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Ref: LCAA5344 £675,000 Mellangoose Mill, Pemboa, Helston, South Cornwall FREEHOLD A beautiful, historic mill house and attached converted barn enjoying a south facing position in an idyllic and sheltered valley setting within about 6 acres of gardens and grounds including the old stone mill and leat, picturesque duck pond, two fields and a lake yet surprisingly little more than a mile away from Helston. A charming home with potential for holiday lettings income, offering a very flexible layout that could also be used as one large house and has previously operated as a successful vineyard, in an unrepeatable setting. 2 Ref: LCAA5344 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION MILL HOUSE Ground Floor: porch, reception hall, dining room, kitchen with walk-in larder, sitting room, study, utility, wc. First Floor: split-level landing, adaptable accommodation between 3 and 5 bedrooms (1 en-suite), bathroom. MILL BARN Ground Floor: hall, wc, 31’ long kitchen/dining/living room. First Floor: galleried landing, between 2 and 4 bedrooms as desired (7 in total throughout the accommodation), bathroom. Outside: two driveways to separate parking areas, lawned gardens with leat and duck pond, stone mill, workshop, orchard, two fields, lake and nature area, long river frontage. In all, about 6 acres. 3 Ref: LCAA5344 DESCRIPTION Mellangoose Mill is found in the most gorgeous of rural settings facing south across a tranquil and sheltered valley that is such a suntrap that is has previously been used as a successful vineyard! The surroundings belie its near proximity to Helston which is only about a mile and a half away through quiet country lanes. The immediate surrounding area is little populated although Mellangoose Mill is not isolated as it has neighbours on the opposite side of the river which forms the southern boundary of its about 6 acres of land. The land stretches away from the buildings to the west and comprises of two well drained fields and a wondrous lake with a central island, broad grassed banks and all surrounded by woodland with further small ponds, the young river and the leat all nearby. Many different types of birdlife and wildlife have been seen here by our clients even including an otter. As the river runs along the southern edge of the boundary, the leat leads along the upper limit of the fields and through an area where it forms a feature with a bridge crossing over it in the garden. The leat then tumbles down beside the Old Mill and forms part of a small and picturesque network of streams which feed duck pond in front of the house that are dappled with shade from large mature trees. Amongst the pond and streams are places to sit and enjoy this unique environment. Around the house are lawns and beyond the mill is an orchard. The stone mill is in good repair and is of an attractive nature with granite quoins and stone facings, although the interior has been improved and was used in the production of wine as well as a dry store. Opposite the mill is a large workshop and there is adequate space within the grounds to erect further outbuildings if required. 4 Ref: LCAA5344 The house and its adjoining stone barn have been converted, altered and improved over the years to now provide generous character accommodation in two individual units, although there is provision for a door at ground floor level and the first floor is linked allowing the number of bedrooms in each section to be simply rearranged with the opening and closing of doors and between them they offer seven bedrooms in total. The main house accommodation is approached via a protruding porch which then opens into a reception hall with a light wood turning staircase rising to the first floor and has an open sided area through to a generous dining room which has an Aga set into a recessed fireplace with a window in its back facing straight towards to small waterfall. Beyond the dining room is an attractive solid wood fronted kitchen with a walk-in larder and beyond the kitchen is a generous utility room and separate wc. A short flight of steps descend from the other side of the reception hall down to a 25’ long sitting room with a study beyond it which is where the door would link through to the neighbouring barn at ground floor level. The barn accommodation is relatively simple with an entrance hall, wc and a 31’ long open-plan kitchen/dining/living room. The barn is then usually configured as three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the first floor leaving four bedrooms and one bathroom in the main house, although this is adaptable as previously mentioned. 5 Ref: LCAA5344 The scarcity of such a superb environment with outbuildings, land and such incredible nature habitats created within a sheltered south facing position, is incredibly rare in Cornwall. Mellangoose Mill can offer all of this plus extremely sizeable accommodation with great potential for lettings income in a sought after area between the Helford River and Porthleven Sands beach. LOCATION Mellangoose Mill is found almost equidistantly between Helston and the creekside village of Gweek at the head of the navigable portion of the Helford River. The Helford River has been immortalised by the words of Daphne Du Maurier and offers wonderful sheltered sailing waters for small craft and mooring for larger yachts as well as sandy beaches and walks along its woodland lined banks. The south coast is only a couple of miles distant and can be approached along footpaths through the Penrose Estate, passing Loe Pool before reaching Porthleven Sands and Loe Bar. The picturesque fishing village of Porthleven has become renowned for the quality of its restaurants which overlook its much photographed harbour. To the west of Helston is the long sandy beach at Praa Sands, whilst to the south and east is the rugged Lizard peninsula which the South West Coast Path loops around over its many rugged cliff tops. Nearby Gweek has a general store, the Black Swan Inn, a public seal sanctuary and a boatyard. Helston is the nearest large town and is regarded as the gateway to the unspoilt Lizard peninsula. Helston is a historic market town and has the widest range of services in the area including schooling for all ages, a hospital, sports centre, a full range of professional services, local retailers and supermarkets on the outskirts. A short distance to the north is Redruth where there is a mainline railway station with direct trains on the Penzance to Paddington line. About 20 minutes drive away to the east is the port town of 6 Ref: LCAA5344 Falmouth which has a further wide range of amenities as well as Cornwall’s largest harbour and first class boating facilities. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From the drive a flight of granite steps with half mill wheels at the bottom and top lead to a stable door opening into:- PORCH. Slate floor, windows to either side, vaulted ceiling with pendant light. Broad multi pane door with a granite threshold opening into:- RECEPTION HALL – 13’3” x 9’9”. Semi open-plan to the dining room through an open topped wall with wooden supports, double glazed window with a deep sill to the rear, modern light wood staircase rising to the first floor, radiator, wood floorboards. It is thought that this was the original parlour for the house. Slate steps descending to a door to:- SITTING ROOM – 25’4” x 12’8”. Three sets of multi pane double glazed window to the front and three tall windows to the rear. Slate hearth and a flue in situ giving provision for a woodburning stove with granite and slate topped units to either side including a recess for storing wood. Wall lights and spotlights, flagstone walkway along one side. Door to:- 7 Ref: LCAA5344 STUDY – 13’2” x 8’8”. Double glazed window to the rear, half glazed door and panel beside opening to the front drive, pendant light. Provision for a door into the Barn Cottage. DINING ROOM – 16’10” x 12’1”. Two sets of double glazed windows facing south over the gardens and duck pond, red oil fired Aga set into a recess under a wooden lintel with a slate shelf and window behind facing a waterfall descending from the leat. Old clome oven to one side of the Aga (supplying the cooking and hot water needs of the main part of the house). Radiator, pendant light, wood floorboards. Broad opening with a wooden lintel over to:- KITCHEN – 12’9” x 7’2”. Large double glazed windows to both the rear and side facing the waterfall descending from the leat. Range of wood fronted base and wall mounted cabinets mostly topped by thick granite worktops with tiled splashbacks behind. Composite 1½ bowl sink and drainer with a period style mixer tap over, pendant light, inset spotlights within the units and under cabinets striplights, integrated wine rack and bookshelving, Hotpoint integrated dishwasher, wood floorboards, half glazed door with a slate threshold to the utility room and a further door to:- 8 Ref: LCAA5344 LARDER – 7’6” x 5’10”. Fitted shelving around the walls and recessed shelving on one side, space for a fridge and freezer, digital central heating controller for the external oil fired boiler, ceiling light. UTILITY ROOM – 13’ x 8’4” reducing to 5’6”. Broad double glazed window to the side facing the leat, doors to both the rear and side of the house, tiled floor, exposed beams, radiator, large amount of built-in near full height cupboards, striplight.