Blowinghouse Mill, Perrancoombe, TR6 0JQ
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J O N A T H A N C U N L I F F E SUBLIME CONVERSION Blowinghouse Mill, Perrancoombe, TR6 0JQ A magnificent conversion of a former corn mill between Mithian and the north coast beaches at Perranporth and St Agnes. 5 bedrooms – 5 bathrooms Open-plan kitchen-dining room • First floor sitting room Study/office • Media room • Boot room & laundry Beautiful 2 bedroom guest accommodation Large quadruple garage/workshop + parking for over 10 cars Private gardens and meadow in all about 2.5 acres Ground source heat pump LOCATION with it’s charming Miner’s Arms pub, while Truro with it’s refurbished to take the water away. A photographic archive room. The walls have been decorated by a heritage painter shopping, schooling and mainline railway station is about 8 of the restoration is held by the owners. using Farrow & Ball. Conveniently situated in the parish of St Agnes between the miles away. breathtaking north coast and the cathedral city of Truro, The double height, galleried entrance hall forms a very Blowinghouse Mill enjoys a secluded position in a lush valley impressive centrepiece with floor-to-ceiling glazed elevations MAIN HOUSE between the quiet village of Mithian and the beaches at HISTORY at both ends and a chunky open-tread staircase. The kitchen- Perranporth and St Agnes. This beautiful former water mill has been restored and dining room features hand-built cabinetry with a full range Blowinghouse Mill is believed to have been built around extended with great sympathy and creativity. Clad in cedar of Miele ‘one-touch’ appliances, a large ‘island’ unit with The nearby village of St Agnes is a vibrant and lively 1790, and was operated as a corn mill until it ceased and larch with exposed stonework and glazed elevations under Zebrano hardwood top, and a wood burner. Close to the community with a wide range of shops, bars, restaurants, a operations in the 1960’s. In 1989 it was acquired by a nursery a slate roof, it is a fabulous recreation of a former corn mill kitchen is a useful laundry and shower/wc, with a boot room primary school and of course the beaches at Trevaunance gardener who planted the grounds, and remained in his that is part of Cornwall’s industrial heritage. inside the front door. Cove and Chapel Porth. The long sandy surfing beach at ownership until the current owner bought it in 2015 for this Perranporth is about 1.75 miles away, and there is a golf very thorough restoration and enlargement. The bespoke The interior has been finished with an obsessive attention to The sitting room is on the first floor, with an open vaulted course up above the sand dunes. The pretty and unspoilt water wheel was digitally patterned from the original pieces detail, with floors being limestone and porcelain-tiled, ceiling, gorgeous reclaimed parquet floor, south facing village of Mithian is a 15-20 minute walk away up the valley discovered in the floor beneath it and the leat system was engineered oak, and reclaimed parquet in the first floor sitting balcony, large woodburner, and huge dual aspect window overlooking the gardens and pond. office area, two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor. The large deck sits above the stream and looks across into the The magnificent principle bedroom suite is on the first floor meadow. and has its own roof terrace, dressing room, separate wc and a mezzanine bathroom with walk-in shower, and Hurlingham copper freestanding bath and hand wash basins. GARDENS AND GROUNDS The remaining bedrooms are on the ground floor, with three For over 25 years prior to the current ownership, in a wing overlooking and opening out into the south Blowinghouse Mill was owned by a nursery gardener, who courtyard, and a fifth bedroom (or playroom) in the original planted a great variety of trees and shrubs in the gardens, with part of the mill with exposed stone wall, window into hall many of these being sub-tropical. This has resulted in a and its own en suite shower room. On the first floor next to mature, lush, wooded environment with the highlight the sitting room is a study or 6th bedroom if required. perhaps being the tall Monkey Puzzle tree, which sits opposite The house incorporates much of the latest technology and the restored water wheel, and overlooking the large pond. thinking with underfloor heating on the ground floor, ‘rainfall From the main drive to the house, a lower drive leads down showers’, a Sonos and Bowers & Wilkins multi-room sound to a further parking area and a vehicular bridge into the system, LED lighting, a central fan extractor system, ground meadow, which sits on the opposite side of the stream from source heat pump, and much more besides. There is also a 10 the mill. The south and east elevations of the mill are set year Buildzone warranty in place. around an enclosed courtyard garden, with the cedar-clad building housing the garage/workshop and guest accommodation on the opposite side. GUEST ACCOMMODATION Detached from the main house and occupying a cedar-clad building which also houses the quadruple garage/workshop, is idyllic two-bedroom guest accommodation. On the ground floor there is a useful boot room and kitchen-dining room with doors opening out on to the deck, with a sitting room, DIRECTIONS SERVICES From St.Agnes: Take the B3285 towards Perranporth. Ignore the turning to Mithian coming out of the valley and take the next Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Ground source heat pump. Fibre broadband (20.6 MB per second) turn on the right towards Perrancoombe, about 1.25 miles after leaving St.Agnes. Follow this road downhill, forking left just before the ford in the bottom of the valley. The private drive to Blowinghouse Mill will be found on the right hand side after another 400 metres. VIEWING From the A30 at Chiverton: Take the A3075 for Newquay, then the B3284 to Perranporth. After passing Higher Golla Touring Strictly by appointment with Jonathan Cunliffe. Prior to making an appointment to view, we strongly recommend that you & Caravan Park, take the second turning on the left to Perrancoombe. At the bottom of the hill turn sharp left and follow this discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the lane into the valley. The private drive to Blowinghouse Mill will be found on the left hand side after about 500 metres. property in order that you do not make a wasted journey. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE It is a legal requirement that we receive verified identification from all buyers before a sale can Jonathan Cunliffe, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to be formally instructed. Your cooperation on this matter is much appreciated to ensure there in make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, no unnecessary delay in concluding a sale. We will inform you of the process once your offer either on their own behalf or on behalf of clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for has been accepted. any statement that may be made in these particulars, which do not form any part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, PROOF OF FUNDING measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only Prior to agreeing a sale, our clients may require us to obtain a proof of your financial ability to and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the purchase. Again, we ask for your cooperation on this matter to avoid any unnecessary delays necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Jonathan Cunliffe have not tested and will inform you of what we require prior to agreeing a sale. any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. [email protected] • Tel: 01326 617447 Marina House, North Parade, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 2TD J O N A T H A N C U N L I F F E jonathancunliffe.co.uk.