LANIVET MANOR RECTORY ROAD, LANIVET, CORNWALL

LANIVET MANOR RECTORY ROAD, LANIVET, CORNWALL An exceptionally private, imposing and impeccably presented detached former rectory dating from circa 1906, set centrally within circa 3 acres of beautifully stocked and superbly landscaped parkland gardens accessed from a long, private electrically gated driveway. The versatile accommodation extends to around 6,500sq.ft. providing 5 large bedroom suites and beautiful, open-plan living areas with excellent potential to create an annexe if required.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance vestibule, entrance hall, 3 cloakrooms, drawing room, dining room, conservatory, garden room, inner vestibule and hall, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, rear hall, kitchenette, magnificent snooker/family room. First Floor: master bedroom with en-suite dressing area and superbly refurbished en-suite bathroom, four further bedrooms all with en-suite bath/shower rooms. Stairs to attic with plenty of potential for creating further rooms (if required and subject to any necessary consents). Outside: impressive entrance driveway, double integral garage, large vehicle store, circa 3 acres of surrounding parkland gardens. In all, about 3 acres.

Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor’s Sole Agent:

Lillicrap Chilcott . Landrian House . 59-60 Lemon Street . Truro . TR1 2PE Tel: 01872 273473 Fax: 01872 273474 Email: [email protected] www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com DESCRIPTION Lanivet Manor was formerly the rectory for the local church, constructed The kitchen has recently been refitted with a range of cream units, integrated Bodmin has recently been earmarked for a sixth form college attached to in circa 1906 with mellow stone elevations, cut granite quoins and door/ appliances and granite worktop surfaces and there are large ancillary/ Falmouth College. window surrounds with granite mullioned windows and a slate roof. The plantroom areas, a garden room (currently used as a study), large conservatory Much of the countryside around Bodmin is some of Cornwall’s most and the distinct possibility of being able to create an annexe from part of property has been refurbished over recent years and is now extremely well attractive, featuring moorland and a deep river valley. The River Fowey the accommodation, if required, subject to any necessary consents. presented with refitted bathrooms and kitchen. flows through the Glynn Valley and much of the valley sides are covered The property is set well back from the road, approached over a long, The gardens are a particularly attractive feature of this property being in large tracts of forestry providing beautiful walks. To the north of the private, electrically gated driveway which broadens as it approaches extremely well planted, mature, featuring a wide variety of flowers, trees town is a large moorland area, Bodmin Moor which is covered with the house providing large parking and turning areas to both the front and specimen plants with high walled hedged boundaries and mature ancient monuments, rugged tors, lakes and further forestry areas. Much of the moor is open to exploration by hikers and horse riders. To the west and side. The house is set almost centrally within around 3 acres of trees. In one corner of the gardens is a large vehicular store/workshop. lies the town of Wadebridge sitting astride the upper tidal reaches of the beautifully stocked and well tended parkland gardens with mature trees, River Camel. high hedges and stone walls to the boundaries providing an excellent LOCATION degree of privacy. Lanivet is a small village to the south west of Bodmin, providing good Bodmin is centrally situated in the county with easy access to both the local amenities with a thriving community. Facilities include a primary south and north coastal beaches with excellent bathing, surfing and kite The accommodation extends to around 6,500sq.ft. accessed initially school, general store/post office and a pub. The village is situated surfing on the north coast which benefits from the Atlantic swells. The from an impressive entrance hall with doors on all sides into the elegant between Bodmin and the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road). The A30 softer south coast provides lovely walks, calming bathing waters and reception rooms which comprise a huge semi open-plan sitting room/ provides a dual carriageway link northwards all the way to Exeter where picturesque fishing villages such as Looe and Mevagissey together with a dining room with cream porcelain tiled flooring and double glazed door it joins the national motorway network and to the south provides swift deep harbour at Fowey providing excellent sailing facilities. out onto a raised patio with balustrading, overlooking the grounds and access to all Cornwall’s south and north coastal resorts. further double glazed doors to a large conservatory. Bodmin has a mainline railway station in the Glynn Valley providing a The nearest main town is Bodmin providing a wide range of leisure, direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours At first floor level, above the garage, there is also a huge snooker/family commercial and retail facilities, primary and secondary schooling, a large and to the south west is Newquay Airport providing daily shuttle flights to room 34’4” x 21’8” with a high vaulted ceiling, some 18’5” at its apex. leisure centre, numerous sports clubs, trading estates and supermarkets. London and other UK airports together with some European airports. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Arch topped timber front door with cut granite surround and double glazed window opening onto:- ENTRANCE VESTIBULE. Exposed stone walls, double glazed windows on either side, cut granite arch with central front door opening onto:- ENTRANCE HALL – 29’6” max. x 9’9”. A extremely impressive introduction to the house with a high, ornate coved ceiling, a turning staircase at one end ascending to the first floor, stone flagged flooring, wall mounted thermostatic control for the central heating, understairs storage cupboard. Doors off to:- CLOAKROOM. Low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, stone flagged flooring, two double glazed windows, tiled walls. DRAWING ROOM – 26’9” x 20’4” max. into a wide recess. Impressive, stone fireplace surround, mantel and hearth. High, ornate coved ceiling, large walk-in bay with granite mullioned double glazed windows. Cream coloured, porcelain tiled flooring, wide archway to:- DINING ROOM – 30’10” x 22’6”, narrowing to 14’. High ornate coved ceiling, wall light points, large double glazed sliding patio doors and adjacent windows, overlooking the gardens and opening onto a broad raised stone terrace, cream coloured porcelain tiled flooring. CONSERVATORY – 18’2” x 14’6” max., to the glass. Double glazed windows on two sides overlooking the gardens with a double glazed door opening onto a stone patio, cream coloured porcelain tiled flooring, vaulted glazed ceiling with central light and fan. GARDEN ROOM – 23’8” max., x 11’2” max. Twin double glazed doors open onto the gardens and a raised stone patio, further doors to the conservatory, quarry tiled flooring. Large walk-in storage cupboard, two doors open onto vestibules with doors opening onto a central storage cupboard housing two Electricare central heating boilers. One of the vestibules has attractive tessellated tiled flooring with an oak door opening to the garden and a further door opening to:- SECOND CLOAKROOM. White suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled wall, heated towel rail, attractive tessellated tiled flooring, double glazed window. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 20’ max., x 17’5” max. A beautiful, light, dual aspect room with granite mullioned double glazed windows and a walk-in bay with room for table and chairs. The kitchen has been extensively refitted in cream base and eye level cupboards with surrounding honed black granite worktop surfaces. Inset white Butler sink with chromium mixer tap, recessed fitted Aga with illuminated filter hood above and Aga Mates on either side, in all providing five ovens, two hotplates and twin electric ceramic hotplates. Large central island unit with black granite worktop surface, base level cupboards and storage baskets. Integrated circular stainless steel sink unit with chromium mixer tap, double oven/grill. Integrated dishwasher, fridge and wine rack. Separate dresser unit with glazed display shelving and internal lighting, high corniced ceiling, cream porcelain tiled flooring.

UTILITY ROOM – 16’7” max. x 9’8”. Fitted in a range of cream cabinets to match the kitchen comprising base level cupboards and drawers with further matching eye level cupboards and surrounding black granite effect roll edge laminated worktop surfaces with tiled wall surrounds. Inset double drainer stainless steel sink unit with chromium mixer tap, undercounter space for washing machine, integrated fridge, integrated oven/grill with four ring ceramic hob above and illuminating filter hood. Cream porcelain tiled flooring, built-in cupboard with large heating units, further walk-in storage cupboard with wall mounted coat hanging hooks and a hatch to a low level cellar/storage area. A glazed panelled door from the utility room opens on to the:-

REAR HALL. L-shaped part glazed wooden door to the garden, cream porcelain tiled flooring, boxed in electric meters and fuse board.

A turning wooden staircase ascends to a:-

KITCHENETTE / LANDING AREA. Base level cupboards and drawers, stainless steel sink unit with worktops on either side and a chromium mixer tap, double glazed window.

THIRD CLOAKROOM. White suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed window overlooking the gardens.

From the kitchenette a panelled door opens onto the:-

SNOOKER / FAMILY ROOM – 34’4” x 21’8”. An immense room with high vaulted ceiling and exposed king pin trusses 18’5” at its apex. A dual aspect room with large double glazed granite mullioned windows on two sides providing stunning views out over the gardens. Galleried stairwell with a flight of stairs descending to a lower hallway with a large arched wooden door opening onto the gardens (with the independent access, this room might well lend itself to conversion as an annexe, subject to consent).

From the entrance hall a turning staircase with wooden handrail, newel post and banisters, ascends to a half landing where a large double glazed window provides lovely views over the grounds and a further flight of stairs ascend to the:-

PART GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING. L-shaped with high, corniced ceiling. Large walk-in vestibule with a range of built-in linen cupboards on two sides, further doors off to:-

MASTER BEDROOM – 22’7” x 22’6” min. 27’ max. A fantastic master bedroom suite partially divided by an elegant, wide archway. Dual aspect with granite mullioned double glazed windows providing lovely views over the gardens, an extensive range of fitted panelled cream wardrobes with integrated lighting, display shelf and a window seat. One set of wardrobes line a doorway into the dressing area. There is a further large walk-in wardrobe with hanging rail space and further double doors to the:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM. This has been beautifully refitted with a white suite comprising a large, raised jacuzzi spa bath with mottled beige and cream fitted composite surrounds and a large wall mounted mirror above the bath. The moulded fitted surround continues around the bathroom with a built-in sink and a range of toiletry cabinets. Separate tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc, bidet, coloured polished limestone flooring and travertine tiled walls. High ceiling with ornate coving and inset downlighters, wall mounted towel rail, underfloor heating. BEDROOM 2 – 16’ x 17’10” max., 13’7” min. Dual aspect with granite mullioned double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, panelled door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin in a vanity surround with toiletry cabinets above and below. BEDROOM 3 – 16’ x 15’. Granite mullioned double glazed windows overlooking the garden, large built-in wardrobe, high ornate corniced ceiling, steps and a panelled door lead up to the:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with attractive tiled wall surround and a fitted shower at one end. His and hers Vernon Tutbury white ceramic sink units set into white toiletry shelving with tiled wall surrounds and a large wall mounted mirror above and a range of fitted toiletry cabinets and drawers below. Low level wc, bidet, part tiled walls, double glazed window, wall mounted towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring. BEDROOM 4 – 14’8” max. 8’5” min., x 13’9”. Granite mullioned double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, wall to wall range of built-in wardrobes, panelled door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitments, wall mounted wash hand basin with mirror and light above, low level wc with concealed cistern, wall mounted towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring. BEDROOM 5 – 15’2” x 8’. Large, recessed double glazed window overlooking the gardens with window seat beneath, a range of built-in wardrobes. Twin doors opening to:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White suite comprising a large bath with shower area and fitted shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, bidet, fully tiled walls and flooring. Large wall mounted mirror and light, double glazed window, wall mounted electric towel rail. In one corner of bedroom 5 a spiral staircase ascends to a landing area with a door opening onto the:- ATTIC AREA. The attic area is immense, part boarded with double glazed skylight windows. This area may offer potential for further conversion, subject to any necessary consents. Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area: 6476 sq ft (601.6 sq m) Includes detached garage For identification only – Not to scale.

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Ground Floor First Floor OUTSIDE Electrically operated wrought iron entrance gate with an asphalted down at either end into the gardens. The boundaries are well defined and driveway proceeding up through the grounds, broadening as it approaches populated by a dense canopy of trees and high stone walls in places. the house to provide a wide parking and turning and access to the Concealed within the garden is a large VEHICULAR / IMPLEMENT DOUBLE INTEGRAL GARAGE – 28’10” x 21’ max., 17’ min. STORE – 31’5” x 17’3”. Four large double glazed windows on one side Twin remote controlled up and over doors, electric light and power provide plenty of natural light, electric power points and twin opening points, pedestrian door to the house, outside courtesy lighting. Adjacent timber vehicular doors to the front, this area is screened by hedging from to the garage is an attractive granite arch leading into a covered walkway the remainder of the garden and beside it is a large composting area. between the house and the garage with a pedestrian door into the garage, an archway at the far end leading up onto a broad terrace. The gardens form a particularly attractive surround to this magnificent house, are superbly planted to provide colour throughout the seasons and The driveway continues around the house to a further parking/turning have been well maintained to provide a stunning parkland setting. The area adjacent to the front door with tall metal lamp standards along house enjoys beautiful vistas over the grounds on every side. both sides of the driveway as it leads through the grounds. All around the house are broad swathes of lawns with well stocked flower and shrub In all, the gardens extend to approximately 3 acres. beds inset within them and to the borders. At the back of the house is a broad raised stone paved patio area with white balustrading and steps GENERAL INFORMATION 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 – PL30 5HG.

SERVICES – Mains water, mains electric, mains drainage, electric warm air central heating, Propane fuelled Aga to the kitchen, telephone/ broadband subject to suppliers regulations.

DIRECTIONS – From Truro follow the A30 northwards towards Bodmin and turn off at the Innis Downs roundabout marked Wadebridge Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with A389 and St Austell A391. Proceed up the slip road to the roundabout the sanction of the controller of H.M. Stationary Office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is at which bear left towards Wadebridge and Lanivet on the A389. Follow not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES1000034571.” this road down into Lanivet village (circa ¾ of a mile) and turn right in front of the Spar shop. Proceed up the lane, passing the church on the left and into a narrow, single lane section. As the lane broadens again, the entrance to Lanivet Manor will be found 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.

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. THE CORNWALL ESTATE AGENT www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com | 01872 273473 | email [email protected]