Approximately 104.21 acres of good quality coastal farmland, with a modern farm building, situated to the south of Porthpean and with spectacular views overlooking St Austell Bay.

• Good size, gently sloping field enclosures.
• Excellent road access.
• Portal frame agricultural building.
• Extensive views over the Cornish south coast.
• Historic iron age feature.
• Approximately 104.21 acres (42.17 ha) in all.

For sale as a whole, by private treaty.

LOCATION
The land is situated just outside the desirable village of Porthpean and commands stunning views over St Austell Bay and Gribbin Head. It is located approximately 2 miles southeast of the town of St Austell, which provides a wide range of amenities and services, including veterinary practices, supermarkets and schools. The land can be accessed from several gateways along the public highway which runs along the western boundary, as well as an access track adjacent to the farm building which divides the land into two blocks, with three gateways off this track.

LAND
The land historically formed part of the Penrice Estate and is being offered for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years. With a total acreage of 104.21 acres, the land largely comprises arable and pasture, with small areas of scrub/woodland towards the southeast which measure approximately 5.20 acres in total.

The land slopes in an easterly direction and is divided into two adjacent blocks by an access track which lies immediately to the south of the farm building. The holding encompasses ten good-sized fields in total.

According to DEFRA's Agricultural Land Classification Map, the land is largely classed as Grade III, with some land on the eastern side being Grade IV. It is predominantly classified as being of freely draining, slightly acidic, loamy soils, usually associated with arable and grassland.
Further information is available from the agent regarding the ownership and maintenance responsibilities of the northern boundary of the land.

FARM BUILDING
The agricultural building consists of three bays, with a concrete frame, timber roof truss and a sheeted roof. It has a lean-to on the western side with a monopitch sheeted roof. The entire building is clad in timber Yorkshire boarding. In total the building measures approximately 45ft x 85ft (3,825 sqft/355 sqm).

The building has a yard area and its own independent access from the public highway but also has direct internal access to the field immediately to the north.

METHOD OF SALE
The land is offered for sale by private treaty.

TENURE & POSSESSION
The freehold of the property is offered for sale. All the land is currently occupied under a Farm Business Tenancy, the term of which will end on 28th September 2025. Vacant possession will therefore be available after this date.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
The land is not subject to any Environmental schemes.

DESIGNATONS
The land contains a round known as Castle Gotha, which is designated as a scheduled monument. St Austell Bay is designated as a Special Protection Area (SPA). The land does not lie within a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ). Most of the land to the south of the agricultural building lies within the Cornwall National Landscape/Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The land north of the building is outside the AONB.

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
The land is sold subject to the following restrictive covenants for the benefit of the National Trust:

1. No act or thing shall be done, or placed upon the land, which in the opinion of the Trust shall materially alter the natural appearance or condition of the land, or which in the opinion of the Trust shall be harmful to the amenity provided by it.
2. No new building or other erection, except for agricultural purposes, shall be allowed to be erected or remain on the land without the prior written consent of the Trust.
3. No mine or quarry shall be opened or worked upon any part of the land without the prior written consent of the Trust.

SERVICES
The land is connected to mains water, with troughs in several field enclosures. The property does not benefit from an electricity connection.

WAYLEAVES, EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
The sellers will retain a right of way for all purposes from the public highway, over the area hatched in brown to access retained land.

The property known as Silvermine House/Castle Gotha Farm is surrounded by land within the property and benefits from a right of way from the public highway, over the track which lies immediately south of the farm building.

There are several public footpaths which cross the land, as shown on the Cornwall Council interactive mapping system or their definitive rights of way plans.

There are electricity pylons on the land and a wayleave agreement exists in respect of this.

SPORTING & MINERAL RIGHTS
Sporting rights included. Mineral rights partially excluded.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cornwall Council
New County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 3AY

VIEWING
Interested parties wishing to view the land should contact Carter Jonas in the first instance, but may view unaccompanied, on foot and during daylight hours only.

DIRECTIONS
From the main double roundabout near St Austell Town centre (adjacent to the Travelodge and B&Q), proceed east along the A390 in the direction of Liskeard and Bodmin. Continue along this road for approximately 1 mile, taking the second exit at the next roundabout, before taking the next available right-hand turning, signposted Porthpean and Duporth. Proceed along Porthpean Road for just over 1.25 miles and the land will be found on your left, immediately after passing the Porthpean Outdoor Education Centre.

WHAT3WORDS
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TRURO OFFICE
Contact Chris Anderson or George Olver for more information.