Higher Polmenna PORTHOLLAND SOUTH CORNWALL
Higher Polmenna PORTHOLLAND TREGONY TR2 5SR A sympathetically extended and renovated country home, set within unspoilt and timeless countryside just two miles from the sea. Distances Portholland - 2 Caerhays beach - 3 St Austell - 10 Truro - 11.5 St Mawes - 11.5 Cornwall Airport (Newquay) - 20.5 (All distances in miles and are approximate) Peaceful, private setting Beautifully modernised and substantially extended 6 bedrooms (5 en suite) 4 reception rooms Orangery Gardens and paddocks Heated outdoor pool Stabling and outbuildings In all approx. 6 acres Savills Cornwall 73 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall TR1 2PN 01872 243200 truro@savills.com www.savills.co.uk Your attention is drawn to the important notice on the last page of the text
LOCATION Surrounded by its own land, Higher Polmenna is located in an idyllic rural setting, within easy reach of Truro, St Austell and the Roseland Peninsula, just two miles from the sea. The nearby village of Tregony, known as the gateway to the Roseland Peninsula, is a wonderful, quiet community which offers a school, pub, two churches and a community centre. Caerhays Castle and beach are just three miles away from Higher Polmenna and provide ample opportunities for exploration and discovery, with a John Nash designed castle and extensive gardens. There are links to the coast path on the Estate, with the popular and idyllic Portholland beach lying a mile to the west of Caerhays. The city of Truro and town of St Austell provide extensive schooling, shopping and leisure facilities, with regular direct trains to London Paddington departing from both Truro and St Austell stations. Easy access can be taken to the A30 via St Austell. There are flights to many regional and international destinations departing from Cornwall Airport (Newquay), including three daily return flights to London Gatwick. HISTORY There has been a settlement at Higher Polmenna since at least 1293, when the property was known as Penmere (Cornish Pen and Meneth meaning Hilltop ). Later becoming Higher Polmenna, the house became part of the Lanhydrock Estate before being bought by the Caerhays Estate in 1919. The current owners of the property have hugely extended and restored it to an extremely high standard, using reclaimed materials and traditional methods where possible to maintain the character and appearance of this historic home.
THE PROPERTY Higher Polmenna has been substantially extended from the original farmhouse, with the current owners retaining original features while creating a bright, modern and charming family home. On the ground floor, the reception hall opens on to a drawing room and sitting room, all with oak parquet flooring, beams and lime plastered walls. The drawing room, with slate flagstone flooring, features an impressive inglenook fireplace, bread oven and woodburner. The sitting room has an open fire, with doors off to a study and WC and one of two staircases to the first floor. A stunning orangery at the end of the house provides glorious countryside views to three aspects and doors leading out to the grounds. From the dining room to the rear of the reception hall, a second hallway gives access to the tasteful and modern kitchen/ breakfast room with an electric AGA, a utility room and cloakroom, and to the second staircase to the first floor. The master suite occupies one end of the house and provides a spacious bedroom, large en suite bathroom and storage. There are five further bedrooms (four en-suite), one of which has a dressing room above the front door porch, as well as a family bathroom.
Main House Outbuildings Higher Polmenna Gross internal floor area (approx): 452 sq m / 4866 sq ft (Excludes Outbuildings) For Identification only - Not to scale First Floor Reproduced from the Ordnance Survey. Not to Scale mapping with permission of the Controller of Her Majesty s Stationery Office Crown copyright (100041908) Ground Floor
GARDENS AND GROUNDS The landscaped gardens surround the property, enclosed by traditional Cornish walls and maintained fencing. To the rear of the property is a patio and heated pool, while several areas of the garden are laid to lawn. The garden provides panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and farmland. There are paddocks to the front and rear of the property which total approximately six acres. OUTBUILDINGS The walls of an original stone outbuilding surround the outdoor heated swimming pool, while an old piggery houses the pump room, water filtration room and a store. Further outbuildings provide stabling for three horses, a tack room and hay barn. A derelict outbuilding remains and offers enormous potential for a conversion to secondary accommodation, subject to planning permission. SERVICES Private water and drainage. Oil fired central heating, mains electricity. Air source heating for the swimming pool. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc, are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. IMPORTANT NOTICE Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. 17/05/08 JC. DIRECTIONS Travelling from Truro, take the A390 eastwards towards St Austell. After approximately 5 miles, turn right onto the A3078 towards Tregony, before turning left immediately after the Texaco petrol station (signposted to Veryan) and then left again after approximately half a mile. After three more miles, turn right into the lane/driveway leading to three properties, Higher Polmenna being situated at the very end. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Savills.