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" INTERESTING AND VERSATILE CHARACTER PROPERTY WITH STABLES AND OUTBUILDINGS,
TIMBER CABIN AND APPROXIMATELY 6 ACRES
Five bedroom cottage style farmhouse adaptable as four bedroom residence
plus self contained one bedroom annexe.
Private location about half a mile from village and with excellent views.

This interesting property has the benefit of complete privacy and detachment. It stands in open countryside on the edge of Lanner and commands excellent views over the village and to Carn Marth on the opposite side of the valley and beyond. The versatile arrangement of the property will be appealing to a wide range of persons but especially those looking for a large character home which can be adapted to provide either a self contained annexe for a dependent relative or possibly lucrative letting. The property is complete with six acres of land and a range of outbuildings and and stabling there is plenty of scope for those needing space for horses, livestock and hobbies. Chapel Hill Farm lies about half a mile south of Lanner village which is a thriving community with a number of shops and facilities catering for daily needs and a junior school. The village is just two miles from Redruth, eight miles from Falmouth and ten miles from the Cathedral city of Truro. Both north and south Cornish coasts are within easy reach as is the A30. The origins of the house at Chapel Hill Farm are possibly very ancient. Over the years the present owners have continued a programme of improvements to both the house, outbuildings and fields but taking great care to preserve character features and in enhancing same with the use of natural materials. In the house there are slate paved floors, three inglenook fireplaces and exposed stone, timber beams and other exposed timber and while most of the windows are in traditional style they are double glazed. There is central heating from an oil fired Rayburn Nouvelle in the main house but the self contained wing is separately served by its own Worcester boiler. There are three bathrooms and all of these are either newly appointed or recently upgraded and the ground floor bathroom to the annexe features a splendid hand painted mural. Both kitchens have also been refitted and fundamentally the property is ready to move into without any further expense. In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
MAIN COTTAGE GROUND FLOOR With glazed external door and further door leading into:- KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 7.39m(24'3'') x 3.40m(11'2'') overall Narrowing to 10'. At the dining end a Rayburn Nouvelle is set within a huge inglenook fireplace featuring a massive granite lintel and this provides facilities for cooking, heating and hot water. Here a range of natural wood fitments comprise cupboards and drawers and with work surface area with one and a half bowl sink and drainer inset.
At the kitchen end there is a recently fitted range of Moben units comprising ample cupboards and drawers incorporating carousel cupboard, wall mounted storage cupboards and extensive work surface area with sink and drainer inset. Units provide space for an electric cooker and there is a fitted extractor hood above. There is plumbing also for a washing machine and dishwasher and a vent for a tumble dryer. Tiling splashback to the work surface area includes several hand made tiles. Exposed roof timbers, secondary staircase to first floor and slate paved floor. DINING ROOM 3.20m(10'6'') x 3.30m(10'10'') With recessed inglenook type fireplace (for display only), beamed ceiling, slate paved floor and radiator. SITTING ROOM 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.91m(12'10'') An L-shaped room with additional area 10'9 x 8'6. A lovely room with inglenook fireplace fitted with multi-fuel stove, exposed granite, beamed ceiling, wall lights and two radiators. RECEPTION HALL 3.45m(11'4'') x 2.74m(9'0'') With beamed ceiling, wall light, radiator and slate paved floor. Part glazed external door. Main staircase rising to the first floor. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM 1 4.04m(13'3'') x 3.96m(13'0'') With beamed ceiling, radiator, telephone point and lights on dimmer switch. Access to:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM Being largely tiled and with suite comprising bath with shower attachment, wash hand basin and w.c. Radiator. BEDROOM 2 2.72m(8'11'') x 2.44m(8'0'') With built-in wardrobe and airing cupboard contained lagged cylinder and electric immersion heater. Radiator and exposed beams. BEDROOM 3 3.00m(9'10'') x 2.41m(7'11'') With large recess over the stairs. Radiator. MAIN BATHROOM Being largely tiled and with newly fitted suite comprising bath with shower attachment and glass screen, wash hand basin and w.c. Beamed ceiling and radiator. BEDROOM 4 4.22m(13'10'') x 3.05m(10'0'') Approached by the secondary staircase from the kitchen/breakfast room and with beamed ceiling and radiator.
ANNEXE (The property is presently linked to the main cottage by a concealed doorway which is easily reopened). GROUND FLOOR HALLWAY With new double glazed PVC door, paved floor and recess with Worcester Bosch central heating boiler. KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 4.34m(14'3'') x 3.30m(10'10'') With a range of fitted cupboards with deep work surface area incorporating sink and drainer. Integral Neff hob and Hotpoint oven. Radiator and stairs leading up to the first floor with cupboard below. BATHROOM 3.35m(11'0'') x 2.90m(9'6'') With new suite comprising bath with tiled surround, corner vanity wash basin and w.c. Additional shower cubicle with electric Essentials shower fitting. Timber ceiling, radiator and splendid wall mural. BEDROOM 4.04m(13'3'') x 3.58m(11'9'') With radiator, beamed ceiling and inset spotlights. FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING With door leading through to:- SITTING ROOM 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.66m(12'0'') With Villager multi-fuel burner on slate base. High level shelf, beamed ceiling, radiator and eyeball spotlights. Telephone point independent of main.
OUTSIDE On the eastern side of the cottage there is a delighful GARDEN enclosed by high Cornish hedges and comprising lawn laid on either side of a central pathway which is partly covered by a rose clad pergola. Flower and shrub borders include several camellias, weeping willow and a multitude of bulbs. From the garden a gated walkway leads out to the road. Adjacent to this garden there is a gazebo with paved floor and beyond a trellis archway leads to a further enclosed garden with lawn and shrubs including palm, firs, climbing roses and variegated holly. On the west side of the cottage there is a further garden area again laid to lawn with flower beds. Adjoining the cottage there is a delightful CHAPEL ROOM 9'10 x 8' with fireplace. A range of OUTBUILDINGS complement the property and comprise a STABLE RANGE 30' x 13' with light and power connected, incorporating two large boxes and one small pony box, adjacent TRACTOR SHED with folding timber doors and single GARAGE 15' x 9'8. In addition there is a double GARAGE 23'4 x 14' with power connected and a large WORKSHOP/STORE 18'10 x 12'3 with paved floor and power connected. Nearby there are two small GREENHOUSES and an interesting addition to the property is a three room TIMBER CABIN. Further buildings comprise HAY SHED/IMPLEMENT STORE 32' x 17'3 located in the field nearest to the house and there are also two further FIELD SHELTERS. The LAND extends in total to approximately six acres and is divided into five level gated paddocks all of which are in grass. Water is provided to several field troughs.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage system. Telephone connected subject to British Telecom Regulations (two lines - one in main cottage and one in annexe). Oil central heating as previously mentioned.
N.B. The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.
VIEWING Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: 01872 242244. Fax: 01872 264007 or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone 01326 270008.
FLOORPLAN The Particulars are issued on the understanding that all negotiations are conducted through Philip Martin who for themselves or the Vendor whose agents they are, give notice that:
(a) Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of these particulars, their accuracy is not guaranteed, and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Any intended purchaser must satisfy himself by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of the statements contained in these particulars.
(b) They do not accept liability for any inaccuracy in these particulars nor for any travelling expenses incurred by the applicants in viewing properties that may have been let, sold or withdrawn.
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