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" Close to the head of this picturesque unspoilt tree-lined creek, between the sought-after villages of Port Navas and Constantine, close to the Helford River, a quite exceptional circa 200 year old detached cottage offering 4-bedroomed accommodation of immense charm and character, standing in exquisite gardens and grounds, including meadow, woodland and orchard, bordered to the western boundary by a fast-flowing stream, in all approximately 2.5 acres of idyllic grounds.

THE PROPERTY In our clients' ownership for the last twenty two years, 'Polwheveral Cottage' is understood to date back approximately 200 years to a time when dozens of inland quarries were renowned the world over for their quality of granite transported, literally, past the door of 'Polwheveral Cottage' for many landmark buildings including London Bridge. Set within just a few yards of the creek, 'Polwheveral Cottage' enjoys an idyllic, unspoilt setting in this Area of Great Landscape Value, on the northern banks of the Helford River, between the sought-after villages of Port Navas and Constantine. Sympathetically extended by the previous owners approximately twenty four years ago, our clients have conducted a comprehensive list of further works to the property including re-roofing approximately ten years ago, updating to the drainage system, the construction of a versatile outbuilding, again with natural slate roof, providing garaging, timber and boat storage etc, together with exhaustive works to the quite exceptional gardens and grounds which extend, in total, to approximately 2.5 acres. Well enclosed formal gardens surround the cottage and include many sheltered, sunny sitting-out areas with granite and gravel sun terrace immediately adjacent to the accommodation, sheltered patios and shrub and lawned terraces from where, in particular, there is a view of quite extraordinary beauty over the grounds and surrounding wooded countryside to the creek. To the western side of the cottage there is a picturesque meadow with independent gated access, to the north of which lies ancient woodland and a charming orchard, running up the valley and bordered along the entire western boundary by a fast-flowing boulder-strewn stream. An ancient pathway from Polwheveral to Ponjeravah and onto Constantine, lies between the cottage, meadow, woodland and orchard, over which a gravelled driveway leads to the parking area and outbuilding, to the rear of the cottage. Throughout, the accommodation offers much charm and character with deep silled small paned casement windows, beamed ceilings and open fireplaces to the main reception rooms. A charming stable door provides access from the front garden, with a pretty view towards the creek, and a further stable door from the very sunny side terrace provides direct access to the double aspect kitchen with Heritage cooker. The reception rooms include a delightful triple aspect sitting room, dining room with inglenook fireplace and breakfast room with cloakroom off. Two bedrooms and the family bathroom are found off the front landing (the original cottage), with two further bedrooms, one en-suite, from the rear landing with staircase rising from the breakfast room. In all, a distinctive home of great character which is guaranteed to impress in respect of its accommodation, grounds and setting and we, the vendors' Sole Agents, recommend an early and immediate viewing appointment. THE LOCATION Polwheveral Creek is a picturesque tree-lined tributary of the Helford River, one of the country's foremost day-sailing locations. We understand moorings can be laid, subject to approval from the Duchy of Cornwall, in the creek and there is access via a public footpath. The well served village of Constantine, a few moments' drive away or an approximate twenty minute walk via Ponjeravah, provides exceptional day-to-day amenities including hairdresser, two general stores, one with sub-post office, community halls, pub, social club, church and county primary school. The very highly regarded Trengilly Wartha Inn is close at hand and surrounding villages including Port Navas, Mawnan Smith and Gweek are also just a few minutes drive away. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (All dimensions being approximate) ENTRANCE HALL Stable door from the front elevation enjoying a beautiful outlook over the gardens to surrounding countryside. Under-stair storage area, radiator, glazed screen and small paned casement door opening into the:- SITTING ROOM 5.69m(18'8'') x 3.91m(12'10'') A charming triple aspect room with red brick fireplace with raised tiled hearth and mantel. Beamed ceiling, deep silled small paned windows to the rear, side and front elevations, the latter two having attractive built-in seating from which to enjoy the picturesque outlook over the surrounding gardens and countryside. Hatchway to the dining room, TV aerial socket, radiator. DINING ROOM 3.66m(12'0'') x 3.86m(12'8'') Measurements up to a magnificent stone inglenook fireplace with timber lintel, log burner on slate hearth, original bread oven and concealed lighting. Deep recess to one side, walls panelled to dado height, beamed ceiling. Picturesque broad slate silled small paned window to the front elevation. Radiator, wall light points, dimmer switching, staircase with turned balustrade leading to the front landing. Timber door with glazed screen to the:- BREAKFAST ROOM 4.42m(14'6'') x 3.66m(12'0'') Maximum measurements of a highly versatile room with small paned casement window to the side elevation enjoying a picturesque outlook over the side courtyard gardens. Ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, staircase rising to the first floor rear landing, under-stair shelved pantry cupboard with lighting and ceramic tiled walls. Under-stair storage recess, TV aerial socket, inset down-lighters, broad archway opening into the:- KITCHEN 4.47m(14'8'') x 2.90m(9'6'') Fitted with a comprehensive range of custom-built timber wall and base units with display shelving etc. Timber and round-edged worksurfaces with inset sink unit with cutlery drainer and mixer tap. Recess and plumbing for automatic dishwasher, integrated twin fridge units, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Green oil fired Heritage cooker providing central heating, cooking and domestic hot water. Attractive tiled splashbacks with timber edging, inset down-lighters, small paned window to the rear elevation and broad small paned window with half glazed stable-type door opening onto and overlooking the sunny picturesque stone and gravelled side courtyard. Ceramic tiled flooring. CLOAKROOM Low flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Inset down-lighter, obscure glazed small paned window to the side elevation, ceramic tiled flooring, door from the breakfast room. FIRST FLOOR FRONT LANDING Staircase with turned balustrade rising from the dining room, deep silled small paned window to the front elevation enjoying a lovely outlook over surrounding countryside to Polwheveral Creek. Built-in book shelving, wall light points, timber panelled doors to bedrooms one, two and the family bathroom. BEDROOM ONE 3.78m(12'5'') x 4.11m(13'6'') A charming well proportioned room with part vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. Deep silled small paned window to the front elevation, radiator, wash hand basin set in vanitory unit with twin wall light points over. Built-in cupboards to either side of the original fireplace, TV aerial socket. BEDROOM TWO 4.11m(13'6'') x 2.57m(8'5'') Double aspect with deep silled window to the front elevation once again enjoying the lovely views to Polwheveral Creek and surrounding countryside, charming deep silled window to the rear. Radiator, full width range of fitted wardrobes providing hanging and shelving space with storage lockers over. FAMILY BATHROOM/WC Most attractively appointed with floral tiled walls to dado height with timber rail. Charming deep silled small paned window to the rear elevation, white suite comprising bath in panelled timber surround with mixer tap and hand-held shower attachment, low flush WC and Victorian wash hand basin with cupboards below. Exposed timber ceiling, access to loft space, radiator/heated towel rail. REAR LANDING Staircase rising from the breakfast room, double glazed window to the side elevation, panelled doors to bedrooms three and four. BEDROOM THREE 3.76m(12'4'') x 3.25m(10'8'') An irregularly shaped, attractive double aspect room with small paned windows to both the rear and side elevations enjoying a lovely outlook over the surrounding gardens and wooded countryside. Radiator, telephone point, TV aerial point, opening into:- 'EN-SUITE' SHOWER ROOM Attractively fitted with a modern white suite comprising corner low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower cubicle with powered shower. Part tiled walls with timber edging, double glazed window with obscure glass to the side elevation. BEDROOM FOUR Window to the side elevation enjoying a lovely outlook over the surrounding wooded countryside. Telephone point. THE EXTERIOR GARDENS 'Polwheveral Cottage' occupies a magnificent setting in this small select hamlet, close to the head of Polwheveral Creek and the deep day sailing waters of the nearby Helford River. FRONT GARDENS To the front of the cottage there are charming slate paved gardens with rockery-edged borders with an array of flowering shrubs, heathers, specimen conifers and climbing roses etc. Stable door to the front entrance hall, stone steps leading to the side of the cottage. Slate steps and pathway leading to the:- TERRACED SIDE GARDENS Ascending the hillside, comprising picturesque pathways and terraces with sitting out areas, many mature trees and shrubs, adjacent to woodland. Pathways continue to a shaded slate paved patio area with over-hanging apple tree and built-in granite seating. Granite steps to a raised lawned area and further slate paved pathways extending to the rear of the garage/workshop with glass-fronted summerhouse. Further pathways and stone and timber steps lead up to the 'upper deck' with second part glazed summerhouse with double small paned casement doors and area of level lawn - a magnificent vantage point from which to enjoy the picturesque outlook over the gardens and cottage to Polwheveral Creek and surrounding unspoilt wooded countryside. REAR GARDENS Comprise an area of raised level lawn with rockery and shrub borders and stone and granite steps leading to the side of the cottage and to the beautifully landscaped side and rear terraced gardens. SIDE COURTYARD A beautifully shaded, sunny, pretty sitting out area, enclosed by stone walling and with arched timber gate from the side boundary. Gravelled terraces and shaped granite paved pathways leading to the stable door to the kitchen and to the steps rising onto the rear gardens. Oil storage tank, exterior power point. BRIDLE WAY Prospective purchasers should note a footpath runs along the western boundary of the cottage, outbuildings and gardens, leading from Polwheveral, along the wooded valley, to Ponjeravah. DETACHED OUTBUILDING Located to the rear of the cottage, reached via a broad gravelled driveway, comprising a garage, open-fronted garaging and boat/timber storage. GARAGE BLOCK 2.59m(8'6'') x 4.27m(14'0'') Light and power connected, double timber doors. OPEN-FRONTED GARAGE 4.57m(15'0'') x 3.66m(12'0'') With pitched roof of natural slate continuing from the garage with courtesy lighting and external power point. BOAT/TIMBER STORE 6.10m(20'0'') x 3.05m(10'0'') Retaining wall continuing from the open-fronted garage, also with pitched natural slate roof, exposed to provide log/boat storage space. THE MEADOW Located to the southern side of the cottage, with independent gated access. Fast-flowing stream, strewn with massive ancient boulders, running along the western boundary. Stone steps from the outbuilding and parking area. WOODLAND Picturesque woodland runs up this unspoilt valley with, again, the fast flowing stream on the western boundary. Pathways provide picturesque woodland walks which lead to:- THE ORCHARD Another incredibly picturesque clearing, bordered by mature trees, interspersed with productive apple, plum and cherry trees, also with the stream continuing to run along the western boundary. Prospective purchasers should note the vendors have provided a voluntary and permissive right of access for local residents to walk through the orchard, woodland and meadow, a voluntary additional public right of access which we are advised the owners can withdraw at any time. In all, these magnificent gardens and grounds extend to approximately 2.5 acres or thereabouts. GENERAL INFORMATION SERVICES Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone points (subject to supplier's regulations). COUNCIL TAX Band E - Cornwall Council. TENURE Freehold. POSSESSION Immediate vacant possession upon completion of the purchase - the vendors offering the additional benefit of no onward chain. FLOOR PLANS For identification purposes only - not to scale. These particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective purchasers. Although every effort has been made to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the building, services, appliances and any fixtures and fittings. All measurements, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate and should not be relied upon for accuracy. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with a purchase of the property.
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