PENHALLOW MANORALTARNUN, NR. LAUNCESTON

Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor’s Sole Agent:Lillicrap Chilcott. Landrian House. 59-60 Lemon Street. Truro. TR1 2PETel: 01872 273473 Fax: 01872 273474Email: sales@lillicrapchilcott.comwww.lillicrapchilcott.com

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

In all, totalling about 6,406sq.ft. of accommodation.

PENHALLOW MANOR – In all, about 4,941.sq.ft. of accommodation.

Ground Floor: vestibule, reception hall with turning staircase, drawing room, dining room, morning room. Superb large dual aspect kitchen/breakfast room, garden room, large boot room, pantry. Inner hall, secondary staircase, study with concealed door to an archive room, laundry room, separate wc.

First Floor: galleried landing, master en-suite bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, 4 further en-suite bedrooms, walk-in storage cupboard.

CELLARS

Large storage room and boiler room.

COACH HOUSE – In all, about 1,465sq.ft. In need of refurbishment.Ground Floor: living room, kitchen, en-suite bedroom. First Floor: landing, 2 en-suite bedrooms.

FORMER ANNEXE – In need of refurbishment.

Two mezzanine rooms with kitchenette and a Jack and Jill shower room on the first floor.

OUTSIDE

Gravelled driveway with parking for several vehicles, large rear courtyard with open-fronted three bay linhay, garage, attractive gardens surrounding the house.

In all, about ¾ of an acre.

FOR SALE FREEHOLD

PENHALLOW MANORALTARNUN, NR. LAUNCESTON, PL15 7SJAn impressive, detached, Grade II Listed former vicarage with excellent well planned 5 bedroomed, 4 reception roomed accommodation set in ¾ of an acre of beautiful gardens and grounds in a blissful location on the edge of a picturesque moorland village. In addition, a 3 bedroomed, two storey detached Coach House and a two roomed former annexe, both in need of some updating together with a three bay linhay, a single garage, an impressive driveway and ample parking.

THE PROPERTYPenhallow Manor is a magnificent Grade II Listed former vicarage built, we believe, in 1843 and owned by our clients for the last 6 years.

Penhallow Manor is we understand, principally constructed in stone with painted rendered elevations under an attractive slated roof with deep overhanging eaves. Occupying an elevated position, Penhallow Manor is set at the end of a sweeping driveway with a gravelled parking area providing parking for several vehicles, off of which access is given to the detached Coach House and the rear courtyard.

The front door opens to a vestibule with an inner door opening to an impressive reception hall with a fine turning staircase to the first floor. The ground floor comprises well proportioned, versatile accommodation with large sash windows and 10’ high ceilings, marble and slate fireplaces, decorative cornices and views over the grounds towards either the church or the neighbouring countryside. The kitchen which has a wall of exposed stone above an Everhot range cooker with an array of handmade bespoke painted oak units including a large cabinet on the opposite wall with integrated fridge and freezer.

An inner hall is accessed off the main reception hallway or via the boot room and has a beautiful study with wood panelling and a concealed door to an archive room, a large pantry, a laundry room and a separate wc. This area of the house would at one time have been the servant’s quarters with its own staircase to the first floor.

On the first floor, a galleried landing with a large lantern window gives access to the principal three en-suite bedrooms, the master being an impressive 16’8” x 16’ with a large en-suite bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe with bespoke oak units and shelving. An archway from the galleried landing opens to the inner hallway off of which there are two spacious en-suite bedrooms and a second staircase leading to the ground floor which suggests that this area would have also been servants’ quarters at one stage.

Outside, gardens and grounds of approximately ¾ of an acre wraparound the property with level lawns on the east and south sides and a large courtyard to the west. From the courtyard there is a single garage, a triple bay linhay and front doors to both the Former Annexe and the three bedroomed Coach House.

In all, Penhallow Manor is of appeal to those in search of a gracefully proportioned period house with impressive yet manageable gardens and grounds in an accessible, picturesque, edge of village location close to the Devon/Cornwall border.

HISTORICAL NOTEThere has been a religious settlement on the site since early Medieval times and probably earlier as evidenced by the 6c granite cross, now situated in the gardens of Penhallow Manor and the 17th Century arch in the walls to the north west. It is understood that the former vicarage burned down in 1841 and was rebuilt in the Georgian style. The original architect’s plans still hang in the property today and Penhallow Manor remained as the vicarage until the church sold it in 1973. Daphne du Maurier’s second novel, Jamaica Inn, an historical tale of smugglers featuring the infamous albino vicar of Altarnun, Francis Davey, is set in this part of Cornwall. The 8th and 9th chapters of the book are set in the vicarage drawing room, now Penhallow Manor and here the main character, Mary Yelland discovers the grim truth behind her uncle’s smuggling.

painted oak base units sit under a dark granite worktop with further wall mounted cupboards above as well as a central island with matching units and soft close drawers, matching worktop and an inset Villeroy & Boch sink as well as an integrated De Dietrich dishwasher. On the opposite wall is a large near floor to ceiling handcrafted unit which matches the kitchen units and includes an integrated Miele fridge and freezer as well as further cupboard space. Large multi pane sash window with wooden shutters faces south with excellent views of the church tower. Radiator. Door to:-

BOOT ROOM – 13’8” x 13’. Large slate flagged flooring, high ceiling and multi pane window overlooking the rear courtyard. A range of dark oak base units under a marble worktop with a large Belfast sink and integrated fridge. Underfloor heating. Original servant’s bells. Door to north facing larder with shelving. Stable door to the rear courtyard and a further door to the inner hall.

From the kitchen a multi pane door opens to:-

GARDEN ROOM – 16’2” x 13’1”. A spacious triple aspect room with views over the lawned rear garden and to the church and church

tower. Multi pane double doors open to the rear garden, radiator.

Doors from either the reception hall or the boot room open to:-

INNER HALL. What would have most likely once been servants’ quarters with large slate flagged flooring in part, door to the rear courtyard, staircase rising to the first floor, two radiators and doors to:-

STUDY – 13’4” x 12’3”. A beautiful room with large multi pane sash window facing out over the gravelled driveway, dark oak panelling to two thirds height, open fireplace set upon a slate hearth with wooden surround. Radiator. Concealed door to an archive room with slate flagged flooring and small windows facing out over the gravelled driveway, radiator.

WC. Half height panelling, high level wc with pull chain, wash basin and pedestal.

LAUNDRY ROOM. Deep shelving with space under for a washing machine and tumble dryer, two windows with deep slate sills under facing out over the rear courtyard, radiator.

LOCATION Altarnun has long been regarded as one of the most picturesque villages on Bodmin Moor with its fine church immediately next door to Penhallow Manor, the ‘Cathedral of the Moors, supporting the largest Parish in Cornwall. The essence of Altarnun remains and it has been the winner of the Tidy Village Trophy in the Britain in Bloom competition on more than one occasion, as well as being judged as the best kept village in Cornwall.

There is a local primary school, a shop, an art gallery and a tea room and the historic former market town of Launceston is approximately 8 miles distant to the east and provides a wide variety of shopping facilities, together with both state and private schooling. The A30 dual carriageway is extremely convenient and gives access to the cathedral city of Exeter and the motorway network. Bodmin Moor is close at hand and provides excellent equestrian facilities and other outdoor pursuits with the north Cornish coast being easily accessible with the former fishing harbour of Boscastle and beaches at Crackington Haven. There are numerous surfing beaches and many magical walks nearby.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES(all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

From the gravelled parking area a front door opens to:-

VESTIBULE. Large multi pane window and further door to:-

RECEPTION HALL. 10’6” ceiling height. Beautiful wooden turning staircase to the first floor. Door to cellars (see below). Two radiators and doors to:-

DRAWING ROOM – 19’6” x 19’3” including recessed window. A stunning double aspect room with two large multi pane sash windows with wooden shutters, one of which faces out over the lawn and to the countryside beyond and the other faces south over the rear lawn providing a lovely view of the neighbouring church and church tower. 10’5” high ceiling height. Open fireplace set upon a stone hearth with marble surround, two radiators.

DINING ROOM – 21’ x 14’9” including window recess. Large multi pane sash window with wooden shutters facing out over the lawned garden and to the countryside beyond. 10’5” ceiling height. Open fireplace set upon a slate hearth with marble surround. Recessed alcove, radiator.

MORNING ROOM – 15’6” x 15’. Beautiful double aspect room with two large multi pane sash windows one of which has wooden shutters and faces out over the lawned garden and to the countryside beyond, the other faces over the gravelled parking area. 10’5” ceiling height. Open fireplace set upon a stone hearth with a marble effect surround. Radiator.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 21’ x 15’ max wall to wall. A stunning, spacious and light double aspect kitchen with an attractive exposed stone wall above the Everhot range cooker. Handmade

From the reception hall an impressive wooden turning staircase rises to:-

FIRST FLOORGALLERIED LANDING. Large multi pane lantern skylight and doors to:-

MASTER BEDROOM – 16’8” x 16’ plus recessed windows. An impressive, spacious, double aspect master bedroom with two large multi pane sash windows one of which is in a deep recess overlooking the rear garden and out towards the church and church tower, whilst the other overlooks the side garden and out over the Penpont valley and the countryside beyond. Doors to:-

LARGE WALK-IN WARDROBE. Handcrafted oak units and shelving, radiator.

EN-SUITE BATH / SHOWER ROOM – 12’9” x 8’7”. A spacious and light bath/shower room with large multi pane sash window and wooden shutters overlooking the rear garden and out towards the church and church tower. Roll topped bath on claw feet, wc, his and hers wash basins with vanity unit under, walk-in shower cubicle and two radiators with attached towel rail.

BEDROOM 2 – 15’6” x 12’ plus recess. A spacious double bedroom with large multi pane sash window overlooking the rear garden and with views of the church and church tower. Fireplace set upon a slate hearth with slate surround, radiator and built-in wardrobe with shelving and hanging rails. Door to:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM. Roll edged bath with claw feet, wc, wash basin with wooden vanity unit under, small multi pane sash window facing out over the courtyard, fireplace set upon a slate hearth with wooden surround. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3 – 17’10” x 10’7” including recessed window. A spacious double bedroom with large multi pane sash window overlooking the side garden and out across the Penpont valley and to the countryside beyond. Radiator. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, walk-in shower cubicle, radiator with attached towel rail.

WALK-IN WARDROBE. Built-in shelving and hanging rail.

STORAGE CUPBOARD. Built-in shelving and hanging rail, small window.

From the galleried landing an archway leads to an inner hallway which would have most likely once been servants’ quarters with a staircase descending to the inner hallway on the ground floor. Small multi pane window overlooking the rear courtyard and doors to:-

BEDROOM 4 – 16’ x 14’. A light and spacious double aspect double bedroom with two large multi pane sash windows, one facing out over the gravelled driveway and the other looking out over the lawned side garden and across the Penpont valley and to the countryside beyond. Open fireplace set upon a slate hearth with a slate surround, radiator and door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, walk-in shower cubicle, small radiator with attached towel rail. Door to:-

WALK-IN WARDROBE. Handcrafted oak drawers, built-in shelving and hanging rails, radiator.

BEDROOM 5 – 13’2” x 12’9”. A spacious double bedroom with large multi pane sash window overlooking the gravelled courtyard and out to the countryside beyond. Small built-in wardrobe, radiator and door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Two wooden steps descend down to a spacious and light shower room with wc, wall mounted wash basin, walk-in shower cubicle, radiator with attached towel rail. Door to:-

WALK-IN WARDROBE. Handcrafted wooden drawers and shelving with hanging rail. Small multi pane sash window overlooking the rear courtyard, radiator.

CELLARFrom the reception hall a flight of granite steps descend to the cellar with impressive ceiling heights throughout. Divided into three areas, the first of which has deep slate shelving on three sides, the second of which is a:-

LARGE STORAGE ROOM – 14’ x 13’2” plus recess. Currently serving as a storage area but a versatile space which could be used as a gym or media room with small window.

BOILER ROOM – 14’5” x 12’ plus deep recess. A large room which houses the boiler and the hot water tank. Small window in the recess.

COACH HOUSEFrom the gravelled driveway a door opens to:-

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 16’7” x 14’ max wall to wall of irregular shape. Large multi pane uPVC window overlooking the front driveway, a range of wooden base units under a wooden worktop with inset 1½ bowl sink, integrated Electrolux oven, four ring gas hob with extractor hood above, space for a dishwasher and for a washer/dryer, further wall mounted units. Built-in storage cupboard. Double doors which open to:-

SITTING ROOM – 17’1” x 14’4” max wall to wall of irregular shape. Four pane window overlooking the rear courtyard with slate sill, stable door which opens to the rear courtyard, stove set upon a raised slate hearth with slate surround, understair storage cupboard, two radiators. Turning staircase to the first floor and door to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 14’2” x 9’5” plus recess. Two sets of multi pane uPVC windows overlooking the rear courtyard, radiator and door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, walk-in shower cubicle, radiator.

From the sitting room a turning staircase leads to:-

COACH HOUSE FIRST FLOORLANDING. Skylight and doors to:-

BEDROOM 2 – 20’7” x 14’3” max wall to wall of irregular shape. Spacious bedroom with skylight, large radiator, double doors to a large built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and a door to further storage area. Multi pane wooden door to:-

EN-SUITE BATH / SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin with wooden vanity unit under, panelled bath with shower head above, skylight, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 – 14’3” x 9’8” plus recess. Double bedroom with skylight, two sets of doors which open to eaves storage space, large radiator and door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, walk-in shower cubicle, radiator.

OUTSIDEATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE – 14’5” x 9’. Roller door and housing the boiler for the Coach House.

THREE BAY FORMER LINHAY. Slate tiled roof and granite pillars. The third section houses the oil tank.

FORMER ANNEXEFrom the rear courtyard a door opens to:-

ENTRANCE LOBBY. Door on either side to:-

ROOM 1 – 12’ x 11’5”. Mezzanine level above accessed by a pull down wooden ladder.

ROOM 2 – 10’2” x 10’1”. Mezzanine level above accessed by a pull down wooden ladder.

Both mezzanine levels have skylights and a Jack and Jill shower room between them which also has a skylight.

Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance Survey map with the sanction of the controller of H.M. Stationary Office. This plan is for convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES1000034571.”

THE COACH HOUSEPENHALLOW MANOR

GARDENSFrom the sweeping driveway, a large gravelled parking area provides parking for several vehicles. From here, a gate opens to the rear courtyard with a three bay former linhay and a single garage. The courtyard is divided into two by hardwood trellised panels with a gated arch between them and on the other side, a door opens to the former annexe.

Also off the parking area to the east of Penhallow Manor is a large level lawn which wraps around to the south side and leads to the rear courtyard. This broad area of lawn is bounded by an array of mature shrubs and hedges offering good privacy, colour and interest as well as providing lovely views of the church and church tower. Off the southern area of lawn, double doors open to the garden room and a small flight of steps rise to a raised area of garden with flowerbeds and vegetable patches.

In all, approximately ¾ of an acre.

GENERAL INFORMATIONVIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com.

POST CODE – PL15 7SJ.

SERVICES – Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating in the boot room. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – Proceeding east on the A30 from Bodmin take the exit signed to Five Lanes and Altarnun. Drive through the village of Trewinte and after a short distance there will be a fork in the road, take the left turning into Five Lanes. By the Kings Head pub take a sharp left hand turn and stay on this road as you leave the village of Five Lanes and enter the village of Altarnun. Drive over the river in the middle of the village and past the church on the left hand side, after which the driveway for Penhallow Manor will be immediately on your left with a plaque on the wall.

AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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