Truthan Manor Truthan, Truro, Cornwall

Truro 5 miles (London Paddington 4 hours 30 minutes), Perranporth Beach 7 miles, Cornwall Airport Newquay 14.6 miles (London Heathrow 1 hour 10 minutes) (All mileages are approximate) A majestic Grade II listed family home at the end of a long drive within a parkland setting. Positioned in a private yet accessible location close to the north and south coast.

The Cottage Entrance hall | Kitchen | Dining room / study | Sitting room Two bedrooms | Bathroom

Knight Frank Exeter Country Department 19 Southernhay East 55 Baker Street Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD London, W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1392 848 822 Tel: +44 20 7861 1528 [email protected] [email protected] knightfrank.co.uk Situation Truthan Manor is an impressive country house that occupies a magical position at the end of a long private drive. First impressions are superb, with a distant view of the south façade opening up through the grounds as the drive sweeps through the woodland and past the lake with the house standing proudly elevated above its parkland setting. The property is ideally located, being close to both the north and south coasts and the numerous lifestyle benefits they afford. The north coast of Cornwall is a haven for surfing enthusiasts whilst the south coast is renowned for its safe bathing, rocky inlets, sailing and boating. Truro is about 5 miles away and has an excellent choice of schools, including The Polwhele House Prep School and Truro School. Amenities in Truro include a wide range of shops and supermarkets, cafés, doctors surgery and The Royal Cornwall Hospital. The area is well connected thanks to the excellent communication links. The A39 links with the A30 dual carriageway providing access to the M5 motorway at Exeter. ’There are daily direct rail services from Truro to London Paddington with journey times from 4 hours 30 minutes. Newquay Airport is about 15 miles away and currently offers four flights a day to London Heathrow, taking approximately 1 hour. Historical Note First mentioned in 1306, the former monastic land at Truthan had been an important medieval settlement and from the 16th century was the seat of various owners who were the High Sheriffs of Cornwall. There was a substantial house on the site by the late 17th century and the current house was largely built by Humphrey Borlase in around 1687. Since then, Truthan has been owned by a number of notable Cornish families including Borlase (1634 – 1690), Williams (1706 – 1802), Collins (1802 – 1919). A full history of the house is available from the agents on request. Truthan Manor Truthan Manor is Grade II listed and occupies a ideal room for entertaining. The drawing room links with the commanding elevated position overlooking its gardens and dining room, which features oak panelling and is also south neighbouring parkland. The south facing façade creates a facing over the gardens to the front of the house. striking first impression and sets the tone for the rest of the The informal sitting room has a more contemporary feel, house. The layout flows extremely well, combining elegant with a west facing aspect providing an abundance of natural proportions and ornate period features within a practical light and a wood burner for cosy winter evenings. Beyond and manageable floor plan, ensuring Truthan Manor is an this is the kitchen / breakfast room with a magnificent slate ideal family home. The central entrance hall is accessed flagstone floor, four oven AGA, Neff oven and bespoke from the stunning west façade and leads to the principal handmade cabinets. An external door leads to the courtyard reception rooms. on the eastern side of the house. The practical elements of The drawing room is south facing with triple aspect box bay the house are accessed from the kitchen via a short flight windows with original shutters and window seats. The views of steps where a large utility / boot room and cloak room are far reaching, looking out over the gardens, gently sloping can be found. From here the swimming pool terrace can neighbouring parkland and towards the lake beyond. The be accessed, along with the rear hallway and secondary oak floor, open fireplace and ceiling mouldings make this an staircase.

The main staircase with large arched window at the half landing, leads from the entrance hall to a spacious landing area from where the three principal bedrooms are accessed, all with grand proportions and ornate period features. The master bedroom is of particular note with sash windows complete with working shutters giving westerly views over the gardens. A private dressing room is accessed from the bedroom. There are two guest bedrooms, with a Jack and Jill shower room between them. The luxurious principal bathroom features a central free standing bath, hidden shower and a disguised door leads to a passageway connecting the main part of the house with the guest wing where there are two bedrooms and two bathrooms. A staircase leads to the second floor where an additional bedroom and two large loft rooms can be found.

Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 6,297 sq ft / 585 sq m Bedroom Cottage: 1,464 sq ft / 136 sq m Bathroom Pool Terrace: 1,712 sq ft / 159 sq m This plan is for guidance only and must not be relied upon as a statement of fact. Kitchen/Utility Attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the text of the Particulars Storage Terrace Recreation The Cottage Attached to the main house and with its own entrance, the cottage provides superb ancillary accommodation for guests, staff or family members. the ground floor comprises a large sitting room with a wood burner and views over the gardens to the east. On the other side of the entrance hall is the kitchen and dining room / study with French doors leading to the dedicated garden for the cottage. On the first floor are two bedrooms and a bathroom.

Gardens, Grounds and Outbuildings The grounds complement the house perfectly, combining formal landscaped gardens with areas of sweeping lawn and woodland, ideal for a young family. The long private drive leads to a large gravelled parking and turning area on the western side of the house. The driveway continues along the southern side of the house passing the banked lawns interspersed with mature lime, plane, chestnut and copper beech trees, towards the secondary entrance, passing a stable block with two boxes and a kennel. To the north side of the house and sheltered by a high wall, is the delightful swimming pool and outdoor entertaining terrace. A covered seating area includes an open fire next to which is space for a large outdoor dining table, perfect for summer barbeques next to the heated pool. Steps lead up to the well-established and productive kitchen garden, with a series of beds, a greenhouse and high walls providing protection and privacy. A large gravelled parking and turning area opens up, next to which is a triple garage, with the secondary entrance to the property beyond. A walled courtyard sits on the eastern side of the house with a connecting door to both the kitchen and the utility / boot room. This is a very well sheltered spot that catches the morning sun with a well house flanked by two stores. The western side of the house features an abundance of mature trees through which is a gravelled path leading to the tennis court and mature rose garden, featuring copper beech hedging and a large rhododendron. The southernmost edge of the grounds are predominantly woodland, with the private drive passing through. The large lake next to the woods forms an idyllic and calming spot in which to enjoy the magical views over the water towards the surrounding countryside. An avenue of American lime trees draws the eye towards the tennis court, formal lawns and attractive south façade of the house in the distance. The grounds extend to about 18.2 acres in total.

Services Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired AGA and central heating, with off peak electricity for water heating. Fibre optic superfast broadband. Local Authority Cornwall Council www.cornwall.gov.uk

Truthan Manor Directions (TR4 9BB) From Truro take the A39 north, following signs for Bodmin and Newquay. After approximately 4 miles from Truro, turn left signed to St Allen and Truthan. After 100 metres turn left into the private driveway for Truthan Manor. If you are using the ‘What3words’ online mapping tool, the code for the entrance to the drive of Truthan Manor is: kindest.tree.screeches Viewings Strictly by appointment with the sole selling agents Knight Frank LLP

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the control 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. 100021721.” Connecting people & property, perfectly.

Fixtures and fittings: A list of the fitted carpets, curtains, light fittings and other items fixed to the property which are included in the sale (or may be available by separate negotiation) will be provided by the Seller’s Solicitors. Important Notice 1. Particulars: These particulars are not an offer or contract, nor part of one. You should not rely on statements by Knight Frank LLP in the particulars or by word of mouth or in writing (“information”) as being factually accurate about the property, its condition or its value. Neither Knight Frank LLP nor any joint agent has any authority to make any representations about the property, and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility on the part of the agents, seller(s)or lessor(s). 2. Photos etc: The photographs show only certain parts of the property as they appeared at the time they were taken. Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. 3. Regulations etc: Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property does not mean that any necessary planning, building regulations or other consent has been obtained. A buyer or lessee must find out by inspection or in other ways that these matters have been properly dealt with and that all information is correct. 4. VAT: The VAT position relating to the property may change without notice. 5. To find out how we process Personal Data, please refer to our Group Privacy Statement and other notices at https://www.knightfrank.com/legals/privacy-statement. Particulars dated February 2020. Photographs dated February 2018. Knight Frank is the trading name of Knight Frank LLP. Knight Frank LLP is a limited liability partnership registered in England and Wales with registered number OC305934. Our registered office is at 55 Baker Street, London W1U 8AN where you may look at a list of members’ names. If we use the term ‘partner’ when referring to one of our representatives, that person will either be a member, employee, worker or consultant of Knight Frank LLP and not a partner in a partnership.If you do not want us to contact you further about our services then please contact us by either calling 020 3544 0692, email to [email protected] or post to our UK Residential Marketing Manager at our registered office (above) providing your name and address.