5 bedroom detached house
Study
Sold STC
Detached house
5 beds
2 baths
2066
EPC rating: C
Key information
Features and description
- Handsome Detached House from Berghus of Sweden
- Five Bedrooms/Two Modern Bathrooms
- Three Distinctive Reception Rooms
- Established & Well Stocked Gardens & Grounds
- Impeccably Presented Accommodation
- Large Inglenook Fireplace & Beamed Ceilings
- Detached Double Garage & Ample Driveway Parking
- Tranquil Cornish Hamlet close to St Mawgan & Mawgan Porth
Saffron Cottage is situated in the little known, tranquil rural hamlet of Higher Tolcarne within a mile of picture perfect St Mawgan Village and just three miles from the revered beach at Mawgan Porth.
This immaculately presented detached five bedroom property was built around 1994, conceived by Berghus of Sweden. Within this peaceful hamlet and Area of Great Landscape Value, Saffron Cottage has a handsome stone façade with red brick detailing surmounted by a natural slate roof, complete with triple glazed timber windows.
As the accompanying floorplans illustrate, the accommodation briefly comprises a brick built storm porch, large front to back reception hall and a beautiful conservatory with underfloor heating overlooking the garden at the rear. The sitting room features a large brick built inglenook fireplace with inset gas stove, beams to the ceiling and a triple aspect.
Moving to the kitchen, which is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern floor and wall cabinets and drawers with granite work surfaces and integrated eye level oven and grill, gas hob and fridge. The matching utility room also has granite surfaces and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. The ground floor accommodation is complete with a study which doubles as a fifth bedroom.
Up on the first floor there are four double bedrooms each with built in wardrobes. The master bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite wet room, complete with fullt tiled floor and walls, rainfall shower and fix glass screen. The family bathroom is also located on the first floor which has a modern white suite, bath and separate shower enclosure.
The gardens and grounds at Saffron Cottage extend to almost 0.25 acres. A five bar gate opens onto a substantial tarmacadam driveway with the detached double garage to the side. The raised borders are impressively stocked with an array of plants, shrubs and small trees. There is access and patio terrace on each side of the property which leads to the gardens at the rear. This is mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of established borders and tall mature trees-a very private garden from which to enjoy the tranquillity of the. Location. Services to Saffron Cottage include mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. EPC rating C. Council tax band E.
Higher Tolcarne is a tranquil rural hamlet located within just a mile of St Mawgan Village and just three miles from the magnificent sandy beach at Mawgan Porth. St Mawgan, a beautiful picture box perfect village, has a post office, stores, the very popular Falcon Inn, a village green and a beautiful 13th Century church as well as an outstanding primary school.
Mawgan Porth is now one of the most sought after locations in North Cornwall. The magnificent sandy beach is famous for water sports activities serving surfers and bathers alike with stunning cliff and coastline walks. Fine dining is available locally at the award-winning Scarlet Hotel as well as first class spa and recreational facilities at The Scarlett & Bedruthan Hotel.
The bay provides a range of amenities including a local store, cafés, various eateries, The Merrymoor public house, surf school and gift shops. Walkers are well placed to enjoy the wonders of the South West Coastal Path with fabulous walks to the likes of Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps being within easy reach.
To find Saffron Cottage, turn off the A39 at the roundabout for St Columb Major and follow Station Road. Drive through St Columb Major as Station Road becomes Fair Street and then Fore Street. Keep following this road and bear left onto bank Street. As the road folks, bear left onto Bridge Hill. Follow the lane, keeping left all the way to the next junction. Bear left at signs for St Mawgan and Mawgan Porth and continue on following signs to St Mawgan. Follow this rural lane all the way until you see the sign for Higher Tolcarne. Turn left here and Saffron Cottage is the second house on the left hand side. The postcode for satellite navigation is TR9 6DD. What3words: evening.golden.glows
This immaculately presented detached five bedroom property was built around 1994, conceived by Berghus of Sweden. Within this peaceful hamlet and Area of Great Landscape Value, Saffron Cottage has a handsome stone façade with red brick detailing surmounted by a natural slate roof, complete with triple glazed timber windows.
As the accompanying floorplans illustrate, the accommodation briefly comprises a brick built storm porch, large front to back reception hall and a beautiful conservatory with underfloor heating overlooking the garden at the rear. The sitting room features a large brick built inglenook fireplace with inset gas stove, beams to the ceiling and a triple aspect.
Moving to the kitchen, which is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern floor and wall cabinets and drawers with granite work surfaces and integrated eye level oven and grill, gas hob and fridge. The matching utility room also has granite surfaces and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. The ground floor accommodation is complete with a study which doubles as a fifth bedroom.
Up on the first floor there are four double bedrooms each with built in wardrobes. The master bedroom benefits from a modern en-suite wet room, complete with fullt tiled floor and walls, rainfall shower and fix glass screen. The family bathroom is also located on the first floor which has a modern white suite, bath and separate shower enclosure.
The gardens and grounds at Saffron Cottage extend to almost 0.25 acres. A five bar gate opens onto a substantial tarmacadam driveway with the detached double garage to the side. The raised borders are impressively stocked with an array of plants, shrubs and small trees. There is access and patio terrace on each side of the property which leads to the gardens at the rear. This is mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of established borders and tall mature trees-a very private garden from which to enjoy the tranquillity of the. Location. Services to Saffron Cottage include mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. EPC rating C. Council tax band E.
Higher Tolcarne is a tranquil rural hamlet located within just a mile of St Mawgan Village and just three miles from the magnificent sandy beach at Mawgan Porth. St Mawgan, a beautiful picture box perfect village, has a post office, stores, the very popular Falcon Inn, a village green and a beautiful 13th Century church as well as an outstanding primary school.
Mawgan Porth is now one of the most sought after locations in North Cornwall. The magnificent sandy beach is famous for water sports activities serving surfers and bathers alike with stunning cliff and coastline walks. Fine dining is available locally at the award-winning Scarlet Hotel as well as first class spa and recreational facilities at The Scarlett & Bedruthan Hotel.
The bay provides a range of amenities including a local store, cafés, various eateries, The Merrymoor public house, surf school and gift shops. Walkers are well placed to enjoy the wonders of the South West Coastal Path with fabulous walks to the likes of Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps being within easy reach.
To find Saffron Cottage, turn off the A39 at the roundabout for St Columb Major and follow Station Road. Drive through St Columb Major as Station Road becomes Fair Street and then Fore Street. Keep following this road and bear left onto bank Street. As the road folks, bear left onto Bridge Hill. Follow the lane, keeping left all the way to the next junction. Bear left at signs for St Mawgan and Mawgan Porth and continue on following signs to St Mawgan. Follow this rural lane all the way until you see the sign for Higher Tolcarne. Turn left here and Saffron Cottage is the second house on the left hand side. The postcode for satellite navigation is TR9 6DD. What3words: evening.golden.glows
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