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Truro House

“If walls could talk, what a fascinating storyTruro House would tell...”

Delve into the rich history of Palmers Green, and the enigmatic character of Truro House is sure to capture the imagination.

There has stood a building on this site since the mid seventeenth century, with 1673 records showing the land occupied by the King’s Arms coaching inn, a chapter of its history which lives on today in the original brickwork and timber framing of the house’s cellar and the name of the nearby bridge that crosses the New River. When,

after almost 200 colourful years as a public house the land was suddenly sold in 1828, the building and its grounds were reborn as a family home, which came to be known as Truro Cottage. Soon after, when local draper Thomas Reynolds adapted and extended the building, to reflect its grander status it was renamed Truro House.

Following in the Reynolds’ footsteps came a succession of families and personalities, and as you wander through the house’s remarkable rooms today, the mark left by each can be felt in its unique and characterful interiors.

As you step through the Corinthian porch and into the imposing Gothic wood panelled entrance hall, it soon becomes evident that Truro House truly is one-of-a-kind. Perhaps a nod to the heritage of ‘Madame George’, the Gallic wife of George Davis, whose family lived in the house for 100 years, ‘Old French’ influences can be

seen throughout.

The impressive Drawing Room boasts elegant Ionic scalgliola columns, gleaming gold leaf cornices, an antique fireplace, grisaille panels, secret cupboards and doors, and semi-circular French bay windows opening onto the

beautifully landscaped gardens.

In the master bedroom, the original grisalle panelling continues and where the original ‘toile de jouy’ wallpaper once dominated, intricate and original restored detailing now decorate the walls.

Elsewhere, handcrafted wood panelling, parquet flooring and carved beams draw your eyes into the warmth of the Normandy dining room. Here a Tudor sash window and Jacobean fireplace pull you in further to admire the numerous carvings, mottos and chilvalric detailing throughout. The style continues upstairs where the Normandy bedroom features a hand painted ceiling, antique fireplace and a secret hidden door – a further reminder of the

house’s intriguing journey through the years.

A sensitive restoration befitting an extraordinary home

Lying forgotten and uninhabited for 20 years, the Comer Homes Group has now taken up the responsibility of restoring Truro House to its former glory. With the company’s characteristic care, and working under the

guidance of English Heritage, skilled craftsmen have been enlisted to breathe fresh life into the building’s original period details and the finest of finishing touches have been gathered from across the globe.

Even the kitchen’s Victorian range cooker has received an exacting makeover, creating a striking, decorative focal point in the heart of this very special home.

A charming collection of styles and influences is certainly what sets Truro House apart, yet there is also one common thread running throughout its recent reawakening – an unwavering commitment to ensuring its survival

for future generations to enjoy.

SpecificationK i t C h E n

• Antique ‘New Gold Medal Eagle Range’ dated back to early 19th century made by the Eagle Range and Foundry Company (Restored antique feature)

• Prentice British hand made In-Frame kitchen

• White marble stone worktops

• Belfast white ceramic sink

• Two built in Miele ovens

• Miele coffee machine

• Miele integrated appliances – gas hob, built in microwave, dishwasher, full height fridge, full height freezer, free standing washing machine & free standing tumble dryer.

• Wet underfloor heating

B a t h r O O M s / E n - s U i t E s

• Burlington Heritage sanitary ware fitted to all bathrooms

• Italian Carrera marble wall and floor tiling

• Master bathroom first floor- complete restoration of original Italian Carrera marble

• Heritage brass antique light switches and sockets

• Ornate stained glass windows

• Fitted antique mirrors

• Thermostatic Burlington showers

• Chrome and glass shower doors

• LED spotlights

• Heated antique style radiators

• Bedroom one, En-suite rib-vault with central pendant and stained glass window

D i n i n g r O O M ‘Normandy Room’

• Wet underfloor heating

• Full height wood panelling, carved beams and elaborately carved chimneypiece

• Parquet flooring

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• Mock tudor bay sash window with window box

• Jacobean style fireplace cast iron fire back with coat of arms (sixteenth century style)

• Reformed gothic interior

• Chivalric stained glass bay window

• Timbered ceiling

• Carved features and crude arched forms in the fireplace surround

l i V i n g r O O M

• Wooden panelling

• Tudor/ Jacobean style

• Large fireplace with ridged hood in Gothic form

• Timbered ceiling

• Original sash windows

• Wet underfloor heating

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• Parquet Flooring

D r a W i n g r O O M ‘Louis Seize Style’

• French style drawing room panelled in Louis Seize style with painted grisaille panels

• Heritage chandelier light fitting

• Secret closets/ storage within panelling

• Semi-circular French bay window

• Intricate gold leaf detailing to cornices

• Antique bronze mirror

• Ionic scagliola columns

• French style fireplace – restored with gilded over mantel mirror, pier glass

• Mirrored double doors

• Wet underfloor heating

• Parquet Flooring

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

B E D r O O M 1 ‘Normandy Bedroom’

• ‘Normandy room’ decked out with panelling dismantled from a French chateux 1880

• Compartmentalised ceiling of the ‘Normandy’ bedroom hand painted ceiling panelling

• Painted antique fireplace hood adorned with fleurs-de-lys

• Hidden secret door within panelling to bedroom two

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• High quality silken velvet carpet fitted to bedrooms

B E D r O O M 2

• French style panelled bedroom

• Restored Fire place

• Wooden panelling

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• High quality silken velvet carpet

B E D r O O M 3

• Panelled room

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• Tudor style wooden beams

• Restored feature fireplace

• Wood panelling

• High quality silken velvet carpet

B E D r O O M 4 Master Bedroom ‘Louis Seize Style’

• Louis Seize style panelled bedroom

• Restored feature fireplace

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• High quality silken velvet carpet

B E D r O O M 5 / C i n E M a r O O M

• Wet underfloor heating

• Chrome LED spot lights

• CAT 6 wiring for change of use for room

• Wooden flooring

• Heritage brass antique light switches and wall sockets

• French double doors with terrace

g E n E r a l

Historic grade II* listed building once the residence of Lord Chancellor Sir Thomas Wilde and Baron Truro of Bowes “Lord Truro”. Parts of Truro House date back over 250 years.

• Grade II* listed building

• Scagliola Ionic Columns

• Eighteenth century prostyle Corinthian porch

• Original cornices

• Original French style louvred shutters

• Feature high ceilings- with original wooden panelling or mock tudor beams

• Original wood panelling

• Ornate stained glass windows with chivalric motifs and mottos

• Rare early use of concrete mouldings

• Original architectural features

• Restored original fireplaces

• Wet under floor heating to the ground floor

• High level acoustic insulation

• Traditional style radiators

• Antique brass door handles

• Heritage brass light switches and sockets (Chrome to kitchen)

• Oak internal doors

• Parisian ‘Old French’ early 18th century interior influences

• Mains operated smoke detectors

• 24 hour CCTV & state of art internal security system

• High efficiency heating and hot water from two 30kw system boilers

• Farrow & Ball painted walls and ceilings

• High quality silken velvet carpet fitted to bedrooms

E X t E r n a l F E a t U r E s

• Private gated development

• Private 0.9 acre landscaped garden

• Private electronic remote controlled gate access to Truro House

• External up lighting to private gardens

• Designated private parking to the front of the property

• Canalside path

• Uplighting to main building

• Original coach man bell with restored internal bell cord

Site plan

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REAR GARDEN

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TRURO PLACE

TRURO HOUSE PARKING

Total grounds:2,700 sq m/ 29,062 sq ft

Ground floor

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K I T C H E N D I N I N GU T I L I T Y / S T O R A G E

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Bedroom 1 7.32m x 7.11m 24’0” x 23’4”

Bedroom 2 7.16m x 4.61m 23’6” x 15’1”

Bedroom 3 5.10m x 4.65m 16’9” x 15’3”

Bedroom 4 5.44m x 3.61m 17’10” x 11’10”

Entrance Hall 3.18m x 1.70m 10'5" x 5'7"

Living / Reception 7.44m x 5.54m 24'5" x 18'2"

Dining 7.16m x 4.80m 23'6" x 15'9"

Kitchen 7.24m x 4.92m 23'9" x 16'2"

Utility / Storage 4.30m x 3.28m 14'1" x 10'9"

Drawing Room 7.34m x 6.62m 24'1" x 21'9"

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NEWSOUTHGATE

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W H I T E C H A P E L R O A D

H A R R O W R O A D

AlexandraPark

Highgate Wood

Palmers Green

Southgate

Finchley

Totteridge

South Herts Golf Course

Finchley Golf Course

Muswell HillGolf CourseMetro

Golf Centre

Trent Park

WhitewebbsGolf Club

Gunpowder Park

Hadley Wood

Highbury

Camden

Soho

Marylebone

St John’sWood

Notting Hill

Maida Vale

Queen’sPark

Bank

HolbornShoreditch

HoxtonRegent’s Park

Crouch EndHighgate

Hampstead Hampstead Heath

TRURO PLACE

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A406

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A1000

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Hackney

StokeNewington

Hyde Park Wapping

MuswellHill

Wood Green

Whetstone

Truro House, Truro Place, London N13

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Whilst every care has been taken to ensure accuracy these particulars do not constitute part of any offer or contract and the right to change plans, specifications and materials is reserved.

All measurements are given as a guide only. No liability can be accepted for any errors arising there from. No responsibility is taken for any other error, omission, or mis-statements in these particulars.

Neither the vendor nor its agents make or give, whether in these particulars during the negotiations or otherwise any representation or warranty in relation to this property. Specifications for this

development may not include fixtures, fittings and finishings shown in the photographs and illustrations which are indicative only.