Madron, nr Penzance

SETTING THE SCENE

Orchard Flower Farm lies within an enchanting, wooded valley close to the vibrant, creative towns of Penzance and Newlyn. Tucked away in a remarkably private, peaceful position, the house is a leafy oasis, cocooned in vivid greens, with views across the valley canopy to the beautiful Cornish countryside beyond.
 
Situated between Heamoor and Madron, the house is ideally located for exploring the wild beauty of West Cornwall. The peninsula, flanked by the Atlantic, boasts some of the UK's most dramatic coastline, much of which enjoys the protection of the National Trust. Nearby, you'll find pristine white beaches and turquoise waters, while local towns and villages are filled with independent shops, galleries, eateries, and hidden treasures.
 
The charming fishing village of Mousehole, as well as wonders such as St Michael's Mount, Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens and the iconic Minack Theatre are all close by. As well as brimming with amenities, Penzance holds a mainline station on the London Paddington line, a ferry service to nearby Isles of Scilly and even boasts one of the UK's last remaining Art Deco salt-water lidos.
 
HISTORY

Orchard Flower Farm once served as the home and studio of the late master printer Hugh Stoneman, who worked with renowned artists like Patrick Heron, Sir Terry Frost, and Sandra Blow.
 
The original building was purchased by the current owners in 1982 and was just a modest cottage at the time. Over the years, they worked to creatively renovate and expand the house, enlisting local architect Barrie Briscoe to lead the project. Briscoe skilfully merged old and new elements, reconfiguring the original cottage and adding a stilted timber extension modelled after Stoneman's Islington workshop. Briscoe also designed a glass conservatory on the east side and a spacious terrace off the kitchen, offering views of the property's four acres of landscaped grounds leading to Chyandour Brook.

THE TOUR

Orchard Flower Farm is a unique blend of old and new, brimming with rustic character and charm. The original building features a spacious living and dining area, complete with flagstone and parquet flooring, low-beamed ceilings, and a traditional aga stove at its heart. The light-filled kitchen lies beyond and a magnificent, voluminous sunroom extends out the front, while two large bedrooms, each with a dressing room, and a family bathroom occupy the first floor. Natural materials, original features and a paired back palette with soft, earthy tones create an interior that welcomes with a sense of warm familiarity.
 
The architecturally designed timber addition is divided into two parts. One half, a striking double-height gallery with full-height windows, a bedroom, utility room, and showroom. The other half is a self-contained studio apartment with a mezzanine level bedroom and bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen and living area below. Once a master printer maker's studio, it has been transformed into a light-filled, open-plan sanctuary with wall-to-wall glazing bringing nature in whilst drawing the eye out.

STEP OUTSIDE

A verdant retreat, the house offers complete privacy within its secluded grounds. Tucked away at the end of a private drive, Orchard Flower Farm sits peacefully in a leafy valley surrounded by vibrant greenery and mature trees. Perched at the top of its 3.25-acre estate, terraces and balconies span the front of the house, providing a treehouse-like experience with views sweeping over the treetops, down to a babbling brook and out to the meadows beyond.
 
The grounds includes a beautifully planted woodland along endless species of trees and shrubs dotted amongst gently sloping pockets of lawns, there are greenhouses, vegetable beds and several useful outbuildings, along with a spacious driveway with ample parking. A peaceful haven where wildlife thrives, there are plenty of spots to sit and take in the valley's natural beauty and the vivid night sky, with only the sounds of birds and the gentle flow of the stream.

AGENT NOTE

Extant planning consent has been obtained to build an artist's studio to replace the current timber outbuilding towards the end of the drive. Planning documents can be accessed via the Cornwall Council Planning Portal using reference 00/P/0298. In addition, there was further permission granted for an amendment to the roof lights which can be seen using reference PA14/07908

It must be noted that a section 106 notice was served when the planning was granted stating that "The Proposed Studio should only be used for its stated purpose which description shall exclude any elements of human habitation or retail sales"

SERVICES 

Mains electricity and gas fired central heating, private drainage and water (supplied from spring)


DISTANCES (all distances approximate)

Penzance 1.5 miles (main line station), Newlyn 3 miles, St Ives 10 miles

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