Exceptional redevelopment opportunity set in 195 acres.

Available as a whole.

Extensive established woodland plantations, organic pastureland and separate woodland development site. 

In all, about 195 acres (approx.) in a wonderful waterside location just 1½ miles from the cathedral city of Truro. 

Offered for sale for the first time on the open market in 85 years, a very special and rare opportunity, in an exceptionally sought after locality. In the market to be sold as a whole and priced for an immediate sale, interested parties are advised to make time to attend the site without delay so as to fully appreciate all which is available. 

FOR SALE FREEHOLD 

• Detached dwelling: a detached two storey, 3 bedroomed dwelling situated above Malpas with fine southerly views in grounds of about 1.37 acres; 

• Agricultural land: about 33 acres let to a neighbouring farmer; 

• Woodland: extending in all, to about 138 acres, the majority of which has been established under woodland grants; 

• Camp Kernow site: extending to about 4.74 acres of permanent pastureland subject to a Lease to a children’s residential activity camp operator; 

• Eco-lodge development site: about 7.91 acres of woodland established under the Farm Woodland Premium Scheme, part of which has planning permission for the construction of 6 holiday restricted timber lodges; 

• Miscellaneous in-hand property: extending to about 9 acres including roads and tracks around the farm and general purpose portal framed building. 

Lillicrap Chilcott are delighted to have been appointed as sole agents by Executors to close the Estate of the Late Colin Parker Esq. Offered for sale as a whole and extending to about 195 acres, the availability of this particular opportunity represents an exceedingly rare freehold in a spectacular location between the cathedral city of Truro and the exceedingly sought after village of Malpas. 

Park Farm offers outstanding opportunities; the existing dwelling is spectacularly located in a privileged south facing setting with spectacular views. Space certainly exists to alter and enlarge the existing or create a spectacular modern replacement (both subject to all requisite consents first being obtained) and with plentiful possibilities for conservation, agriculture, renewables, eco-tourism and development (subject to planning). In addition to the house there is a detached cabin in an equally splendid location offering separate 1 bedroomed self-contained accommodation and with tremendous scope to remodel or replace, again subject to planning. 

The Executors have advised us that over 150,000 trees have been planted at Park Farm since 2003 and predominately comprise a diverse variety of broad leaf species interspersed with coniferous trees all carefully planted to encourage nature. 

Park Farm provides potential opportunities including the development of 6 woodland holiday restricted eco lodges (planning granted) all with fabulous river views.  

A VERY RARE FREEHOLD OPPORTUNITY IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION. 

AGENT’S NOTE Given the circumstances of the sale the Executors wish for it to be known by all interested parties that they will be unlikely to answer questions and provide information which a buyer and their legal representative may ordinarily expect to be provided. The Executors have limited knowledge and documentation available to them and as such Park Farm will be sold as per the Registered Titles which their solicitor holds together with the documentation which is in their possession. They are selling as Executors to close the Estate. The sale of Park Farm is not reliant upon the purchase of any alternative property and therefore an immediate sale is sought for the freehold.   

LOCATION 

The dwelling at Park Farm is situated above Malpas which is an enchanting and peaceful village at the end of a no-through road with a well known pub, The Heron Inn, which offers excellent year round food and beautiful views over the river. There is also a marina in the village and a slipway giving access to the water, where there are also swing moorings. This tranquil stretch of river is an ideal place to learn to sail or enjoying kayaking and stand up paddleboarding as well as birdwatching on the numerous creekside walks which lead through the woodland around to St Clement in one direction and Boscawen Park in the other. 

River trips leave from Malpas to the bustling harbour port of Falmouth via the River Fal and the Carrick Roads with various stop off points and there are numerous picturesque villages to explore by boat around the Carrick Roads including the upmarket sailing haven of St Mawes, Loe beach at Feock, where there is a sailing school and café, Mylor, home to the best marina on the south coast of Cornwall and Flushing. 

About 1½ miles away lies the cathedral city of Truro which is Cornwall’s commercial and administrative capital and provides a superb array of local and national retailers, leisure facilities including a cinema and theatre, together with excellent private and state schooling. Truro has picturesque, cobbled streets, many restaurants and cafés and all that one would expect of the county’s capital including a mainline railway station with a direct line to London Paddington. 

THE ESTATE COMPRISES:- 

DETACHED DWELLING 

Situated at the southern most tip of the Estate in an exceptional elevated location with broad far reaching views over the tidal confluence of the Truro and Tresillian rivers. Enjoying a very high degree of privacy set at the end of a long private drive and with direct pedestrian access (via a bridleway) to the delightful village of Malpas. 

Representing a superb opportunity to remodel or replace (subject all requisite consents) and now in need of modernisation with the existing accommodation extending to approximately 1,965sq.ft. (3 bedrooms, 27’6” x 20’5” reception/dining room, kitchen and utility room).   

THE CABIN 

Located to the west of the dwelling and with similar exceptional views, the cabin is a detached 490sq.ft. timber framed lodge comprising living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. 

DEVELOPMENT SITE 

Cornwall Council granted planning permission under application PA20/00426 for the construction of 6 eco lodges for holiday use within an existing south facing woodland plantation of about 7¾ acres overlooking the Truro river. On the 29th June 2023 Cornwall Council granted a Certificate of Lawfulness (application PA23/03736) to confirm that the development granted in relation to decision notice PA20/00426 had materially commenced and that planning permission is therefore considered to be extant. 

SITE LET FOR EDUCATIONAL USE 

Cornwall Council granted planning consent under planning application PA12/01440 for a change of use of a field of around 4.65 acres from agricultural use to environmental educational use (sui generis) including the erection of a number of structure and the landscaping of the site and is now let on a long lease to the award winning Camp Kernow, an off-grid environmental adventure centre dedicated to reconnecting and engaging children from across the world, with a natural environment and inspiring them to live more sustainably. See www.campkernow.org.uk for further details. 

MODERN AGRICULTURAL BUILDING 

A steel portal framed building measuring approximately 310m² and adjoining a hardcore yard area is located just west of the eco lodge development site and currently provides useful storage for the whole farm.

GENERAL INFORMATION 

ADDITIONAL FURTHER INFORMATION Lillicrap Chilcott will provide a significant amount of additional information to interested parties upon viewing Park Farm. 

VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott.

SERVICES The dwelling and The Cabin have mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. Further useful information will be provided to prospective purchasers upon viewing. 

DIRECTIONS From the A390 heading into Truro take the exit onto Malpas Road at Trafalgar Roundabout. Stay on this road past Boscawen Park and Truro Cricket Club (which will be on your right) continuing round a long left hand bend to Sunny Corner. The entrance to Park Farm is on the left hand side before Sunny Corner Villa. Interested parties who have arranged a viewing are requested to meet the agent at this point. 

AGENT’S NOTE The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. 

OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.