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5 bed House - detached
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BR/BA:
5 BR, 2 BA
Location:
Penzance, Cornwall
Description:
Standing amidst established grounds of 1.3 acres, a handsome and beautifully proportioned south facing Grade II listed former Rectory with far reaching views to the sea. 3 Reception rooms, kitchen, utility, 2 studies, 5 bedrooms (1 en suite), bathroom. Cellar. Double garage. Outbuilding. Mature gardens and grounds.
SITUATION
Commanding far reaching southerly views to the sea, The Old Rectory nestles amidst mature established gardens and grounds of around 1.3 acres on the very edge of this popular village.
Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Penwith Peninsular remains largely unspoilt with a stunning landscape of rugged cliffs, steeply wooded valleys, small rocky fishing coves and truly wonderful sandy beaches.
St Buryan stands at the heart of this beautiful area within a short distance of the south coast and a number of picturesque coves including Porthcurno (3 miles) and Lamorna (2 miles). Slightly further afield is the splendour of Lands Ends (5 miles) and the magnificent surfing beach at Sennen Cove. This area of West Cornwall is also renowned for its rich cultural heritage with local attractions including the cliff top Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, various local galleries in Penzance and the Tate Gallery at St Ives.
The village itself offers a range of local amenities including primary school, general store, post office, church and public house whilst the harbour town of Penzance forms the main commercial centre for the Lands End Peninsula with a main line railway station linking with London Paddington.
DESCRIPTION
Constructed in 1866 under the Rectorship of The Reverend Canon Coulson, the property is believed to have been designed by James Piers St Aubyn who was notably associated with ecclesiastical architecture, designing churches, rectories and parsonages as well as rebuilding churches. The property was sold by The Church Commissioners in 1970 into private ownership with the current vendors acquiring the property in 1998.
This handsome Grade II listed residence was designed with considerable integrity in a simple Gothic style with classic and particularly well preserved granite elevations under a natural slate roof. The property offers elegantly proportioned family accommodation that retains a number of original features both within the principal accommodation and the former servants quarters. The two bay-fronted main reception rooms overlook the lawn whilst on the first floor, three of the five bedrooms enjoy similar views over the grounds to the sea in the distance.
Approached over an attractive tree-lined driveway, there is parking to the side and rear together with garaging. Stretching away to the south are manicured lawned gardens with lightly wooded areas adjacent and a small paddock. To the rear are secluded shingled seating areas and a rear courtyard with outbuildings and well.
In all, the availability of The Old Rectory represents a wonderful opportunity to acquire one of the area's finest private residences, an impressive and well preserved property, that retains an air of elegance with comfortable well proportioned accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION
(with approximate room measurements shown on floor plan)
ENTRANCE PORCH
A substantial braced front door with Gothic-style arch over and granite mouldings. Half timber panelled walls. Period tiled floor. Part-glazed door to:
RECEPTION HALL
A spacious and welcoming introduction to the residence with turning oak balustraded staircase rising to the first floor. Understairs cupboard. Continuation of period tiled floor. Open fireplace with granite fender and sandstone surround with cast iron multi-fuel stove. Radiator. Part-glazed door to inner hall and original six-panelled doors to remaining rooms.
STUDY
Wide windows to front with working shutters. Picture rail. Recessed downlighters. Slate fireplace with tiled hearth and inset multi-fuel stove. Two radiators.
DINING ROOM
A beautifully proportioned reception room with wide bay window overlooking the southern garden with sea views in the distance. Working shutters and panelling under windows. Cornicing and picture rail. Two radiators. Brick fireplace with slate hearth and mahogany surround. Six-panelled door to sitting room.
INNER HALL
Impressive slate flooring. Radiator. Rail mounted spotlights. Part glazed door to rear hall.
SITTING ROOM
A splendid formal reception room with wide full height bay window to side with panelling under and shutters, enjoying southerly views over the gardens. High corniced ceiling. Picture rail. Two radiators. Marble fireplace with tiled hearth and inset multi-fuel stove.
CLOAKROOM
Window to rear. Period-style radiator. Low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Arched recess. Built-in cupboards.
REAR HALL
Originally part of the servants quarters, the detailing is not as rich or lavish as within the main residence. Simple four panelled doors and less impressive mouldings. Continuation of slate flooring. Radiator. Turning pine staircase to first floor. Part-glazed door to rear porch.
UTILITY ROOM
Roll top worktop with stainless steel inset sink. Plumbing for washing machine. Built in cupboards. Space for freezer, refrigerator and dryer.
PANTRY
North facing with original slate shelves.
BREAKFAST ROOM
Slate flooring. Window to side overlooking garden with shutters. Built-in original dresser with recessed cupboards to either side. Former fireplace inset with a multi-fuel stove with pine surround. Recesses to either side with shelving and cupboards. Wall mounted fan convector unit.
KITCHEN
Slate flooring. Window to rear. Range of cream floor and wall mounted cupboards and drawers with granite worksurfaces. One-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer. Built-in fridge and dishwasher. Electric six-ring twin oven Aga with extractor over. Opaque glazed cupboards.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
A splendid galleried landing overlooking the millennium stained glass window on the half-landing. Built-in cupboards.
BEDROOM 4
Window to front. Radiator. Picture rail. Wash hand basin.
STUDY
Window to front with Gothic arch over. Radiator. Door to bedroom 2.
BEDROOM 2
Window to side with delightful views over the garden, farmland and the sea in the distance. Radiator. Wash basin. Picture rail. Bedroom fireplace.
INNER LANDING
Two radiators. Spotlights. Attractive curved wall with built-in linen cupboard. Door to rear staircase.
BEDROOM 3
Window to side with fabulous views. Radiator. Former fireplace. Wash basin. Picture rail.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
Approached through a small lobby with doors to the en suite and main bedroom.
BEDROOM
Window to side with views to the sea. Radiator. Picture rail. Former fireplace with painted surround. Pedestal wash hand basin.
EN SUITE
A delightful en suite bathroom with raised area featuring exposed floorboards. Free standing claw foot roll top bath with views out the window and across surrounding farmland. Pedestal wash basin and glazed corner shower cubicle with mixer shower. Ladder-style towel warmer. Twin vanity lights either side of pedestal wash hand basin. Built-in shelved recess. Window to rear.
BEDROOM 5
Originally thought to be the servants quarters. Window to rear. Former fireplace with painted slate surround. Radiator. Picture rail. Curtained off wardrobe area.
CLOAKROOM
Window to side. Concealed cistern WC with slate top. Cupboards to either side. Recessed downlighter. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Window to side. Radiator. Appointed with contemporary sanitaryware comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and glazed shower cubicle with electric shower. Electric shaver point. Arched recess.
CELLAR
Approached either from the rear porch or by steps from the courtyard. An ideal wine cellar or storage area being subdivided into a series of rooms.
OUTSIDE
The Old Rectory is approached off Rectory Road through a gated tree-lined entrance driveway culminating at a parking and turning area to the side and front of the dwelling. This driveway continues to the northern side of the property leading to: Detached Double Garage: Constructed in 2003 using granite reclaimed from a redundant Methodist Chapel. Twin up-and-over doors, one electrically remote operated. Windows to side and rear. Pedestrian door out to side. Power and light connected. Eaves storage. Wash basin. Adjacent to the garage is the continuation of the wooded area with fruit garden.
To the eastern side of the property is a delightful secluded almost Mediterranean style part-walled garden with shingled seating area and a profusion of mature palms and grasses. A walkway covered with a variety of climbing plants continues through to the rear courtyard where there is a traditional open fronted granite outbuilding currently used for storage with adjacent wood store and workshop.
The main areas of garden are situated to the south and west of the property with the southern garden being principally laid to lawn and gently shaded on either side by mature broad leaved trees. A walkway from here passes through a small spinney to a level paddock with wildlife pond screened by a variety of mature shrubs and trees. In the corner of this is a compost area and fruit and vegetable garden.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Solar panels supplying hot water.
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with Stags Truro office 01872 264488.
DIRECTIONS
Proceed into the village of St Buryan and turn left just before the local shop into Rectory Road. Continue past the primary school and after a short distance, the entrance to The Old Rectory will be seen opposite the cricket ground.
REFERENCE
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Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Fireplace, Gated, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage
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