Tresidder, St. Buryan, TR19

Hidden away in an exceptionally peaceful and sheltered hamlet, this beautiful Grade II Listed former farmhouse is believed to date back to the 17th century and occupies a wonderfully private position surrounded by woodland, fields and open countryside. Despite its secluded position, St Buryan is less than two miles away, while the beaches, coastline and countryside of West Cornwall are all within easy reach.
The farmhouse itself is full of character, with light, generously proportioned rooms and an abundance of original features. Sash windows with working shutters, deep window seats, exposed timber flooring, slate floors, an impressive inglenook fireplace and a Rayburn all contribute to the wonderfully traditional feel of the house.
The property would now benefit from a programme of updating and improvement throughout. A purchaser should expect to modernise the heating and carry out further works to bring the house up to modern standards. For the right buyer, however, this provides an excellent opportunity to carefully improve the property while preserving the character and features that make it so special.
On the ground floor there is a substantial sitting room with wood burner and views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, together with a large kitchen/dining room. A further reception room, currently used as a snug/boot room, has an impressive inglenook fireplace and provides a really useful additional living space. There is also a large pantry/utility room and downstairs WC.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, one of which would also make an excellent home office, together with a particularly spacious family bathroom. Several of the bedrooms enjoy beautiful views across the gardens and valley beyond.
The gardens are perhaps one of the most memorable parts of the property. They have been thoughtfully developed with wildlife in mind and unfold into a series of wonderfully private areas rather than one formal garden. Immediately in front of the farmhouse is a pretty flower garden, with lawns, mature planting and an orchard with established fruit trees beyond.
Steps lead further down into what feels almost like a secret garden: sheltered, private and surrounded by trees, shrubs and countryside. Existing raised beds provide space for growing vegetables, while the overall planting has created a garden which feels established, natural and completely at home within its rural surroundings.
There is off road parking to the rear of the property, with the possibility of creating further parking if required through the side entrance.
A collection of traditional outbuildings adds another dimension to the property. These include a granite outbuilding with vaulted ceiling, further stores, a former cow shed with exposed beams and the remains of former granite pig barns. Subject to any necessary consents, these buildings may offer interesting possibilities for a purchaser looking for studio, workshop or ancillary space.
For those wanting privacy without complete isolation, the location is hard to beat. Footpaths lead through the countryside towards Treen and connect with the South West Coast Path, giving access towards Penberth, Porthcurno and some of the most dramatic coastline in West Cornwall. The Minack Theatre is also close by, while Penzance, with its mainline rail link, is approximately six miles away.
A wonderfully individual period home in a genuinely beautiful setting, offering space, privacy, history and gardens that feel as though they have evolved naturally around the house, together with the opportunity for a new owner to put their own stamp on this very special property.


St Buryan, less than 2 miles away, has a pub, shop and post office. Treen has a very popular pub which can be reached via the footpath which also gives access to the coast path leading to Porthcurno and Penberth. Penzance with its rail links to the rest of the country is 6 miles away. Tresidder is an idyllic rural haven with one of the best beaches in the UK not far from your doorstep - you cannot beat this property’s location. On the cliffs to the west is the world famous Minack Theatre. There are a number of beautiful walks westwards towards Porthgwarra and eastwards towards Logans Rock and Mousehole. It’s an oasis of stunning natural beauty.