An exceptional home sitting in an extensive walled garden offering a superb family residence with an additional three cottages

Description

The Old Vicarage stands amidst extensive walled gardens and faces approximately South West. Renovated by the vendors over recent years, this imposing broad-fronted home extends to around 4,200 Sq. ft and boasts an impressive granite facade under a natural slate roof which was completely replaced in 2017 and tall multi-paned sash windows that have been updated with double glazed units. The surrounding traditional buildings have been sensitively converted to create two independent cottages and a studio currently used as a holiday let.

Ground Floor - The house is entered from the southern side of the building through a part glazed door with coloured glass side inserts into a welcoming reception hall with an original Minton tiled floor. Immediately to the left is the first reception room, currently used as a study. It has original cornicing, a period fireplace (capped), tiled flooring and a floor to ceiling window. From the reception hall through a corbelled archway, a corridor extends all the way to the kitchen at the opposite end with the large drawing room on the left, followed by the dining room and on the right, a cloakroom, the staircase to the upper floor and a door with steps down to a storage room. The drawing room is impressively large with exposed floorboards, tall sash windows, a marbled fireplace with recessed "Hobbit" wood burner and alcove cupboards with shelving above to either side of the fireplace and range of period features including a quite grand central ceiling rose. The dining room again has a marble period fireplace with tiled inlay, a tall sash window and stripped floorboards. The kitchen/breakfast room has painted Shaker style units and a large oil fired four oven Aga with part exposed granite wall above, a large "American" style fridge freezer and an under-counter dishwasher. Down a small set of stairs off the kitchen is a lower level containing a utility room, store, boiler room and cellar. This area has not yet been renovated and has the original granite flagstone floor. The large cellar was the original coal cellar and has potential to be converted into a cinema room. The downstairs cloakroom has been sensitively renovated with period style sanitary ware.

First Floor - The wide return staircase leads to a half landing which is lit by a large window and onwards under a moulded archway to the galleried landing. Off the half landing is a double bedroom with high ceilings, original fireplace and beautiful sea views. Also off the half landing is a large shower room with walk-in shower and rainfall head, porcelain tiled floor and original built-in cupboards. The remaining five bedrooms are all spacious and enjoy scenic views over the garden and retain a number of traditional period features, including fireplaces and high ceilings. The central bedroom, which is the smallest, is linked by a door to the 4th bedroom and would make an ideal dressing room or nursery. There is plumbing in this room as such there is potential to create either one or two en-suite bathrooms with bedroom two and four if required. The family bathroom is at the rear of the house with steps down from the landing and features a claw footed roll-top free-standing bath with handheld shower, part tiled walls and a porcelain tiled floor.

The Stables - The Stables, now a two bedroom annexe, standing apart from the main house, has been completely rebuilt, with brand-new everything following the restoration of an old granite building believed to be the stables of the former Vicarage. The front door opens into a delightful open plan living/dining/kitchen area with limestone tiled flooring, feature stone walls, high apex-style ceilings and large skylight. The well-equipped kitchen has a beautifully restored AGA, and the following appliances: dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A hand made oak staircase leads to the mezzanine bedroom which has a skylight and porthole window with views to the village and sea beyond. The second double bedroom is on the ground floor and has an en-suite shower room. Also on the ground floor is the family bathroom which has a Jacuzzi bath with shower above. From the living area there are two sets of sliding doors leading outside to a gravelled outside patio with seating and BBQ area.

Arch Cottage - Arch Cottage was rebuilt in 2017 and redecorated throughout in 2022. It is a granite stone, one bedroomed cottage, built into the castellated walls which surround the grounds. It has a spacious open-plan living area with exposed granite walls, high sloping ceiling, lovely natural light through skylights and large paned windows. Oak flooring runs throughout the living area with limestone flooring throughout the well-appointed kitchen. The double bedroom has an oak floor, exposed granite wall and large paned window. The modern shower room has limestone flooring, walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.

The Studio - A granite building with castellated front wall, was built, like the other Old Vicarage buildings, by the miners circa 1851 and has been completely restored by the current owners from the roof down. It is a dual aspect open plan room with limestone tiled flooring and a vaulted ceiling with exposed "A" frame wooden beams. The studio has a well-equipped kitchen area which includes an integrated oven and ceramic hob, washing machine, fridge and mini dishwasher. There is a full-size double bed which, during the day, folds up neatly into the wall. A cleverly designed oak pocket door opens into the shower room which has a large walk-in shower with rainfall head.

Gardens & The Exterior - The expansive gardens are approached through a striking castellated granite walled entrance with an electrically operated gate. A long tree lined gravelled driveway passes through the gardens, flanked by lawns either side to the front of the main house where there is ample parking. The lawned area to the right of the driveway is bordered on each side by trees and is interspersed with mature shrubs to include rhododendrons and hydrangeas. To the left of the driveway is a further lawned area where the Studio is located, opposite the tree lined driveway with a crenelated wall to the other side. The borders are planted with a mix of mature bushes and shrubs including palms, hydrangeas, camelias and fuchsias. A high castellated archway on the north western side of the main house allows access to the rear courtyard, Arch Cottage and The Stables. Central within the gravelled courtyard is a working Victorian cast iron hand water pump. To the front of the house is a large entertaining terrace with the garden then continuing around to the rear and opposite side of the house there is further parking. In addition to the immediate gardens there is also a piece of ground to the rear of St John the Baptist Church, known informally as the Secret Garden. This area has been left predominantly wild as the current owners have installed a series of wildlife cameras which are linked to the house. There is also a private gated entrance into the church yard. The house itself stands at the end of a no through road with footpaths leading beyond the church onto Eanes Carn.

Location

The village of Pendeen is situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is less than a mile from the North Coast and the South West Coast Path. There are two beaches nearby, Boat Cove, sitting below Pendeen Lighthouse and Portheras Cove, both with sandy beaches. The South West Coast Path provides stunning cliff-top walks along this rugged and particularly beautiful stretch of coastline, much of which is in National Trust ownership. Around half a mile away is the historic Geevor Tin Mine and World Heritage Site providing a fascinating glimpse into the industrial past of the County – very firmly Poldark country. On the road between Pendeen and St Ives is the acclaimed pub and restaurant, The Gurnard's Head, an iconic, yellow-painted building just above the headland and The Tinners Arms at Zennor. Pendeen itself is well served with a shop, hall, church, nursery, primary school and two pubs all within a five-minute walk. A walk to the summit of Eanes Carn at the end of Church Road offers fabulous views over the countryside and out over the ocean where on a clear day, the Isles of Scilly are visible in the distance. Just over two miles to the south is the town of St Just, where a more extensive range of facilities can be found including a Co-op, Butchers, Grocers, a selection of cafes and four Pubs in the market square. St Just also benefits from a Doctors Surgery, Cape Cornwall Secondary School and a regular bus service to Penzance & St Ives. Only a few further miles on is Land's End and the picturesque harbour village of Sennen with its fabulous surfing beach.

Around 8 miles away is Penzance. Penzance is the terminus for the GWR train line from Paddington which offers a regular direct service. The town has a rich seafaring heritage and its centre abounds with period buildings, artisan shops and a wide array of high street names and more specialised retailers along with national supermarkets. Penzance benefits from two secondary schools, both Ofsted rated Good and Penwith College (16-18) Ofsted rated Outstanding. The area is also famous for its arts and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which also has a large and colourful fishing fleet, fish market, restaurants, cinema and an excellent coffee shop.

St Ives is 10 miles to the north and is a major attraction with its beautiful beaches, selection of high-quality restaurants and great shopping, not to forget the cultural experiences offered by Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Bernard Leech pottery.

Square Footage: 5,331 sq ft


Acreage: 1.51 Acres

Directions

From Penzance, follow the A3071 through Newbridge turning right onto the B3318 (the North Road). At the bottom T-junction, turn left and continue through the village of Pendeen, passing The North Inn on your right. Church Road is the next turning on the left and The Old Vicarage is the last house on the left before the church with a large granite walled/gated entrance.

Additional Info

History - The first church in Pendeen, built in June 1849, was a wooden church built by the local miners, it was designed to be only a temporary structure and was completed in three weeks. The vicar Revd Aitken was his own architect and adopted proportions of the early English cathedral on Iona, creating the Church of John the Baptist two years later in 1851 which sits next to the property. It was built entirely by local labour, who as miners, had considerable skills in all building disciplines. The stone was quarried on the Carn at the rear of the church. The Vicarage was completed for the Revd Aitkin a year or so later.

Planning & Covenants - 1. The boundary walls are Grade II Listed (but not the house or cottages) 2. The Studio has planning consent to be used as a holiday studio 3. Arch Cottage and The Stables have planning consent to be used as two residential annexes however the owner has recently applied for change of use to be used as holiday accommodation 4. As is common for a former Diocese property, there are other covenants in place. Further details can be obtained from Savills.

Rights Of Way - The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of any public or private rights of way. The Old Vicarage has a private pathway which shortcuts straight to the heart of the village running behind Pendeen Primary School, over which the Primary School has a Deed of Easement to cross.

Services - Mains Water, Drainage & Electricity, Oil Fired central heating in all four properties, BT Broadband

Ample parking to the front and side of the property.

Separate Guest parking available

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

Fixtures & Fittings - Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

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