Kingey

Ruan Minor, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7NA

Guide Price

£1,150,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: May 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • 1.5 acres
  • 4 beds

Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Ground Source Heat Pump

Property Tags: N/A

Land Tags: Fruit Farm

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  • First Marketed: May 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • Residential Tags: Farmhouse, Ground Source Heat Pump
  • Property Tags: N/A
  • Land Tags: Fruit Farm
Feel a sense of peace and tranquility descend as you proceed down the private lane to this property, surrounded by grounds of approximately 1.5 acres overlooking acres of rolling countryside and offering blissfully secluded rural living at it’s best. Having been completely rebuilt by the present vendors with no attention to detail overlooked the property now offers well thought out accommodation blending traditional character and charm with modern convenience and style. An absolute lifestyle choice with endless scope and potential the property currently comprises of a large beautifully appointed, detached four bedroom residence with stunning gardens and a useful Shepherds Hut within the grounds. There is a fabulous Greek Style ‘Taverna’ in the gardens with a pizza oven and adjoining bar/games room – perfect for alfresco family gatherings and entertaining. In addition to this there is also a large barn which the present vendors have utilised to host a family wedding reception.
Furthermore a derelict outbuilding in the rear garden has planning consent to convert into a one bedroom ancillary dwelling. Subject to any necessary consents being obtained there would be scope and potential to run a successful business offering wedding receptions possibly with accommodation attached. The gardens are a huge credit to the present vendors offering multiple different areas to enjoy an alfresco meal or drink or simply to sit and relax. There are meandering paths through the nature gardens in addition to a well stocked young orchard and produce garden area as well as a sweep of level lawn to the rear.

Guide Price - £1,150,000 -

Location - This property enjoys a wonderful setting offering all of the best of coastal and rural living and looks out over miles of rolling green countryside towards Poltesco Valley. Tresaddern is a sleepy hamlet, with a lovely local farm shop and café and is within easy reach of Kennack Sands with it’s long sandy beach and rock pools to explore, also popular with local surfers. There are a choice of other nearby beaches including the iconic Kynance Cove and the pretty and traditional fisherman’s cove at Cadgwith. Keen walkers will enjoy joining the South West Coastal path and taking the opportunity to view some of the most beautiful coastline in England. Nearby Ruan Minor offers day to day facilities with a farm shop and café. Wider facilities are on offer in nearby Mullion and Helston with a range of schooling options including the extremely well regarded Mullion Secondary School which has been commended in the national press.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor - Enter the property from the front via a solid timber door, find yourself in a light drenched entrance vestibule with a fabulous staircase of floating oak treads with glazed balustrade rising to the first floor and access being offered to the ground floor accommodation. The heart of the house is the farmhouse style kitchen, a cosy room with a rustic feel featuring a rangemaster oven with induction hob, with plenty of space to unwind whilst cooking and to share a meal with friends and family whilst overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. A sliding door leads to the sitting room, a dual aspect, spacious yet informal room featuring a fabulous open fire with granite hearth and surround with double doors to the side offering access to the gardens. The ground floor offers three double bedrooms all of good size and decorated in calm neutral tones, there is a well appointed bathroom featuring a separate shower cubicle with traditionally styled shower. A useful utility room/plant room completes the accommodation on this floor offering additional storage, a Belfast sink and external rear access to the garden.

First Floor - Ascend to the first floor and find yourself in a light flooded galleried landing of excellent size, utilised by the present vendor as a home office space with a window to the rear overlooking the gardens and countryside beyond. Access is offered from the landing to all first floor rooms. There is an imposing formal lounge of good size with multiple windows to front and rear, exposed A-Frames and a log burner. The stunning master bedroom suite is located on this floor designed to take full advantage of the glorious views, a lovely large dual aspect room, why not enjoy a coffee in bed in the morning whilst gazing out of the window at the Longhorns and sheep in the adjoining fields and across to the countryside beyond. The en-suite bathroom is simply stunning, a huge room with a touch of luxury and glamour added by the freestanding copper and tin bath with central mixer tap and telephone style shower attachment , alongside his and hers basins set in a traditional vanity and a walk in shower cubicle with drench head with the suite completed by a low level w.c. and bidet. There is also a useful cloakroom on this floor.

The Grounds - Delight in the gorgeous grounds surrounding the property with a choice of spots scattered around in which to enjoy an alfresco meal or aperitif or simply to relax and enjoy some time in nature. There is a large area of garden to the side of the property accessed via a hedged archway including a produce garden with a number of raised planters, established plants and a walnut tree sheltered by hedging. Beyond this is a young orchard planted by the present vendors and featuring apple trees, both cooking and eating, alongside cherry, apricot, pear and plum trees as well as greengage and damson. There is also a soft fruit cage. Beyond the orchard is a glass house and useful shed providing for storage as well as an outside shower with external power points and water connected in this area, adjacent to this is a large firepit/bonfire area and compost area. Take a meandering wander along the paths cut through the nature areas of the garden, crossing a pretty wooden footbridge across a pond teeming with tadpoles to a secluded seating area. Also located within this area is a useful shepherds hut with power connected perfect for occasional guest accommodation or perhaps an ideal studio or work from home space.

A bridge and turning steps connect this area to the rear gardens, which are primarily a sweep of level lawn and adjoin the surrounding open countryside. The present owners have dedicated an area of the rear garden as a chicken coop with chicken house, they also have the benefit of a further area of garden which is rented from the local landowner for a nominal amount per annum. This part of the garden is the perfect spot to relax in the sun and gaze out across the rolling countryside that disappears into the distance.

To the rear is also a ruined cowhouse with planning consent in place to convert to a one bedroom ancillary dwelling, full details of this can be viewed on the online planning register under reference: PA20/06674

A really fun feature of the property is the Greek style ‘taverna’ an open fronted structure with pizza oven and plenty of space for a large dining table and power and light connected, a wonderful space in which to relax and connect with your family or to host friends. Adjacent to this is the ‘Admiral Benbow’ bar and games room currently used to house a pool table and dart board and again a really fun addition to the property and perfect for entertaining.

To the immediate front of the property is a large gravelled area with ample parking for multiple vehicles with planters and offering further alfresco seating and dining options. There is a large open sided barn within which the present owners have hosted wedding receptions for their family. Subject to any necessary consents being obtained this is something that a purchaser could well develop into a successful business with the potential to also offer accommodation.

Services - Mains electricity and water, private drainage. Ground Source heating, underfloor throughout.

Council Tax Band F -



Marketed by: Mather Partnership, Helston

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