LEA HURST SOUTH

LEA HURST OLD TRAM ROAD, , , CORNWALL, TR3 6NQ

Devoran - 1; Perranwell Station - 2.3; Truro - 5.5; Falmouth - 8.4; Cornwall Airport () - 19 (all distances are approximate and in miles)

A rare gem; family home set in a private and elevated position surrounded by idyllic gardens and paddock totalling 2.55 acres, with 200 ft of water frontage.

First sale for 34 years

Stunning creek and water views

Gardens designed by Neil Treseder

Private foreshore extending to around 200 ft

Ownership to mean low water

Edge of village location

Paddock and outbuilding

Garage, workshop and stores

Savills Cornwall 73 Lemon Street, Truro Cornwall TR1 2PN 01872 243200 [email protected] www.savills.co.uk

Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text THE PROPERTY LOCATION For sale for the first time since 1984, this wonderful family home is There are two bedrooms on the ground floor including the Devoran is a charming creekside village overlooking the upper reaches set in an idyllic position above enjoying sublime master bedroom providing garden and beautiful creek views of Restronguet Creek. The area enjoys access to not only boating and country and water views. complemented by an en suite bathroom by Heritage. The bedroom sailing waters but also excellent countryside walking and riding along to the rear enjoys garden views and benefits from an en suite Built in 1948 and extended in 1960 with the first floor added in bridle paths and the Trail, an 11 mile cycle path starting from WC with an adjacent shower room. The snug / study also enjoys 1985, Lea Hurst, is a true rarity tucked away in a private plot Devoran and finishing on the north coast at . Amenities in the garden and water views and is complemented with a Morso extending to 2.55 acres situated between Devoran and Point. The Devoran include a doctors’ surgery, village hall, highly-regarded primary woodburner. A utility room and cloakroom complete the downstairs ground floor accommodation comprises a spacious, dual aspect school, church, chapel and the Old Quay Inn, a popular local pub. sitting room with a centrally placed woodburner with sandstone accommodation. The nearby villages of Carnon Downs and Perranwell Station offer surround, while sliding doors provide access out to the south facing At first floor level, there are three bedrooms as well as a family a small selection of shops, a garden centre and the train station in patio enjoying beautiful creek views and glimpses towards the bathroom together with extensive loft space. superb sailing waters of the . To the rear there is a Perranwell provides access to both the nearby town of Falmouth and formal dining room and a dual aspect kitchen / breakfast room. city of Truro. Truro is the administrative, educational and retail centre of Cornwall and has a wide array of shops and restaurants set around its cathedral. A range of schools and colleges are on offer and the railway station is on the mainline to London Paddington. There are flights to many regional and international destinations departing from Cornwall Airport (Newquay), including daily return flights to London Gatwick. GARDENS / GROUNDS The gardens are quintessentially Cornish having been designed and planted in the 1960s by Neil Treseder. The south facing front garden is mainly laid to lawn and is beautifully bordered by an array of mature flowering plants and shrubs. The terrace extends along the majority of the front of the property and provides views towards the creek, the sailing waters of the Carrick Roads and the in the distance. To the rear, a level lawn behind the house is backed by a terraced bank above which is larger lawn. Part of this area is level and has been used for wedding marquees and croquet. At the head of this lawn a row of mature pine trees supplies the bulk of fuel for the woodburners. The post and rail stock fence separates an orchard from the enclosed 1 ¼ acre paddock. The availability of such a large garden plot combined with direct access to the water combine to make Lea Hurst an exceptionally rare property within this immediate area.

OUTBUILDINGS Situated at the head of the driveway there is a large outbuilding arranged as a workshop, garage and two store rooms, in addition to a detached single garage. To the eastern side of the paddock is a block and timber built garden store, arranged as four rooms, which could potentially be used as stables / tack room. This building once housed cows and pigs and now houses the controls for the borehole supplying the grounds with a pipeline network of seven taps.

FORESHORE Enabling the idyllic waterside lifestyle, steps leads down from Old Tram Road to the tidal beach and foreshore providing the perfect position from which to launch a dingy or kayak. Ownership of around 1.6 acres extends to halfway point enabling the placing of swinging moorings suitable for bilge-keeled craft with no statutory control or consents required. Dinghies or rowing boats may be kept on out-haul moorings.

DIRECTIONS Take the A39 south from Truro (in the direction of Falmouth) and turn left hand at the Carnon Downs roundabout. Continue straight along Point Road for one mile turning right following signs for Point and Devoran. Upon reaching the T-junction below Point Green turn right along Old Tram Road and continue for 350 yards until reaching Lea Hurst on the right hand side. SERVICES Main electricity. Mains and private water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Broadband: Superfast is available in the postcode.

TENURE Freehold

VIEWINGS Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Important Notice: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. AS 27/6/18 Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. LEA HURST Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House: 256.2 sq.m. / 2758 sq.ft. (Excludes restricted head height) Outbuildings: 96.7 sq.m. / 1041 sq.ft.

FIRST FLOOR

OUTBUILDING

GROUND FLOOR