Lerryn, Lostwithiel

UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE A GRADE II LISTED PROPERTY IN NEED OF RENOVATION. LOCATED IN THE CENTRE OF THIS SOUGHT AFTER WATERSIDE VILLAGE, THE PROPERTY HAS VIEWS TO THE RIVER AND COUNTRYSIDE BEYOND. PROPERTY TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION ON 1ST MAY 2024. PLEASE ASK FOR FURTHER DETAILS. GUIDE PRICE £650,000 - £700,000.

The Location - Lerryn is a beautiful waterside village situated upstream from Fowey town and harbour. The village has its own pub, shop, sub post office and primary school and is approximately 3 miles from the historic Stannary town of Lostwithiel. Formerly the ancient capital of Cornwall, Lostwithiel has a good range of small shops and business catering for most day to day needs, community centre/sports hall, main line railway station and golf course.

The pretty harbour town of Fowey is one of Cornwall's most historical and unspoilt sea ports renowned for it's safe deep water anchorage and sailing - a haven for sailors with sailing and yacht clubs, and regular racing during Summer months.

The larger towns of Bodmin, Liskeard and St. Austell are all under a 30 minute drive away. The nearby A30 and A38 provide access to the motorway network and Newquay Airport provides regular flights to London and various European destinations.

The Property - The property offers huge potential for redevelopment, subject to the necessary consents, and is situated close to the river and iconic stepping stones, in the heart of the village.

Under ownership of the same family for a number of years. there is now an opportunity for a new owner to put their mark on the house and grounds.

Believed to have originally been at least 2 cottages, the property offers spacious accommodation over 2 floors. The grounds are extensive and enclosed by hedging with a number of mature trees and shrubs. Both the garden and house have views to the river, village and countryside beyond.

The property is accessed directly from Brandy Lane and a timber gate provides additional access to the south facing garden with the ability to provide plenty of parking within the grounds.

Accommodation - The main front door opens to an entrance hallway with slate floor and stairs rise to the first floor. An opening leads to a dining room with door to a large kitchen/breakfast room with windows to the gardens and door leading to the rear patio.

From the dining room, a door leads to a further hallway with a second staircase leading to the first floor. There is a sitting room with window to the front elevation and side elevation with views to the garden. There is a also a wet room with WC and wash basin accessed from the hallway. There is a further cloakroom and extensive storage area located to one end of the house.

Two stairscases lead to the first floor where there are 5 bedrooms in total, 4 doubles and 1 single bedroom.

Outside - The grounds lie predominantly to the south and west of the property and are enclosed by mature hedging and fencing. Laid mainly to grass, there are a number of mature trees, such as magnolias, oak and camilias. Located near the top end of the grounds there is an area with greenhouse and a stone outbuilding is located to the western boundary.

Agents Note - FOR SALE AT AUCTION ON 1ST MAY 2024 with Clive Emson. An auction pack will be available for download at

The property is marketed jointly with May Whetter and Grose and Clive Emson with the Guide Price £650,000 - £700,000.

Epc Rating - F -

Council Tax Band - D -

Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents: May Whetter & Grose, Estuary House, Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AH.
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Services - None of the services, systems or appliances at the property have been tested by the Agents.