4 bed detached house for sale

Gooseham, Bude, Cornwall EX23

For Sale by Public Auction at 7pm on Wednesday 9th October 2024 | Unique character property | One mile from secluded beaches and the Atlantic Heritage Coast | Approaching 7 acres in total of gardens, paddock and woodland | Renovation opportunity with excellecnt potential to add value | EPC rating - F
Description

The property is offered for sale by public auction at 7pm on Wednesday 9th October 2024 at The Strawberry Fields, Lifton, PL16 0DE. A unique period property occupying approximately seven acres of wooded valley side and manicured lawns boasting river frontage, within a one mile walk from the secluded beaches and rugged Atlantic Heritage Coast at Marsland Mouth and Welcombe. The detached four double bedroom property boasts a huge amount of potential; however, the accommodation requires considerable modernisation and renovations in order to maximise this wonderful opportunity and restore the property to its former glory.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch, living room, dining room, conservatory, study, kitchen, utility room and shower room. On the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Externally the property boasts ample parking for multiple vehicles alongside a range of outbuildings including integral garage, numerous workshops and storerooms. The large level lawn to the front of the property offers a fantastic space to enjoy the tranquillity the area offers with the lawn leading to a small level paddock set to the West of the property. Behind the property, to the South, there is a small orchard and further lawn areas with the valley and woodland beyond.
Rosemarsland offers huge potential for either enjoyment as a principal residence or holiday escape, this is a rare opportunity which will not disappoint.
Location

Enjoying a lovely peaceful location set just outside a small hamlet of just a handful of other properties, in the northern most parish in Cornwall, Mornwenstow. The parish benefits from an ofsted rated ‘outstanding’ primary school, a well-respected public house, numerous coves including Duckpool and Marsland Mouth, rugged cliffs and national trust owned Coombe Valley. There are superb coastal and inland walks to be enjoyed and the parish is one of the most picturesque parts of North Cornwall.

The self-contained village of Kilkhampton lies approximately four miles distant with a co-op, Premier Stores and Spar for day to day shopping plus a butchers and many more small businesses. Bude, the closest major town, is some five miles further on and has the main comprehensive school, a choice of supermarkets, a rejuvenated canal area, plus two sandy beaches. Bideford, to the north, also has a range of excellent facilities and there is easy access onto the north Devon link road leading to the M5, Bristol and beyond.
Accommodation

Multi paned timber door with sidelights to:
Entrance porch

Tiled flooring, ceiling light and multi-paned timber door to:
Entrance hallway

Exposed stone walling, ceiling light, stairs rising to the first floor with storage cupboard under. Tiled flooring and doors to:
Kitchen

A range of eye and base level units with worksurface over incorporating 1 ½ stainless steel sink/drainer unit. Triple aspect with windows to the front, rear and side. Integrated electric oven, solid fuel fired Aga. Ceiling lights and doors to:
Study

Dual aspect reception room with window to the rear and side aspect, ceiling light and radiator.
Utility/boot room

Timber multi-paned doors and windows to both the front and rear aspect. Porcelain double sink with tiled splash backing, storage cupboards, ceiling light, electrical consumer board. Access to the secondary porch and door to:
Shower room

Shower enclosure with tiled splash backing, WC and wall-hung hand wash basin. Opaque window to the front aspect, ceiling light and tiling to half height.
Living room

Triple aspect reception room with windows to the front and side aspect and further patio doors to the side. Log burning stove with exposed stone backing and slate hearth. Wall light, radiator and fitted carpet.
Reception room

Triple aspect room with windows to the front and side aspect and patio doors to the rear. Fireplace housing log burning stove with timber mantle and slate hearth. Wall lights, radiator, fitted carpet and door to:
Conservatory

Timber conservatory with tiled flooring and doors to the rear.
First floor landing

Split level landing with windows to either side. Ceiling and wall lights, loft hatch access, storage cupboard, airing cupboard, fitted carpets and doors to:
Bedroom one

Dual aspect bedroom with windows to either side, ceiling light, radiator and fitted carpet.
Bedroom four

Window to the side aspect, ceiling light, built in wardrobe and fitted carpet.
Bedroom three

Dual aspect double bedroom with window to the side and rear. Ceiling light, vanity unit with in-set hand wash basin, storage cupboard and fitted carpet.
Bedroom two

Triple aspect double bedroom with windows to the front, rear and side. Ceiling light, built in storage cupboard, fitted carpet.
Bathroom

Three-piece avocado suite comprising panel enclosed bath, pedestal hand wash basin and WC. Window to the rear aspect, ceiling light, towel rail, airing cupboard and fitted carpet.
Outside

The property is accessed through a gated drive providing ample off-road parking and access to the integral garage, workshop and range of further outbuildings.

The gardens remain well cared for and to the front of the property there is a generous manicured lawn with hedge bank, tree, and river boundary; openings in the mature hedge bank lead to a level paddock to the West of the property which currently houses the pumphouse and offers space and potential. A path to the rear of the property leads to further lawned areas with an array of planting alongside a small orchard. The path continues up the valley to the woodland to the South.
Integral workshop and garage

Accessed off the secondary porch. The workshop has power and lighting connected with multi-paned window and door to the front aspect and further timber door to the garage. The garage has up-and-over door to the front aspect with further side door.
Outbuildings

A range of block-built outbuildings with tin roof over, including workshop, garden store and log store. Power and lighting connected.

Services Mains electricity, private drainage. Water supplied by a private well.
Agents notes

1). We have been notified that the services connected to the property require significant renovations/ replacement with the electrical wiring, water supply (high e-Coli count), immersion heater, cooker and Aga of the property deemed unsafe.

2). We have been notified that the Septic tank has not been emptied nor serviced – our client suspects it is not registered nor does it comply with current regulations.

Auction venue & date
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DE on Wednesday 9th October 2024 (unless sold prior) at 7pm.

Tenure Freehold

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Easements, wayleaves & rights of way
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
Boundaries

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