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PENROSE FARM BLISLAND, NR. BODMIN, CORNWALL In the most idyllic and private of settings at the head of a very long discreet driveway, a gorgeous detached Grade II Listed south facing period farmhouse of 16th century origin, comprehensively renovated and sensitively extended in 2013, with blissful countryside views over its own about 14 acres of sumptuous gardens and paddocks. An quintessential Cornish country retreat or family home in totally unspoilt rolling countryside yet remarkably only 2 miles from the A30 giving swift access to the north and south coasts and throughout Cornwall.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: granite flagged reception hall, sitting room, library, family room, TV den, conservatory, farmhouse kitchen semi open-plan to a snug room and dining room. Utility room, separate wc, boot room, wet shower room. Cellars with external door and wine store. First Floor: principal bedroom suite with large dressing room and bath/shower room. Two further double bedrooms, bathroom, shower room. Second Floor: 4th and 5th bedrooms, bathroom. Outside: very long driveway with generous parking in two areas, period outbuilding. South facing lawned gardens fringed with mature specimen trees. Wildlife pond, various sun terraces, copse and small area of woodland, heated swimming pool with pavilion providing changing room, shower room and games room approached over a cherry tree lined walkway. Four surrounding fields. In all about 14 acres.

Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor’s Sole Agent:

Lillicrap Chilcott . Landrian House . 59-60 Lemon Street . . TR1 2PE Tel: 01872 273473 Fax: 01872 273474 Email: [email protected] www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com DESCRIPTION Penrose Farm is simply one of the most attractive and pool pavilion all in addition to the masterful extension work. engaging country homes to be offered for sale in Cornwall The result is a house of the highest quality and style that for many years. From the south facing side the main body wants for nothing yet still retains all of its historic character of the house is near symmetrical with handsome stonework, and charm. granite window sills, quoins and band course with Delabole The grounds surrounding the house only add to its slate hanging to the upper floor and a Delabole slate roof laid distinction and include a welcoming and very sheltered in diminishing courses. The north elevation, which greets south facing garden with a broad terrace across the face upon arrival at the house, is immensely attractive in its own of the main part of the building. The surrounding trees right, exhibiting three storeys, Delabole slate hanging, mellow and flowering shrubs present an informal yet perfectly stone work and is partly covered in climbing hydrangea. To presented back drop and a lovely arched gateway opens its side stands a matching period L-shaped outbuilding with through a wall to the western terrace outside of the a hipped roof of Delabole rag slates. dining room from where there are elevated views over the During our client’s ownership, the property has undergone surrounding woodland. The lawn also sweeps away to a complete transformation including a sensitive and the south and east of the house with further far reaching thoughtfully considered extension in 2013 with the addition views which also take in the wildlife pond on a lower part of a two storey wing to the west side, carefully incorporating of the lawn. A cherry tree avenue lines a path down to the same external materials but with greater use of glazing the heated outdoor swimming pool and surrounding patio on the west elevation to absorb the verdant far reaching which is backed by a pavilion with five sets of glazed doors views. To the east elevation an attached barn has been opening into a games room, changing room and shower integrated to provide an astonishing double height family room. Beyond this, to the east, is a field adjoining the room and an intimate TV den, and a large conservatory garden and the to the west side of the house is a small extending out into the garden and enjoying shade under a copse off the entrance drive with access into three fields, mature acer tree. the one closest to the house having been divided into two paddocks. The renovations were carried out by the very highly regarded Cornish company Gilbert & Goode and included but are not Penrose Farm is the perfect Cornish country house, the limited to three new boilers, rewiring, replumbing, overhaul likes of which are extremely hard to find especially in such of the roof, total refitting of the kitchen, bathrooms and full a beautiful location above the valley and close redecoration, the construction of the swimming pool and to one of Cornwall’s most photogenic villages, Blisland. LOCATION Penrose Farm is situated amidst some of Cornwall’s softest folding countryside with much of the surrounding area being Forestry Commission owned woodland that is overlooked from the grounds of the property. Within walking distance is the famous Camel Trail which starts nearby and is a walking, cycling and horse riding trail beside the River Camel leading all the way to and beyond to the mouth of the Camel Estuary passing through unspoilt landscapes on the way. Also only a short distance away either by footpath or car is the village of Blisland, one of the most picturesque villages in Cornwall as it has a range of ancient houses set around a large central green with a church, pub and general store. Beyond Blisland is Bodmin Moor with much of it being common land allowing free roam and providing excellent cycling and horse riding.

Within easy driving distance is the north Cornish coast including where the Doc Martin TV series was filmed and there are beaches around the entrance to the Camel Estuary including Polzeath known to be excellent for surfing and Daymer Bay which is more sheltered. The sandy estuary is perfect for sailing, kayaking and water skiing between Rock and Padstow which are internationally famous for their beauty and the quality of restaurants including Rick Steins seafood restaurant and Nathan Outlaw’s three venues. The south coast is also readily accessible at the picturesque ancient harbour town of which has deep water for yachts.

The A30 expressway is about two miles away providing quick access throughout the county as well as to the M5 motorway at Exeter, whilst the A38 runs from Bodmin all the way to Plymouth to the south. There is a mainline railway station at Bodmin Parkway which has direct trains to London Paddington. Within four miles is the town of Bodmin which offers an extensive range of shops, banks, commercial and business facilities, a sports centre with swimming pool and schooling. Cornwall’s capital city of Truro is only a little over thirty minutes’ drive away and here there is private schooling for all ages and the widest array of amenities in Cornwall. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) RECEPTION HALL. A delightful introduction to the house with half glazed door and glazed fanlight from the front of the house facing south over the terrace and gardens with part glazed door with slate canopy onto the courtyard entrance accessing the driveway. Granite flag stone dog leg turning staircase with white painted newels and handrails. Doors to the sitting room, breakfast kitchen and:- CELLAR. Accessed down stone steps from the hall. South facing window. Lighting. Wine store off with two slate surfaces. SITTING ROOM. Finely proportioned south and east facing room with sash window opening to the front terrace and gardens, window seat. Particularly fine Listed 17th Century ceiling work and moulded cornice. Fireplace with woodburner, slate hearth and hardwood mantel. Small paned glazed door into:- LIBRARY. Tall full width windows facing down the treelined avenue leading to the swimming pool. Painted floorboards with underfloor heating, loft access hatch. Half glazed pine door with exposed timber lintel over, granite quoins beside into:- GALLERY. Sash window with oak window sill, exposed stone quoins and ancient beam lintel facing the terrace. Leading to the conservatory (described below). And galleried above the family room. FAMILY ROOM. A wonderful former barn integrated cleverly and ingeniously within the accommodation to provide a superb double height living space with vaulted ceiling and fully exposed pegged A-frame roof trusses. Tall east facing window, exposed granite quoins, sill and lintel facing down to the swimming pool. Fireplace with exposed stonework, slate hearth and slate mantel shelf (the woodburning stove not in use). Large storage cupboard off. Wide double width door with ancient timber lintel and exposed stonework to outside. Underfloor heating. Opening through into:- TV DEN. Monopitched ceiling, interesting broad ‘letter box’ window, underfloor heating. CONSERVATORY. East, south and west facing and probably added about 25 years ago. Terracotta tiled floor with small grey slate key tiles and slate skirting. Glazed doors onto the front terrace. Beautiful views over the grounds, wooded valley and countryside beyond. Shaded by a huge acer tree. BREAKFAST KITCHEN. A large square kitchen forming the hub of the west side of the house – with south facing sash window overlooking the terrace and the gardens, and window seat. Wide former fireplace with massive exposed timber lintel supported on granite, inset three oven Aga, additional four burner gas hob Aga cooker beside with oven and grill. Tiled splashback and air extractors over. Bespoke large central oak topped island with inset Armitage Shanks deep glazed sink, mixer tap, Quooker boiling water tap and spray. Six wide drawers and breakfast bar, book shelving. Slate work surface with two double cupboards and three drawers beneath, two wide shelves over. Space for larder style fridge freezer and water supply. Granite flag stone floor. Original six panelled painted timber door and an opening on the other side of the Aga to the dining room and a wide opening into:- SNUG. Two windows overlooking the rear court and treelined driveway. White painted timber fire surround, inset Jotul woodburner on slate hearth. Alcoves either side. Wide oak floorboards. Window seat. DINING ROOM. A generous sized room with a magnificent view out across one of the fields and beautiful unspoilt woodland far into the distance. Full width glazed folding doors enabling the room to open up completely onto the adjacent gravelled terrace enjoying early evening sunshine. Further pair of small paned glazed doors onto the south facing front terrace and the garden. Travertine stone floor with underfloor heating. Recessed deep shelved crockery cupboard. UTILITY ROOM. Continuation of travertine stone floor. Full width ON THE FIRST FLOOR LARGE EN-SUITE BATH AND SHOWER ROOM. A gorgeous room surface incorporating drainer and deep glazed sink with mixer tap. LANDING. Very well lit with north light from two large overstair with high vaulted ceiling and exposed timber roof truss. Skylight. Tall Cupboard under. Space beneath for dishwasher, washing machine windows – the turning staircase continuing up to the second floor. small framed sash window with views as bedroom. Porcelanosa and tumble dryer. Tiled splashback. Two shelves. Deep shelved Store cupboard. ceramic wood style planked effect floor tiles and coordinating wall pantry off. Boiler cupboard off containing Worcester LPG gas fired tiling, contemporary roll topped bath on ball and claw feet with mixer boiler and Megaflow hot water cylinder. Underfloor heating. PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE. To the west side, comprising:- tap/hand shower. Twin Savoy wash hand basins each with mixer tap, chromed stands, towel rail and glass shelf. Low flush wc, large SEPARATE WC. Low flush wc and Savoy pedestal wash hand basin LARGE DRESSING ROOM. South facing sash window overlooking shower cubicle with glazed sliding door and screens, shower rose with mixer tap, towel rail, tiled splashback and glass shelf over. Heated the front terrace and garden, window seat, deep shelved linen/storage and additional adjustable hand shower. Underfloor heating. Chromed towel rail. Continuation of travertine stone flooring. Extractor fan. cupboard. Door to:- towel rail and period style radiator. Extractor fan. Glazed door into:- BEDROOM 1. A fabulous room with very high vaulted ceiling and BEDROOM 2. A large south facing double bedroom with sash BOOT ROOM. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Coat hooks. High splendid exposed timber roof truss. Tall small paned sash window window overlooking the terrace and garden, window seat. Original monopitched ceiling. Half glazed door to the entrance courtyard. commanding serene, beautiful views over the fields to undulating unspoilt woodland. Two skylights. Underfloor heating. moulded ceiling cornice. WET SHOWER ROOM. Continuation of the tiled floor, coordinating full ceramic wall tiling, adjustable shower, extractor fan, clothes drying rail. FAMILY SHOWER ROOM / WC. Facing south with sash window and ON THE SECOND FLOOR window seat, contemporary style sanitaryware in white comprising elegant Reached from the main landing, very light, bright airy second floor cantilevered wide wash hand basin with mixer tap, walk-in shower cubicle accommodation comprising:- with fixed glass screens and adjustable shower. Part ceramic wall tiling. Electrically heated towel rail. WC off with low flush suite. Oak shelving. LANDING. Lit by the very large stairwell window with oak window sill, eaves storage cupboard off. GUEST BEDROOM SUITE. Comprising:- BEDROOM 4. South and east aspects. Canopied ceilings. BEDROOM 3. A double room with window seat and small paned window. Shelved cupboard off, wardrobe off, deep understairs storage BATHROOM. Modern sanitaryware in white comprising Bette bath cupboard off. Intriguing staircase beyond a door from the landing up to:- with mixer tap, hand shower, low flush wc, ceramic wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under. Timber shelving. Monopitched SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM / WC. Designed to be used in ceiling therefore restricted headroom. Extractor fan. conjunction with bedroom 3 as a suite or, alternatively, used as a house bathroom. Low canopied ceiling. Sanitaryware in white comprising BEDROOM 5. Facing south, canopied ceiling. Sylvan and woodland panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower, oak shelving, ceramic views. Deep recess with storage cupboard. wash hand basin with mixer tap, low flush wc. Penrose Farm Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area 4298 sq ft (Excludes Restricted Head Height & Includes Annexe) For identification only – Not to scale.

Swimming Pool Pavilion

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Second Floor Outbuilding Lower Ground Floor Ground Floor OUTSIDE Penrose Farm is approached from a peaceful country lane leading from Blisland to St via a totally discreet private driveway, at the end of which a wide timber gate opens onto the long treelined gravelled driveway which arrives at a parking and turning area to the north side of the house, flanked by lawn and a fine array of mature trees. From the head of the driveway, a concrete driveway continues around the east side of the house leading to an additional useful car/boat parking area, discreet and sheltered, with covered woodstore beside. Charming entrance courtyard between the head of the driveway and the house with granite capped stone walling, granite flag stones leading to the entrance door with gravelled and granite terrace. Beside, an enchanting L-shaped outbuilding of stone with Delabole rag slate roof in diminishing courses comprising a WOOD STORE and:- LARGE OUTHOUSE. Clear potential for use as a studio or workshop, subject to any requisite approvals. Amazing ancient timber work to the roof structure. Worcester wall mounted LPG gas fired boiler, three windows. To the west, there are magnificent and totally unspoilt views across undulating woodland far into the distance from a terrace outside of the dining room. An archway through a wall opens to the south facing garden where masses of rhododendrons, azaleas and hydrangeas screen and shelter the more intimate south facing garden which includes lawn, buddleia, a fine magnolia, acers, laurel, yew and magnolia grandiflora. A paved and gravelled terrace extends across the most enchanting south elevation of the house sheltered by Cornish hedging and trees to the west and by the conservatory to the east, the façade is clothed by wisteria, jasmin and magnolia grandiflora. To the south and east of this is a most beautiful lawned part of the grounds extending down to a pond with visiting heron and moor hens and, beyond and around, an array of mature trees including a willow and copper beech. Also to this east side is the swimming pool and pool pavilion. SWIMMING POOL. A stunning heated Roman ended pool with electrically operated retractable cover and broad stone paved surrounding sun terrace with lighting. POOL PAVILLION. South facing directly beside the swimming pool and terrace, a very practical room with full height windows to the south and west, vaulted shallow pitched ceiling finished throughout in limed pine. Space for table tennis table, stainless steel sink with space beside for a refrigerator, Triton electric water heater, double wall cupboard. Wide ladder to mezzanine bunk/ storage area, changing room off again finished in limed pine. Shower room/ wc off with low flush wc, wash hand basin with Triton electric water heater over and shower cubicle with Neptune thermostatically controlled shower. Adjoining pool pump room containing the swimming pump and filtration equipment. Beyond the swimming pool is a paddock to the east side of the grounds and to the west is a home field divided into two smaller paddocks with two further fields beyond. The grounds to the south are fringed by trees and there is even a smaller area of woodland approached over a track. In all about 14 acres.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the controller of H.M. Stationary Office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES1000034571.” GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected]. POST CODE – PL30 4QY SERVICES – Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Underground LPG tanks supplying three recently installed boilers. For Council Tax see www. mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – Following the A30 west into Cornwall take the exit signed to Blisland. Follow this road to a staggered crossroads and turn right then immediately left to effectively carry straight on. Follow the lane past a farm on the right hand side and then at a 90º right hand bend take the left hand turning on the bend which is unmarked. Follow this to its conclusion where you will find Penrose Farm. The post code should take you to the property. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. AGENT’S NOTE 2 – The driveway is owned by Penrose Farm but initially gives access to other land and a dwelling. We are informed by our clients that a right of way also exists for the owner of an adjacent piece of land to cross part of the grounds beyond the driveway to gain access. We are informed by our clients that during their ownership this right of way has not been used as there is an alternative point of access to the adjacent piece of land. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday. THE CORNWALL ESTATE AGENT www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com | 01872 273473 | email [email protected]