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Wheal Vor, Cottage with approximately 6.2 acres

Land size
6.2 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • APPROX. 6.2 ACRES OF PARTIALLY LEVEL GRAZING LAND
  • EXCELLENT EQUESTRIAN & SMALLHOLDING POTENTIAL
  • CHARMING 3-BEDROOM COTTAGE READY TO PUT YOUR OWN STAMP ON
  • CHARACTERFUL ACCOMMODATION IN NEED OF MODERNISATION
  • RANGE OF USEFUL OUTBUILDINGS INCLUDING A STABLE BLOCK
  • TWO-STOREY OUTBUILDING
  • IDYLLIC RURAL SETTING WITH BEAUTIFUL CORNISH COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
  • EPC- 42- E
  • COUNCIL TAX BAND- D
  • FREEHOLD TENURE

Description

Set within approximately 6.2 acres of partially level grazing land, this charming rural property offers an excellent opportunity for those seeking an equestrian or smallholding lifestyle, the property is ready to put its own stamp on.

The three bedroom cottage provides comfortable and characterful accommodation yet ready for modernisation, comprising a galley style kitchen, separate dining room, cosy lounge, and a conservatory overlooking the garden. The layout offers a practical flow while retaining a warm and welcoming feel.

Externally, the property benefits from a garden area and a range of useful outbuildings. These include a stable block and a two storey outbuilding, offering excellent potential for storage, workshop space, or further development (subject to any necessary consents).

The 6.2 acres of grazing are partially level and well suited to equestrian use or small holder purposes, making this an ideal purchase for those looking to enjoy country living with land and facilities in place.

Location – Nestled within the heart of the beautiful Cornish countryside and close to the National Trusts Godolphin House Estate, is the picturesque rural hamlet of Wheal Vor, a thriving rural hamlet with an active community and village hall. Offering easy access to both the North and South coasts as well as the popular fishing village of Porthleven the larger village of Breage is just approximately 2 miles away providing a Public House, Post Office, Shop and a Primary School. There are many gorgeous walks on the doorstep including The Downs, Godolphin Hill and Tregonning Hill both with stunning panoramic views. The towns of Helston, Hayle and Penzance are within a 10 to 20 minute drive of the property. The South Cornish coastline at Praa Sands is approximately 10 minutes away by car.

Accommodation– Entrance hall, galley kitchen, shower room, dining room, lounge/diner, and conservatory. To the first floor are three bedrooms.

Outbuildings – The property boasts an excellent range of outbuildings, including a stable block, a two-storey building, and cow ties.

Parking – Ample parking is available to the front of the property, with extensive hardstanding areas.

Land – The land surrounds the property and is thoughtfully divided into five well-proportioned paddocks, extending to approximately 6.2 acres of predominantly level grazing land. This versatile outdoor space is ideally suited to a smallholding lifestyle or equestrian use, offering excellent potential for a variety of rural pursuits.

Outside – The property also benefits from a beautifully positioned rear garden that enjoys sunshine throughout the day. Laid mainly to lawn and bordered by mature, well-established flower beds, it provides a private and attractive outdoor space ideal for relaxing or entertaining.

Services – Mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil-fired Aga, and electric heating.

Agents Note - Please note the photos were taken in 2023.

Council Tax Band – D

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Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
D
Date Posted
2026-02-24

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 49 Equestrian listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£96,766 / acre
Equestrian Average (5+ acres) £73,252 / acre
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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
Mains
Water
Mains
Heating
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Broadband
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Sewerage
Septic Tank / Private

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Driveway
Garden
Rear Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre · available to 87% of premises

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Sithney Community Primary School886 metresOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    88
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Breage CofE Primary School1.4 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    39
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Godolphin Primary School1.5 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    81
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Trannack Primary School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    33
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Porthleven School2.3 milesOfsted report card · Jan 2026
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    175
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Helston Community College2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    0 to 18
    Pupils
    1,297
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Hayle Academy5.8 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    623
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Camborne Science and International Academy6.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,751
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Pool Academy7.6 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    714
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mullion School7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    548
    Type
    Academy converter

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Lidl Helston, Helston2.5 miles
Spar - Turnpike Garage Helston, Helston2.7 miles
Tesco Helston Superstore, Helston2.8 miles

GP surgery

Cober Valley Health2.8 miles

Pharmacy

Boots2.7 miles

Hospital

Helston Hospital3.3 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Camborne Rail Station6.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Wheal Vor410 metres

Typical drive times

Hayle15 min · 7.5 miles
Helston7 min · 3 miles
Camborne16 min · 7.6 miles
Marazion20 min · 10 miles
Truro (city)33 min · 20 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Medium to low risk (1 in 100 to 1 in 1000)

Not at the pin: mapped about 10 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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