Boyton, Poundstock

An historic Georgian residence discreetly positioned amid rolling countryside north of Launceston, Hornacott Manor is approached via a long private drive and set within around 12 acres of woodland, paddocks and gardens, offering exceptional space, privacy and energy efficiency, together with an attached two-bedroom cottage, insulated workshop, solar and battery installation and a secluded elevated building plot of approximately 0.8 acres with far-reaching countryside views and full detailed planning permission, reference PA25/08969, for a substantial detached four-bedroom house of approximately 2,578 sq ft with a detached double garage.
Distances:
Launceston golf course - 6.3; Launceston - 7; Holsworthy – 8.5; Widemouth Bay - 9; Crackington Haven - 11; Roadford Lake & Activity Centre – 11.5; Bude - 14; Tavistock - 19; Bodmin Parkway Station - 31; Plymouth - 31; Cornwall (Newquay) Airport - 40; Exeter - 47; Truro - 53
(All distances are approximate and in miles)
The Location
Hornacott Manor occupies a peaceful position within the north Cornish countryside, surrounded by farmland, woodland and rolling scenery, yet within easy reach of Launceston, the north Cornish coast and the wider road network. The setting has a notably private, rural quality, with the house approached over a long drive and standing within its own land, creating a strong sense of seclusion without isolation.
Launceston provides a wide range of everyday amenities, with independent shops, supermarkets, leisure facilities and schooling, including St Joseph's School. Tavistock, to the east, offers further shopping, restaurants and Mount Kelly School, while Holsworthy, to the north, provides additional everyday services including a Waitrose supermarket. The A30 provides excellent onward access towards Exeter, Plymouth and the rest of Cornwall.
The north Cornish coast is within easy reach, including Widemouth Bay, Crackington Haven and Bude, offering beaches, surfing, coastal walks and a broad choice of restaurants and cafes. Dartmoor National Park is also readily accessible, adding further scope for walking, riding and outdoor pursuits. Locally and further afield there are well-regarded restaurants and pubs in Tavistock, Lydford and Bude, adding to the appeal for both full-time living and guests.
Energy Efficiency
The property has an EPC rating of B which, for a period house of this nature, is outstanding. This is due in part to its unusual and effective construction, including a timber-frame inner wall that provides excellent insulation.
The current owners are environmentally aware and have made a substantial investment in energy efficiency. The solar installation comprises an impressive array of 65 panels with 42kW of battery storage, linked to an electric car charging station and supplementary hot water heating via the Solar iBoost system. In today's environment of high energy costs, this is a particularly valuable feature, helping to reduce running costs and improve the resilience and efficiency of the property.
Tenure, services and material information
Freehold. Private water and drainage. Mains electricity. Solar panels with battery storage. Oil-fired central heating. The drive is privately owned by Hornacott Manor with contribution made by the three other properties who enjoy its use.
Council tax: band G
Broadband: Fibre to Cabinet (source: https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker)
Plot Services
There is an electricity supply running overhead and the water is proposed to be via a private borehole supply, there is no gas in the area and drainage will be via a private sewage treatment system for the plot. However, all interested parties should make and rely upon their own enquiries of the relevant services providers regarding connection.
Planning
Cornwall Council granted full detailed planning permission for construction of a new dwelling (Ref. PA25/08969) on land north west of Hornacott Manoe, Boyton, Launceston, PL15 9RL on 3rd March 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is liable on this development, with a CIL liability notice detailing a chargeable floor area (proposed less existing) of 147.95 sqm at £400/sqm equating to £74, 440.25 liability. Although there are exemptions to this charge for example for self-builders – see following weblink:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/community-infrastructure-levy#relief-and-exemptions
Copies of the plans, planning permission & CIL Liability Notice are available from the agents
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