Property description
Occupying a peaceful South facing location with wonderful views over the Jericho Valley towards Wheal Liberty and having access to the picturesque footpaths that lead down through Jericho Valley to the cove at Trevellas, this is an opportunity to purchase a 3/4 bedroom cottage with adaptable accommodation and many character features which has land in excess of 7 acres located to the front and side of this gently sloping valley position. There is a stable yard with access to the fields, the property currently has an annexe which is rented but would form part of the planning permission that has been granted to provide a substantial 4 bedroom detached reverse level bar conversion which would provide a magnificent further residential property. This is an opportunity for two families to occupy independent living yet in close proximity, alternatively for those looking for investment potential in either holiday of for residential letting whilst living on site, a wonderful opportunity also exists. The planning permission for the barn was granted under planning application No.PA16/09513 full details can be viewed on the Cornwall Council planning register.
LOCATION As previously mentioned this wonderful position approximately 2 miles from the centre of St Agnes provides easy access to the World Heritage North Cornish coastline. There is primary schooling at nearby Mithian school and extensive facilities in nearby St Agnes with a wide range of local shops, public houses, cafes, restaurants, as well as further primary schooling and health facilities such as doctors surgery and dentist. The cathedral city of Truro is approximately 8 miles distance providing secondary schooling and an extensive range of facilities and mainline rail link through to London Paddington and the north.
MOUNT MAY FARM COTTAGE
ENTRANCE PORCH 14’ 10" x 3’ 5" (4.54m x 1.05m) With upvc double glazed windows and door through to:-
DINING ROOM 11’ 4" x 10’ 5" (3.46m x 3.18m) plus recess housing solid fuel Rayburn. Double glazing. Tiled floor. Beamed ceiling.
KITCHEN 11’ 3" x 5’ 4" (3.43m x 1.65m) Fitted with a bespoke range of painted solid wood cream base, wall and drawer cupboards with peninsular unit, wooden work surfaces, electric hob, built-in double oven and enamel butler sink with swan neck mixer tap. Tiled floor. Stable door giving access to:-
UTILITY ROOM 8’ 0" x 6’ 9" (2.44m x 2.08m) With stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Work surface. Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Loft hatch with folding staircase leading up to:-
STUDY/ATTIC SPACE 11’ 6" x 8’ 2" (3.51m x 2.49m) Accessed via the folding loft ladder from the utility room with roof light window and currently used as a hobbies room/study.
SITTING ROOM 12’ 10" x 12’ 0" (3.92m x 3.66m) Beamed ceiling. Wood burning stove. Picture rail. Multi paned door and side panel lead through to:-
CONSERVATORY 17’ 8" x 10’ 5" (5.40m x 3.20m) Victorian style with double doors which open onto the decking area and enjoying panoramic south facing rural views over the property’s fields and countryside beyond St Agnes Beacon. Double doors give access to:-
FRONT PORCH 16’ 7" x 6’ 1" (5.06m x 1.86m)
INNER HALL With stairs rising to the first floor. Door giving access to the porch.
DINING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 12’ 3" x 11’ 8" (3.75m x 3.58m) Wooden floor. Open fire. Beamed ceiling. Radiator.
LANDING Access to roof space. Double glazed window to front.
BEDROOM 1 12’ 0" x 10’ 10" (3.67m x 3.32m) Radiator. Window seat and wonderful rural views.
BEDROOM 2 11’ 11" x 12’ 0" (3.64m x 3.66m) With delightful rural views.
BEDROOM 3 11’ 5" x 8’ 6" (3.48m x 2.61m) measured to the front of the airing cupboard. Access to roof space.
BATHROOM 8’ 4" x 8’ 3" (2.55m x 2.52m) Containing a white suite comprising of freestanding claw foot bath with antique style mixer and shower attachment, separate shower cubicle, high level wc and pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator. Obscure double glazed window. Access to roof space.
OUTSIDE Mount May Farm is accessed along its own private driveway which at the entrance has a parking space overlooking the valley and gated access to the first of its fields. The lane leads past the rear of the:-
DETACHED BARN which itself has wonderful views and could ultimately split off and separate the title to include some of the land, should any prospective purchaser wish to do so. The planning permission under application No. PA16/09513 can be viewed in its entirety on the Cornwall Council planning website. Permission is granted for a fantastic reverse level detached barn conversion and as part of the planning permission this incorporates the adjacent annexe:-
ANNEXE this annexe is currently let out and comprises the following accommodation:-
KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 18’ 8" x 16’ 10" (5.70m x 5.14m) With wooden flooring.
BEDROOM 12’ 1" x 10’ 7" (3.70m x 3.24m) With fitted wardrobe.
SHOWER ROOM With a modern white suite.
UTILITY ROOM 13’ 9" x 5’ 1" (4.20m x 1.55m)
To the front of the barn there is currently a large:-
NISSAN HUT 33’ 11" x 17’ 5" (10.36m x 5.33m) With double wooden doors and power and lighting.
A gravelled parking area exists adjacent to Mount May Farm Cottage and access is given into the:-
STABLE YARD Which contains two loose boxes and further gated access to the fields.
SINGLE GARAGE Adjacent to the cottage.
LAND In excess of 7 acres, is divided into several fields and incorporates some woodland at the bottom and exists to the front and side of the property.
DIRECTIONS Leave St Agnes proceeding down Town Hill across the roundabout and head towards Perranporth. Continue through Barkla Shop and around the sharp left hand bend and up the hill and just before Mithian School on the left hand side turn left, signposted to Cross Coombe and Buckshead. Continue around the S bend and opposite the property Delphi Heights turn left into the public bridleway and take the second access on the left hand side which leads into Mount May Farm.
Property Features :
- 3/4 Semi Detached Cottage
- Land in excess of 7 acres
- Plus barn for conversion
- Decision notice PA16/09513
- Fabulous south facing views