5 bedroom barn conversion for sale

Exquisite Grade II Listed former water mill, Just 600 Metres from the coast. A picturesque, south-facing five-bedroom former water mill, beautifully restored and set in a stunning rural valley, just 600 metres from the sea.

Offering excellent secondary accommodation and a spacious two-storey studio, this exceptional home combines historic charm with modern comfort. Surrounded primarily by Duchy of Cornwall land, the property enjoys a serene and private setting. Once part of the Port Eliot Estate, it has been sensitively converted and restored, featuring handcrafted hardwood windows and doors that complement its character.

Beyond the main residence, a charming one-bedroom detached cottage—overlooking a tranquil stream—is currently used as a holiday let, providing an idyllic retreat. At the opposite end of the beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, a recently converted two-storey studio offers the perfect space for home working or creative pursuits.

Property - The welcoming entrance hall creates a wonderful introduction and a great first impression. Opposing doors on either side of the hallway open into the snug and kitchen respectively and double doors lead through into the drawing room. The drawing room is a truly impressive space, with its double height vaulted ceiling with exposed A-frame beams creating wow factor and its feature fireplace with large granite pillars and a wood burner in situ being the focal point. The floors are stripped wood boards and it enjoys views over the courtyard below and the side from dual aspect French doors with lean-over balconies.

Double doors open into the dining room, which is very spacious and currently houses a large dining table. There are numerous built-in shelved units and a window overlooks the front courtyard. Double doors open into the kitchen and a separate door opens to a landing leading to the staircase and beyond to the main bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with light green wall and base units and there is a T-shaped island unit at its heart. The worktops and splash backs are stainless steel, apart from the island, which is wood, that matches the floor. There is a navy-blue coloured Aga and there are numerous other spaces for appliances and a second oven. The dual aspect snug has aspects out into the rear gardens and side and there is a feature fireplace with wood burner in situ and timber surround. There are also attractive stripped wood ceiling beams and floor boards.

The main bedroom is an excellent size and enjoys two sizeable walk-in wardrobes, there is an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and separate shower and there is a separate WC. An oak staircase descends to the lower ground floor where the guest bedrooms are located. The main guest suite has an en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. There are three further double bedrooms, serviced by a large family bathroom and a further WC. There is a second flight of stairs that connects a laundry/boiler room to the kitchen. The laundry room has a cellar below and adjacent is is a walk-in pantry room.

Outside - A 5-bar gate provides access into the lower courtyard, where there is parking for numerous cars. The self-contained 1 bedroom annexe is adjacent to the courtyard and comprises of good-sized living area, separate kitchen, a double bedroom and shower room. This has been successfully let out by our clients for holiday. Outside is an area of lawned garden that is a wonderfully relaxing area as it adjoins a pretty stream. There is in addition a useful storage room, currently housing garden machinery. The rear garden is beautifully laid out, accessed via a short flight of steps that lead up from the courtyard. It is stocked with numerous beds of specimen plants and shrubs, that help to create a wonderful sense of calm and relaxation within the garden area. Further steps lead up to the top where a large two storey detached building that comprises of a two large rooms on its lower floor, one being a potential workshop and the other is currently a gym. At the front is a separate double-glazed glasshouse. The top floor has recently been converted to provide a very large studio space that is the absolutely perfect space in which to work from home or have as a home art or yoga studio, as it has a shower rooms with WC. There is also further separate parking outside, which again works well if working from home.

Location - Cobland Mill is just 600 metres from the the magnificent Eglarooze Cliffs and the southwest coastal path and there are various nearby sandy beaches within an easy drive. The property is approximately halfway between Portwrinkle village to the east and Downderry village to the west. The surrounding Rame Peninsula benefits from numerous beautiful beaches and mile upon mile of spectacular rolling countryside to enjoy, as well as walks along the numerous footpaths. There are golf courses at Whitsand Bay, Looe and a world class championship golf course and general facilities at St Mellion International. The area also enjoys excellent communication links in and out of the county via a mainline railway station at St Germans that provides a direct link to London Paddington. The A38 trunk road is accessible at Trerulefoot and this leads directly to the M5 motorway at Exeter. On the opposite side of the nearby Tamar River is the city of Plymouth, providing extensive business, employment, shopping and leisure opportunities. Plymouth can also be reached by the trainline at St Germans, via a short ferry trip across from nearby Torpoint or further along the A38, via the Tamar Bridge at Saltash.