Colan Barton
Colan, Newquay, Cornwall, TR8 4NB
Guide Price
£2,950,000
Residential Tags: Grade I Listed, Grade II
Property Tags: Development Potential, Holiday Cottage, Leisure Business, Walled Garden
Land Tags: Paddock, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Apr 2022
- Removed: Date Not Available
- Residential Tags: Grade I Listed, Grade II
- Property Tags: Development Potential, Holiday Cottage, Leisure Business, Walled Garden
- Land Tags: Paddock, Woodland
A historic small estate nestling in an idyllic rural hamlet close to the North Cornish coast. Grade II Listed house. 7 bedrooms, 3 reception rooms. Heated swimming pool. Two luxury studio holiday lets. Approaching 10 acres of meadows and woodland. Ancillary buildings. EPC Band C.
Situation - Just 5 miles inland from the magnificent north Cornish coast, Colan is an idyllic rural hamlet that is home to the Grade I Listed parish church of St Colanus and surrounded by a picturesque and largely unspoilt pastoral landscape.
A number of fine surfing beaches are within easy driving distance, including Crantock, Fistral, Lusty Glaze, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth. The picturesque harbour town of Padstow is around 14 miles away with its quaint narrow streets and array of fine restaurants. Just south of Padstow are the so called 'Seven Bays' renowned for their sandy beaches.
Newquay provides a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including supermarkets together with amenities to satisfy all banking, schooling and leisure requirements. Within approximate 15 miles is the cathedral city of Truro which is now the commercial heart of the county and a vibrant shopping centre with many national retailers represented.
Newquay has a branch line railway station whilst at Truro there is a mainline connection to London Paddington. Approximately 3 miles distance is Newquay Airport with a number of scheduled domestic and international flights.
The Property - An enchanting small Cornish Estate centred around the historic Grade II Listed house that was built in 1632 and originally formed part of the Figg Hoblyn Estate. This significant character home extends to some 3,328 sq ft and has been thoughtfully renovated in recent years to create a stylish rural retreat that retains a host of traditional features.
Following a comprehensive planning exercise, the property now offers an incoming buyer the almost unheard-of opportunity to carry out a bespoke development of two contemporary country houses within the grounds.
For some, the construction of the new houses may not be uppermost in their minds as the existing property could just be viewed as a perfect country house, complete with heated swimming pool, two luxurious holiday let studios, ancillary buildings and approaching 10 acres of grounds, including meadows and stream bordered woodland – a real escape from the rigours of modern life.
The House - Facing south over beautiful walled gardens that include a historic lych gate, this handsome character home has been the subject of a sensitive renovation and now affords spacious and flexibly arranged accommodation. In recent times, the eastern wing was configured as a self-contained two-bedroom holiday let and could easily revert to this arrangement.
The principal entrance hall features a mellow granite flag floor which continues into the dining room and has been worn smooth over the passage of time. Flanking this hall are the dining room and sitting room, both overlooking the garden. The dining room has a box bay window, exposed beam ceiling and substantial fireplace with wood burning stove and traditional settle backed chair. The cosy sitting room includes a granite fireplace with cloam oven and woodburning stove. Beyond this sitting room is a third reception room with second staircase to the first floor, wood burning stove and French doors to the garden.
The principal family kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views to the rear over the gardens and surrounding countryside. This impressive space has a range of cupboards and drawers with oak work surfaces, integrated appliances and attractive Aga in a former fireplace with cloam oven. Completing the ground floor are ancillary rooms such as a utility, cloakroom, bathroom and a second kitchen.
The upper floor is approached over three staircases and is home to seven bedrooms (two en-suite) plus a second family bathroom.
Charlotte's Web & Piglet - A pair of converted piggeries that are located to the north of and do not overlook the main residence. These stylish contemporary studios each offer one-bedroom holiday accommodation, including a kitchen and bathroom
Gardens, Grounds And Outbuildings - Approaching 10 acres in total, the gardens and grounds that encircle Colan Barton create the feeling of a retreat and are a true delight to meander through.
The formal gardens around the house have been well manicured, featuring areas of lawn, mellow stone chipped pathways and a number of small traditional stone outbuildings. Adjacent to the western end of the main house are the atmospheric remains of the old cider press and now the location of a sheltered hot tub.
Beyond here is an enclosure housing the heated swimming pool with surrounding terraces and a summer/pool house. Lovely views over the land are enjoyed and the area is configured to be a fabulous outdoor entertaining space during the summer months.
Other outbuildings include a Games Room, former Stable and the old Cider House which is now a Workshop and may well have potential for conversion (subject to all necessary consents).
The entrance driveway passes alongside the eastern flank of the house, into the rear courtyard where there is ample parking. The driveway also separates to provide access to the two studios/development site.
There are lovely small paddocks along the eastern side of the property, leading around to the area where the two new houses are proposed and from here the bulk of the land continues to the west of the main house with feature pond, meadows and stream bordered woodland.
Recent History - In addition to occupying Colan Barton as a much-loved home, the vendors have also operated a luxurious tourism business, catering for large family groups and weddings together with the holiday letting of Piglet and Charlotte’s Web.
Further information can be provided on this enterprise if required and a glimpse into the business can be seen at
Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Viewings - Strictly through Stags Truro Office on .
Directions - Proceed to the hamlet of Colan and the property will be found to the south west of the church.
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Marketed by: Stags, Truro
Situation - Just 5 miles inland from the magnificent north Cornish coast, Colan is an idyllic rural hamlet that is home to the Grade I Listed parish church of St Colanus and surrounded by a picturesque and largely unspoilt pastoral landscape.
A number of fine surfing beaches are within easy driving distance, including Crantock, Fistral, Lusty Glaze, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth. The picturesque harbour town of Padstow is around 14 miles away with its quaint narrow streets and array of fine restaurants. Just south of Padstow are the so called 'Seven Bays' renowned for their sandy beaches.
Newquay provides a comprehensive range of shopping facilities including supermarkets together with amenities to satisfy all banking, schooling and leisure requirements. Within approximate 15 miles is the cathedral city of Truro which is now the commercial heart of the county and a vibrant shopping centre with many national retailers represented.
Newquay has a branch line railway station whilst at Truro there is a mainline connection to London Paddington. Approximately 3 miles distance is Newquay Airport with a number of scheduled domestic and international flights.
The Property - An enchanting small Cornish Estate centred around the historic Grade II Listed house that was built in 1632 and originally formed part of the Figg Hoblyn Estate. This significant character home extends to some 3,328 sq ft and has been thoughtfully renovated in recent years to create a stylish rural retreat that retains a host of traditional features.
Following a comprehensive planning exercise, the property now offers an incoming buyer the almost unheard-of opportunity to carry out a bespoke development of two contemporary country houses within the grounds.
For some, the construction of the new houses may not be uppermost in their minds as the existing property could just be viewed as a perfect country house, complete with heated swimming pool, two luxurious holiday let studios, ancillary buildings and approaching 10 acres of grounds, including meadows and stream bordered woodland – a real escape from the rigours of modern life.
The House - Facing south over beautiful walled gardens that include a historic lych gate, this handsome character home has been the subject of a sensitive renovation and now affords spacious and flexibly arranged accommodation. In recent times, the eastern wing was configured as a self-contained two-bedroom holiday let and could easily revert to this arrangement.
The principal entrance hall features a mellow granite flag floor which continues into the dining room and has been worn smooth over the passage of time. Flanking this hall are the dining room and sitting room, both overlooking the garden. The dining room has a box bay window, exposed beam ceiling and substantial fireplace with wood burning stove and traditional settle backed chair. The cosy sitting room includes a granite fireplace with cloam oven and woodburning stove. Beyond this sitting room is a third reception room with second staircase to the first floor, wood burning stove and French doors to the garden.
The principal family kitchen/breakfast room enjoys views to the rear over the gardens and surrounding countryside. This impressive space has a range of cupboards and drawers with oak work surfaces, integrated appliances and attractive Aga in a former fireplace with cloam oven. Completing the ground floor are ancillary rooms such as a utility, cloakroom, bathroom and a second kitchen.
The upper floor is approached over three staircases and is home to seven bedrooms (two en-suite) plus a second family bathroom.
Charlotte's Web & Piglet - A pair of converted piggeries that are located to the north of and do not overlook the main residence. These stylish contemporary studios each offer one-bedroom holiday accommodation, including a kitchen and bathroom
Gardens, Grounds And Outbuildings - Approaching 10 acres in total, the gardens and grounds that encircle Colan Barton create the feeling of a retreat and are a true delight to meander through.
The formal gardens around the house have been well manicured, featuring areas of lawn, mellow stone chipped pathways and a number of small traditional stone outbuildings. Adjacent to the western end of the main house are the atmospheric remains of the old cider press and now the location of a sheltered hot tub.
Beyond here is an enclosure housing the heated swimming pool with surrounding terraces and a summer/pool house. Lovely views over the land are enjoyed and the area is configured to be a fabulous outdoor entertaining space during the summer months.
Other outbuildings include a Games Room, former Stable and the old Cider House which is now a Workshop and may well have potential for conversion (subject to all necessary consents).
The entrance driveway passes alongside the eastern flank of the house, into the rear courtyard where there is ample parking. The driveway also separates to provide access to the two studios/development site.
There are lovely small paddocks along the eastern side of the property, leading around to the area where the two new houses are proposed and from here the bulk of the land continues to the west of the main house with feature pond, meadows and stream bordered woodland.
Recent History - In addition to occupying Colan Barton as a much-loved home, the vendors have also operated a luxurious tourism business, catering for large family groups and weddings together with the holiday letting of Piglet and Charlotte’s Web.
Further information can be provided on this enterprise if required and a glimpse into the business can be seen at
Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Viewings - Strictly through Stags Truro Office on .
Directions - Proceed to the hamlet of Colan and the property will be found to the south west of the church.
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Marketed by: Stags, Truro
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.