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Ref: LCAA5711 £375,000 Chy Lowen, Trevilges Farm, Trewennack, Nr. Helston, Cornwall FREEHOLD A superb large and well presented 3 bedroomed barn conversion at the end of an extremely attractive terrace set within a delightful complex located at the end of a quiet rural lane. Reverse level accommodation with lovely views from both ground and first floor levels as well as spacious open-plan kitchen/breakfast room and separate large living room, both with vaulted ceilings. To the rear is a good sized enclosed rear lawn enjoying far reaching views over surrounding countryside, with additional garden and patio to the front and side as well as parking for 2/3 cars. 2 Ref: LCAA5711 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, wc, store, kitchen/breakfast room, living room. Lower Ground Floor: master bedroom with en-suite shower, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom. Outside: parking for 2 to 3 cars, lawned front garden with timber store, lower level patio to the side with steps leading to rear garden which comprises a large level lawned area with rear patio and flowerbeds as well as an additional timber store and steps up into lower ground floor. DESCRIPTION Chy Lowern occupies a superb semi rural setting situated in the small former farmstead of Trevilges Farm abutting surrounding countryside enjoying peace and tranquillity and yet only about a mile from the historic town of Helston. Converted in 2011 the property is beautifully presented inside and out and features exposed stone exteriors with cut granite quoins and lintels under a beautiful natural slate clad roof with red clay ridge tiles. The property has quality timber double glazed windows and doors throughout and benefits from oil fired central heating. Trevilges Farm is approached from the hamlet of Trewennack via a private lane which culminates in this small farmstead. Chy Lowen occupies an enviable elevated position with gravelled a parking area for 2 to 3 vehicles. The property is entered via a tiled reception hall with wc and store and in turn opens to a sizable kitchen/dining room with attractive solid timber base and eye level cupboards with black granite worktops and high quality integrated appliances. The first floor accommodation has open vaulted ceilings giving a light and airy feel throughout and enjoys fabulous far reaching southerly views over miles of undulating countryside. There are three bedrooms in total, the master bedroom with an en-suite shower room and a well appointed family bathroom. The gardens are primarily to the side and rear of the property and are laid predominantly to lawn and bounded by post and rail fences which abuts neighbouring property. There is plenty of room to the front and rear of the plot to potentially put a carport or garage, subject of course to gaining necessary consents. 3 Ref: LCAA5711 A charming and immaculately presented barn conversion enjoying fabulous views over surrounding countryside convenient for Helston, Truro and Falmouth. Viewing wholeheartedly advised by the vendor’s sole agent. LOCATION Chy Lowen is located within the former farmstead of Trevilges Farm in the rural hamlet of Trewennack which lies to the east of Helston. The town of Helston offers a wide range of leisure, commercial and retail facilities, a range of high street buildings supporting an eclectic mix of shops depicting Helston’s history as a market town. There are out of town supermarkets and a trading estate with numerous inns, restaurants and excellent primary and secondary schools. The town lies close to the south Cornish coastline with numerous sandy beaches within a short drive including Porthleven Sands with its sand bar that provides a strip of beach between the sea and a large fresh water lagoon. The South West Coastal Footpath provides beautiful coastal walks in both directions taking in the further beaches travelling east towards Penzance. Helston is situated at the mouth of the Lizard Peninsula Britain’s southern most tip much of which has remained untouched for many years provide a distinct flavour of Cornwall with a bygone age. The Lizard Peninsula coastline is extremely popular with both locals and businesses alike having several beaches, picturesque fishing villages and superb cliff top walks. Helston enjoys excellent road links, northwards to the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road) which remains largely dual carriageway all the way to Exeter where it links with the M5 to Bristol and A303 to London. To the north east the A394 provides a swift link to the harbour town of Falmouth with its sailing community and excellent facilities for pleasure craft, beyond which lies the county capital city of Truro providing an extremely wide range of leisure, commercial and retail facilities. Further sailing facilities can be enjoyed on the nearby Helford River with a yacht club at Port Navas. The Helford River flows out into Falmouth Bay, the venue for numerous regattas and races through the summer months from the yacht clubs on the Helford and the Fal Rivers. The Helford River also provides numerous picturesque creeks to explore, one of which, Frenchman’s Creek was immortalised within the title and pages of one of Daphne du Maurier’s novels. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From the entrance to the property a shared driveway leads down to serve four properties with gravel parking in front of the property for approximately 2 to 3 cars and an area of garden to both sides. Post and rail fence with timber gate onto paved pathway leading up to a timber partial double glazed door leading into:- ENTRANCE HALLWAY – 7’10” x 6’3”. Rush matting and tiled flooring, small loft hatch, exposed granite walling to one side, central ceiling light, wall mounted electric heater. Solid oak door into:- WC. Double glazed window to the front elevation, electric wall mounted heater, central ceiling light, wc, wall mounted hand basin, extractor fan. Solid oak door leading to:- 4 Ref: LCAA5711 AIRING CUPBOARD / STORAGE. Slatted shelving, tiled flooring, electric heater. Timber partial double glazed door into:- KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 19’8” x 14’2”. Slate effect tiled flooring, vaulted beamed ceiling, range of soft closing base and eye level units including glazed fronted display units, LED lighting above, space for washing machine, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer, integrated oven and electric hob with extractor hood over. Timber casement double glazed windows to front and rear elevations with views out over garden to rear and onto valley views. Three large pendant ceiling lights, two wall mounted radiators which run off the oil fired central heating. Staircase descending to bedroom accommodation. Solid oak door into:- LIVING ROOM – 24’2” max x 14’3”. Timber double glazed window to front and rear elevation overlooking garden and valley views. Vaulted beamed ceiling with three pendant lights, large wall mounted radiator, dimmer switches, power and TV aerial and telephone points. LOWER GROUND FLOOR HALLWAY. Carpeted, three central ceiling lights, wall mounted radiator, half glazed timber double glazed door to the garden at the rear. Power points, electric thermostat for oil fired central heating system. 5 Ref: LCAA5711 BEDROOM 2 – 12’4” x 8’9” plus 4’10” x 2’8” recess. Oak door into recessed hanging space, double glazed window overlooking rear garden, wall mounted radiator, central ceiling light. FAMILY BATHROOM. WC, wall mounted heated towel rail and wash hand basin, tiled walls and floor, central ceiling light, extractor fan, bath with built-in Bristan taps and shower over with glazed shower screen, UNDERSTAIRS CUPBOARD. Providing ample storage as well as electricity consumer box. BEDROOM 3 – 10’3” x 9’1”. Central ceiling light, radiator, double glazed window overlooking rear garden. BEDROOM 1 – 14’5” max x 13’10”. Central ceiling light, wall mounted radiator, TV aerial points, power points, shelving and hanging space. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. WC, heated towel rail, suspended wall mounted hand basin with mixer tap, large shower tray with hand held shower and rain water effect shower over, wall mounted taps. OUTSIDE From the rear door slate steps lead down to paved area and onto a large level enclosed rear garden which is lawned for the most part with some areas of flowerbeds and low maintenance patio at two differing levels. Timber shed. Steps to the side of the property leading round to the front. The property from the outside is a traditional exposed granite stone barn conversion. Good sized area of lawn with further flowerbeds and paved path leading right around the side of the property. Timber shed. External oil fired boiler and oil tank on a raised area opposite to the front of the building on an embankment. External lights with covered light switch. Further area which is accessed via slate steps onto an elevated patio area with fencing to one side and stainless steel railing to either side of the steps which in turn leads down to the rear garden. 6 Ref: LCAA5711 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected] POST CODE – TR13 0PN. SERVICES – Mains water, electricity. Shared private drainage. Oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Truro follow the A39 towards Falmouth and then take the A394 to Helston. Follow this road for about 6½ miles and enter the village of Trewennack after passing the village sign, take the left hand turn into Trevilges Farm. Follow this lane all the way to the end past a sign on your left for Trevilges Farm into the gravel driveway servicing the barn conversions.