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Mellangoose Farm, Sithney Green, Helston, Cornwall FREEHOLD

A picturesque detached 3/4 bedroomed country home set in beautiful gardens with additional stables, hay barn, garaging, mowhay and further barn along with 2 large fields, coppice and croquet lawn – in all extending to approximately 6 acres. A rare and characterful family home in an exceptionally appealing, tranquil, sought after location in a lovely unspoilt valley close to the Trevarno Estate and Helston. Within very easy reach of numerous beaches along the south Cornish coastline. 2 Ref: LCAA6436

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: entrance hall, cloakroom/wc, sitting room/snug, master bedroom, kitchen/breakfast room, conservatory.

First Floor: landing, living room/bedroom 4 with balcony and steps to garden, 2 further bedrooms, bathroom.

Outside: ornamental gardens with extensive terraces, profusely stocked flower borders and beds. Yard and gardens extending to approximately 0.8 of an acre, pasture paddock extending to approximately 1.8 acres, further field of approximately 1.4 acres, a wooded section of land of approximately 1.5 acres and an area of land which has been levelled to create a croquet lawn. In all, approximately 6 acres.

Outbuildings: wooden constructed chalet, aluminium greenhouse, workshop, potting shed, poly tunnel, attached barn, lean-to car port, garage, former cowshed, attached store.

DESCRIPTION

Rarely does one have the pleasure to encounter such an opportunity as this which results from the conversion by craftsmen builders of what was once a fine and handsome barn.

The craftsmanship is obvious and abounds throughout with features including mahogany framed sealed unit double glazed windows and matching stable type external doors, fine craftsmen laid waxed pine ledge and braced internal doors with wrought iron latches, waxed 3 Ref: LCAA6436 pine skirtings and architraves, deep pine window sills and window seats, exposed beams, exposed original timber lintels over the windows internally, a most unusual feature stone corner fireplace in the master bedroom with an original millstone forming the hearth and a Victorian fireplace with ornate tiling, and inset multi fuel burning stove in the lounge. The superb large farmhouse breakfast kitchen is a sheer delight with a vaulted beamed ceiling and exposed substantial A-frame trusses, slate tiled flooring and a superb range of units complementing the British racing green Rayburn Royale. Off the kitchen is a delightful and very usable conservatory. Oil fired central heating is installed from a combi-boiler serving individually thermostatically controlled radiators.

In addition, there are outbuildings which include a chalet of timber frame construction with veranda, steel framed outbuilding on two floors providing storage and stabling. A lean-to carport, a garage with double doors, a former cow’s house, store, polytunnel and a shed/summerhouse with water connected.

Additionally, adjoining the gardens which extend to about 0.8 of an acre is a pasture paddock extending to approximately 1.8 acres or thereabouts. This field has a separate gated access onto the road leading from Mellangoose Farm to Mellangoose Mill. The field is bounded by Cornish hedges and would be ideal for a multiplicity of purposes. A track leads through the gardens and ultimately to and through a mowhay which extends to approximately 1.4 acres or thereabouts, which in turn leads to a wooden section which extends to approximately 1.5 acres. The woodlands contain a variety of young to semi-mature broad leaf trees with bluebells and provides a very attractive and idyllic setting from which there are superb country views along the Trevarno Valley. To the side of the woodland and at the top of the pasture field is an area of land which has been levelled and has been used as a croquet lawn.

In summary, the property is a rarefied and highly desirable opportunity with useful and manageable acreage, equally suitable for a professional couple, a young family or those seeking a property for retirement in a wonderful and readily accessible part of Cornwall. Viewing is absolutely imperative to avoid disappointment.

LOCATION

The position and setting of Mellangoose Farm is as enchanting as it is rare, approached along a quiet lightly wooded country lane off of the A394 Helston to Penzance road yet only 2 miles from the famous market town of Helston itself. Along the valley and further to the north lies the former Trevarno Estate. The setting of a property is often said to be its greatest asset and that is certainly true as far as Mellangoose Farm is concerned with the property offering total peace, tranquillity and privacy together with the benefits of rural country living coupled with glorious views over the nearby valley towards fields and picturesque woodland beyond yet providing immediate 4 Ref: LCAA6436 proximity and access to the main routes to Penzance, Falmouth, the north Cornish coastline and of course, the Lizard Peninsula.

Countless sandy beaches along the south Cornish coastline are within particularly easy reach including Perran Sands, Praa Sands and Porthleven Sands together with a number of intriguing Cornish coves, many in coastal areas which are owned by the National Trust such as Prussia Cove, Rinsey Head, Gulwalloe Fishing Cove, Church Cove, Polurrian Cove and Mullion Cove.

The market town of Helston provides an excellent range of amenities including local and national stores including supermarkets catering for most day to day requirements together with secondary schools, a sports centre with indoor swimming pool. The town is proud of its heritage and its excellent folk museum and, of course, it plays host to the world famous Flora Day. The nearest mainline rail link can be found at Redruth, approximately 10 miles away, on the Penzance to Paddington line – London approximately 4½ hours by rail.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

From the parking a granite threshold gives access to a wide mahogany stable door incorporating bottled glass with granite lintel over provides access into:-

ENTRANCE HALL. With beamed ceiling and exposed timber lintel, inset ceiling light and wall mounted radiator.

CLOAKROOM / WC. Low flush wc and wash hand basin. Wall mounted radiator, useful understair storage cupboard, extractor fan. 5 Ref: LCAA6436

SITTING ROOM / SNUG – 15’3” x 13’9”. A generously sized reception room with immense character having two windows overlooking the front garden and driveway with views across the valley to countryside and woodland beyond – one with deep waxed pine sill, the other with pine window seat, each with exposed timber lintels over. A feature Victorian fireplace in stripped pine with ornate cast iron grate and decorative tiled slips, slate slab hearth and Jotul multi fuel stove. Exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted radiator, two inset ceiling lights. Staircase off to the first floor with pine handrail and newel.

MASTER BEDROOM – 16’8” x 13’9”. A comfortable welcoming room with two windows overlooking the front garden, one with deep waxed pine sill and the other with a pine window seat – each with original exposed timber lintels over. A third intriguing tiny window with leaded light depicting a rose in coloured glass. A floor to ceiling feature corner fireplace which is not used in local stone with thick pitched pine mantelshelf, circular granite millstone hearth and wooden doors. Beamed ceiling, two inset ceiling lights, wall mounted radiator.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 17’11” x 12’11”. A superb dual aspect room approached via four steps with pine balustrades beside an open up to the roof apex featuring a vaulted ceiling with exposed substantial A- frame roof trusses creating a delightful atmosphere and a room of great space. The kitchen is fitted to three walls with a superb range of pine finish units with thick round edged marble effect worksurfaces over, comprising inset 1½ bowl sink drainer unit with mixer tap, four plate electric hob with extractor hood over and built-in oven under, integrated refrigerator, integrated dishwasher, plenty of floor cupboards, drawers, matching wall cupboards with concealed worksurface lighting beneath, plate rack with shelving over, corner shelving and tray recess. A central alcove houses the oil fired Rayburn Royale stove in British racing green with concealed lighting and extractor unit over. There is extensive worksurface areas. Very attractive splashback and window sill tiling in white ceramic including a number of delightful Victorian tiles portraying farm animals. 6 Ref: LCAA6436

A large breakfast area with plenty of space for tables is found off to one side with one wall in painted stonework. Four spotlights, slate tiled floor, two windows enjoying a charming outlook over the ornamental gardens towards the mowhay. A door to the conservatory and a further opaque door to the rear yard.

CONSERVATORY – 9’2” x 9’1”. Occupying a sheltered position to the rear of the property with a hipped roof in polycarbonate, three quarter glazed across to two walls facing out across the ornamental garden and with a pair of casement doors opening onto the sun terrace.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. A handcrafted pine balustrade with handrail and newel. Waxed pine ledged and braced doors with wrought iron door furniture. Windows to the rear elevation overlooking the gardens and fields, deep pine sill, timber lintel over. Timber ceiling beams. Access to the loft space. Wall mounted radiator and an airing cupboard fitted with slatted shelving.

LIVING ROOM / BEDROOM 4 – 13’9” x 11’10”. A most charming dual aspect room having two windows to the front with views out across the valley, over fields and woodlands, one with deep waxed pine sill and the other with window seat. A wide mahogany half glazed stable door to the side elevation directly overlooking the ornamental gardens beside the house and the mowhay and a field beyond. Access out onto a raised slate paved balcony overlooking the gardens with a flight of original granite steps down onto the side terrace. There are exposed original timber lintels. Ceiling beams, an alcove with a pine shelf, two inset ceiling lights. Double doors to a large built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, wall mounted radiator.

BEDROOM 3 – 10’1” x 7’3”. Tall window to the front elevation overlooking the garden, fields and woodland across the valley beyond. Exposed timber lintel, ceiling beam, wall mounted radiator, inset ceiling light.

7 Ref: LCAA6436 BATHROOM. A very attractively appointed room containing sanitaryware in white comprising wash hand basin set into tiled surface with pine cupboards under and striplight over, low flush wc, bath with pine side panel, folding glazed shower screen and Mira Sport shower over. Complementary ceramic tiling to part in white with feature border tile, again in white with some tiles depicting geese. Window to the front elevation commanding superb countryside views, timber lintel, wall mounted radiator, extractor fan and inset ceiling light.

BEDROOM 2 – 13’9” x 8’6”. Again a splendid room with views over fields and countryside across the valley. Deep pine sill and exposed timber lintel, ceiling beams, wall mounted radiator, door to wardrobe off with hanging rail and shelving. Two inset ceiling downlights.

OUTSIDE An attractive hedge and tree lined drive leads to the property. The gardens in the main are a delight with various mature borders interspersed with flowering trees, plants and shrubs. There is a built-in utility room with Grant oil fired boiler, shelving, plumbing for washing machine etc. The gardens in themselves are perhaps one of the main features of the property and will be sure to attract attention in their own right being mature, private and exceedingly well stocked with various lawned areas, orchard, fruit cage, many mature trees, shrubs and colourful foliage all around the property interconnecting through various pleasant meandering pathways. Towards the eastern side of the property is a wooden constructed chalet (16’ x 12’5”) which has a veranda and light and power connected; currently used as a studio but would serve a multiplicity of purposes. In addition, there is an aluminium greenhouse (12’ x 8’), a workshop/potting shed (5’6” x 11’6”) of timber construction being dual aspect with shelving and light and power connected. There is a polytunnel 32’ x 16’. An attached barn (18’ x 13’) runs adjacent to the neighbouring property which at ground level provides storage and two stables approximately 13’ x 9’10” each with concrete flooring and light and power connected. At first floor level this building provides a useful storage/workshop area. Lean-to carport (19’ x 10’), a further garage (36’ x 10’) with double doors to the front. 8 Ref: LCAA6436 There is also a former cowshed (33’5” x 14’8”), an attached store (14’8” x 5’2”) with doors to both front and rear.

THE GARDENS

ORNAMENTAL GARDENS. To the front of the house are thoroughly charming colourfully stocked ornamental gardens and a courtyard with granite edged flower borders. For the profusion of colouring flowering plants including roses, geraniums, foxgloves and a paved terrace area with further shrubbery and flower borders beyond stocked with feature conifers, buddleia, pampas, broom, lavender and many more. A gate then leads onto the:-

SIDE ORNAMENTAL GARDEN. Again a wonderful sea of colour principally paved and gravelled reducing maintenance considerably, the borders and beds are stocked with a prolific array of colourful ornamental flowering plants, shrubs and specimen conifers.

REAR ORNAMENTAL GARDEN. Paved suntrap terrace, courtesy lighting and two areas of lawn with beautifully stocked flower borders, conifers and palms.

FURTHER ENCLOSED LAWN. Above the side terrace and garden with really beautiful views over the grounds and across the valley to the woodlands and fields beyond. This lawn is planted with apple trees, flowering cherry, rhododendrons, azaleas, copper beech and many other varieties. A gate leads from this part of the garden onto the:-

TOP FIELD. The larger of the two fields on a gentle slope planted at its top with several hundred mixed deciduous and fir trees.

THE MOWHAY. A small gently sloping field with natural hedging and trees to two boundaries, fenced to either side.

Between the mowhay and the lane is a belt of fine fir and copper beech trees beyond which is an area of land which has previously been used as a croquet lawn.

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For reference only, not to form any part of a sales contract 11 Ref: LCAA6436 GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473.

POST CODE – TR13 0RS.

SERVICES – Mains water and electricity, private septic tank drainage system. Oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Helston head west on the A394 turning right immediately before Chris Nicholls Motors signposted towards Mellangoose and Sithney. Stay on this country lane taking the next turning left where after a short distance Mellangoose Farm will be found on the left hand side as indicated by our ‘For Sale’ board.

AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB. A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday. 12 Ref: LCAA6436