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Ref: LCAA7709 £1,295,000 Glynn Hall, the Principal Part of Glynn House, Glynn Valley, Cardinham, Cornwall, PL30 4AU FREEHOLD An excellent opportunity to acquire the major part of an outstanding Grade II* Listed Cornish mansion occupying an idyllic setting overlooking the beautiful wooded Glynn Valley. Five bedroomed accommodation with fabulous grand reception rooms. 2 Ref: LCAA7709 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: huge reception hall, kitchen, bedroom 5/home office. Great hall, cloakroom/boot room, wc. Drawing room and separate dining room. Cellars and boiler room. First Floor: en-suite master bedroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom. NB: scope for further bedrooms, subject to consents. Outside: external storage. THE PROPERTY Glynn House is of most attractive mellow appearance with fine dressed stone elevations and tall sash windows under a slated roof. It stands proudly in the centre of its terraced gardens which include hard landscaping including stone flights of steps, balustrading and mature shrubs and trees including some particularly fine rhododendrons. This impressive Cornish mansion offers a number of wonderful and well proportioned rooms in a commanding setting. The arrangement and measurements of the property as it has been recently used are shown on the floor plans contained within the brochure. 3 Ref: LCAA7709 LOCATION – Bodmin Parkway Railway Station ½ mile - Wadebridge 11 miles - Fowey 13 miles - Charlestown 13 miles - Mevagissey 19 miles - Cornwall Airport Newquay 18 miles - Port Isaac 16 miles - Padstow 20 miles - Truro 27 miles - Rock 17 miles - Plymouth 31 miles Glynn Hall stands above the beautiful wooded Glynn Valley at the end of a long drive serving only the main house and neighbouring farms. Glynn House enjoys a wonderful rural outlook over the valley and the River Fowey, belying the fact that the house is within easy reach of the A38 and A30 dual carriageway, offering fast and convenient access throughout the county. Glynn Hall is situated almost in the centre of Cornwall making it ideal for visiting both the north and south coasts with their contrasting characters and, much closer to hand the rugged splendour of Bodmin Moor. It is also within easy reach of many of the renowned gardens of Cornwall including Lanhydrock and the Eden project, while the popular sailing destination of Fowey lies nearby. The magnificent National Trust owned Lanhydrock House is just 3 miles to the south west and offers excellent walks and cycle rides around the estate as well as the magnificent house itself. The Camel Estuary to the north meanders its way through Wadebridge with the Camel Trail Cycle Path running along its banks to Padstow and meets the Atlantic Ocean with its superb sandy beaches. HISTORICAL NOTE Grand houses often have links to important events and distinguished families, but few enjoy as many connections over nearly a thousand years as Glynn House. The original manor’s history begins before the Norman Conquest and was listed in the Doomsday Book. Subsequently, Glynn has had connections with Cornish, national and international events through the ages. Glynn House is sited strategically close to the largest stretch of unbroken woodland in Cornwall, perched majestically on the hillside of the Glynn Valley and the River Fowey, close to the ancient settlement of Bodmin. The Glynn family occupied the manor from the mid- fifteenth century for almost four hundred years, distinguishing themselves as mine owners, Royal Commissioners, Sheriffs, MPs and owners of significant property interests. John Glynn supported American independence and Glynn County in Georgia, U.S.A. is named in his honour. His son, Edmund Glynn, was primarily responsible for the present buildings, having added the two Palladian wings, which were completed in 1805. Edmund was a banker and founder of the West Briton newspaper. Glynn was purchased and restored by Major-General Sir Hussey Vivian in 1833. He had been M.P. for Truro and was a hero of the Peninsular Wars and Waterloo. At the time he was commander of the forces in Ireland and was to become Baron Vivian of Glynn and Truro. The Vivians held Glynn until World War II, finally selling the estate in 1947. There are many features within the house and gardens from its history that might otherwise go unnoticed. The vaulted ceiling in the old bakery, from an earlier dwelling, is a feature; as is the bowl from the old larder resting on the fountain on the main lawn; the Celtic cross; the bells on the main house; enormous cellars; and the towering three hundred year oak tree in the gardens. More obvious are the plaster casts of Hussey Vivian’s medals on the ceilings of the main reception rooms; the remains of the orangery and the Great Hall complete with staircase, balcony and cupola. 4 Ref: LCAA7709 THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) GLYNN HALL, GLYNN HOUSE The front of the house faces south and this combined with the impressive high ceilings give the house a bright feeling throughout. Turning left off the drive is a discreet gravelled parking area in front of a yew hedge which provides a natural screen from the house. The house is approached by a gravelled path, surrounded by a low lying granite wall, which encloses a lawn on three sides and has a central small cast iron gate leading up the path to a stone pond with the front door beyond. There is an impressive portico entrance with four Doric columns, with shallow pediment with outside lights, and an inner double half glazed door with fanlight with radial glazing bars. GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION HALL. Long imposing reception hall with dramatic high ceilings with inset downlights. Double glass doors to courtyard at the end of the hall providing natural light, plus doors off to kitchen, great hall and utility room. Hessian flooring. Door to left leading to:- KITCHEN. Fitted units, granite worktops, two ovens beneath a five hob Smeg gas cooker with extractor fan over and twin stainless steel sinks. Vast island unit with polished granite over providing an additional worktop or breakfast bar area. The room also benefits from a polished elm floor, inset downlights and a log burning stove. At the south side of the room there is room for a large table beside the two south facing twelve pane sash windows looking over the former rose garden. BEDROOM 5 / HOME OFFICE. Looking onto the courtyard. Space for washing machine and dryer with Armitage Shanks Belfast sink beside and cupboard under. Currently used as a large utility space, this is ideal as an independent bedroom for a nanny or granny. 5 Ref: LCAA7709 GREAT HALL. Impressive open hall with wide staircase gently rising with polished wooden banister. Stunning high ceiling with central Cupola and large east facing window creating much natural light. Offering a grand space ideal for entertaining and social functions. CLOAKROOM / BOOT ROOM. Large understairs cupboard and door to courtyard. WC. Tiled floor, wc and wash hand basin. DINING ROOM. Large room with three large fifteen pane sash windows with shutters facing onto west side of garden with view of lawns and trees beyond. Central window with opening lower doors to the patio and garden beyond. Deep fireplace with slate hearth. Polished elm floor. Central plaster Maltese Cross motif and decorative egg and dart moulding cornice. Double doors through to drawing room. DRAWING ROOM. Elm floors continue from the dining room. Deep open fireplace with marble surround and mantelpiece with slate hearth. Central plaster Maltese Cross motif and decorative egg and dart moulding cornice. Three large fifteen pane sash windows with shutters facing on to the garden. Door leading to the kitchen. CELLARS. Door to a small shared access hallway at the foot of stone steps leading down from the courtyard. Door through to long arched area with shelving and window at far end and further door leading to wine cellars beyond. On the other side of the shared access hall is a long low storage room. At the foot of the courtyard steps before shared access hall, an open door leads through to:- BOILER ROOM. With oil fired central heating boiler and controls. 6 Ref: LCAA7709 FIRST FLOOR Gallery landing looking down to the great hall. Store cupboard behind old door. Scope for extra bedrooms in extensive attic space, subject to planning. Door to:- BEDROOM 1. The master en-suite is approached through a lobby area with frosted window over courtyard and space for a large wardrobe. Large dual aspect bedroom with two, nine pane sash windows with shutters overlooking lawn and one sash window with shutters overlooking the garden and views over fields. Built-in wardrobes along one wall and double wash hand basin with pink marble over and surround, plus cupboards under. Through to:- EN SUITE BATHROOM 1. Spacious bathroom with sash window with shutters overlooking the lawn. Marbled panelled bath and hand shower. Double shower cubicle with twin shower roses, wc. BEDROOM 2. Covered fireplace with grey marble surround. Two pane sash windows facing south over the garden. Recessed ceiling lighting and interconnecting door to:- BEDROOM 3. Covered fireplace with grey marble surround. A sash window facing south over the garden. Recessed ceiling lighting and interconnecting door back to Bedroom 2. FAMILY BATHROOM. Large bathroom with corner shower with glass surround, heated towel rail, panelled bath with shower spray and wc. There is also plumbing for twin wash basins. BEDROOM 4. Small covered fireplace with grey marble surround. One sash window overlooking the courtyard. OUTSIDE External storage, ideal for ribs, boats, canoes, cycles etc. 7 Ref: LCAA7709 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. 8 Ref: LCAA7709 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE.