Property description
The property consists of a traditional 4 bedroom detached farmhouse with a 2 bedroom detached cottage. The principal property is an outstanding example of an older character property that has been brought into the 21st century with the seamless transition of restoration of parts of the property and subtle and tasteful modernisation in other areas. Set in a charming rural position with no near neighbours this property is very unique due to the convenience of the location to Helston and the stunning Cornish coastline only a few miles away. Further benefits include numerous useful outbuildings and a large garden all set within just under 1 acre..
Stunning detached four bedroom property with separate cottage
Finished to the highest of standards throughout
Comprehensively fitted bespoke kitchen/diner with natural slate floors
Sitting room with inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove
Garden room with solid oak floors with large windows looking over the rear garden
Utility room with external door to rear garden and garden cloakroom off
Four double bedrooms on first floor all with individual character
Master bedroom with solid oak floors and balcony with southerly aspect
En-suite bathroom with separate bath with high quality fittings
Bedroom two with en-suite facilities also finished exceptionally
Detached two bedroom cottage located on the opposite side of the driveway
Various outbuildings with a variety of uses
Well stocked and maintained front garden bordered by stone wall
Large rear garden with a variety of plants and shrubs and vegetable patch . The whole extending to just under 1 acre.
Description | A distinctive four-bedroom residence with a 2 bedroomed detached cottage enjoying the most delightful rural views, nestling in the Trevarno Valley with no near neighbours yet located within 1.5 miles of the market town of Helston and 2.5 miles from the coastal village of Porthleven. This delightful four-bedroom farmhouse is built of stone and cob construction and has been completely modernised by the present vendors within the last few years with presentation and attention to detail of the highest standard, encompassing the essence of a property of this period whilst retaining an abundance of original character and charm. The accommodation internally is light and spacious and with a recent extension making a seamless transition from the old to the new making the property of generous proportions throughout.
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. | The ground floor accommodation has been provided with a comprehensively fitted kitchen / diner with central island unit and has outstanding high quality fixtures and fittings which include a modern Aga, induction hob, Franke glass sink, further electric oven, bespoke solid timber work tops, walk-in pantry and with natural slate flooring. Off the kitchen/dining room is a wonderful, recent addition of a garden room with large glass windows to three sides looking out over the rear gardens and field beyond. The garden room has beautiful solid oak flooring; a very stylish modern wood burning stove and discreet and highly efficient tall aluminium radiators. This room really brings the 'outside in' yet with construction and heating allows for a wonderful warm space while capturing the outdoor feeling.
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. | Further accommodation on the ground floor extends to include a further sitting room, which is located within the original part of the property. This room looks over the front garden and features an original inglenook fireplace with a more traditional wood burning stove, engineered oak flooring and lime washed exposed beams. The room certainly has the traditional feel of the original property although finished to modern high standards. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the utility room with door leading to the rear garden with the 'garden' cloakroom situated off this room.
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. | The first floor incorporates four double bedrooms, three of which are in the original part of the house and one is the generous master bedroom which is part of the recent extension. The master bedroom has a wonderful bright and sunny aspect attributed by the two Velux windows and French doors leading onto the private balcony. The glass and stainless ballustrading allows for the unobstructed rural views. The en-suite bathroom is a modern sleek design of premium quality. The skylight make this room a bright space which includes a separate shower and bath and it also acts as a 'Jack & Jill' bathroom as it may also be accessed directly from the hallway. The other three bedrooms have maintained the character of the house with some lime plastered walls and lime washed beams.
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. | Bedroom two is of particular note with en-suite shower room with its 'wet room style' double shower with external taps for convenience along with 'his and her' sinks. The fixtures and fittings follow the same exacting standards of the whole house. The property also has a separate detached two bedroom cottage located on the opposite side of the drive. 'The Old Dairy' has been used as a family annexe yet would also be ideal for holiday letting due to the ideal location for a rural retreat with easy access to one of Cornwall's most beautiful coastlines. With the lovely fishing village of Porthleven and picturesque beach of Praasands only a few miles away.
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. | Externally, the property has numerous useful outbuildings including the original Mill believed to date back to the 15th Century. These have potential and flexibility and could be used as garaging, studios, conversions to office space or simply as storerooms. There is a very well tended garden to the front bordered by a stone wall. The large rear garden has a variety of mature specimen plants and shrubs, vegetable garden whilst offering a high degree of privacy and providing wonderful views across the neighbouring fields beyond. In all the plot extends to just under 1 acre. All in all Mellangoose Mill has the character and charm of a property of its age and yet has been finished to such a high standard throughout with modern touches that makes it a truly spectacular \"one off\" property. There are no near neighbours, outstanding rural views and yet all the convenience of Helston and the beautiful Cornish coast on your doorstep. The property truly needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.
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Location | Helston is a traditional market town which boasts much history and charm and stands at the gateway to The Lizard peninsula, which is mainland Britain's most Southerly point with many picturesque and rural villages. Helston town itself provides a good range of amenities including a sports centre with indoor swimming pool, junior and comprehensive schooling, sixth form college, cinema, doctors surgeries, pharmacies and a good variety of shops and supermarkets. Approximately 2.5 miles to the south lies Porthleven with its long sandy beach, award winning restaurants and busy harbour.
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Services | The following services are available: Mains electricity, mains water supply, private drainage, oil central heating and telephone connection although we have not verified this.
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Distances | Helston - 1.5 miles Porthleven - 2.5 miles Praasands - 5.5 miles Falmouth - 14.5 miles (All distances are approximate)
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