Higher Penquite, Bodmin, PL30
- Land size
- 10.5 acres
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 2
Key Features
- First time on market for over 50 years
- 6 bedroom detached period farmhouse
- 3 reception rooms and conservatory
- 1 bedroom cottage (let on AST)
- Set in 10.5 acres on edge of Bodmin Moor
- 8 stables and various field shelters
- Detached barn with lapsed planning for 2 bed cottage
- Other useful outbuildings and sheds
- Ideal for equestrian use/business
- A large range of opportunities
Description
Set on the fringes of the popular moorland village of St Breward, Higher Penquite Farm is a property that offers a huge amount of potential to a discerning purchaser. Most recently, the property has been utilised for equestrian purposes but is considered suitable for a number of uses. It is ideal for a large family or mulyti-generational living.
The principal 6 bedroom stone built farmhouse offers over 2,500 square feet of accommodation with a number of features and requires modernisation.
Features of the main residence include oil fired central heating and solar panels.
A detached 2 storey building previously enjoyed planning (now lapsed) for conversion to a 2 bedroom cottage and is currenty arranged as 2 stables with storage rooms over.
For the equestrian enthusiast there are 2 yard areas with a total of 8 stables, a 32' x 24' machinery/feed barn, 2 further storage buildings, a variety of timber buildings used for tack, etc. and various field shelters. The land totals a little over 10.5 acres. There are mature gardens around the house, 5 paddocks and an area which has been left to nature. Bodmin Moor, which offers excellent hacking can be found at the top of the lane. Please note that there is a public footpath through the land, the majority of which is wall and fenced. This charming property is not just for equestrian enthusiasts. It would be equably suitabe as a small farm/smallholding with camping options, etc.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-07-02
Price history
| Date | Change | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep 2026 | Reduced 5.9% (−£50,000) | £800,000 |
| Until 23 Sep 2026 | Asking price | £850,000 |
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 207 Homes with Land listings in South West England (10+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
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- Water
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- Heating
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- Broadband
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- Sewerage
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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
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- Garden
- 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 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
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
- St Breward Community Primary School691 metresOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Tudy CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 34
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Blisland Primary Academy2.2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 51
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Teath Community Primary School3.4 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 145
- Type
- Academy converter
- St Mabyn CofE School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 50
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- Sir James Smith's School4.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 588
- Type
- Academy converter
- Wadebridge School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 1,018
- Type
- Academy converter
- Bodmin College6.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,236
- Type
- Academy converter
- Liskeard School and Community College12 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,115
- Type
- Academy converter
- Poltair School15 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 882
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
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
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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. The map pin for this listing marks the postcode area rather than the exact location, so these readings describe the surrounding area. 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
Planning map: Flood Zone 1.
Surface water
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.
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