Higher Roskorwell Cottage HIGHER ROSKORWELL COTTAGE ROSKORWELL, PORTHALLOW, , TR12 6PR

18th century Cornish serpentine stone cottage of great charm and character, on the cliffs above the old fishing village of Porthallow

Uninterrupted 360 degree far-reaching rural and sea views One/Two Sitting rooms • Two/Three Double bedrooms Two Bathrooms Traditional country kitchen with butler’s sink and built-in larder Oil fired Rayburn Eight-foot-wide inglenook with cast iron multi-fuel stove Situated in an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Distances - 1.5, Coverack - 3.5, Helford - 4.5 - 13, - 14 Falmouth - 25 & Airport () - 40 (all distances are approximate and in miles) THE PROPERTY Hidden down a bridleway, in an Area of Outstanding Natural shrubs and trees including plum, apple and fig, the garden is Beauty, Higher Roskorwell is a classic Cornish serpentine stone divided into three areas with a hidden earth-sided well and old cottage of great charm, which was extended to its current size by ‘privy’, still with its wooden seat! At the end of the garden is a the owners 20 years ago. Facing south, and surrounded by fields, garage with boarded interior, which has been used as a ‘therapy the cottage provides magnificent views of sunrise and sunsets. room’. It has power, a small shower room and kitchenette and, as The entrance to the cottage is via a small open porch leading such with the required consents and regulations, could have great into a spacious hall retaining its original floor and washing potential. copper. There are also built-in cupboards for storage, one of which contains a washing machine and tumble drier and another THE LOCATION the hot water tank. Leading off the hallway to the right is the The Lizard Peninsula, renowned for its beauty and spectacular slate-floored kitchen/diner and country-style old pine units with cliff top walks, is largely influenced by the Gulf Stream and under-counter appliances (dishwasher and fridge), a freestanding enjoys mild, frost-free winters. Down the hill from the house lies electric cooker and an oil-fired Rayburn. There is also a built-in Porthallow Beach which is privately owned by all the villagers cold larder cupboard with marble slab, and a rear door leading to of Porthallow, purchased 30 years ago. This allows all the the parking area. Straight ahead is a bathroom with heated tiled homeowners to have a boat on the beach for an annual fee. From floor and a completely refurbished original cast iron claw-foot bath the beach, small inshore boats can be seen catching lobsters and with hand-held shower. crabs on the reefs around this part of Falmouth Bay. Porthallow To the left, down a slate step, is the dual aspect living room with is a very active community with the Fat Apples Café and there is windows and stable door out to the south facing garden and also a recently constructed and much used village hall at the top further windows looking west over the fields. of the beach.

There is a large stone inglenook complete with a multi-fuel stove A short drive up the lush valley, St. Keverne is the main at one end and at the other, an open fireplace with slate hearth. settlement and centre of the farming community on the east Pine stairs lead from the living room to the first-floor landing, coast of the Lizard. The village has two public houses, a local off which there are three rooms and a shower room. All floors store, newsagent, post office, coffee shop and tearoom, along upstairs are pine boarded. Bedroom One is dual aspect with with a well-regarded restaurant and butcher. Mild winters and a views out to sea and over the garden. It is bright and spacious sheltered situation in the lee of Goonhilly Downs, ensure that there and currently configured with a double bed, day sofa/bed and a is a long and productive growing season here. Nearby Coverack’s cot, with a built -in wardrobe and wash basin. Bedroom Two, a shelter from the western approaches is witnessed by the rare and double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, is also dual aspect with exotic plants that flourish all year long in the beautiful gardens views over the garden and the valley towards St Keverne and of the village. Once the haunt of smugglers, Coverack is now a Goonhilly. A couple of steps lead to a second landing lit by a destination for windsurfing, crabbing, diving and pleasure fishing. Velux skylight. To the right is a shower room and straight ahead Sailing and mooring facilities are available just to the north around what is currently used as a secondary sitting/bedroom, but could Nare Head at St. Anthony and Helford, and there is a challenging become a dedicated third bedroom. This triple aspect room has links golf course at Mullion above Church Cove, Gunwalloe, on magnificent far-reaching sea views to the east, north over fields the west side of the peninsula. to Constantine and west across the valley to Goonhilly Nature Reserve. The ancient exterior granite steps, sourced from a The Lizard Peninsula is a paradise of walks, beaches, history, nearby farm, are accessed from this room, and lead down to the geology and, of course, fishing villages full of life. The whole area parking area. There is a large built-in storage cupboard/wardrobe, is redolent of Daphne du Maurier and Winston Graham and many a multi-fuel stove and tv point. other literary, poetic and artistic figures. Home to RNAS Culdrose, the market town of Helston naturally provides a wide range of GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR shopping and school facilities and two large supermarkets. The main A30 can be joined at , where there is also a railway The south-facing gardens are surrounded by traditional Cornish station on the Paddington to line. hedges and can be accessed from the bridleway through a small gate, or from the sitting room. Laid to lawn with topiary, mature Roskorwell, St. Keverne, Helston, TR12 Main House Gross internal floor area (approx): 121.5 sq m / 1308 sq ft For Identification only - Not to scale Niche Communications

N Bedroom 3.48 x 2.31m 11'5 x 7'7

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Master Bedroom / Sitting Room Bedroom 4.65 x 4.27m 5.18 x 2.74m 15'3 x 14' 17' x 9' HIGHER ROSKORWELL COTTAGE DIRECTIONS Roskorwell, St. Keverne, Helston, TR12 Approximate Gross Internal Area: Main House Gross internal floor area (approx): Roskorwell, St. Keverne, H121.5elst sqon m, T/ 1308R12 sq ft From Helston follow signs for St. Keverne and Coverack from RNAS Culdrose, passing Goonhilly and Zoar Garage, 121.5 sq m / 1308 sq ft Main House Gross internal floor area (approx): For Identification only - Not to scale and continuing into the centre of St. Keverne. Bear left in the Niche Communications 121.5 sq m / 1308 sq ft For IdentificaFtiorsn to fnlloy o- Nr ot to scale village square and follow this road down to Porthallow. On Niche Communications entering Porthallow, at the bottom of the hill take a sharp left up School Hill and continue for half a mile up to Roskorwell.

N Pass the cottages on the left and on reaching the left hand Bedroom

N bend you will see Roskorwell Manor on your right. Take the 3.48 x 2.31m 11'5 x 7'7 Bedroom gravel drive just to the immediate left of the house and Higher 3.48 x 2.31m 11'5 x 7'7 Roskorwell Cottage is 50 metres up on the left.

Sitting Room SERVICES Down 7.26 x 3.48m 23'10 x 11'5 Mains water, private sewage (septic tank), electric storage Down Kitchen / heaters downstairs and thermostatically controlled Dimplex Master Bedroom / Breakfast Room Sitting Room 4.06 x 3.56m radiators upstairs, oil fired Rayburn, brand new oil tank. Master Bedroom / Bedroom 4.65 x 4.27m 13'4 x 11'8 15'3 x 14' Entrance Sitting Room 5.18 x 2.74m 4.65 x 4.27m 17' x 9' Bedroom Hall WINDOWS 5.18 x 2.74m 15'3 x 14' Up 17' x 9' All windows are new, wooden and double glazed.

PARKING Gravelled parking area for three cars. First floor Ground floor First floor BROADBAND Superfast fibre connected.

TENURE Freehold.

Sitting Room VIEWINGS 7.26 x 3.48m 23'10 x 11'5 Sitting Room Strictly by prior appointment with Savills. 7.26 x 3.48m Kitchen / 23'10 x 11'5 Breakfast Room 4.06 x 3.56m Kitchen / FIXTURES AND FITTINGS 13'4 x 11'8 Breakfast Room Entrance 4.06 x 3.56m Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included Hall 13'4 x 11'8 Entrance in the sale, however furniture, crockery and all others such as Up Hall curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically Up excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

Ground floor Ground floor IMPORTANT NOTICE: SAVILLS 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 73 Lemon Street, 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 Truro, 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 Cornwall TR1 2PN 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 01872 243 200 or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 19/09/25 GH Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected]