5 bed detached house for sale

Bolventor, Launceston, Cornwall PL15

For sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 25th March 2026 7.00pm at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH
Substantial traditional cottage retaining many original features set in plot of approx. 1 acre. Range of outbuildings. Tucked away position with panoramic moorland views. EPC - F

Now available with full unrestricted right of access via a shared entrance and for sale by Public Auction on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 7.00pm at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH.
A fantastic opportunity to purchase an incredibly versatile property located in a private and tucked away position with panoramic views of the moors. This fantastic opportunity would be a perfect suit for those seeking multi-generation living or income potential.

There are many original features throughout the cottage including beamed ceilings, massive granite and stone open fireplaces and slate floors. The property briefly comprises of the following:- rear entrance porch, kitchen / diner, shower room, living room and bedroom on the ground floor, whilst on the first floor there are two bedrooms and a bathroom. In the second part of the main house the accommodation is as follows – entrance hallway, bathroom, bedroom, living room, kitchen / diner, entrance porch on the ground floor with two bedrooms on the first floor. The property is reached via a track from the main road and opens into a large gravelled parking area. Entry to the house is through a porch from either the gravelled area or the front garden. The front garden is lawned and screened by mature trees. Several outbuildings, additional lawned areas, and a polytunnel are included within the sale, offering further potential. Overall the whole of the site is 1 acre.

To appreciate the wonderful attributes of this property along with its location, a viewing is highly recommended.

Nestling beside the upper reaches of the River Fowey at the foot of Tolborough Tor, Blackadon is set in a wonderful landscape. The wild open expanses of Bodmin Moor are very close to the property and uniquely, access is direct from the A30 east bound carriageway.

In all directions from the property there is countryside of outstanding natural beauty. Bodmin Moor is ideal for walking and riding. Also nearby is Colliford Lake (reservoir) with nature reserve and open access areas of moor adjacent.

To the north is the North Cornish coast famed for quaint former fishing villages and popular family surfing beaches. To the east is Dartmoor National Park, and running southwards rivers Fowey, Lynher and Tamar provide fishing, with the Tamar Valley steeped in 18th century mining history.

Blackadon is west of the former market town of Launceston which provides a full range of social, commercial and shopping facilities.

The city of Exeter (a further 42 miles) provides intercity rail link, international airport and M5 motorway link. Plymouth (a further 35 miles) provides continental ferry port and city rail link.
Accommodation

rear entrance porch

Windows to the rear and side elevations. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer and space for free standing freezer. Tiled floor. Oil fired boiler. Stable door into:-
Kitchen / diner

Door leading to shower room. Windows to the rear and side elevations and Velux window. Exposed wooden beams and lino flooring. Range of base and eye level units with work surface over having inset stainless steel sink and drainer, tiled splash backing, inset hob with extractor fan above, exposed stone fireplace with inset double oven and space for dining room table.
Shower room

Window to the rear elevation. Low level W.C., wall hung sink with separate taps and walk-in shower with glass screen and shower head above. Floor to ceiling tiles and heated towel rail.
Living room

Window to the front elevation with countryside views. Exposed slate flooring, exposed stone wall and granite fireplace with cloam oven and woodburner. Radiator and space for living room furniture. Door into:-
Hallway

Stairs rising to first floor. Access into storage cupboard. Doors to other rooms. Carpeted.
Bedroom one

Windows to the rear and front elevations with slate sills. Exposed painted beams, radiator, space for king size bed and bedroom furniture. Door into:-

W.C.
Floor to ceiling panels, low level W.C. And vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and cupboard below. Radiator.

Stairs from the hallway rise to:-
First floor landing

Window to the front elevation with slate sill. Carpeted and door leading to all first floor rooms.
Bedroom two

Two windows to the front elevation with countryside views and slate sills. Exposed painted beams, space for king size bed and bedroom furniture. Carpeted and radiator. Door into storage cupboard.
Bathroom

Window to the rear elevation. Panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment, low level W.C., vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap with storage below. Heated towel rail, floor to ceiling tiles.
Bedroom three

Windows to the front and rear elevations with slate sill. Radiator, carpeted, space for double bed and bedroom furniture.

On the ground floor from the kitchen there is an insulated sound proof door which can be closed meaning the further accommodation can be either included in the main property or kept separate. This accommodation comprises:-
Hallway

Door leading to rear garden and all ground floor rooms. Stairs rising to first floor. Exposed stonework, radiator and carpeted.
Bathroom

Window to the rear elevation. Floor to ceiling tiles, low level W.C., vanity wash hand basin with mixer taps and storage below, panel enclosed bath with shower above and glass screen. Heated towel rail.
Bedroom six / reception room

Window to the side elevation. Wood panelling floor to ceiling, space for double bed, radiator and carpeted. Floor to ceiling built-in storage cupboard. Currently used as bedroom, but could be utilised as further reception room.
Kitchen / diner

Window to the front elevation and door leading to front entrance porch. Range of base and eye-level units with worksurface over having inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap and tiled splash backs. Freestanding electric oven with extractor fan above, space for under counter washing machine, fridge or dishwasher. Feature granite fireplace and space for dining room table.
Living room

Three windows to the front elevation with countryside views. Exposed stone wall with inset wood burner, radiator, carpeted, exposed painted beams and one wall with floor to ceiling wood panelling. Space for living room furniture.
Front entrance porch

Door from Kitchen / Diner and door to the side. Oil fired boiler.

From the hallway stairs rise to:-
First floor landing

Window to the front elevation with slate sills.

Doors leading to both bedrooms.
Bedroom four

Window to the front elevation with slate sill. Exposed stone wall with feature granite fireplace. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Good sized storage cupboard. Carpeted and radiator.
Bedroom five

Window to the front elevation with slate sill. Floor to ceiling wood panelled feature wall, loft hatch and space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Radiator and carpeted.
Auction venue

Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 7.00pm
Registration

Please note all bidders, including Kivells existing clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the “Regulations”) - as of 26th June 2017.

Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
Online bidding

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Buyer’s administration fee
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Please note, if the lot is sold prior to auction, or afterwards, these fees remain payable. There are no discounts for multiple lots purchased and you must consider this when bidding/offering prior.

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Solicitor

Merricks Solicitors, for the attention of Rachel Anderson. Cross Street, Wadebridge,
Cornwall, PL27 7DT Telephone: Email:
Auction payment

At the fall of the gavel the contract is legally binding and a 10% deposit (subject to a minimum fee of £5,000) will be required to be paid by the successful bidder. The deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer.

The deposit is also payable for all lots that are sold prior to auction. All bidders must only bid if they can make this payment.

Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.
Local authority

Cornwall Council, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2FR.

Easements, wayleaves and 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

Any purchasers shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
Plan of the land

The plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy. Not to scale and for identification purposes only.
Guide price

Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation.

The reserve price is the minimum price at which the
property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.

The Auctioneers and sellers accept no responsibility for any loss, cost or damage that a buyer may incur as a result of relying on any guide price. It is the buyer's responsibility to decide how much they should bid for any lot. Please check with us for regular updates as guide prices are subject to change prior to the auction.

The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge.

The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.

The property is accessed from the main road by a unrestricted right of access track. As you approach the property there is a large, gravelled area which offers plenty of parking. Access to the house is either from the gravelled area through a porch or through the front garden. The front of the property is enclosed by mature trees and laid to lawn. There is an array of outbuildings included within the sale which offer further potential. There is also further lawn areas by the outbuildings and Polley tunnel.
Main workshop barn

With rendered block lower walls and floor to eaves height of 4.2m. Electric power and light. Mezzanine floor.
Block stone and corrugated galvanised iron shed

Divided into two loose boxes with four doors. Power point.
Granite and corrugated galvanised iron stable

pump house

timber pole and corrugated galvanised iron barn

old pole barn

services

Mains electricity. Private shared water supply via bore hole. Shared private drainage via septic tank. Last tested in September 2024. Oil fired central heating.

Agents Note One
Please note there is now an unrestricted right of access to and from the property via a shared entrance.

EE Rating - F Council tax band - E
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Viewings strictly by appointment only
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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.

Viewings strictly by appointment only
Please ring to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. Full details of all our properties are available on our website .

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.

Verified Material Information

Council Tax band: E

Tenure: Freehold

Property type: House

Property construction: Standard construction

Energy Performance rating: F

Electricity supply: Mains electricity

Solar Panels: No

Other electricity sources: No

Water supply: Bore hole

Sewerage: Cesspit

Heating: Oil-powered central heating is installed.

Heating features: Double glazing and Wood burner

Broadband: Adsl copper wire

Mobile coverage: O2 - Good, Vodafone - Good, Three - Great, EE - Great

Parking: Garage, Driveway, and Private

Building safety issues: No

Restrictions - Listed Building: No

Restrictions - Conservation Area: Anob

Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None

Public right of way: No

Long-term area flood risk: No

Historical flooding: No

Flood defences: No

Coastal erosion risk: No

Planning permission issues: No

Accessibility and adaptations: None

Coal mining area: No

Non-coal mining area: Yes

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