A comfortable, large, family home of individual design set in 14 secluded acres of unspoilt valley within minutes of the North Coast

Description

Built in the early 20thcentury, The Counting House appears timeless in its traditional Cornish construction of locally quarried stone and slate. Slightly elevated on a flagstone terrace, overlooking the extensive lawn and path to the bluebell woods, the main entrance is into a wide hall, an ample area for coat and boot storage with practical terracotta tiled floor. Glazed double doors open into an impressive dining hall, its lofty ceiling attractively open to A frame beams and with a wide hearth housing a wood burner. The terracotta floor continues here and into the kitchen. With a dining table to accommodate a large family it is easy to imagine celebration dinners and parties in this lovely room. Patio doors open onto the terrace, under the wisteria covered pergola. Stairs to the upper floors rise from opposite ends of the room. Adjoining the passage into the kitchen is a large storage cupboard and a separate wine cellar. To the right is the drawing room, generously proportioned and elegant, overlooking the front lawn and naturally lit with wide patio doors to the south and west facing terrace. A large wood burner set into a stylish stone fireplace ensures warmth in this large room.

The kitchen is also a generous, welcoming space with beamed ceiling, south facing windows and an Aga adding to the homely atmosphere. Bespoke wooden cupboards, shelving and work surfaces surround the large central space.
To the right is a back door, a boot room and utility area leading to the boiler room and wc.

On the first floor there is an en suite double bedroom off a galleried landing, a pleasant south facing room with open beamed ceiling and bathroom. On the opposite landing is an office or study, but this could be another pleasant double bedroom, overlooking the entrance and garden.

From the entrance hall to the left is a book lined passageway leading to a glazed door to the rear garden with the laundry room on the left and adjoining bathroom. To the right is a large double bedroom fitted with floor to ceiling wardrobes and patio doors to the rear garden. At the end of this passage is the principal bedroom suite, another large bedroom with floor to ceiling storage and patio doors to the rear garden and barbecue patio. It benefits from a very spacious bathroom, naturally bright due to its double aspect.

A studio flat above the rear of the house is reached by external stone steps. This is a very versatile space, brightly lit with large Velux windows in the sloping ceiling. The two rooms are currently used as additional guest bedrooms with an office area. Under eaves storage and fitted cupboards and shelving allow plenty of storage. The double bedroom has an en suite south facing bathroom with a nice view over open countryside.

A pretty two bedroomed cottage sits alongside the main house, entirely matching the traditional stone and slate style of construction and the small paned symmetry of windows. Wisteria climbs around the front door which opens into a charming interior with a comfortable sitting room to the left and a small kitchen with a sunny aspect to the right. The bathroom is downstairs and two double bedrooms take up the first floor, well-lit by windows overlooking the garden and cosy under the sloping ceilings.

Close by is an oak framed open fronted double garage with a good slate roof. At the road end of the site is a collection of outhouses, in effect forming a small yard. One is a closed barn large enough to store the equipment necessary to maintain the extensive grounds and other vehicles or boats. Next is a wood barn with a water supply and beyond that is a concrete piggery, now without a roof, but of a useful size that suggests many other uses should it be rebuilt. It is beside the hedge that separates the property form the road but could have been entered directly from the road previously.

Rising quite steeply behind the house is an orchard, giving a lovely view over the valley.

The front lawn gives way to a small field and a path that crosses the stream over a wooden bridge into the four-acre bluebell wood. The path winds through this beautiful woodland and takes a circular route up through the trees to the highest point from which to admire and enjoy this entirely unspoilt landscape.

Overall, the grounds extend to 14 acres, yet because of its secluded position few people, in passing, would notice that this beautiful property is even there.

Location

Anyone looking for a peaceful, picturesque, countryside setting could hardly find a better example than The Counting House which sits within a beautiful, wooded valley, stunning in spring with a deep carpet of bluebells. A stream runs through the valley and paddocks flank either side of the drive. Trees screen the house from the parish road, ensuring privacy, but there are a few neighbouring properties at a comfortable distance so that secluded, in this case, does not mean isolated. This pretty valley lies in the heart of North Cornwall’s rolling farmland, dissected by rivers and woods, within a very short distance of the majestic Atlantic coast.

Trelill is a hamlet less than a mile away, on the road to St Kew Churchtown, well known for the award-winning cuisine of St Kew Inn. The busier village of St Teath is conveniently close for many amenities: primary school, parish church, butcher’s shop, café/bakery, community hall and the traditional White Hart Inn.

Coastwards leads to the popular surfing beaches of Polzeath and Trebarwith, historic sites such as Tintagel and Port Isaac and the Southwest coast path which connects them all. Rock offers the opportunity to sail and play golf on the championship St Enodoc course, while Wadebridge is the local, bustling town of independent shops and excellent amenities.

Square Footage: 2,110 sq ft


Acreage: 14 Acres

Directions

At St Kew Highway services on the A39, take the turn to Trelill, marked 1 ½ miles, go straight through the hamlet and continue until the crossroads. Turn left towards Pendoggett, following the road down the hill to the gated entrance on the left to the Counting House (opposite the wisteria clad Corn Mill cottage). The entrance drive is between two securely fenced paddocks and curves out of sight from the road to arrive at The Counting House.

Port Isaac about 3.5 miles
Wadebridge about 6 miles
Bodmin Parkway Station about 15 miles,
Cornwall Airport Newquay about 18.5 miles
Truro about 30 miles

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, private drainage, superfast broadband, oil central heating

VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS: Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.