Poldhu Barn
LAUNCESTON, ALTARNUN, CORNWALL PL15 7SA
Listing type
Property details
Listing category
Auction
Tenure
FREEHOLD
Floor area
135 m²
Council tax band
D
Year built
England and Wales: 1983-1990
Last sold
£365,000 May 2025
Price per m²
£2,556/m²
Local average
£961,938 (-64.1%)
Deprivation
Decile 3 (9,902 of 33,755)
Street crime
1 incident within 1 mile (Apr 2026)
Additional details
- Parking
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
Description
Offered to the market with no onward chain and approachable via a private lane, running across a small stream from the scenic River Lynher, is this amazing characterful barn conversion nestled away off the beaten track.
Upon entering the property, you’ll immediately appreciate the character the property offers from the high ceilings, flagstone flooring and natural exposed timbers. The charming living accommodation features a generous sized fully equipped large kitchen/dining room, superb living room boasting an open stone fireplace with wooden balustrade leading up to the first floor. Also on the ground floor is the principal bedroom featuring a luxurious en-suite bathroom, currently being used as the vendors’ home office. Splendid countryside views can be enjoyed from the rear of the lush green surrounding countryside.
To the first floor is a light and airy landing with three bedrooms together with a spacious shower room.
There is a mainly laid to lawn to the rear enclosed with hedge border and walled garden faced with local stone to three sides, featuring an array of shrubs and larch trees featuring a children's play area and the beginnings of an outdoor kitchen. A generous sized patio makes the perfect place for dining alfresco.
Adjacent to the property, on the opposing side of the lane, is a further strip of grassland belonging to the property.
To the left of the property a serene natural stream flows from the River Lynher alongside the boundary line of the property compliments the peaceful and tranquil setting amongst a beautiful countryside surrounding. Situated to the front of the property is the parking area, on the left, providing off road parking for two cars with an additional parking space to the right of the front door.
PLEASE NOTE; planning consent has been granted for a single storey extension to the rear of the barn conversion and a detached garage to the strip of land on the opposing side, Planning Permission Ref. No: PA11/07095 refers.
The property is located in the rural hamlet of Halvana, which is situated on the edge of the majestic Bodmin Moor. The village of Altarnun is less than two miles away with its Post Office/general store located in the village hall, catering for day to day needs and a beautiful Church which is known affectionately as 'The Cathedral on the Moor'. At Five Lanes you will find the Kings Head public house and local primary school. The A30 trunk road links is within easy reach providing access to Truro and Exeter and surrounding market towns and villages. Both the towns of Bodmin and Launceston cater well for daily needs offering a wide variety of shops, schooling and local amenities including a cinema, doctors, dentists and veterinary surgeries and a variety of supermarkets to name but a few. The famous smugglers museum and public house/restaurant/hotel, The Jamaica Inn, is just one of the many local historical places in close proximity to visit. Step out onto the moor and Forestry Commission trail in less than a five minute walk away where extensive walks and some of the finest horse riding in the West Country can be enjoyed.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and private water supply and sewerage. Oil fired central heating and hot water. Double glazed windows throughout. Broadband enabled. Please note the Agents have not inspected or tested these services.
DIRECTIONS; from Launceston head west on the A30 dual carriageway towards Bodmin and take the exit signposted Altarnun, Trenilk and Tredaule. At the roundabout take the second exit signposted 'No Through' road to Tregirls/Trenilk/Halvana. Continue along the lane until you see a turning on the right to Halvana. Proceed down the hill for and over the small bridge where you’ll find Poldhu Barn on the left.
AUCTION DETAILS:
This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties’ personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided, which you must view before bidding. The buyer is responsible for the Pack fee. For the most recent information on the Buyer Information Pack fee, please contact the iamsold team. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600 inc. VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £960 inc. VAT. These services are optional.
Listed by
Bodmin
Countrywide UK Sales - Connells
Reference: 157880054
EPC ratings on this postcode
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| Address | Current | Potential | Floor area | Age band | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Above Town, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 13 | 83 | 100 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Above Town, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 1 | 83 | 100 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Above Town, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 15 | 91 | 96 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Above Town, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 20 | 95 | 96 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Dovecote, Higher Tregirls Farm, ALTARNUN | 50 | 82 | 60 m² | — | Detached |
| East Moorgate House, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 40 | 86 | 217 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| Higher Tregirls Farm, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 57 | 74 | 238 m² | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | Detached |
| Killarney Moors, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 57 | 98 | 96 m² | England and Wales: 1976-1982 | Detached |
| Poldhu Barn, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 64 | 75 | 135 m² | England and Wales: 1983-1990 | Detached |
| Poldhu Stables, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 90 | 109 | 117 m² | — | Detached |
| Stable Cottage, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 9 | 88 | 50 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| The Ark, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 37 | 86 | 101 m² | England and Wales: before 1900 | Detached |
| The Granary Higher Tregirls Farm, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 75 | 101 | 122 m² | England and Wales: 2012 onwards | Detached |
| The Piggery, Higher Tregirls Farm, ALTARNUN | 57 | 102 | 27 m² | — | Detached |
| Tincotts, Altarnun, LAUNCESTON | 57 | 94 | 129 m² | England and Wales: 1991-1995 | Detached |
Flood risk
Zone: 1
Risk: Low
Job (default Low)
Price history
| Event | Date | Price | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | 02/05/2025 (1 year ago) | £365,000 | — |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.
Sold Comparables
Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.
| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLDHU STABLES, ALTARNUN, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 7SA | £797,000 | 18/11/2022 | Other |
| TREGIRLS MILL, ALTARNUN, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, PL15 7SA | £640,000 | 07/10/2021 | Other |
Area average: £718,500 (2 sales)
Capital growth trend
Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).
House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Cornwall. Series: All dwelling types. As of March 2026.
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Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Cornwall.
Location
Address
Trewint, Five Lanes, Altarnun, Cornwall, England, PL15 7SA, United Kingdom
Nearby
Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).
| Type | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bus stop | Bus Shelter | 0.4 miles |
| Bus stop | St Nun's Church | 0.8 miles |
| Shop | Unknown | 3.1 miles |
| Train station | Mansion House Station | 4.6 miles |
| Shop | Tresmeer shop | 4.9 miles |
| Train station | Newmills | 5.8 miles |
| Hospital | WW2 RAF Davidstow Sick Quarters | 6.3 miles |
| Hospital | Liskeard Community Hospital | 9.5 miles |
Street-level crime
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total incidents | 1 |
Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).
Schools nearby
Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.
| Name | Type | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altarnun Primary School | Primary | 0.6 miles | Good — 5 Jun 2020 |
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