Whiteford, Stoke Climsland
Cornwall, PL17 8PU
Whiteford, Stoke Climsland
Cornwall PL17 8PU
Guide Price £1,300,000
A beautiful small private estate set within grade II listed Georgian
garden walls of the former Whiteford House. A fantastic lifestyle
opportunity with a charming principal house, Grooms house and
Carriage house, double glazed throughout, all within grounds of
approximately 7 acres.
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Main Residence: Large kitchen, sitting room, dining room,
laundry room, offices, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a
conservatory
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Grooms’ House: Large kitchen, sitting/dining room,
study/bedroom 4, family room, sun room, laundry
room/shower room, 3 bedrooms, one en-suite and family
bathroom.
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Carriage House: Kitchen/sitting room, 2 bedrooms, family
bathroom and en-suite bathroom.
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Garden studio: Kitchen/sitting room, bedroom, en-suite
shower room.
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Walled gardens including a large lawned area, vegetable
garden, fruit cages, Rose garden, pool house, working water
wheel, BBQ terrace and loggia, various storage sheds and
outbuildings.
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Natural amphitheatre with stage built on foundations of the
original house with an attractive band shell above.
IN THE OWNERS WORDS
“This unique property is a place, which has the potential to extend as
far as your imagination will take you. Since becoming the owners of
historic and atmospheric Whiteford nearly fifteen years ago we have
cherished the tranquility of the parkland with its majestic trees and
the walled gardens where we watch the progress of the seasons: from
drifts of snowdrops through to clumps of daffodils, bluebells in the
woods, ancient rhododendrons and then the roses of summer which
linger on into autumn. Whiteford is surrounded by Duchy Farmland,
therefore no near neighbours, which means, as there is no traffic
noise and light pollution, we have enjoyed the songs of the many
different birds that have made their home here and the myriad of
stars on a clear night.
We still marvel at the view over the Tamar Valley to Dartmoor which
is almost unchanged since Sir John Call built the original Whiteford
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House (sadly now demolished) in the late 17 Century. We also have a
view of the nearby village of Stoke Climsland and remain amazed by
the range of activities on offer there.
See: www.theoldschoolweb.org.uk for a flavor of what is available.
Our imagination has had Whiteford evolve into a multi generation
family home with its four residences, an indoor swimming pool and a
great outside entertainment area where we have been able to host
family engagements, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. Also on
the ruins of the old mansion we built an amphitheatre where for over
10 years we hosted a Music Festival that raised funds for local
charities.
Very sadly and reluctantly we have decided to move on. We feel our
imaginations have responded to the potential of Whiteford. It now
awaits the arrival of others and their imaginations.”
PROPERTY
Whiteford House was constructed in 1775 by Sir John Call (who was to become
the High Sheriff of Cornwall) and was renowned as one of the finest houses in the
South West but it was demolished in 1913 after falling into disrepair. The original
servants’ quarters, sawmill, Carriage House and stables as well as the foundations
of the House and its grounds form this wonderful family estate.
The main house was formed by the Manager’s House and the Sawmill for the
Estate and now offers a delightful, comfortable and characterful 5 bedroom
family home. The ground floor has under floor heating, a galley style kitchen
with built-in cabinetry in French Oak and a Heritage cooker that is a more
economic version of an AGA. As it was formed from the original dairy and still
has the slate floor, there is ample room for a large kitchen table and other
furniture. Windows and French doors open to an inner garden courtyard formed
by the house and the Carriage House opposite. There is a formal sitting room
with a wood burner and a large sash window with a window seat. A smaller
reception room is currently used as a study but would be well used as a children’s
playroom. A small inner hall from the kitchen leads to a very dramatic dining
room with a galleried double height ceiling, large windows, a wood burner, under
floor heating and built in Arts and Craft wood paneled cupboards at one end,
creating a very comfortable entertaining space. An open staircase leads up to a
large balcony overlooking the dining room, currently used as a private office,
whilst a door leads from here into a conservatory, which overlooks the terrace
area and garden room, as well as the working water wheel.
Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, one single, two family bathrooms (one of which has the benefit of under floor heating) and a master
bedroom with a large en-suite bathroom.
The Grooms’ House has been sympathetically converted into a large 3/4 bedroom house, ideal for relatives or potentially as a holiday let property. With
exposed beams and stone walls, porthole windows and small alcoves, the house has a large number of interesting features. To the front of the house,
overlooking its own private lawned gardens and parking area, is a kitchen/breakfast room with a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect windows and a range of
built-in cabinetry. Three granite steps lead down to the sitting room with wood burner and space for a dining table and chairs. To one side of this room,
a door leads to a study which could be a fourth bedroom, whilst to the other, there is a family room with steps up to a sun room with French doors
leading out into the garden. Stairs from the kitchen lead to two double bedrooms, both with access to the family bathroom. The Master bedroom with
shower room en-suite has a large window with magnificent view across the parkland and the Tamar Valley to Dartmoor in the distance.
The Carriage House has garaging for three cars, with an additional fourth
bay currently used as a wine cellar. Above, there is a 2 bedroom flat with
an open plan kitchen/sitting room, a family bathroom, and 2 double
bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. Windows from the rooms of
this flat enjoy superb views over the grounds and surrounding land and
look towards Dartmoor.
In the south west corner of the walled gardens, a small studio has been
recently renovated to become a romantic guest cottage. The ground floor
is a comfortable bedroom with a wet room en-suite, while upstairs is a
small sitting room with built-in kitchenette; this room benefits from a
balcony which gives unparalleled views of Whiteford, the Tamar Valley
and Dartmoor beyond. Locals to the area may be familiar with the
property as the location of the former Whiteford Music festival, which in
its final year, in 2012, hosted over 150 performers and up to 2000
attendees. The property has so much to offer that the limited detail
within this brochure does not do it justice. For those buyers looking for a
unique family estate, a private home with or without income potential
and or a wedding venue or event space, there can be little to compare
currently, or indeed ever, on the market.
GROUND AND GARDENS
The grounds of the property are spectacular. Over half of the 6 acres are
surrounded by high brick walls c.1775, which formed the original formal
gardens of Whiteford House. Set on a gently sloping hillside there are
superb views over the surrounding countryside from the entire property.
Divided into four parts, the grounds offer enormous versatility. The
uppermost area to the west of the house is a walled garden of
approximately 0.9 acres. Lawned and very sheltered by the high walls,
this area would make a good paddock or tennis court site. This is also the
site of a large poly-tunnel. The next area is a productive vegetable garden
and rose garden of approximately 0.7 acres with raised beds, fruit cages,
large greenhouse and gardeners’ shed. The Rose Garden is set in
manicured lawns with graveled paths sheltered by high beech hedges.
To the south of both these gardens is 0.4 acre orchard. A sedum roofed
building, housing the indoor heated swimming pool with sliding doors
that open to a decked area flanked by reflecting pools. To the eastern
side of the houses and parking areas is the largest of the gardens,
approximately 3.7 acres of predominately lawned parkland and home to
the foundations of the original House. These foundations have been
used to create a stage, which has an attractive wooden band shell with
a removable cover, the gradient of the land creating a natural
amphitheatre. To the southernmost border of this garden is a delightful
woodland which is home to a most magnificent tree house with
wooden ladders, cargo net, swing rope bridge and zip wire (for those
young at heart). Two wildlife ponds and a log store area also sited in this
woodland.
Between the main house and the Grooms’ House, there is a large
terrace and Loggia or garden room, which includes a wood burning
fireplace and lounging area, and an outside kitchen which has power,
lights, built-in BBQ, drinks fridge, dishwasher and sink.
There is ample parking and large range of sheds including a workshop
and tractor shed. The property also has a series of aqueducts running
below the grounds fed from a natural spring, which provide the
possibility of pursuing hydro-energy.
SURROUNDING AREAS
Whiteford is surrounded by farmland, just outside the village of Stoke
Climsland, which offers a church, post office and general store and an
excellent primary school. It is also home to the Duchy College
Agricultural School providing equestrian and agricultural courses.
Approximately 3 miles away is Callington, which caters for most day to
day needs including a shopping centre, supermarket, churches, schools
of repute, a medical centre, a library and bus services. The larger towns
of Liskeard, Launceston and Tavistock are all within 10-12 miles and the
City of Plymouth is also approximately 17 miles away and therefore
within commuting distance via the Tamar Bridge at Saltash.
Sporting enthusiasts will be aware that there are nearby golf courses at
Launceston, Tavistock and the St Mellion International Golf Resort.
The house is well placed for access to both the A30 and the A38 linking to the
major towns of Exeter and Plymouth. The countryside here is unspoilt and the
views are simply stunning. Often the only audible sound is birdsong.
UTILITIES & COUNCIL TAX
The property is heated with oil fired central heating, whilst water and drainage
are on independent private systems. The main house is rated in Band G. The
Carriage House and Grooms House are currently unrated however previously
were in Band D & E respectively.
DIRECTIONS
Using GPS, the postcode will take you directly to the property. Without, from
the A30 from Exeter at Launceston, take the A388 as signposted for Callington.
Following all signs to Callington, the slip road will lead you back on to the A30
for a short time before taking the next exit for the A388. Turn right onto the
A388 and follow this road without deviation for just over 7 miles. Approximately
400 yards before the B3257 joins the A388, turn left onto an unnamed road.
After approximately ½ a mile the house will be found on the left hand side.
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