6 bedroom detached house

A DETACHED COUNTRY HOUSE ON THE VERY EDGE OF TRURO

An imposing property set within a rural landscape in grounds of about one acre and with panoramic views over the beautiful wooded Kenwyn valley.

6 bedrooms, bathroom, sitting room, dining room, kitchen and walk-in pantry, utility, shower room and large conservatory.
A good range of outbuildings include a large vehicle workshop, garage and a triple bay tractor/implement shed.
Lovely mature and well-stocked gardens with summerhouse, greenhouse and potting shed.

A superb family home in a convenient but quiet location and a rarity to the market.

General Remarks And Location - There are very few houses of this type and calibre so close to Truro. Built in 1868 as the farmhouse to Penventinnie Farm the house has been the family home of the current owners since 1986. It is a very substantial house with a particularly attractive front elevation and affording generous 6 bedroom accommodation, plenty of outbuildings and delightful gardens. The house stands in an elevated position set back from a minor road where it commands outstanding views over the fields and countryside of the beautiful Kenwyn valley and including the ancient wooded "Penventinnie Round" and Governs woods. Although just half a mile from the Royal Cornwall Hospital and the convenience of the many out-of-town stores the property is quietly located and is perfect for anyone wanting a good-size family home in a beautiful location but needing easy and immediate access to the city for schools and/or work.

Penventinnie Lane is a minor road descending the valley behind the Royal Cornwall Hospital Hospital and connecting with the minor road leading up through the the Kenwyn valley to Tregavethan from the hamlet of Boscolla. The valley is notably unspoilt and with little or no new development it is a haven for walking. The various amenities of the centre of Truro are just over a mile from the property whereas the nearby environs include the Richard Lander School, Truro College, Truro Prep School and the Primary School at Threemilestone. The Truro Golf Club is also nearby whilst out-of-town stores include Homebase, Currys's/PC World, Next, Argos, Pizza Express and a host of other outlets.
There is access to the A30 at Chiverton Roundabout (about 4 miles) and hence easy access to all parts of the county including north and south cornish coasts.

The House - The house is a substantial building and the front elevation has exposed mellow stone with granite quoins and brick window reveals to deep Georgian-style sash windows which are wide triple-section to the ground floor. A traditional porch with coloured glass also adorns the front elevation and a medieval carved granite arch at one side is a fascinating feature. It is a large "L" shape building affording 6 bedroom accommodation with a generous living space and all suitable for a growing family. The house has been carefully maintained over the years but there is potential to further adapt the accommodation and provide ensuite facilities to the bedrooms if required.

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

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch - A lovely entrance to the house with coloured glass windows etched with the date of 1868.

Hallway - with quarry tile floor and stairs to the first floor.

Sitting Room - 5.59m x 4.22m (18'4" x 13'10") - a well proportioned room focusing to a period slate fireplace surround with decorative tile inset and Jetmaster open fire. Illuminated recess to one side, further illuminated recess, decorative cornice and built-in cupboards.

Conservatory - 4.85m x 4.62m (15'11" x 15'2") - a double glazed structure at the side of the house and affording superb views out over the valley to the countryside and particularly the circle of trees known as "Penventinnie Round". Quarry tiled floor and double doors opening out to the large patio.

Dining Room - with period slate fireplace surround with decorative tiles inset and open grate. Built in full-height illuminated shelving and cupboards to one side incorporating TV shelf. Window seat.

Kitchen - 4.04m x 3.89m (13'3" x 12'9") - fitted by "Treyonne" and comprising ample base cupboards and drawers, wall mounted storage cupboards (some lattice glazed) and also including some arranged as a dresser complete with illumination. Part of the worktop area is in granite and there is a twin bowl sink and drainer inset. An oil fired Esse is set within a wide brick-arched alcove and with slate side benches and also an original clome oven. Timber panelled and beam ceiling with inset lighting and Italian tiled floor.
Door to WALK-IN PANTRY which is fully tiled, shelved and with slate benches.

Rear Hall & Lobby - with built-in cupboard and electric storage heater. Access from rear door to COVERED BACK YARD which contains a wood store and coal bunkers.

Utility Room/Back Kitchen - 2.59m x 2.39m (8'6" x 7'10") - with a range of units comprising base cupboards, wall mounted cupboards and work surface area with sink and drainer inset. Italian tiled floor and plumbing facility for a washing machine.

Shower Room - fully tiled and with large shower cubicle fitted with Mira electric shower, vanitory wash hand basin and wc. Dimplex heater.

FIRST FLOOR

Main And Half Landings - with coloured glass window at half landing level where there is access to the BATHROOM with bath, wash hand basin and wc. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater.
Decorative cornice to the main landing.

Bedroom 1 - 4.27m x 3.81m (14' x 12'6") - (at rear of the house over the kitchen) .

Bedroom 2 - 4.27m x 2.11m (14' x 6'11") - with electric storage heater.

Bedroom 3 - 3.35m x 3.33m (11' x 10'11") - (front) with built-in wardrobe, vanitory basin and dressing table. Electric storage heater.

Bedroom 4 - 2.54m x 2.31m (8'4" x 7'7") - (middle front) with built-in wardrobe.

Bedroom 5 - 3.91m x 3.35m (12'10" x 11') - (front) with built-in wardrobe and shelving. Electric storage heater.

Bedroom 6 - 3.91m x 2.11m (12'10" x 6'11") - (rear) with electric storage heater.

Outside - A concreted driveway leads from the road through a pair of granite gateposts with vehicular gate up to the house alongside a sweep of lawn and with a generous parking and turning area forming a forecourt. Here there is access to a detached single GARAGE and also a very large detached GARAGE and WORKSHOP currently affording space for vintage tractors and several cars (power and light connected).

The GARDENS are a special feature of the property and extend to approximately one acre.
Pathways extend around each side of the house from the forecourt and through the medieval archway to a rear courtyard which is gravelled and focuses to a large circular raised bed as a viewpoint from the kitchen. The lawn at the front is edged with mature shrubs and trees and alongside the pathway leading to the conservatory there is a bed massed with Agapanthus. This part of the garden is ideal for sitting out being a level plateau of grass edged with an ornamental balustrade and where there are fabulous views over the countryside. A lychgate and paved surround adds interest to the area and naturally leads to a POTTING SHED with attache lean-to GREENHOUSE which is largely double glazed and with a raised bed and established vine.
The gardens extend from here down into the valley. A lower vehicular gate provides a second driveway and gives access to a three bay IMPLEMENT SHED which would be ideal for those with a boat or caravan. Much of the lower garden is in grass and there is even a third vehicular access near the bottom. This area of garden features numerous Rhododendrons which are spectacular in the Spring coupled with the under-planting of daffodils throughout the whole site.
On the top-side of the main entrance there is a further area of garden, ideal for use a a vegetable garden and with several fruit trees including apple, pear and cherry.

PLEASE NOTE: The vendors have retained a small area of garden furthermost from the house and are currently building a home for their retirement. The site has independent access and does not impede the privacy and enjoyment of Penventinnie House.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil storage tank for Esse range in the kitchen.
NB. The electrical circuit and appliances 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].

Directions - There are various ways to approach Penventinnie House but the most direct route is by taking the slip road off the roundabout on the A39 which provides access to the Royal Cornwall Hospital Hospital. Do not turn into the hospital car park entrances but continue around to the rear of the hospital where the road ultimately leads down a quiet lane into the countryside. Continue down this road for approximately a quarter of a mile and the entrance into Penventinnie House can be clearly identified on the right hand side.