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Ref: LCAA7760 Guide £1,000,000 Tregunno Farmhouse, Rural Breage, Nr. Porthleven, Helston, South Cornwall, TR13 9QF FREEHOLD Enjoying an oasis of peace, tranquillity and seclusion with no near neighbours and enveloped by some of the most unspoilt, ruggedly beautiful coastal countryside anywhere in Cornwall, a gorgeous and utterly charming Grade II Listed 3/4 bedroomed former farmhouse and large two storey traditional stone barn plus ¾ of an acre gardens and grounds. An incredible rural setting yet enjoying wonderful southerly views over rolling fields to the south Cornish coast and English Channel. Located just a mile from the harbourside village of Porthleven and just a short walk from the South West Coastal footpath. 2 Ref: LCAA7760 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION TREGUNNO FARMHOUSE Ground Floor: entrance hall/lobby, double length sitting room 25’3” x 10’3” with inglenook fireplace, second sitting room/snug, rear hall, shower room/wc, kitchen dining room 21’8” x 12’7” max, L-shaped bedroom 4. First Floor: study/landing, master bedroom, bedroom 2 (through room), bedroom 3, family bathroom. Detached Two Storey Barn: of traditional stone construction, overall measurement approximately 45’ x 18’. Outside: stone bothy/workshop, further stone outbuilding housing water filtration unit. Single carport, parking for 4 to 5 cars. Cobbled pathways, areas of lawn, Cornish stone walling, raised flowerbeds and borders, terraces and sitting out areas, sunken fire pit, orchard surrounded by Cornish stone walling. In all, approximately ¾ an acre. 3 Ref: LCAA7760 DESCRIPTION • The availability of Tregunno Farmhouse represents an incredibly rare and exciting opportunity to acquire a charming house in a location of absolute peace, tranquillity and seclusion over 350 yards from its nearest neighbour surrounded by beautiful unspoilt countryside but just a short walk away from the South Cornish coast. • The property comprises a gorgeous Grade II Listed former farmhouse plus a large two storey traditional stone outbuilding set within gardens and grounds of approximately ¾ of an acre. • Tregunno Farmhouse has beautiful exposed stone elevations with mostly wooden double glazed windows and has good sized 3/4 bedroomed accommodation and enjoys fantastic far reaching views over gardens, rolling countryside and to the South Cornish coast and a huge swathe of the English Channel. • The detached barn is of traditional stone construction (approximate measurement 45’ x 18’) and has huge potential to convert into extra ancillary accommodation, study space, home office etc., (subject of course to gaining necessary consents). If converted the accommodation would also enjoy fabulous coastal views and adds great versatility to the overall package. • The main formal gardens for the property are well tended and enjoy a lovely bright southerly aspect with an array of sitting out areas, terraces, well stocked borders. There is a sunken firepit area, ideal for barbecues and alfresco dining. There is a small orchard to the east and the gardens for the outbuilding are overgrown but offer great potential. 4 Ref: LCAA7760 The availability of Tregunno Farmhouse is a truly once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire an incredibly characterful property with great potential for further improvement/development in a location of absolute peace, tranquillity and seclusion, no near neighbours and almost no passing traffic, just a short walk from the south Cornish coast and only a mile from the thriving harbourside village of Porthleven. LOCATION Despite the privacy and seclusion that the house enjoys, it is located only a short distance from the harbourside village of Porthleven and the larger towns of Helston and Penzance. • LOCAL FACILITIES – Tregunno Farmhouse is located just over a mile away from the harbourside village of Porthleven which has a bustling atmosphere, interesting shops and highly regarded restaurants. The larger town of Helston is approximately 3 miles away and has a number of major supermarkets plus secondary schools and a sixth form college plus primary schools, doctors’ surgeries and supermarkets. • LOCAL CAFÉS AND PUBLIC HOUSES – There are an array of cafés and pubs, a long walk or a cycle ride away in Porthleven plus a number of fantastic restaurants located around the harbourfront. • THINGS TO DO – Within a short drive are many beautiful golden sandy beaches which include, Rinsey, Praa Sands, Perranuthnoe, Gunwalloe and Church Cove. Nearby Porthleven is home to arguably England’s best surfing reef break where from the cliff side one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surfers when conditions come together. • NEARBY WALKS – There are beautiful walks in the area, within just 5 minutes’ walk from the property you can access the South West Coastal footpath and enjoy one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in Cornwall. The walk from Trewavas Head to Rinsey takes in some incredibly situated engine houses which sit perched upon the headland with the sea below. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From cobbled pathway half glazed stable door opens into:- SITTING ROOM – 25’3” x 10’3”. Inglenook fireplace with wrought iron woodburning stove set on a slate hearth, two wooden sealed unit double glazed sash windows with window seat overlooking front gardens, across field and out to the English Channel beyond, beamed ceiling, smoke detector, slate tiled flooring, radiator, second fireplace with display alcove and slate hearth, archway to inner hall. Door to:- 5 Ref: LCAA7760 UNDERSTAIRS CUPBOARD. Siemens central heating control unit. Door to stairwell. Panelled oak door through to:- SECOND SITTING ROOM / SNUG – 13’2” x 10’6”. Wooden small pane double glazed window overlooking front gardens, across fields to the English Channel beyond, beamed ceiling, window seat, feature fireplace with wrought iron woodburning stove set on a slate hearth, TV aerial point, radiator. INNER HALL. Inset halogen downlight, beamed ceiling, wood effect vinyl flooring, radiator, glazed door into rear hall (see below). Obscured glazed door into:- SIDE HALL. Part obscure glazed door to front, window to side with deep sill, beamed ceiling, inset halogen downlights, wood effect vinyl flooring, storage cupboard housing electricity fuse boxes. REAR HALL. Part glazed stable door to rear, inset halogen downlights, smoke detector, high level shelving, coat hooks, radiator, wood effect vinyl flooring, storage cupboard, further storage cupboard. Door to:- SHOWER ROOM / UTILITY. Fitted with white sanitaryware including low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, shower cubicle with Gainsborough electric shower with obscure glazed shower screen, cupboard housing Worcester oil fired boiler, heated ladder style towel rail, extractor fan, wooden double glazed window overlooking the rear, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and plumbing for tumble dryer. 6 Ref: LCAA7760 KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 21’8” x 12’7” max. Distinct kitchen and dining areas. Kitchen fitted on three sides with a range of base level cupboards plus breakfast bar, eye level glazed cabinet, roll edged wood effect worksurfaces with inset stainless steel 1½ sink and drainer unit with chrome mixer tap, tiled splashback, space for freestanding electric cooker, Electrolux extractor fan over, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer, extractor fan, inset halogen downlights, wooden double glazed window to rear and side, dining area, space for eight seater dining table, radiator, inset halogen downlights, high level shelving, wooden double glazed window to rear. Door to large walk-in pantry cupboard. Glazed door into:- FAMILY ROOM / BEDROOM 4 – 17’ max x 18’9” max. (L-SHAPED). Part glazed door and part glazed stable door to side and rear and wooden double glazed windows to rear under a gently sloping roof with double glazed Velux skylight window, exposed wood flooring, directional halogen downlights, smoke detector, electric panel heater. Access from sitting room. A turning staircase ascends to the:- 7 Ref: LCAA7760 FIRST FLOOR STUDY LANDING – 14’5” x 7’8”. Windows to rear overlooking fields and countryside beyond. Recessed display alcove on half landing, seating area/study area, radiator. Open archway leads to:- BEDROOM 2 – 10’5” x 10’. A through room with wooden double glazed sash window enjoying spectacular views out over gardens, countryside and the English Channel beyond. Deep window sill, radiator. Step and oak panelled door into:- MASTER BEDROOM – 13’1” x 11’. Small paned and double glazed windows enjoying spectacular views out over front garden and countryside and English Channel beyond. Two chimney recesses, deep window sill, barrelled ceiling, radiator. BEDROOM 3 – 12’7” x 7’1”. Double glazed wooden sash windows overlooking gardens with views over countryside toward the sea, high level shelf, wood panelled walls on two sides. FAMILY BATHROOM. Fitted with a white suite including low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with handrails and retractable shower curtain, Mira electric shower, tiled on two sides, heated ladder style towel rail, loft hatch, window to side and rear, storage cupboard, vinyl flooring. 8 Ref: LCAA7760 OUTSIDE STORAGE BOTHY / WORKSHOP – 10’6” x 9’3”. Window to side, open vaulted ceiling, workbench to one side, power and light connected. OPEN FRONTED CARPORT – 19’8” x 11’4”. Oil tank with timber surround. STONE OUTBUILDING – 12’5” X 5’10”. Housing private water pump and filtration unit and storage tank. Power and light connected, window to front. 9 Ref: LCAA7760 Approached off a quiet country lane there is a driveway with parking for 4 to 5 cars. A cobbled pathway leads up to the house flanked by beautiful areas of lawn with stones bounded by rockeries and raised beds and borders. There is a sunken fire pit area with slate tiling and built-in wooden seating, perfect for entertaining orientated to catch the last rays of the setting sun. To the side is a large orchard bounded by Cornish stone walling, perfect for green fingered plantsmen but also a wonderful space for families with children. There are many terraces and sitting out areas from which to enjoy the spectacular coastal views.