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The Blue Barn, 4 Boskennal Barton, , Nr. , FREEHOLD

Located within a gorgeous enclave of former farm buildings, surrounded by unspoilt countryside; a beautifully presented 2 bedroomed attached stone barn conversion plus a detached 2 bedroomed studio along with generous gated and gravelled parking and low maintenance garden. An ideal home with guest cottage or, as it is currently used, a holiday letting investment close to the village of St Buryan, Porthcurno, the world famous surfing beach at Cove and the magical Minack open air theatre. 2 Ref: LCAA6860

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Entrance hall, superb vaulted open-plan lounge/dining/kitchen (35’10” x 15’), well appointed bathroom, 2 bedrooms.

THE STUDIO

Ground Floor: entrance hall, shower room, utility room/kitchen, bedroom, large high ceilinged lounge (22’3” x 22’).

First Floor: studio/bedroom 2.

Outside: private gated access leads to gravelled parking for numerous vehicles along with well stocked and tended low maintenance sun trap gardens providing various sitting out areas. There is also a well kept communal courtyard which is stocked with a plethora of mature trees, plants and shrubs as well as an ornamental fountain.

DESCRIPTION

• A superb, characterful, light filled two bedroomed attached stone barn conversion.

• In addition, the property is being sold with a detached two bedroomed studio.

3 Ref: LCAA6860 • The property, designed by the renowned Cornish architect Barrie Briscoe, has been thoroughly modernised over recent years and updated throughout and is presented in immaculate order.

• Well appointed family bathroom.

• A huge, vaulted open-plan living/dining/kitchen reception space with 13’ ceiling heights, plenty of exposed granite and roof timbers with a kitchen area well fitted with an excellent range of built-in units with black granite work surfaces.

• We would like to advise potential purchasers that it may be possible to create a third bedroom through the construction of a mezzanine floor within the main reception area subject to any necessary building controls first being obtained.

• The detached two bedroomed studio would have massive holiday letting potential in itself and potential buyers would be interested to learn that our owners have acquired approved planning consent (reference – W1/07/P/0059) with provision for change of use and ultimate conversion of this detached outbuilding to form a standalone self- contained holiday unit.

• Plenty of gravelled gated driveway parking.

• Low maintenance private garden area along with an additional communal courtyard area.

• To be sold with no onward chain.

Would be perfect as a main home, second home/bolthole or indeed, as it is currently used, a lucrative holiday lettings investment. The property is currently holiday let through Classic Cottages. Please refer to their website www.classic.co.uk (property reference – 1451) for further information.

LOCATION

The Blue Barn is found in a blissful unspoilt location close to the very centre of the ever popular yet small and tranquil rural village of St Buryan on the Land’s End peninsula. St Buryan has a local shop, thriving community centre, public house and post office providing for day to day needs, whilst the large town of Penzance is approximately 20 minutes’ drive away. Penzance is frequently referred to as the capital of west Cornwall and has a full selection of local and national retailers amongst its historic streets. There are a full range of professional, sporting and schooling facilities in the town and a hospital. Penzance is a port town with its harbour opening into Mounts Bay with excellent sailing set to the backdrop of St Michael’s Mount. Penzance also has a mainline railway station with direct trains to London Paddington (approximate travel time 4½ hours).

St Buryan is situated within easy reach of several picturesque villages including Sennen, and Mousehole (famous for its Christmas lights) plus the potters’ and artists’ haven of . is largely regarded as one of the best bathing and surfing beaches around the Cornish coastline with views to the Isles of Scilly on a clear day. To the north east is St Ives which is a popular tourist and artists haven with excellent surfing 4 Ref: LCAA6860 beaches and the Tate St Ives gallery. There are miles of unspoilt countryside and cliff top walks around the area with large tracts of the coastline under the stewardship of the National Trust. To the south of St Buryan is the Minack cliff top theatre which hosts open air roving dramatic groups during the summer months and is a popular venue from which to watch many classic plays whilst enjoying the backdrop of the wonderful sea views that the theatre provides.

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

From the gravelled parking area a timber double glazed and panelled door opens into:-

ENTRANCE HALL. Part slate flagstone and exposed timber flooring, part vaulted ceiling, exposed roof timbers, high level feature deep set obscured glazed window with exposed granite surrounds and deep timber sill, two ceiling light points. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 15’ x 9’2”. A vaulted room with exposed roof timbers and floorboards, feature exposed granite quoins, bespoke pine door, minstrel style gallery, double glazed timber window to the front with timber sill, ceiling light point.

BEDROOM 2 – 10’8” x 8’4”. Part vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers and floorboards, double glazed timber window to the front with timber sill and exposed granite quoins, two ceiling points, bespoke pine door.

5 Ref: LCAA6860 BATHROOM – 12’ x 6’2”. A vaulted room with exposed roof timbers and floorboards, Velux window, clawfoot roll top bath with vintage style hot and cold mixer tap over with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin with vintage style hot and cold taps over, wc, ceiling light point, extractor fan, some exposed granite.

OPEN-PLAN LOUNGE / DINING / KITCHEN – 35’10” x 15’. A magnificent vaulted room with 13’ high ceilings, three double glazed timber windows (one to the front and two to the rear), set of wide double glazed timber twin opening doors onto the communal courtyard, feature high level deep set obscured glazed with timber sill and granite quoins, exposed timer floorboards, range of wall and base units with granite work surfaces over incorporating a twin bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap over, built under stainless steel oven, four burner gas hob with extractor fan over, space for built under refrigerator, space and plumbing for built under dishwasher, tiled splashbacks, glazed display cabinets, multiple ceiling light points.

6 Ref: LCAA6860 THE STUDIO

From the gravelled parking area a timber door opens into:-

ENTRANCE HALL – 7’ x 6’7”. Wood effect laminate flooring, multiple inset ceiling downlighters, doors to:-

SHOWER ROOM – 7’9” x 6’7”. Tiled flooring, obscured glazed timber window to the side with deep timber sill, some tongue and groove panelling to mid-height with display shelving over, tiled walls to part, low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome hot and cold mixer tap over, fully tiled corner shower cubicle with glazed shower screen and wall mounted Gainsborough SV800 shower controls with rinser attachment, inset multiple ceiling downlighters.

UTILITY ROOM / KITCHEN – 15’1” x 8’1”. Wood laminate flooring, double glazed timber window to the side with deep timber sill, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, base units with roll edged work surface over incorporating a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap over, space under for refrigerator, multiple inset ceiling downlighters, door to:-

7 Ref: LCAA6860 BEDROOM 1 – 15’1” x 6’7”. Wood laminate flooring, double glazed timber window to the side with deep timber sill, multiple inset ceiling downlighters, stairs to first floor (see below).

LOUNGE – 22’3” x 22’. A high vaulted room with exposed room timbers and a paved floor, two large Velux windows, two double glazed timber windows to the side and rear respectively both with deep timber sills, set of timber double doors opening onto the gravelled driveway parking.

FIRST FLOOR

STUDIO / BEDROOM 2 – 15’2” x 12’. Two Velux windows, double glazed timber window to the side, exposed roof timbers, ceiling mounted strip lights.

OUTSIDE

A private gate leads to gravelled parking for several vehicles incorporating a turning area with mature borders stocked with a plethora of flowering trees, plants and shrubs. Access through to the inner courtyard area leads in turn to a further terrace/patio area. In addition, there is also a communal courtyard with mature trees, plants and an ornamental fountain.

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The Blue Barn

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

POST CODE – TR19 6DR.

SERVICES – Mains electricity. Private water supply. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating (underfloor). For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. Our clients have advised us that the property benefits from excellent Wi-fi signal.

DIRECTIONS – Heading west from Penzance on the A30 signposted towards Lands End. Once at the village of Catchall, turn left signposted towards St Buryan turning left immediately opposite the church onto Rectory Road. Continue along Rectory Road heading towards Lamorna passing the cricket and sports pitches. The entrance lane to the barns will then be found on the right hand side immediately next to a sign for Boskennal Farm. Proceed along this private lane ultimately bearing right and then continuing along where The Blue Barn will be found as the last property on the left hand side.

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.

AGENT’S NOTE 2 – We have been advised by our clients that the studio roof has recently been re-slated to conservation standards.

AGENT’S NOTE 3 – The property is currently holiday let through Classic Cottages. Please refer to their website www.classic.co.uk (property reference – 1451) for further information.

AGENT’S NOTE 4 – As the property has been used a holiday let, most furniture and appliances are available via separate negotiations.

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.

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