This outstanding country property occupies a superb position in a delightful completely private and sheltered setting, less than 2 miles from the picturesque riverside village of Lerryn and about half a mile from the edge of the beautiful Boconnoc Estate. Surrounded by some of the finest countryside Cornwall has to offer, the property is situated at the end of its own 150 yard private approach which, in turn, leads off a very quiet country lane. Abovetown is an exceptional property in an idyllic, peaceful, location and in our opinion is one of the finest properties of its type in the area.
Standing in about 8 acres including areas of garden, an orchard, small copse and pasture land, the property comprises a delightful old Cornish Cottage, with later extensions, together with a large double storey stone built barn. With considerable untapped potential, the property offers many interesting opportunities and provides, in particular, a very special environment for a family. Mentioned in Andrew Foot’s a ‘History of St. Veep Church and Parish’, Abovetown has a long history dating back to at least the 1500s. This much loved home is being offered in the market for the first time in 30 years.
Lying in the parish of St. Veep, the property is about half a mile to the south east of the hamlet of Couch’s Mill and approximately 3 miles from the ancient Stannary town of Lostwithiel. Formerly the ancient capital of Cornwall, Lostwithiel has a good range of small shops and business catering for most day to day needs, two high street banks, community centre/sports hall, railway station and golf course. The larger towns of Bodmin, Liskeard and St. Austell are all within a 30 minute drive. Local schools comprise a primary school at Lerryn and secondary school at Fowey for which, we understand, a school bus passes the property. Independent education is also available in Par and Truro. Anglican church goers can attend services at the beautiful church on the nearby Boconnoc Estate or at St Veep. The delightful harbourside town of Fowey is about 4 miles to the south, via the Bodinnick Ferry. Lanhydrock House, one of the National Trust’s most famous country houses is about five miles. Once away from the immediately local lanes, there are good road links via the A38/A30 to the motorway system and rail links (London Paddington) can be made at several of the nearby towns. There are regular flights to London from Plymouth, about a 45 minute drive. The accommodation, with approximate sizes, is as follows:
ENTRANCE HALL panelled front entrance door, slate flagged floor, central heating radiator, stairs to the first floor, doors to the dining room, rear lobby and to the:
SITTING ROOM 18’5” x 16’4” ( 5.61m x 4.97m) windows in two aspects, two central heating radiators, raised open fireplace with slate hearth, archway to:
SNUG 7’ 8”max. x 7’8” (2.33m x 2.33m) windows in two aspects, central heating radiator.
DINING ROOM 15’3” x 10’ (4.64m x 3.04m) slate flagged floor, central heating radiator, open joist ceiling, stone open fireplace with substantial timber lintol, door to the:
KITCHEN 14’3” max x 11’ (4.34m x 3.35m) stainless steel sink unit with cupboards under, further floor and
wall mounted cupboards, worksurfaces, breakfast bar, plumbing for washing machine, door to inner
lobby and access to the:
SIDE LOBBY with shelved Pantry off, stable door to the rear garden and further door to the:
UTILITY ROOM 11’10” max x 10’2” max (3.60m x 3.09m ) butler sink, plumbing for washing machine, Trianco
Redfyre oil fired boiler, built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder fitted with immersion
heater, range of freestanding tall cupboards, ceiling hatch to roof void.
INNER LOBBY slate flagged floor, good coats hanging space, door to the:
SHOWER/CLOAKROOM pedestal hand basin, low level w.c., shower, part tiled walls, central heating radiator.
REAR LOBBY slate paved floor, small pane door to the hall and further small pane door to the rear garden.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR: LANDING: central heating radiator, built-in shelved linen cupboard, window to the#
rear, doors to:
BEDROOM 1 16’11” x 16’4” (to the front of the built-in wardrobe doors) (5.15m x 4.97m ) windows in
two aspects, 2 central heating radiators, built-in range of three double wardrobe cupboards
with lockers above, wide archway to STUDY/DRESSING AREA 10’2” x 7’7” max
( 3.09m x 2.31m ) with windows in two aspects.
BEDROOM 2 16’10” x 12’8” (5.13m x 3.86m) windows in two aspects, central heating radiator.
BEDROOM 3 12’5” x 9’6”max to wardrobe doors, (3.78m x 2.89m) central heating radiator, built-in part shelved wardrobe cupboard, ceiling hatch and loft ladder to roof void.
BATHROOM panelled bath, pedestal hand basin, low level w.c., built-in double cupboard, central heating radiator, part tiled walls.
OUTSIDE From the country lane a five bar gate gives access to the 150 yard private approach which lies between two Cornish hedges and adjoins, on either side, land belonging to the property. There is a parking/turning area at the foot of the approach, close to the house, and a stone built GARAGE with up and over, powered, door. Away from the house to the north east is a large stone built double storey BARN measuring approximately 56’ x 18’ (17.06m x 5.48m ) with single story extensions on either side 18’ x 12’ ( 5.48m x 3.65m) and 18’ x 15’ (5.48m x 4.57m). and a further covered addition to the rear 45’ x 19’ ( 13.71m x 5.79m). Extending to approximately 8 acres (3.23 hectares) in all, the land includes areas of garden, a small orchard and a copse which adjoins the road. Adjoining the entrance driveway to the east is a field of about 4 acres of pasture which would be ideal for those who wish to keep a horse(s) at the property.
SERVICES None of the services, systems or appliances at the property have been tested by the Agents. INTERNET There is currently a BT Broadband connection at the property. Applicants must make their own enquiries regarding the availability of this service.
LOCAL AUTHORITY Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro, Cornwall.
VIEWING By appointment with the Owner’s Agents: May Whetter & Grose, Estuary House, Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall. PL23 1AH Tel: 01726 832299 Fax: 01726 832866 Email: info@maywhetter. co.uk
MISREPRESENTATION ACT 1989 and PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
Messrs. May, Whetter & Grose for themselves and for vendors and lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that: (i) the particulars are set out as a general outline for the guidance of intended purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract; ii) all descriptions, dimensions, reference to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or presentations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. (iii) no person in the employment of Messrs. May, Whetter & Grose has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to the property.