HOMELANDS, HELSTON WATER, BISSOE, TRURO, CORNWALL TR4 8TD
20 ACRE (8.2HA) SMALLHOLDING
TO LET BY TENDER ON A 3 YEAR FARM BUSINESS TENANCY
INTRODUCTION:
Homelands, Helston Water, is being offered to let by tender on a three-year Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) Agreement to commence on the 1st November 2024. The smallholding is arranged over two blocks, with the cottage, stables and small agricultural shed together with four meadows representing the principal western most block, whilst the eastern block approximately ¼ mile distant comprises four well proportioned enclosures and the larger agricultural shed with concrete yard area.
SITUATION:
Homelands is situated on Penwethers Lane approximately one mile east of the village of Bissoe, whilst the village of Carnon Downs lies approximately 1.1 miles south-east. The City of Truro, Cornwall’s principal commercial and retail centre is situated approximately 3.4 miles north-east.
THE DWELLINGHOUSE
The cottage is an attractive, secluded three-bedroom residence with period features, substantial south facing garden with mature trees and shrubs.
The property features rendered natural stone elevations under a dual pitched slate roof which facilitates a single brick chimney stack. Internally the property has been recently refurbished with new kitchen and bathroom.
The accommodation briefly comprises:-
BACK PORCH (2.65m x 1.60 m)
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM (3.46m x 7.28m) with 3 x uPVC double glazed windows, carpet, exposed beams, natural stone fireplace with Charnwood log burner, 2 x Designa electric radiators, stairway to first floor;
STORE (4.35m x 3.50m);
KITCHEN (2.12m x 6.11m) with 2 x single glazed windows, integral Lamona fridge, vinyl floor, range of fitted wall and base units with roll-top work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap, integral Lamona electric oven and hob.
BATHROOM (1.64m x 2.09m) with pedestal hand wash basin, w.c., panelled bath with Triton electric shower over, tiled surround with uPVC shower screen:
First Floor:
BEDROOM 1 (4.47m x 2.50m) plus (2.81m x 0.98m) with uPVC double glazed window;
BEDROOM 2 (3.42m x 3.57m) with uPVC double glazed window;
BEDROOM 3 (4.34m x 3.52m) with single glazed window, uPVC doors to upper garden:
Outside:
The property benefits from a substantial rear garden which has a southerly aspect. The garden is predominantly down to lawn and is bound by Cornish earth bank and livegrowth hedges with a number of mature deciduous trees along the perimeter. There is an additional garden to the side of the dwellinghouse.
THE LAND:
In total, the holding extends to approximately 20.261 acres (8.199 ha) or thereabouts, of which approximately 18.567 acres (7.513 ha) is down to pasture, with the remaining area comprising the dwellinghouse, gardens, yard areas and waste. The Land at Homelands is classified as being Grade III B on the MAFF (DEFRA) Agricultural Land Classification Map.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Homelands is offered to let on a farm business tenancy agreement for an initial term of three years from 1st November 2024.
Pets: 1 medium size dog permitted at the property. Landlord’s prior consent will be required for the keeping of horses on the land.
There is a well located in the garden and the overflow from the well drains into the garden pond. The Tenant will undertake not to allow the overflow to become blocked and to be kept free flowing at all times.
AGRICULTURAL USE OF HOLDING/DIVERSIFICATION
The primary use of Homelands will need to remain agricultural in nature. However, the Landlords are open to diversification proposals and small scale non-agricultural uses running in parallel with the Tenant’s principal farming business.
SERVICES:
The cottage is connected to mains water and electricity.
The cottage benefits from a private drainage system.
SUB-LETTING:
Not permitted.
REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND INSURANCE:
The Landlord is to maintain, repair and insure only the external walls, roofs and chimneys of the dwellinghouse and the external walls roofs and chimneys of the Landlord’s buildings.
The Tenant will be responsible to maintain and repair all windows, doors, internal walls, fixtures, fittings, services etc.
The Tenant will maintain Public Liability Insurance and Contents Insurance.
WAYLEAVES, RIGHTS OF WAY ETC
The property is let subject to any Wayleave Agreements in respect of electricity and telephone poles, pylons, wires, stays, cables etc or water, drainpipes etc either passing upon, over or under the Holding. The property is also let subject to, and with the benefit of, public of private rights of way or bridle paths as may exist.
COUNCIL TAX:
Band C for the Parish of Kea, the 2024 / 2025 rate being £1,877.08.
PREPARATION OF FARM BUSINESS TENANCY AND RECORD OF CONDITION:
The Tenant will be required to contribute £500 + VAT towards the costs of the Farm Business Tenancy and Ingoing Record of Condition.
Any Dilapidations will be assessed against the Record of Condition at the end of the Tenancy.
VIEWING:
There is a viewing day on Monday 14th October 2024 from 10am until 5pm.
Viewings are STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT with the Sole Letting Agents: –
Lodge & Thomas (01872 272722)
TENDER:
Tenders are invited by 12 noon on Friday 25th October 2024.
Tender Forms are available from Lodge & Thomas.
PLAN:
A plan, which is not to scale, and is purely for the purpose of illustrating the approximate boundaries to the farm, is attached to these particulars. Applicants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to its accuracy.
GENERAL:
These particulars are only intended to give guidance and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
SOLE LETTING AGENTS:
For further information please contact:
Nathan Osborne BSc (Hons) MRICS, FAAV
Lodge & Thomas Chartered Surveyors
58 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PY
t 01872 272722
e nathan@lodgeandthomas.co.uk