C.50-acre productive country estate with income cottages and adaptable farm buildings.
Grade II-listed 4-bedroom Georgian farmhouse in formal parkland
Trenodden is a handsome Grade II-listed Georgian farmhouse set at the heart of a c.50-acre productive estate in southeast Cornwall. The principal house (four bedrooms) sits within formal lawns, parkland and a pond and is approached by a tree‑lined drive and turning circle. A courtyard of six residential letting cottages already produces rental income, while extensive traditional and modern farm buildings offer adaptable storage or conversion potential, subject to planning and listed‑building constraints.
This lot suits buyers seeking an income‑generating country holding: agricultural land is currently productive for cereals, root crops and grazing, and buildings include large sheds, stores and handling facilities. The cottages are let on assured shorthold tenancies, providing immediate cashflow; the location sits close to Menheniot village and the A38 for access to Plymouth and wider Cornwall.
Practical considerations are material. The farmhouse is listed (Grade II), which restricts alterations and may complicate conversion works to buildings. Energy performance is poor (EPC F) and council tax band is high (Band F) — expect upgrade costs. Services include mains electricity, private water (spring treated by UV) and private drainage (septic), and broadband is very slow. Heating is a mix of electric underfloor, wood burner and other fuels, and the house’s granite walls likely have little built‑in insulation.
For an investor or owner‑occupier with agricultural or tourism ambitions, Trenodden offers a rare scale and flexibility: immediate rental income, substantial farmland, and scope to enhance returns through targeted refurbishment, energy improvements, or repurposing of redundant buildings (subject to listed‑building and planning constraints). A full survey and listed‑building advice are strongly recommended before committing.