A TRULY GORGEOUS DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE

South facing and set in over 5 acres of wooded park and rolling pasture on the periphery of the city overlooking the Truro River.

A private position with sweeping driveway approach and standing alongside a large pond
with boat landing-stage and traditional thatched summerhouse.

Main House - 5 bedrooms (2 ensuite), family bathroom, sitting room, TV lounge/ formal dining room, kitchen/breakfast room with Aga. utility and pantry, cloakroom and magnificent conservatory. Oil-fired central heating (part underfloor).

Detached guest Annex and large modern Barn.

General Comments/Location - Little Park Farm is arguably one of the most desirable properties in the immediate environs of Truro. It is set within a fold of undulating landscape alongside the tidal Truro river where the house is strategically positioned to take advantage of the lovely views down to the river and across to the wooded countryside beyond. South facing and standing alongside a large pond with boat landing stage and traditional summerhouse the setting is idyllic and a sweeping driveway approach ensures absolute privacy. The availability of a property of this calibre and in such an attractive location is unique to Truro.

The property is about a mile from the city limits and close to the riverside haunt of Sunnycorner which lies adjacent to Boscawen Park with its tennis courts and cricket ground. It is approached initially by a service lane which serves several properties and which connects the minor roads leading out of the city to Malpas and also to St. Clement. The former is the larger community and here there are deep water moorings and the popular "Heron" pub. At the tidal hamlet of St. Clement, known for its picturesque thatched cottages, there is a parish church.

Truro, with its historic cathedral is now recognised as the capital of the county and is renowned for its fine shopping centre. There is an excellent range of private and state schools, college, fine selection of restaurants, banks and main line railway link to London (Paddington).

The House - Although occupying the site of an earlier dwelling you would be forgiven for believing the house was 18th Century or even earlier. In fact the house is about twenty five years old and built almost entirely with reclaimed materials to a classic Cornish design. Mellow stone and brick elevations are further enhanced with old slate hanging to match the multi pitch roof, windows are traditional Georgian style sashes and a massive overhung porch is reminiscent of a medieval manor house. Throughout the building period detail is authentic and internally there are massive timber beams, a huge inglenook, galleried and secondary staircases and beautifully proportioned rooms. In recent years improvement and upgrading has been consistent and a splendid conservatory has been added and subsequently further extended by Marston and Langinger of national repute. Central heating is standard throughout including underfloor electric heating to the kitchen, conservatory and hallway; the kitchen has been hand crafted and also includes an oil fired Aga. On the first floor there are five bedrooms of which two are en-suite in addition to the family bathroom.

A charming single storey outbuilding has been adapted to provide a delightful en-suited guest bedroom.

Planning consent was granted in 2010 to provide a small extension to the rear of the house together with a heated swimming pool. This permission has lapsed but plans are available for re-submission if required.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Ground Floor

Canopied porch with granite pillars and oak framed glass door leading directly into:-

Main Reception Rooms - 12.90 x 4.88 overall (42'3" x 16'0" overall) - Two rooms divided by beautiful antique pine fold-back panelling and doors into sitting and TV room with splendid galleried staircase. There are massive exposed beams and the sitting-room focuses to a huge brick lined inglenook fireplace with bread oven door. There are traditional radiators set within the shuttered window recesses with slate window-seat benching above.

Rear Hallway - With secondary staircase to the first floor, understairs cloak cupboard and a range of touch-close storage cupboards fitted along one wall. Underfloor heating.

Cloakroom - With wash hand basin and w.c.

Kitchen - 5.23m x 5.08m - Fitted by Treyone with a range of bespoke hand crafted units. There are numerous cupboards and drawers and ample work surface area with double bowl Belfast sink inset complete with mixer tap and separate hot rinser tap. Further integral appliances include Mielle induction hob in tiled surround with extractor hood above and separate Neff double oven. Other appliances include dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Italian ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Utility And Pantry - 3.25 x 1.88 overall (10'7" x 6'2" overall) - A door leads directly from the kitchen to a walk-in pantry which is fitted with a range of slate shelving and also includes an American fridge/freezer. This in turn leads through to the utility room which has a Belfast sink with slate surround and plumbing facility for a washing machine. Door to the outside.

Conservatory - 8.00m x 4.42m - A "state of the art" structure erected by Marston and Langinger and strategically positioned to overlook the pond and down the valley to the river. Two sets of double doors concertina back to provide access to the outside terracing, there are electric roof blinds and windows, ceiling mounted fan and Italian ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating.

First Floor

Galleried Landing - With exposed oak floor and access to:
CLOAKROOM:- with wash hand basin and w.c.

Bedroom 1 - 5.44m x 4.06m - A charming room with view to the river and two smaller feature side windows with bench seating. Cornice ceiling and radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - Tiled to dado height and with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Shaver point and courtesy light.

Bedroom 2 - 4.78m x 3.45m - Another charming dual aspect room with view to the river. Ceiling cornice, radiator and built-in wardrobe.
Access via glass framed lobby to rear landing.

En-Suite Shower Room - With tiled shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin, w.c. and bidet. Combined towel rail and radiator and eyeball lighting.
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Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 2.34m - Currently used as an office and with a view to the river, radiator.

Bedroom 4 - 5.11m x 3.15m - A dual aspect room with folding doors facilitating part of the room to be used as a dressing area. Radiator.

Main Bathroom - Themed in black and white and panelled to dado height. Suite comprising bath with shower attachment and screen, wash hand basin and w.c. Ladder rack radiator.

Bedroom 5 - 3.05m x 2.59m - With built-in wardrobe and cupboards, eaves storage space and radiator.

Outside - The GUEST ANNEXE is situated just a short distance from the house and is centrally heated from the main system. It comprises Bedroom 19' x 13'9" with french doors opening to the garden, radiator and en-suite Shower room comprising large shower cubicle, wash hand basin and w.c. Slate paved floor, ladder rack radiator, extractor fan and courtesy light with shaver. Incorporated within this building is the Boiler house containing Worcester oil fired central heating boiler and insulated hot water cylinder.

The GARDENS are meticulously maintained and one of the most striking features is the large pond set within secure fencing and complete with boat landing stage and an authentic thatched SUMMERHOUSE by Sanctury Summerhouses of Crediton. A wide brick and slate paved terrace alongside the house focuses to a beautiful lead fountain and mature hedging and herbaceous borders provide shelter for sitting out and dining. Sweeping areas of lawn are landscaped and interspersed with specimen shrubs and trees, there are further herbaceous borders and an area used for vegetable growing. To the rear of the house there is an enclosed childrens play garden with Summerhouse.

The total site extends to over 5 acres and much of the additional land is mown grassland but provides potential for paddocks if required. In the northern corner a grove of trees provides a magical setting for picnics and is a wonderful vantage point to look out over the grounds, the house and its setting in the landscape.

Services - Mains water from a shared supply. Mains electricity. Oil fired central heating as previously mentioned plus electric underfloor heating to the hallway, kitchen and conservatory. Private drainage system. N.B. The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

Viewing - Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button] or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone[use Contact Agent Button].

Location - From Trafalgar roundabout in Truro take the exit signposted to Malpas. Continue along this road for approximately one mile and after passing Boscawen Park and the Cricket ground you will approach the area known as Sunny Corner with the road passing immediately adjacent to the river. At this point turn left into an unmarked lane immediately before the property known as Sunny Corner Villa. Continue to the top of this service lane where the gated entrance into Little Park Farm will be easily identified on the right hand side.

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