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- Grade II listed property Wheal Langford House is set on the edge of Tamar Valley
A former silver mine engine house which featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs has been put on the market for £550,000.
The Grade II listed property, named Wheal Langford House, failed to sell last year after being put up for sale for £750,000, and has now been reduced in price in a bid to find a new owner.
Stonemason Adam Purchase and his partner Nicola Brennan featured on the hit Channel 4 series back in September 2008 – as they set about trying to convert the historic building into a luxury four-bedroom home.
The five storey property is surrounded by 3.7 acres of grounds on the western edge of the Tamar Valley in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Cornwall.
The building makes the most of the countryside views as it lies on the south-facing slope of a rural valley boarded by its own grounds and a stream.
![A former Cornish silver mine engine house - named Wheal Langford House (pictured) - that was converted into a stunning five storey home and featured on hit Channel 4 show has gone on the market for £550,000](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/78834595-12851577-image-a-1_1702320115460.jpg)
A former Cornish silver mine engine house – named Wheal Langford House (pictured) – that was converted into a stunning five storey home and featured on hit Channel 4 show has gone on the market for £550,000
![The family room and dining area features a high part vaulted ceiling and a corner raised slate dais with a woodburning stove and part exposed stone wall. Two lights hang from a central beam in the area](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391343-12851577-The_family_room_and_dining_area_features_a_high_part_vaulted_cei-a-2_1702320233953.jpg)
The family room and dining area features a high part vaulted ceiling and a corner raised slate dais with a woodburning stove and part exposed stone wall. Two lights hang from a central beam in the area
![The second floor hosts a beautifully light sitting room which boasts an ABX oval modern wood-burning stove and two double doors onto a large balcony](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391351-12851577-Stonemason_Adam_Purchase_and_his_partner_Nicola_Brennan_featured-a-3_1702320310630.jpg)
The second floor hosts a beautifully light sitting room which boasts an ABX oval modern wood-burning stove and two double doors onto a large balcony
The property’s new owners will be required to finish the conversion – as the four-bedroom detached home has an additional engine house which has planning permission for a conversion into a holiday letting accommodation.
Wheal Langford has an interesting history – as it was believed to have been opened before 1824 for mining (mainly for silver) and was included with several small mines including Wheal David, Mercer, Emily, Georgina, Mexico and Wheal Virgin.
It was amalgamated as East Cornwall Silver Mines in 1835 and reopened in 1848 under the name of Wheal Langford.
The mine mostly produced parcels of argentiferous galena silver ore and the secondary Engine House is believed to be a rare internal beam engine building.
Appearing on Grand Designs in 2008, Adam and his partner Nicola planned to convert the 19th century engine house within 12 months but according to sources ran out of money and had to complete the build around their day jobs.
They started in 2008 and host Kevin McCloud caught up with them in 2011, when he said the exterior was a ‘testament to Adam’s skill and dedication’ but that the couple were a long way from moving in.
![Immediately in front of the Engine House is a pavioured courtyard area with sitting area, built-in planters and a slate ramp leading up to the front door](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391415-12851577-Wheal_Langford_Engine_House_is_approached_from_a_country_lane_vi-a-8_1702320588318.jpg)
Immediately in front of the Engine House is a pavioured courtyard area with sitting area, built-in planters and a slate ramp leading up to the front door
![The entrance hall features tall double height cupboards with oak doors, slate flagged flooring and stairs ascending to the first floor with a large arch for understairs storage](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391367-12851577-The_entrance_hall_features_tall_double_height_cupboards_with_oak-a-5_1702320510652.jpg)
The entrance hall features tall double height cupboards with oak doors, slate flagged flooring and stairs ascending to the first floor with a large arch for understairs storage
![The first bedroom features a high vaulted ceiling and one wall of exposed stonework, a double glazed conservation style skylight window, antique style radiator, and an apex wall of glass providing stunning far reaching panoramic countryside views](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391321-12851577-The_first_bedroom_features_a_high_vaulted_ceiling_and_one_wall_o-a-9_1702320668980.jpg)
The first bedroom features a high vaulted ceiling and one wall of exposed stonework, a double glazed conservation style skylight window, antique style radiator, and an apex wall of glass providing stunning far reaching panoramic countryside views
![The stunning property's second bedroom features a double glazed window overlooking the countryside grounds. The room has a high, part vaulted ceiling with exposed stonework to one wall alongside two antique style radiators](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391405-12851577-The_stunning_property_s_second_bedroom_features_a_double_glazed_-a-4_1702320445771.jpg)
The stunning property’s second bedroom features a double glazed window overlooking the countryside grounds. The room has a high, part vaulted ceiling with exposed stonework to one wall alongside two antique style radiators
![The large bathroom features a freestanding roll topped claw footed oval bath with central chromium mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, slate tiled floor and an antique style radiator](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391335-12851577-The_large_bathroom_features_a_freestanding_roll_topped_claw_foot-a-6_1702320531042.jpg)
The large bathroom features a freestanding roll topped claw footed oval bath with central chromium mixer tap and shower attachment, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, slate tiled floor and an antique style radiator
![Stretching out, running along the valley side from the Engine House is a large open field with wooded margins dropping down the valley side to an attractive stream at the bottom, beside which is a natural swimming pond (pictured)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391407-12851577-The_Grade_II_listed_property_named_Wheal_Langford_House_is_set_o-a-7_1702320548945.jpg)
Stretching out, running along the valley side from the Engine House is a large open field with wooded margins dropping down the valley side to an attractive stream at the bottom, beside which is a natural swimming pond (pictured)
One of the owners still lives in the property currently.
The conversion of the main engine house has created a stylish and spacious residence with the top two floors especially enjoying panoramic views over miles of open countryside towards Dartmoor in the distance.
The ground floor offers an entrance hall, a shower room, bedroom two, and a triple-aspect kitchen and family room that opens onto a large decked terrace.
A bespoke wooden staircase leads down to the lower ground floor where there is an en-suite bedroom.
Featuring a large sash window that frames the far-reaching views, the L-shaped first-floor landing leads to bedroom four and to a bathroom with a free-standing, roll-top, oval bath.
The second floor hosts a beautifully light sitting room which boasts an ABX oval modern wood-burning stove and two double doors onto a large balcony.
The third and final floor is home to bedroom one which features a high vaulted ceiling, a wall of exposed stonework, an apex wall of glass showcasing the stunning countryside views, and an en-suite shower room.
![Wheal Langford mine is believed to have been open before 1824, predominantly for silver, and was amalgamated with Cornwall Silver Mines in 1835](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391289-12851577-Wheal_Langford_mine_is_believed_to_have_been_open_before_1824_pr-a-12_1702320701904.jpg)
Wheal Langford mine is believed to have been open before 1824, predominantly for silver, and was amalgamated with Cornwall Silver Mines in 1835
![The now-converted home has a bedroom and bathroom on four floors, as well as an entrance hall and kitchen/family room on the ground floor - alongside 3.7 acres of land (circled red)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391283-12851577-The_now_converted_home_has_a_bedroom_and_bathroom_on_four_floors-a-11_1702320695666.jpg)
The now-converted home has a bedroom and bathroom on four floors, as well as an entrance hall and kitchen/family room on the ground floor – alongside 3.7 acres of land (circled red)
![The conversion has incorporated eco credentials that include a biomass boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating to the already converted main residence](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391389-12851577-The_conversion_has_incorporated_eco_credentials_that_include_a_b-a-10_1702320682096.jpg)
The conversion has incorporated eco credentials that include a biomass boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating to the already converted main residence
![The beautiful home has an incredible balcony to soak up the panoramic views over an area of outstanding natural beauty](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391281-12851577-In_the_nearby_village_of_Calstock_some_4_miles_is_a_boatyard_and-a-14_1702320732350.jpg)
The beautiful home has an incredible balcony to soak up the panoramic views over an area of outstanding natural beauty
![Dartmoor National Park is visible from the top floors of the property lying some 15 miles away](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391399-12851577-Grade_II_Listed_Wheal_Langford_Engine_House_is_now_a_beautiful_h-a-16_1702320746813.jpg)
Dartmoor National Park is visible from the top floors of the property lying some 15 miles away
![A two storey timber cabin has been constructed but requires finishing and would provide an excellent studio or possibly even holiday letting accommodation, subject to any necessary consents](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391411-12851577-A_two_storey_timber_cabin_has_been_constructed_but_requires_fini-a-15_1702320737574.jpg)
A two storey timber cabin has been constructed but requires finishing and would provide an excellent studio or possibly even holiday letting accommodation, subject to any necessary consents
![The second Engine House (pictured) is derelict but has planning permission for conversion to a holiday letting property](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/11/18/57391417-12851577-The_second_Engine_House_pictured_is_derelict_but_has_planning_pe-a-17_1702320803329.jpg)
The second Engine House (pictured) is derelict but has planning permission for conversion to a holiday letting property
The engine house also includes eco credentials, including a biomass boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating to the already converted main residence – this is powerful enough to support the secondary engine house once converted.
Photovoltaic panels – which convert sunlight into electricity – in the paddock provide an income of circa £1,800 per annum.
All offers are to be submitted by noon on Friday, January 19, 2024.
Marketing agent Lillicrap Chilcott said: ‘There are some finishing works required to achieve a final sign-off for Building Regulations, to complete the planning process on the main engine house.
‘With this in mind, a purchaser should check the availability of a suitable mortgage prior to viewing.’