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Lantinning Cottage, St Anthony-in-, , Nr. Helford, , South FREEHOLD

An absolutely gorgeous Grade II Listed 3 double bedroomed recently re-thatched chocolate box cottage in a magical, secluded woodland setting directly above Gillan Creek, only a few hundred yards walk to the beach and sailing facilities at St Anthony at the mouth of the . A tranquil retreat in about 2 acres of mostly woodland with lapsed planning permission for a contemporary south facing extension. 2 Ref: LCAA7221

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: thatched porch, living/dining room, kitchen, rear hall, large double

bedroom, shower/utility room.

First Floor: landing, 2 further double bedrooms (3 in all), bathroom.

Lapsed planning permission for a large contemporary south facing extension.

Outside: sun terrace, sloping lawned gardens with specimen plants and borders,

ancient broad leaf woodland, overgrown studio, dilapidated garage, parking.

In all, about 2 acres.

DESCRIPTION

Lantinning Cottage occupies one of the most incredible settings imaginable and offers a superior level of privacy, seclusion and tranquillity. The cottage itself is nestled in an open and sunny glade with southerly views in the winter through the trees to Gillan Creek below and further woodland on its opposite bank. The property has no near neighbours at all and although the drive leading up to it is owned by and leads to the neighbouring farmer’s fields, it is evident that this access has not been used for several years, as beyond the house, there are trees growing in the middle of the track! In front of the cottage are pretty lawned gardens below a thick Cornish hedge with a grassed and flowering top whilst there are flowerbeds and specimen shrubs as well as a south easterly facing terrace within the 3 Ref: LCAA7221 garden. On the opposite side of the access drive is a parking area in front of a rundown garage which appears to be due for replacement. Behind the cottage is an ivy clad studio.

The cottage is believed to be from the 18th Century, is mostly constructed of cob and is picture postcard perfect with its steeply pitched, recently re-thatched roof framed by brick chimneys over a thatched canopy porch and a double fronted facade with small pane windows. Extensions to the side and rear have added space, now giving three double bedrooms as well as a first floor bathroom, ground floor shower room, open-plan living and dining room with a slate fireplace and a kitchen with a Rayburn. The building abounds with character including beamed and boarded ceilings, period doors, window seats, boarded canopied ceilings on the first floor and a beamed, apexed ceiling in the first floor bathroom.

Although the current layout has proved very successful for both the owners and their holidaymaking guests alike, plans were passed in November 2006 (now lapsed) to radically extend on the southern elevation in a contemporary style giving a large kitchen and dining room opening through glazed doors onto an elevated terrace facing the creek with an en- suite master bedroom, plant room and utility room below. 4 Ref: LCAA7221 The extension would greatly add to the property’s appeal and value.

LOCATION

One of the most charming aspects of Lantinning Cottage is its proximity to the creek and the beautiful hamlet of St Anthony-in- Meneage settled on the thin spit of land between the entrance to the Helford River and Gillan harbour. The creek directly below the property is totally unspoilt with parts of its shoreline being owned by the National Trust. Two interesting spits of sand and shingle extend into the early part of the creek giving sheltered waters behind and idyllic beaches for children to play on. The tidal creek is ideal for exploring by boat at high tide whilst wading bird life abound as the waters recede. Smaller yachts can be kept in the harbour between Gillan and St Anthony-in-Meneage that opens at the mouth of the Helford River into Falmouth Bay.

The Helford River, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier, is renowned as one of the most beautiful areas within Cornwall and indeed the British Isles with its deep, sheltered river channel branching off to many creeks surrounded by National Trust land and pretty cottages. The river itself is a perfect haven for dinghy sailing and other water sports and also offers mooring for much larger yachts. The many footpaths surrounding the area give beautiful walks overlooking the river and Falmouth Bay and these connect into the South 5 Ref: LCAA7221 West Coastal Path which leads around the rugged Lizard Peninsula to cove beaches at , Porthoustock and Coverack.

About a mile away is the thriving village of Manaccan. About 1½ miles from Manaccan is the achingly pretty village of Helford with its waterside inn and well attended sailing club. The larger town of is a few miles to the south and secondary schooling is available at Mullion where there is also a golf course. At the entrance to Peninsula is the large, historic market town of Helston, where there is a college, supermarkets, sport centre and a good range of local and national retailers.

6 Ref: LCAA7221 THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

From the parking a short flight of curving steps lead down to a paved terrace in front of the cottage from where a thatched porch with timber supports protects a multi paned glazed door which opens into:-

LIVING / DINING ROOM – 22’5” x 10’8”. A delightful room stretching across the front of the original part of the cottage with two sets of multi pane windows with window seats below

overlooking the gardens and woodland with glimpses through the trees to the creek and Falmouth Bay during the winter months. Interesting slate fireplace with inset woodburning stove, painted beamed and boarded ceiling, staircase rising to the first floor with a latch and braced door to an understairs airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Walk-in recess to one side of the fireplace with a slate floor and two shelves. Doors to the rear hall and:-

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 12’6” x 8’6”. Dual aspect with two sets of multi pane windows overlooking the garden and woodland with glimpses of the creek through the trees during the winter months. Sky blue Rayburn range cooker with cream tiled splashback, shelving above and a period doored store cupboard to one side. Built-in kitchen units to one end with cupboards, drawers and roll edged worktops with an inset 7 Ref: LCAA7221 stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap. Space for a table and chairs, dishwasher, freestanding electric cooker and fridge/freezer. Part glazed stable door to the rear, four steps up to the living/dining room.

REAR HALL. Period door with glazed panels above to a rear porch, areas of painted rough rendered stone walls. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 3 – 12’2” x 12’. Dual aspect with two sets of windows with deep sills overlooking the gardens, painted boarded ceiling, marble and brick fireplace currently with a Dimplex night store heater.

UTILITY / SHOWER ROOM. White tiled shower cubicle with an integrated Mira mixer shower, white low level wc, white pedestal wash basin with white tiled splashback, chrome taps, mirror and striplight with electric shaver socket above. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, obscured window, wall mounted fan heater, electric chrome heated towel rail, tiled floor, full width painted shelf with an area of painted rough rendered wall above.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. Split level with a part stripwood floor and pitched painted boarded ceiling. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 11’ x 9’6”. Multi pane window with a window seat below overlooking the gardens and with glimpses of the creek during the winter months. High white painted boarded and canopied ceiling, interesting changes in wall thickness, deep recessed wardrobe. 8 Ref: LCAA7221 BEDROOM 2 – 12’8” x 7’8”. Multi pane window with a window seat below overlooking the garden and with glimpses through the woodland of the creek during the winter months. High white painted boarded and canopied ceiling, white painted latched door to a deep recessed wardrobe.

BATHROOM. An intriguing room with a beamed vaulted ceiling and small windows to either end. White panel bath with chrome tap and hand shower attachment, white pedestal wash basin with chrome tap and striplight with electric shaver socket above. White wc, electric fan heater, electric chrome towel rail, shelved cupboard, access to eaves space

OUTSIDE

Lantinning Cottage is approached up a long drive over which it enjoys a right of way, and is the only property along it. The drive leads past broad leaf woodland and rises up to the cottage giving views over the creek on its way. As one nears the cottage its ancient and attractive features come into view as it sits in an open glade amongst the trees overlooking a lawned garden to its front. The lawn is sloping and is punctuated with beautiful flowering shrubs and specimen trees as well as flowering borders. Throughout the lawned area of 9 Ref: LCAA7221 the garden there are southerly views through the trees to the creek and woodland on the opposite side.

Above the lawn, across the face of the cottage is a paved terrace which basks in the sunshine. A curving flight of steps rise from the terrace to the drive and parking area where there is space for several cars in front of a dilapidated garage/workshop measuring 15’ x 9’5”. A flight of granite steps lead down to the rear of the house, passing the oil tank and arriving outside of one of two rear porches where there is a water tap. The second rear porch is outside of the kitchen/breakfast room and has a deep store cupboard/larder with a slate shelf, beside this is a further store. To the rear of the house is an open area with a few trees and beyond this is an ivy covered timber studio 19’6” x 9’6”.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, , Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected]

POST CODE – TR12 6JW. SERVICES – Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired Rayburn providing hot water with an additional immersion heater.

DIRECTIONS – From Helston proceed south on the A3083 towards the Lizard Peninsula and after passing RNAS Culdrose turn left at the roundabout onto the B3293. At the next roundabout take the third exit, continue along the B3293 for a couple of miles turning left signed to St Martin, Manaccan and Helford. Upon reaching Newtown-in-St Martin turn right at the T-junction and shortly afterwards turn left signed to Manaccan and Helford. Follow this road into the countryside and it will eventually arrive at St Anthony. Pass the beach on your left hand side and continue along the lane beside the creek where the turning for Lantinning Cottage will be found after a few hundred yards on the right hand side.

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.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).

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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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Plans for the late Barrie Briscoe designed contemporary extension to Lantinning Cottage, passed in November 2006 and since lapsed. 13 Ref: LCAA7221 Plans for the late Barrie Briscoe designed contemporary extension to Lantinning Cottage, passed in November 2006 and since lapsed. 14 Ref: LCAA7221 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. For reference only, not to form any part of a sales contract. 15 Ref: LCAA7221