min · 9.3 miles
Helston12 min · 3.8 miles
Redruth20 min · 8.2 miles
Camborne17 min · 7.6 miles
Truro (city)30 min · 16 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

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher 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)

£14.99 · one-off purchase

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