House For Sale £1,200,000
This handsome Grade II listed property with its dressed serpentine and granite facade could suit either those discerning purchasers who wish to own a superb fine family home in a lovely setting or to continue, in the same way as the current vendors, and commercially let part of the property for up to five guests in self catering holiday accommodation. Further details of the letting accommodation can be viewed by visiting the owners website at with super drone footage included.
A real feature of this fine property are its fabulous grounds and gardens, including a superb mature formal garden planted with an array of specimen plants, trees and shrubs from where fantastic views can be enjoyed over rolling countryside to the South and West and onwards to the sea over Mounts Bay.
Colvennor Farmhouse has another facet sure to find favour with those who have equestrian interests as there is a stable block with connected services and an adjacent paddock making this a rare and wonderful opportunity to acquire a home of distinction.
All in all a fantastic Cornish lifestyle property, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in a fabulous setting enjoying a superb rural and distant marine outlook.
The extensive and versatile accommodation in brief provides, on the ground floor, in its current configuration:
Holiday letting accommodation:
Entrance hallway with lounge with local stone fireplace, kitchen/diner, utility area with door opening out onto the fabulous gardens. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a family bathroom.
Owners accommodation:
Fabulous lounge /drawing room with beamed ceiling and an impressive fireplace, dining room, beautifully appointed fitted kitchen/breakfast room and generous utility room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which the owner uses as their home office, a linen room and bathroom.
All of which is warmed by a mixture of L.P.G central heating and electrical heating.
The property is located on the fringes of the highly regarded rural village of Cury, situated on the fantastic Lizard Peninsula which has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, some five miles south west of the bustling market town of Helston.
The Lizard Peninsula is a special place with miles of rolling countryside peppered with quaint coves, sandy beaches and the dramatic South West coastal footpath. The peninsula is home to some of the finest sailing waters in the United Kingdom with the majestic Helford River and Falmouth Bay beyond. The village of Cury itself has a primary school and the ancient parish church of St. Corentin. The popular village of Mullion is a short drive away with secondary schooling being available, a fabulous sandy beach at Poldhu and an 18 hole links golf course.
The town of Helston is a short drive away and has more extensive amenities including national stores, leisure centre with indoor pool, cinema, comprehensive school with sixth form college and a university campus at the port town of Falmouth is also within easy reach.
The Accommodation Comprises (Measurements Approx)
Letting Accommodation
One enters the property down a slate path and through a part glazed doorway leading to
Entrance Hallway
This hallway provides access to the owners dining room when the residence is used as a single dwelling. There is a turning staircase rising to the first floor and a door to
Sitting Room (4.4 x 4.2 (14'5" x 13'9"))
An impressive room with beamed ceiling and a local stone fireplace as its focal point set on a slate effect tiled hearth with wood burner. There is a window to the front aspect enjoying a view over the front garden and an under stairs storage cupboard. With door to
Kitchen/Dining Room (4.4 x 3.3 (14'5" x 10'9"))
With an attractive cream shaker style fitted kitchen that has a butchers' block wood effect worktop with tiled splash back and wood upstands incorporating a ceramic hob and sink drainer with mixer tap over. There are a mixture of base and drawer units under with wall units over, built in electric oven, space for dishwasher, pantry style storage cupboard, beamed ceiling, dado rail, tiling to the floor and a window to the rear aspect enjoying a lovely view out onto the garden. With door to -
Utility Area
Having plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer, tile effect flooring and half glazed door leading out onto the side aspect and garden.
From the entrance hallway a turning staircase rises to the first floor with a door at its half landing with steps down to
Bathroom
A suite comprising a freestanding bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled w.c., obscured sash window to the rear aspect, storage cupboard, electric heated towel rail, down flow heater, wood paneling to the dado level, vinyl tile effect flooring and wood paneling to the ceiling.
From the top landing there are doors to
Bedroom One (3.40m x 2.79m (11'2" x 9'2"))
Having a sash window to the front aspect and door to
En Suite Shower Room
With tiled walk in shower cubicle with electric shower over and glazed door. There is a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back with mirror and light over, close coupled w.c., electric towel rail, tiled effect flooring and part tiling to the walls.
Bedroom Two (3.3 x 3.2 (10'9" x 10'5"))
With a sash window to the rear aspect with a superb view over the garden onwards to open farmland with the sea over Mounts Bay and Church Cove in the distance. There is a feature fireplace with mantel over and door to
En Suite Shower Room
With tiled walk in shower cubicle with electric shower over and glazed door. There is a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, mirror and light over, close coupled w.c., electric towel rail, tiled effect flooring and part tiling to the walls.
Bedroom Three (3.3 x 2.7 (10'9" x 8'10"))
Having a sash window to the front aspect and wood paneling to the ceiling.
Owners Accommodation
Lounge/Drawing Room (5 x 4.2 (16'4" x 13'9" ))
A superb room full of character having beamed ceiling and an impressive two metre fireplace with slate hearth and granite lintel, raised wood burner with log store under and the remains of the old bread oven to the side. There are two sash windows to the rear aspect overlooking the garden and a door out onto the patio seating area with garden beyond. On one wall there is wood paneling and a storage cupboard. With door to -
Dining Room (4.04m x 3.96m (13'3" x 13'))
With sash window to the front aspect and door to the letting accommodation (with facility to lock when lettings are taking place). Door to
Inner Hallway
With tiling to the floor and door to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.5 x 4.3 (14'9" x 14'1" ))
With a white shaker style fitted kitchen comprising granite effect worktops that incorporate a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap over. There are a mixture of base and drawers unit under with wall cupboards over, all of which have attractive tiled splashbacks. Built under stainless steel oven, an impressive royal blue lpg fired Rayburn supplying a mixture of heating and hot water with a chimney style hood over. The room has slate tile effect vinyl flooring, two sash windows to the front aspect over the garden and spaces are provided for both a fridge and dishwasher.
Utility Room (4.3 x 4.3 (14'1" x 14'1" ))
A fabulous useful space with worktops with cupboards over and incorporating a stainless steel sink drainer and spaces are provided for a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. The room has a beamed ceiling, tiling to the floor, a large storage cupboard, stable door to the front aspect to the yard and parking, window to the front and rear aspect with door out onto the rear garden.
From the inner hallway stairs rise to the first floor with window at the half landing with views out over the garden. Landing and ledged and planked door to
Bedroom One (4.2 x 3.3 (13'9" x 10'9" ))
With window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, canopied ceiling, built in wardrobe and ledged and planked door to
Bedroom Two/Dressing Room (4 x 3.2 (13'1" x 10'5" ))
Having a sash window to the front aspect with further door back to the landing (which the current owner currently locks while lets are taking place).
Linen Room (3.28m x 2.62m (10'9" x 8'7"))
With hot water cylinder, shelving and window to front aspect.
Bedroom Three/Study/Former Granary (4.3 x 2.4 plus entrance area (14'1" x 7'10" plus)
With part exposed stone wall, a dual aspect room with windows to both the front and side aspect with door to former granary steps.
Bathroom
Comprising of a suite with panel bath with tiled splash back and electric shower over, wash handbasin set into a vanity unit with glass shelf, mirror and light over. There is a close coupled w.c., ladder style drying radiator, tiled effect flooring and part tiling to the walls.
The fabulous grounds, in total approximately two acres, provide gardens, stabling and a paddock. A real feature of this fabulous property.
Parking Area
To the front of the property is a yard area with extensive parking for a number of vehicles with further parking to the side of this for a further two vehicles together with a useful workshop and further shed.
Gardens
The front garden is beautifully landscaped with slate paths and beds housing many mature plants, trees and shrubs. There is gated access down the side of the property leading to the
Rear Garden
A superb, mature, plantsman garden with views over rolling countryside to both the south and west with distant sea views over Mounts Bay, Church Cove and onwards towards Mousehole in the distance. There is extensive lawned areas with beds housing an array of mature plants, trees and shrubs. Close to the property there is a gorgeous patio seating area.
Stable Area
A gated yard leads to wooden stabling with a number of stalls with power, light and water. Further gate to
Paddock
A nice level paddock of approximately one and a quarter acres, again enjoying the fabulous views.
Services
Mains electricity and water. Bulk lpg and private drainage.
Directions
From Helston take the A3083 signposted The Lizard passing rnas Culdrose on your left hand side. At the roundabout go straight across and follow The Lizard road and immediately take the first turning on your right. Proceed along this road, dropping down the hill and crossing the ford at Nantithet. Proceed up the hill and Colvennor Farmhouse will be signposted at the end of the lane on your right hand side. Proceed to the end of the lane and the property will be found in front of you.
Viewing
To view this property or any other property we are offering for sale, simply call the number on the reverse of these details.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations - Purchasers
We are required by law to ask all purchasers for verified id prior to instructing a sale.
Proof Of Funds - Purchasers
Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to purchase which will include an agreement in principle for a mortgage and/or proof of cash funds.
Date Details Prepared
13th May 2021.
A real feature of this fine property are its fabulous grounds and gardens, including a superb mature formal garden planted with an array of specimen plants, trees and shrubs from where fantastic views can be enjoyed over rolling countryside to the South and West and onwards to the sea over Mounts Bay.
Colvennor Farmhouse has another facet sure to find favour with those who have equestrian interests as there is a stable block with connected services and an adjacent paddock making this a rare and wonderful opportunity to acquire a home of distinction.
All in all a fantastic Cornish lifestyle property, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in a fabulous setting enjoying a superb rural and distant marine outlook.
The extensive and versatile accommodation in brief provides, on the ground floor, in its current configuration:
Holiday letting accommodation:
Entrance hallway with lounge with local stone fireplace, kitchen/diner, utility area with door opening out onto the fabulous gardens. To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are en suite and a family bathroom.
Owners accommodation:
Fabulous lounge /drawing room with beamed ceiling and an impressive fireplace, dining room, beautifully appointed fitted kitchen/breakfast room and generous utility room. On the first floor there are three bedrooms, one of which the owner uses as their home office, a linen room and bathroom.
All of which is warmed by a mixture of L.P.G central heating and electrical heating.
The property is located on the fringes of the highly regarded rural village of Cury, situated on the fantastic Lizard Peninsula which has been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, some five miles south west of the bustling market town of Helston.
The Lizard Peninsula is a special place with miles of rolling countryside peppered with quaint coves, sandy beaches and the dramatic South West coastal footpath. The peninsula is home to some of the finest sailing waters in the United Kingdom with the majestic Helford River and Falmouth Bay beyond. The village of Cury itself has a primary school and the ancient parish church of St. Corentin. The popular village of Mullion is a short drive away with secondary schooling being available, a fabulous sandy beach at Poldhu and an 18 hole links golf course.
The town of Helston is a short drive away and has more extensive amenities including national stores, leisure centre with indoor pool, cinema, comprehensive school with sixth form college and a university campus at the port town of Falmouth is also within easy reach.
The Accommodation Comprises (Measurements Approx)
Letting Accommodation
One enters the property down a slate path and through a part glazed doorway leading to
Entrance Hallway
This hallway provides access to the owners dining room when the residence is used as a single dwelling. There is a turning staircase rising to the first floor and a door to
Sitting Room (4.4 x 4.2 (14'5" x 13'9"))
An impressive room with beamed ceiling and a local stone fireplace as its focal point set on a slate effect tiled hearth with wood burner. There is a window to the front aspect enjoying a view over the front garden and an under stairs storage cupboard. With door to
Kitchen/Dining Room (4.4 x 3.3 (14'5" x 10'9"))
With an attractive cream shaker style fitted kitchen that has a butchers' block wood effect worktop with tiled splash back and wood upstands incorporating a ceramic hob and sink drainer with mixer tap over. There are a mixture of base and drawer units under with wall units over, built in electric oven, space for dishwasher, pantry style storage cupboard, beamed ceiling, dado rail, tiling to the floor and a window to the rear aspect enjoying a lovely view out onto the garden. With door to -
Utility Area
Having plumbing for a washing machine, space for a fridge/freezer, tile effect flooring and half glazed door leading out onto the side aspect and garden.
From the entrance hallway a turning staircase rises to the first floor with a door at its half landing with steps down to
Bathroom
A suite comprising a freestanding bath, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled w.c., obscured sash window to the rear aspect, storage cupboard, electric heated towel rail, down flow heater, wood paneling to the dado level, vinyl tile effect flooring and wood paneling to the ceiling.
From the top landing there are doors to
Bedroom One (3.40m x 2.79m (11'2" x 9'2"))
Having a sash window to the front aspect and door to
En Suite Shower Room
With tiled walk in shower cubicle with electric shower over and glazed door. There is a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back with mirror and light over, close coupled w.c., electric towel rail, tiled effect flooring and part tiling to the walls.
Bedroom Two (3.3 x 3.2 (10'9" x 10'5"))
With a sash window to the rear aspect with a superb view over the garden onwards to open farmland with the sea over Mounts Bay and Church Cove in the distance. There is a feature fireplace with mantel over and door to
En Suite Shower Room
With tiled walk in shower cubicle with electric shower over and glazed door. There is a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, mirror and light over, close coupled w.c., electric towel rail, tiled effect flooring and part tiling to the walls.
Bedroom Three (3.3 x 2.7 (10'9" x 8'10"))
Having a sash window to the front aspect and wood paneling to the ceiling.
Owners Accommodation
Lounge/Drawing Room (5 x 4.2 (16'4" x 13'9" ))
A superb room full of character having beamed ceiling and an impressive two metre fireplace with slate hearth and granite lintel, raised wood burner with log store under and the remains of the old bread oven to the side. There are two sash windows to the rear aspect overlooking the garden and a door out onto the patio seating area with garden beyond. On one wall there is wood paneling and a storage cupboard. With door to -
Dining Room (4.04m x 3.96m (13'3" x 13'))
With sash window to the front aspect and door to the letting accommodation (with facility to lock when lettings are taking place). Door to
Inner Hallway
With tiling to the floor and door to
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.5 x 4.3 (14'9" x 14'1" ))
With a white shaker style fitted kitchen comprising granite effect worktops that incorporate a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap over. There are a mixture of base and drawers unit under with wall cupboards over, all of which have attractive tiled splashbacks. Built under stainless steel oven, an impressive royal blue lpg fired Rayburn supplying a mixture of heating and hot water with a chimney style hood over. The room has slate tile effect vinyl flooring, two sash windows to the front aspect over the garden and spaces are provided for both a fridge and dishwasher.
Utility Room (4.3 x 4.3 (14'1" x 14'1" ))
A fabulous useful space with worktops with cupboards over and incorporating a stainless steel sink drainer and spaces are provided for a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. The room has a beamed ceiling, tiling to the floor, a large storage cupboard, stable door to the front aspect to the yard and parking, window to the front and rear aspect with door out onto the rear garden.
From the inner hallway stairs rise to the first floor with window at the half landing with views out over the garden. Landing and ledged and planked door to
Bedroom One (4.2 x 3.3 (13'9" x 10'9" ))
With window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, canopied ceiling, built in wardrobe and ledged and planked door to
Bedroom Two/Dressing Room (4 x 3.2 (13'1" x 10'5" ))
Having a sash window to the front aspect with further door back to the landing (which the current owner currently locks while lets are taking place).
Linen Room (3.28m x 2.62m (10'9" x 8'7"))
With hot water cylinder, shelving and window to front aspect.
Bedroom Three/Study/Former Granary (4.3 x 2.4 plus entrance area (14'1" x 7'10" plus)
With part exposed stone wall, a dual aspect room with windows to both the front and side aspect with door to former granary steps.
Bathroom
Comprising of a suite with panel bath with tiled splash back and electric shower over, wash handbasin set into a vanity unit with glass shelf, mirror and light over. There is a close coupled w.c., ladder style drying radiator, tiled effect flooring and part tiling to the walls.
The fabulous grounds, in total approximately two acres, provide gardens, stabling and a paddock. A real feature of this fabulous property.
Parking Area
To the front of the property is a yard area with extensive parking for a number of vehicles with further parking to the side of this for a further two vehicles together with a useful workshop and further shed.
Gardens
The front garden is beautifully landscaped with slate paths and beds housing many mature plants, trees and shrubs. There is gated access down the side of the property leading to the
Rear Garden
A superb, mature, plantsman garden with views over rolling countryside to both the south and west with distant sea views over Mounts Bay, Church Cove and onwards towards Mousehole in the distance. There is extensive lawned areas with beds housing an array of mature plants, trees and shrubs. Close to the property there is a gorgeous patio seating area.
Stable Area
A gated yard leads to wooden stabling with a number of stalls with power, light and water. Further gate to
Paddock
A nice level paddock of approximately one and a quarter acres, again enjoying the fabulous views.
Services
Mains electricity and water. Bulk lpg and private drainage.
Directions
From Helston take the A3083 signposted The Lizard passing rnas Culdrose on your left hand side. At the roundabout go straight across and follow The Lizard road and immediately take the first turning on your right. Proceed along this road, dropping down the hill and crossing the ford at Nantithet. Proceed up the hill and Colvennor Farmhouse will be signposted at the end of the lane on your right hand side. Proceed to the end of the lane and the property will be found in front of you.
Viewing
To view this property or any other property we are offering for sale, simply call the number on the reverse of these details.
Anti Money Laundering Regulations - Purchasers
We are required by law to ask all purchasers for verified id prior to instructing a sale.
Proof Of Funds - Purchasers
Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to purchase which will include an agreement in principle for a mortgage and/or proof of cash funds.
Date Details Prepared
13th May 2021.
