Heligan, Pentewan, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26

Step inside

This grade II listed home which dates back many hundreds of years has been sympathetically extended in more recent years to comprise what is now three bedrooms. The property is accessed via the porch which has a slate floor and leads into the sociable kitchen/dining room which is well appointed with a range of traditional bespoke kitchen units with base cupboards including a Belfast sink. There is an electric oven and hob with extractor over and an oil fired Aga. Open to the kitchen is the utility room and the ground floor W/C. The expansive living room has a wooden floor and beamed ceilings and is dominated by the stone and granite fireplace which has an inset wood burning stove. Access out to the terrace is made with ease via the double multi paned doors. Concluding the ground floor is the snug which is a perfect place to relax.
The first-floor landing has access to all bedrooms and the rear of the property via an external door. There are two double bedrooms both having wooden flooring and modern downlighting and one bedroom with a built in wardrobe. These two rooms share use of the luxuriously appointed family bathroom/wc with its wood panelled and enamelled bath with slate shelf, high quality sanitaryware and ornate radiator/ towel rail. The dual aspect master bedroom is superior and has a painted wooden floor and stunning A frame beams which give a real feel of space within the room is a free-standing claw bath and access into the en-suite shower room with its circular walls and featured mosaic glass. The en-suite has a large walk in shower and non slip floor.


Step Outside

The property is found at the end of a long private track, as it swings into the driveway there is parking and turning for many cars. At this point you get an outstanding view of the front stone facade of the property which majestically lies within a backdrop of large deciduous trees. The path down the main entrance is flanked by many shrubs, bushes and perennials offering a blaze of colour all year round. The large potting shed is located on the right. Adjacent to the front porch is a slated terrace which is perfect for capturing the afternoon sunshine. At the side of the property, accessed off the main living space, is a larger slate paved area suitable for sun worshippers looking to relax and take in the outstanding views over the grounds and countryside beyond. A further path meanders gently down to an area of garden which is planted with further shrubs and bushes with larger trees. At the foot of the front garden is a level lawn which is bordered by a small watercourse which trickles by. A welcome soundtrack of birdsong and water running can be heard. The path at the rear of the property leads up to a large decked area of garden where there is a shepherd’s hut which has been used as a retreat to relax in with either a book or musical instrument. A variety of different shrubs and perennials can be seen including primroses, magnolias, Azalea, Rhododendron to name but a few. The whole acre is a rich haven for a variety of wildlife. At the immediate exterior of the property are outside powerpoints, lighting and water. The idyllic surroundings clearly demonstrate how Rose Cottage would suit those applicants looking for a rural retreat in this delightful part of Cornwall.
From St Austell follow the brown tourist signs for The Lost gardens of Heligan. As you get to the complex proceed towards the sign for the Lobbs farm shop and take the track on the left of the farm shop which is labelled as Rose Cottage. Proceed along with extensive track for 0.7 miles and keep right as the track forks around to the left. The property will be found around a sharp right hand bend hidden away.