Chun Carvolth Chun Carvolth Morvah, Pendeen, Penzance, TR19 7TT St Just 4 Miles Penzance 6 Miles St Ives 9 Miles
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Chun Carvolth Chun Carvolth Morvah, Pendeen, Penzance, TR19 7TT St Just 4 miles Penzance 6 miles St Ives 9 miles • Archetypal Holding • Traditional Stone Residence • First Class Shepherd's Hut • Detached Garage/Workshop (Potential for Conversion) • Livestock Building • 2 Pasture Fields • Total c. 3.51 Acres (1.42 Has) Guide price £479,000 SITUATION Chun Carvolth is situated in the farming hamlet of Morvah and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within the world famous north Penwith Peninsula. The area is famed for its scenic beauty with a mosaic of stone walled fields between the sea and the back drop of higher moorland. From the property there are delightful panoramic countryside views of the area to the sea. The attractive hamlet of Morvah is supported by the larger village of Pendeen,1.5 miles distance and the mining town of St Just with its historic interest 4 miles to the west. Popular attractions in the area are Cape Cornwall, Lands End, Geevor Tin Mine, The Minack Theatre, the fishing harbours of St Ives and Mousehole, St Michael's Mount and so forth. In addition, there are renowned scenic walks and sandy beaches around the peninsula. A most atmospheric and character country holding, with holiday GENERAL DESCRIPTION Chun Carvolth, which means Farm on the downs in the land of the thrushes', stands in an elevated letting income and superb landscape and sea views position and boasts some quite delightful views of the sea. The sale presents a tremendous opportunity to buy an attractive country holding which generates a holiday letting income. We are informed there has been as settlement at Chun since the 13th century - indeed there is a medieval farm field system and Bronze Age settlement in the area. In addition to the period character granite house, there is an excellent bespoke Shepherd's Hut (completed in 2017) which the current owner has let out since July last year via Airbnb (link), as well as a fine bedroom within the house, also generating a good income. The holding has also been used for a feature film and documentary. For further information on income return, please contact Stags' Truro office on 01872 264488. If desired, there is the potential to expand and generate further letting income - there is a fine Garage/Workshop building on which planning permission has been previously granted (now lapsed) for its conversion to create a two-storey 1-bedroom holiday letting unit and the land has been previously been temporarily used for camping. Indeed, adjoin the Sheep Shed is a Shower and Toilet Room which requires updating. Overall, Chun Carvolth is a tremendously appealing and character property with a traditional ambience standing in a fine position within beautiful countryside. THE HOUSE AND GARDENS With natural granite stone elevations, the dwelling offers charming reverse level accommodation which is fitted and decorated with natural materials in a reclaimed rustic style. There are original exterior stone steps leading to a wide front door to a Kitchen and Dining room. The kitchen includes a stainless steel single drainer sink unit, electric fan-assisted oven and 4-ring hob, range of base level kitchen units with timber worktops and shelving over, exposed floorboards and picture window with tremendous view to the sea. From the kitchen is a door to a Living Room being a fine room with triple aspect, again enjoying tremendous views and housing a wood-burning stove. Door to stairs leading down to one of the two bedrooms - this well presented bedroom was we understand a traditional Cornish byre and is currently used as a bed and breakfast room. Understairs WC. From the Kitchen/Dining Room there are balustrade stairs leading down to a lower Hall with original exposed granite floor, off which there are doors to the other Bedroom and a Bathroom with panelled cast iron bath, cabinet with shelf, panelling, high level WC and suspended washbasin with patterned splashback tiling. Outside to the south is a Cornish hedge bordering semi wild lawn garden with a dilapidated old stone Piggery (no roof). On the eastern gable end is a Pump House with concrete floor and plumbing for washing machine and on the northern side, further garden areas including a farm pond with stone, shrubbery and grass borders with stone chipped car parking beyond. THE SHEPHERD'S HUT (All contents included, except sofa) Constructed using recycled and local materials where possible by the current Vendor, the authentic Shepherd's Hut is bespoke built and based on a traditional design. It is set on a cast iron wheeled chassis with galvanised iron elevations and roof - all insulated with sheeps wool. Side steps lead up to stable style entrance door. The main room with triple aspect enjoying great views, encompasses the kitchen with old brass sink, cupboard, fridge/freezer and Voyager LPG oven with two rings over, timber worktop to shelving. The living area is warmed by a wood burning stove set on a slate hearth and at the end is a raised box double bed with pull out table under, two stools, small wardrobe and storage. There is a separate shower room with bespoke walk-in shower with circular base, rain shower over and curtain, as well as a copper washbasin with mixer tap and compost WC. Outside is a private garden seating area for Shepherd's Hut guests, which again enjoys the tremendous views over Morvah to the sea. THE DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP About 24'3 x 15'9 A natural stone and slate Building with concrete floor, double timber doors, triple aspect, rear personnel door, lighting, power and trap to roof space over. THE SHEEP SHED About 30'6 x 12'3 Of block, timber and galvanised construction with two stable door entrances, suspended roof storage and skylights. Adjoining granite and slate shower room with tiled floor and elevation, electric shower, low level WC and washbasin. Outside is a fold yard. THE LAND Adjoining to the south are two good pasture fields. ORDNANCE SURVEY Whilst there are public footpaths in the area up onto the moors, down to Morvah and coastline, there are no public footpaths which cross any part of the property. VIEWING Strictly and only by prior appointment with Stags' Truro office on 01872 264488. DIRECTIONS From Penzance take the A30 towards Lands End. At the second roundabout turn right towards Heamoor and Madron. Drive through the villages and continue for a few miles. Drive past Lanyon Farm, ignore the turnings on the left towards Little and Great Bosullow. At the top of the hill, bear to the left towards Morvah. After about 600 yards, turn to the left towards Carne Farm (no- through road). Drive through Carne Farm where the road becomes a stone track, continue straight on up the hill towards Chun Downs. Bear to the left into Chun Carvolth - there is a nameplate. SERVICES House - Private borehole water supply. Mains electricity connected to the house. Private drainage. Oilfired Heating. Double-glazed. Shepherd's Hut - LPG hot water system. Compost lavatory. Chun Carvolth, Morvah, Pendeen, Penzance, TR19 7TT These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags Stags Estate Agents, 61 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE Tel: 01872 264488 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.