Guide Price £550,000 3 bedroom detached house for sale Praze Farmhouse, Nr. Helston, Porthleven

Dating back to the mid 18th Century, a south-facing, three bedroom farmhouse that could be further developed to create a four bedroom family home. The property is being sold with approximately six acres of pasture and woodland, and outbuildings including a Dutch barn, 19 metre former milking parlour and a detached garage.

LOCATION
The ancient fishing village of Porthleven is a mile or so off the A394 Helston to Penzance road and is the most southerly port in mainland Britain. Together with its attractive harbour, nearby long stretches of golden beaches, and spectacular coastal walks, Porthleven also offers a wide range of shops and amenities, as does the nearby historic market town of Helston, the latter including secondary school education.

THE PROPERTY
Praze Farm is situated in a secluded rural location about one mile from Porthleven and stands within land of approximately six acres, which includes good quality grazing, wetland and woodland.
Offering a wealth of opportunity for continued development, the property briefly comprises of a three-bedroom farmhouse, which probably dates back to the mid 18th Century.
The house is a pleasant family home that has undergone some updating in parts and, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained, a fourth, en-suite bedroom could be provided by converting the first floor of the existing hayloft which is over the sitting room.
The farmhouse has an oil-fired central heating system and in the kitchen there is a oil-fired Aga.
To the front of the property there is a well-planted and established cottage-garden with numerous trees, shrubs and a variety of spring and summer flowers. To the side there is a level area of ground that could be further utilised as a vegetable garden.
As well as the main accommodation, there is a 19 metre former milking parlour with a tiled roof, a substantial general purpose barn, large detached garage and an area for parking several vehicles.




THE ACCOMMODATION CONSISTS OF
(all dimensions are approximate)

From the front garden a raised, paved area leads to the UPVC entrance door into the:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.4m x 3.61m (17’9” x 11’10”)
Beamed ceiling. Deep recessed window overlooking the front garden. Range of matching fitted cupboards, drawers and wall cabinets. Melamine work surface extending into a breakfast bar. Oil-fired Aga with moulded wooden surround. Electric cooker point. Plumbing for dishwasher. Door into the dining room. Vinyl floor tiles. Pine door leading into the:





ENTRANCE HALL 4.98m x 2.34m (16’4” x 7’8”)
[Maximum measurements]. Beamed ceiling. Under stairs cupboard. Telephone point. Staircase to first floor. Door out to the rear former farmyard. Pine door leading into the:

UTILITY ROOM/WC 2.92m x 2.06m (9’7” x 6’9”)
Beamed ceiling. Opaque glazed sash window with seat. Wall cabinets. WC. Plumbing for washing machine. Low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains shower. Trianco oil fired central heating boiler. Ariston mains pressure domestic hot water boiler.

From the entrance hall pine sliding doors lead into the:


DINING ROOM 3.71m x 3.4m (12’2” x 11’2”)
Beamed ceiling. Recessed window with seat overlooking the garden. Former fireplace with original cupboards to the side. Telephone point. Radiator. Fitted carpet. Pine door into the kitchen.

From the entrance hallway a pine door leads into the:


SITTING ROOM 5.94m x 3.96m (19’6” x 13’)
Beamed ceiling. Dual aspect. ‘French’ doors opening onto the garden. Wall lights. Feature brick fireplace housing a multi-fuel wood burner on a granite hearth and with a timber mantel over. Two radiators. Pitch pine laid floor.

Within the entrance hall, a wide turning staircase leads to the:


FIRST FLOOR







LANDING
Canopied ceiling. Access to roof space. Deep recessed sash window. Telephone point.

BEDROOM No 1 5.18m x 3.66m (17’ x 12’)
Canopied ceiling. Deep recessed window with garden and countryside views. Period fireplace and surround with shelved cupboard to side. Radiator. Pine floorboards.


BEDROOM No 2 3.99m x 3.10m (13’1” x 10’2”)
[Maximum measurements including built-in wardrobe]. Beamed and part-canopied ceiling. Deep recessed window. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Pine floorboards.





BEDROOM No 3 4.01m x 2.62m (13’2” x 8’7”)
[Maximum measurements including built-in wardrobe]. Beamed and part canopied ceiling. Deep recessed sash window with seat. Built-in wardrobe. Radiator. Pine floorboards.

BATHROOM 3.05m x 2.06m (10’ x 6’9”)
[Maximum measurements including airing cupboard]. Canopied ceiling. Sash window with seat. Coloured suite consisting of: Bath with overhead electric shower. Basin. WC. Airing cupboard with insulated water cylinder, immersion heater and shelving. Electric shaver point. Fitted carpet.


BARNS & OUTBUILDINGS







LEAN-TO STORE (Adjoining the farmhouse) 2.39m x 2.13m (7’10” x 7’)
FORMER MILKING PARLOUR 19m x 5.2m (62’5” x 17’1”)
[Overall internal measurements] Currently divided into two areas. Of concrete block construction and recently rendered. Tiled roof. Vaulted ceiling. Newly installed casement windows. Laid MDF interlocking floor panels. Power and light. Stable door.


GARAGE 8.72m x 5.05m (28’8’’ x 16’7’’)
Of concrete block construction and again recently rendered with newly installed casement windows and a slate roof. Central double opening doors. Rear access door.




GENERAL-PURPOSE BARN 24.56m x 18.08m (80’9” x 59’4”)
of concrete block and timber slat construction. Divided into three substantial bays. Corrugated asbestos roof. Oil and diesel tanks.


THE GARDEN AND LAND
To the front of the property there is a level area of garden that is partly enclosed with a gateway leading out to the lane. Within this area there is a wide variety of trees, established shrubs and flowers.
The garden extends into the field, the majority of which lies to pasture with approximately one acre of woodland. From the country lane, vehicular access to the field is by way of a wide farm gate which continues around the right-hand side of the house where there is a further area suitable for a vegetable garden and parking and access to the Dutch barn.


SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, private drainage.








COUNCIL TAX
Currently Band ‘E’
Kerrier District Council, Council Offices, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne TR14 8SX
Tel: 01209 614000

DIRECTIONS
From Helston continue up Sithney Common Hill and past Hilltop Garage. At the crossroads turn left and continue along the lane past St Elvan’s Farm and around a sharp left-hand bend. After Praze Cottage on your left hand side, you will see the rear of the barns on your left hand side. The farmhouse can be found at the end of the long barn on your left.


VIEWING
by appointment only with the vendor's agent:

BRAY & CO
71 Meneage Street
Helston
TR13 8RB
Tel: 01326 562562
Fax: 01326 569836
Email: helston@brayandco.co.uk
Website: www.brayandco.co.uk

Details & photography updated: 010809