An elegant and quite stunning Grade II listed former vicarage with separate three bedroom coach house and annexe/studio set in beautiful landscaped gardens. Five double bedrooms, all en suite, three principal reception rooms, garden room, kitchen/breakfast room, boot room, study, cellar rooms incorporating gym/wine store/boiler room.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Penhallow Manor is an exquisite example of a Grade II listed former vicarage, which was built in 1842. The well proportioned and adaptable accommodation has high ceilings and large windows which give the house a feeling of space and light. In addition, there is a self contained Coach House which at present is used for holiday letting and a separate annexe/studio, which is unused, but has the potential for additional guest or studio/offices. All are set in beautiful established gardens and grounds of approximately ¾ of an acre which is approached from the drive flanked by mature shrubs,which winds up to the main house which itself is constructed of stone with painted rendered elevations under an attractive slated roof with deep overhanging eaves. The house has been sensitively restored by its present owners,with meticulous attention given to every detail throughout. The striking bathroom suites, traditional bespoke kitchen, original slate and wooden floors, fireplaces, attractive cast iron radiators, wooden panelling, shutters and sash windows with original glass are only some of the features that add to the enormous charm and character of Penhallow. The principal reception rooms all feature marble fireplaces, decorative cornices, and enjoy pleasant outlooks over the grounds and surrounding countryside. There have been religious settlements on the site since early medieval times and probably earlier as evidenced by the 6C granite cross now situated in the gardens and the 17th Century arch in the walls to the NorthWest of the Manor. Daphne du Maurier, a visitor to the house, featured it in her famous book 'Jamaica Inn' as the home of the notorious Francis Davey,Vicar of Altarnun. In all, a most elegant gentleman’s residence with a perfect balance of old and new, creating a most comfortable and charming large family home.
SITUATION
Penhallow Manor sits proudly on the outskirts of the pretty village of Altarnun adjacent to the Church.The village has been three times winner of the tidy village trophy in the Britain in Bloom competition as well as being judged as the best kept village in Cornwall and offers a number of amenities including well stocked general store, two public houses and primary school.Bodmin Moor is close at hand and provides excellent equestrian facilities and other outdoor pursuits and the North Cornish Coast is within good proximity with access to a number of pretty coastal villages including Boscastle, Crackington Haven and Port Isaac. Eating out is easy at some of the best award winning restaurants in the south west being within easy access. Arundel Arms (15 minutes) Lewtrenchard Manor (20 minutes) Horn of plenty (25 minutes) Jamie Oliver’s 15 (35 minutes) and Gidleigh Park 2 Michelin star 30 minutes (all times being approximate).
COMMUNICATIONS
Road – the A30 dual carriageway is about half a mile and provides a link to Cornwall in the west and to Exeter and the M5 motorway in the east. The M5 provides motorway access to the Midlands and north of England and connects with the M4 north of Bristol to provide a motorway link to London.
Rail – Regular intercity train services operate from Exeter to London-Paddington, Manchester & Birmingham. There is also a service from Exeter via Salisbury to Waterloo to connect to the city of London and via Eurostar to the continent.
Air – Exeter, Newquay and Plymouth airports provide daily flights to London,Manchester, Birmingham,The Isles of Scilly, the Channel Islands and a growing number of continental destinations.
Ferry – Cross Channel ferry services operate from Plymouth to Brittany and North Spain.
THE RESIDENCE
Entrance Porch
Large window with a slate floor.
Reception Hall
A spacious and welcoming reception area with exposed wooden floor, fine turning staircase rising to the first floor and a door providing access to the cellar rooms.
Morning Room 15' 6'' x 15' (4.72m x 4.57m)
Dual aspect windows with views over the grounds to countryside beyond and open marble fireplace with a slate hearth.
Dining Room 19' 8'' x 14' 10'' (5.99m x 4.52m)
With marble open fire.
Drawing Room 19' 7'' x 19' 2'' (5.97m x 5.84m)
Marble open fire and views over open country and the church.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 22' 3'' x 15' 11'' (6.78m x 4.85m)
A beautifully fitted kitchen with a range of stylish hand built curved solid wood cupboards and drawers with polished granite worktops above and larder cupboard with drawers. Island unit incorporating sink, soft closing drawers and concealed ‘De Dietrich’ dishwasher. Integrated ‘miele’ fridge and freezer, four oven Aga set in a stone fireplace and exposed wooden floorboards
Garden Room 16' 4'' x 13' 2'' (4.98m x 4.01m)
A most pleasant room with windows to three sides, Cornish slate floor and French doors giving access to the gardens.
Boot Room 13' 8'' x 12' 11'' (4.17m x 3.94m)
With a range of floor standing oak cupboards with marble tops above, integrated fridge, butler sink, larder cupboard, Cornish slate floor and stable door leading to the cobbled courtyard
Inner Hall
Door giving access to the courtyard, Cornish slate and wood floor, partially wood panelled walls and back staircase.
Laundry room
Plumbing for washing machine and slate floor.
Cloakroom
With a traditional suite comprising WC, pedestal wash basin, Cornish slate floor and partially wood panelled walls.
Study 13' 2'' x 12' 6'' (4.01m x 3.81m)
Stunning room with most attractive oak panelled walls with a concealed door with the panelling to archive room.
Archive Room
Window, slate floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried Landing
Large landing with Georgian fanlight and an attractive lantern.
Bedroom One 21' x 16' 9'' (6.4m x 5.11m)
With views over open country and the church.
Dressing Room
With hanging rails and shelving.
En Suite 12' 9'' x 8' 8'' (3.89m x 2.64m)
With a cast iron free standing roll top bath,WC, twin wash hand basins with cupboards beneath, large shower and exposed wooden floor.
Bedroom Two 16' 8'' x 10' 8'' (5.08m x 3.25m)
En Suite
Large shower, WC, pedestal wash basin, linen cupboard/wardrobe, store cupboard with hanging rail and shelf and exposed wooden floor.
Bedroom Three 16' 6'' x 12' (5.03m x 3.66m)
Feature slate fireplace and wardrobe.
En Suite 8' 9'' x 9' 5'' (2.67m x 2.87m)
Free standing roll top steel bath with ball and claw feet and shower above, WC, pedestal wash basin, exposed wooden floor and feature fireplace.
Bedroom Four 15' 11'' x 14' 1'' (4.85m x 4.55m)
Feature fireplace.
En Suite 7' 11'' x 5' 8'' (2.41m x 1.73m)
Double shower, WC, pedestal wash basin, exposed wooden floor, door to walk in wardrobe with shelving, drawers and hanging rail.
Bedroom Five 13' 2'' x 12' 9'' (4.01m x 3.89m)
Built in shelving cupboard and steps down to:
En Suite 10' 7'' x 6' (3.23m x 1.83m)
Double shower, wash hand basin, WC and exposed wooden floor.
Dressing Room
With hanging rail, drawers and shelving.
Cellar Rooms:
Room One/Gym 13' 10'' x 13' (4.22m x 3.96m)
Room Two/Wine Store 10' 6'' x 6' 10'' (3.2m x 2.08m)
Room Three/Boiler Room 14' 6'' x 12' 4'' (4.42m x 3.76m)
THE COACH HOUSE
Kitchen 18' 7'' x 13' 10'' (5.66m x 4.22m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of matching cupboards.
Sitting Room 17' x 14' 3'' (5.18m x 4.34m)
With stable door leading to the outside courtyard. Wood burning stove and staircase to the first floor.
Bedroom One 14' 3'' x 10' (4.34m x 3.05m)
En Suite
With shower, WC and wash hand basin.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom Two 14' 3'' x 11' 3'' (4.34m x 3.43m)
Access to store cupboards.
En Suite
With shower, wash hand basin and WC.
Bedroom Three 17' 9'' x 14' 3'' (5.41m x 4.34m)
With a Velux window and built in wardrobe.
En Suite
Comprising bath, WC and vanity wash hand basin.
THE ANNEXE/STUDIO
FIRST FLOOR
Entrance/KItchen Area 10' 10'' x 4' 5'' (3.3m x 1.35m)
Room One 12' 2'' x 11' 7'' (3.71m x 3.53m)
Room Two 10' 7'' x 10' (3.23m x 3.05m)
SECOND FLOOR
Mezzanine Rooms
Room One 11' 2'' x 6' 5'' (3.4m x 1.96m)
Room Two 10' 2'' x 5' 10'' (3.1m x 1.78m)
Shower Room
Linhay
Open fronted three bay linhay of stone construction with granite up rights, slate roof, cobbled floor, power and lighting.
Garage 14' 6'' x 9' (4.42m x 2.74m)
With roller door, boiler serving central heating and hot water for the Coach House. Power and lighting.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached off the village lane, up a sweeping tarmac driveway bordered by mature plants and shrubs. The driveway terminates at a large gravelled parking area which continues around to the rear of the house and a large cobbled courtyard which gives access to the annexe/studio, coach house, garage and linhay. The principal gardens are predominantly expanses of immaculate level lawns which lie on the eastern and southern boundaries with a variety of shrubs and flowers, summerhouse, slate terrace and gateway into the churchyard. From the terrace steps lead up to a raised hidden vegetable garden.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Separate oil fired central heating to the main house and coach
house.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cornwall County Council,Higher Trenant Road,Wadebridge, PL27 6TW. Telephone: 01208 893333
DIRECTIONS
From Launceston proceed along the A30 in a westerly direction. About 8 miles outside of Launceston take the left hand slip road signposted for Five Lanes,Trewint and Altarnun. Pass under the A30, then turn left and then right almost immediately thereafter. Turn left again following the signs to Altarnun. Continue down into the village, continue over the bridge, passing the church and the entrance to
Penhallow Manor is on the left hand side.
VIEWINGS
Please telephone us on 01288 359999 to make an appointment. We are open from at least 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturdays. FULL DETAILS OF THIS AND EVERY PROPERTY ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com