St. Keverne, Helston, Cornwall, TR12

A charming, beautifully appointed three bedroom home in a pastoral setting near the villages of Coverack & St Keverne on the Lizard Peninsula.

Description

Spring Cottage, located in the hamlet of Lanarth and surrounded by grazing fields, was once part of the Lanarth Estate and has a rich history. The origins of the cottage date back 300 years but was totally rebuilt 100 years ago, resulting in larger rooms and taller ceilings. Spring Cottage has been in private ownership for many years with previous owners being no less a Captain of the QEII and an accountant of the great train robbers! The current owner has been in residence for over eight years and has enhanced both the house and gardens creating a delightful home set in a most serene location.

Ground Floor
An oak front door opens into a large dual aspect tiled entrance porch. Within the porch is space for cloaks and shoes along with a utility area with both plumbing and space for a washing machine & tumble dryer. Two doors lead off the porch, one into a WC and the other to the main reception room. The triple aspect reception room has three windows overlooking the front of the property and French doors out on to the rear garden and patio along with a beamed ceiling, granite inglenook, stairs to the first floor and a glazed door in to the kitchen dining area. With views out over the garden and surrounding fields the Kitchen has recently been rebuilt, with limestone flooring, a bespoke George Robinson kitchen & electric AGA. The handmade kitchen is built from tulip wood & painted (Farrow and Ball Pointing) with Pippy Oak drawers. There is a large double door larder cupboard with internal pull out drawers, limestone shelf with further shelving above, a vertical wine rack, double Belfast sink, integrated Siemens appliances including an oven, 2-ring induction hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. The dining area has double French Doors opening on to the patio area, a large Velux window above, a Welsh Dresser and internal French doors opening into the snug/study room.

First Floor
Stairs from the main reception room ascend to the first-floor landing off which are the three bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate shower room and an airing cupboard. At the top of the stairs, to the left, through an arch is the family bathroom which has views out over the rear garden, a bath with hand held shower, WC and pedestal wash basin. Next to the bathroom is a shower room with pedestal wash basin. On the right of the stairs is a double bedroom with a partially vaulted ceiling, alcove window to the front with a window seat and a built in wardrobe. The central bedroom is a single, again with a window to the front. The principal bedroom at the end of the landing is dual aspect room with views to the front, overlooking the spring & fields. The principal bedroom also benefits from an en suite shower room with WC and vanity unit along with views out over the rear garden & surrounding landscape.


GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR
Entrance
A Cornish Hedge of Beech above fronts the lane with a large five-bar gate opening from the lane on to a gravelled driveway with ample parking. At the top of the drive, bordering the lawns is an open car port with Douglas Spruce pillars and a roof tiled in slate. A small stream (with foot bridge) runs on the southwest border of the property and provides a beautiful wildflower display on its banks during differing seasons throughout the year.

Rear Garden
The gardens are to the rear of the property and measure approximately a third of an acre. Bordered by trees the garden has been cleverly landscaped with different lawned areas, mature borders with a mix of plants and shrubs, a paved patio spanning the width of the house, steps up to the upper garden where there is a Summer house, pond and a produce area. There is also a large garden shed. Both the garden shed and the summer house have power to them.

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. The hamlet of Larnarth is situated equidistant between Coverack & St. Keverne. The picturesque fishing village of Coverack is sheltered from the western approaches, where rare and exotic plants that flourish all year long in the beautiful gardens of this active fishing village. Once the haunt of smugglers, Coverack is now a destination for windsurfing, crabbing, diving and pleasure fishing. The village has one Public House, a local store, The Bay Hotel Restaurant & Bar, The Life Boat House Restaurant, multiple Cafes & shops along with boat trips from Coverack Harbour.

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, Doctor’s surgery, a local store, Newsagents, Post Office, Coffee Shop, along with a well-regarded restaurant and Butcher. The combination of mild winters and being situated in the sheltered lee of Goonhilly Downs, ensure that there is a long and productive growing season here.

Sailing and mooring facilities are available just to the north at Gillan Creek and Helford Point, along with Helford River Sailing Club. 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 three large supermarkets. The main A30 can be joined via Redruth or Truro, where there is a railway station on the Paddington to Penzance line.

There are good primary schools on the Lizard Peninsula in Manaccan, St Keverne & Garras. For secondary schooling Mullion or Helston and for further education in Helston is the Helston Community College or the Truro and West Penwith College in Penzance.

Square Footage: 1,691 sq ft



Directions

A Satnav using the post code TR12 6RE will take you directly to the property, however we suggest from Helston follow the B3293 for St. Keverne and Coverack for approximately 10 miles. Passing Zoar Garage on the right hand side, after 1 mile turn left at crossroads (straight onto St. Keverne, right to Coverack) and follow the lane for a mile. Turn right and follow the lane down to Spring Cottage on the left after agricultural buildings & Nambol.

Distances (are approximate and in miles).

Coverack and St Keverne both 2.4 miles
Helford 4 miles
Helston 11 miles
Kynance Cove 11 miles
Porthleven 13 miles
Falmouth 18 miles
Truro 31 miles
Newquay Airport 43 miles

Additional Info

SERVICES - Private Water (Spring) & Drainage, Electricity, Oil fired central heating (External Boiler)

Double glazed throughout (with the exception of the porch & downstairs W/C )

BROADBAND: BT Fibre connected.

COUNCIL TAX - Band E

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.