Sennen, Penzance

A property steeped in history, offering a near-unique arrangement and blend of a traditional longhouse and modern living with around an acre of grounds. The accommodation in brief: Sunroom/entrance hallway, kitchen, living room, sitting room, 3 bedrooms 1 en-suite, shower room, family bathroom, conservatory with additional one bedroomed accommodation, with conservatory. EPC F

Situation - Approximately a mile from Sennen Cove with distant sea views historic Lor Hellyas is situated on the edge of Sennen village.

Sennen, originally established as a fishing station is now renowned for its sandy beach and excellent surfing together with the historic harbour which still supports a small fleet of fishing boats.

Also approximately half a mile distant is the splendour of Lands End and the varied amenities that are available.

Passing through Sennen Cove is the coastal foot path which is undoubtedly the best way of absorbing the dramatic scenery of this unspoilt peninsula. Sennen Cove and Sennen village offer a range of local facilities including shops, restaurants and public houses whilst the market town of St.Just is 6 Mile away, and Penzance is approximately 9 miles to the east. This is now the main commercial centre for the Penwith Peninsula and also has a main line railway station linking with London Paddington.

The Property - Lor Hellyas, meaning Hunter's Moon in Cornish is said to be the second oldest property in Sennen. Formerly a 14th century long house the property has evolved over the centuries to offer a superb blended mix of historic charm and character with the desirable countryside & coastal living.

The property's accommodation in brief: Study/sunroom/utility overlooking the rear courtyard, kitchen dining room with impressive inglenook and internal prehistoric well, sitting room with further inglenook and bread oven, exposed wooden beams, and oak paneling, a further second sitting room with wood burner enjoying views of the garden and the coast. A family bathroom and conservatory complete the ground floor accommodation.

A stunning oak staircase rises to the first-floor accommodation, with two double bedrooms one with en-suite, both enjoying views, a single bedroom or study, a family bathroom.

The accommodation is set out in a way as to offer a high degree of flexibility.

Annexe - A welcoming light and spacious annexe with exposed granite walls and vaulted ceilings offers one principal bedroom/living space, with a small kitchenette and shower room. The annexe is complete with a large conservatory leading to its own private garden enjoying far-reaching sea views .

Outside - Set in just around an acre, the grounds at Lor Hellyas are arranged into multiple segregated areas, the principal area being used as impressive sculpture gardens.

Mainly laid to lawn and wild meadow flowers the sculpture gardens offers a variety of interesting spaces including several seating areas to take in the far-reaching countryside and 180 degree sea views including a clear day view of the Isles of Scilly.
The house and the annexe both enjoy the private garden to the front of the property, edged with Cornish hedging and well-established planting.

To the rear is a raised orchard and seating areas and further from the sculpture gardens is a large vegetable garden with independent access and two timber outbuildings.

Services - Mains Drainage
Mains Water & Electricity
Oil Fired Central heating with additional wood burners and soild fuel Rayburn.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the Truro Office on

Directions - Drive through the village of Sennen on the A30 towards Lands' End. The property will be found on the right hand side of the road just opposite the Seaview House B&B. Follow the driveway with planted borders and private parking for 3-4 vehicles.