Roskorwell, St. Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12

A beautiful 18th century Cornish serpentine stone cottage of great charm and character, on the cliffs above the old fishing village of Porthallow

Description

Hidden down a bridleway, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Higher Roskorwell is a classic Cornish serpentine stone cottage of great charm, which was extended to its current size by the previous owners 20 years ago. Facing south, and surrounded by fields, the cottage provides magnificent views of sunrises and sunsets. The entrance to the cottage is via a small open porch leading into a spacious hall retaining its original slate floor and washing copper. There are also built-in cupboards for storage, one of which contains a washing machine and tumble drier and another the hot water tank. Leading off the hallway to the right is the slate-floored kitchen/diner with country-style old pine units with under-counter appliances (dishwasher and fridge), a freestanding electric cooker and an oil-fired Rayburn. There is also a built-in cold larder cupboard with marble slab, and a rear door leading to the parking area. Straight ahead is a bathroom with heated tiled floor and a completely refurbished original cast iron claw-foot bath with hand-held shower.

To the left, down a slate step, is the dual aspect living room with windows and stable door out to the south facing garden and further windows looking west over the fields. There is a large stone inglenook complete with a multi-fuel stove at one end and at the other, a fireplace with slate hearth with a recently installed recessed woodburner. Pine stairs lead from the living room to the first-floor landing, off which there are three rooms and a shower room. All floors upstairs are pine boarded. Bedroom One is dual aspect with views both out to sea and over the garden. It is bright and spacious with a built -in wardrobe and wash basin. Bedroom Two, a double bedroom with built-in wardrobe, is also dual aspect with views over the garden and the valley towards St Keverne and Goonhilly. A couple of steps lead up to a second landing lit by a Velux skylight. To the right is a shower room and straight ahead what is currently used as a secondary sitting/bedroom, but could become a dedicated third bedroom if desired. This triple aspect room has magnificent far-reaching sea views to the east, north over fields to Constantine and west across the valley to Goonhilly Nature Reserve. The ancient exterior granite steps, sourced from a nearby farm, are accessed from this room, and lead down to the parking area. There is a large built-in storage cupboard/wardrobe, a multi-fuel stove and tv point.

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR

The south-facing gardens are surrounded by traditional Cornish hedges and can be accessed from the bridleway through a small gate, or from the sitting room. Laid to lawn with topiary, mature shrubs and trees including plum, apple and fig, the garden is divided into three areas with a hidden earth-sided well and old ‘privy’, still with its wooden seat! At the end of the garden is a garage with boarded interior, which has previously been used as a ‘therapy room’. It has power, a small shower room and kitchenette and, as such with the required consents and regulations, could have great potential.


SERVICES: mains water, private drainage (septic tank), electric storage heaters downstairs and thermostatically controlled Dimplex radiators upstairs, oil fired Rayburn, recently installed new oil tank

WINDOWS: All windows are wooden and double glazed
PARKING: Gravelled parking area for 3 cars
BROADBAND: Superfast fibre connected.

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWINGS
Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale, however furniture, crockery and 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.

Location

The Lizard Peninsula, renowned for its beauty and spectacular cliff top walks, is largely influenced by the Gulf Stream and enjoys mild, frost-free winters. Down the hill from the house lies Porthallow Beach which is privately owned by all the villagers of Porthallow, purchased over 30 years ago. This allows all the home owners to have a boat on the beach for an annual fee. From the beach, small inshore boats can be seen catching lobsters and crabs on the reefs around this part of Falmouth Bay. Porthallow has a very active community and there is also a recently constructed and much used village hall at the top of the beach along with the Porthallow Beach Café and the Fat Apple Café up the hill.

A short drive up the lush valley, St. Keverne is the main settlement and centre of the farming community on the east coast of the Lizard. The village has two Public Houses, a local store, Newsagents, Post Office, Coffee Shop and Tea room along with a well-regarded restaurant and Butcher. The combination of mild winters and situated in the sheltered lee of Goonhilly Downs, ensure that there is a long and productive growing season here. Nearby Coverack’s shelter from the western approaches is witnessed by the rare and exotic plants that flourish all year long in the beautiful gardens of the village. Once the haunt of smugglers, Coverack is now a destination for windsurfing, crabbing, diving and pleasure fishing.
Sailing and mooring facilities are available just to the north around Nare Head at St. Anthony and Helford and there is a challenging links golf course at Mullion above Church Cove, Gunwalloe on the west side of the peninsula.

The Lizard Peninsula is a paradise of walks, beaches, history, geology and of course, fishing villages full of life. The whole area is redolent of Daphne du Maurier and Winston Graham and so many other literary, poetic and artistic figures. Home to RNAS Culdrose, the market town of Helston naturally provides a wide range of shopping and schooling facilities with two large supermarkets. The main A30 can be joined at Redruth, where there is also a railway station on the Paddington to Penzance line.

Square Footage: 1,569 sq ft



Directions

From Helston follow signs for St. Keverne and Coverack from RNAS Culdrose, passing Goonhilly and Zoar Garage, and continuing into the centre of St. Keverne. Bear left in the village square and follow this road down to Porthallow. On entering Porthallow, at the bottom of the hill take a sharp left up School Hill and continue for half a mile up to Roskorwell. Pass the cottages on the left and on reaching the left hand bend you will see Roskorwell Manor on your right. Take the gravel drive just to the immediate left of the house and Higher Roskorwell Cottage is 50 metres up on the left.

St Keverne- 1.5, Coverack- 3.5, Helford- 4.5, Helston- 13, Porthleven- 14, Falmouth- 25 & Newquay Airport- 40.

(all distances are approximate and in miles)