St. Breock, Wadebridge, PL27 7LQ

Property details

The Crag is found up a long horse-shoe drive. Not visible from the road, it offers an exceptional level of privacy surrounded by a magnificent garden.

This Edwardian home has a grand entrance and an elegant staircase exuding craftsmanship, and a sense of welcoming grandeur.

Upon stepping inside, one is greeted by a spacious hallway with high ceilings and ornate cornicing, with geometric-patterned marble tiles. The deep skirting boards and panelling lead up to the first floor and is illuminated by an impressive chandelier.

The staircase is a striking focal point, with smooth, polished mahogany hand rails and intricately carved newel posts with a sweeping ascent. A runner, is secured by brass stair rods, enhancing the staircase’s stately appearance.

At the turn of the stairs, the half-landing features a large window, casting dappled light onto the woodwork and walls, adding to the timeless charm of this Edwardian masterpiece.

Welcome to this exquisite and substantial detached family home. As you approach via a charming and secluded driveway, the enchantment of this property unfolds. The tower door leads you into an imposing entrance hall. The double height ceiling sets the viewer up for the majesty of what is to come.  The floors are marble with the comforting embrace of underfloor heating. This flows into an inviting 90 sq ft kitchen with a sofa area, dining areas with 3 metre table plus a circular glass table within the square bay window.  This is a kitchen set for entertaining, equipped with Gaggenau cooker, microwave and dishwasher plus a 4 oven electric Aga with a 6 ring hob are the heart of the home. Central to the space is a marble fireplace with French Godin wood-burner which works perfectly with the marble flooring. The large picture window overlooks the south facing countryside view.

Adjoining the kitchen you'll discover a practical yet stylish boot room offering ample storage for coats and footwear. Fitted cupboards keep belongings neatly tucked away, while a sturdy sink provides a convenient space for washing boots and outdoor gear. The downstairs cloakroom exudes Victorian charm and the intricate floral patterns add a touch of elegant nostalgia.  The pedestal sink is equally ornate, with a scalloped basin adorned with matching floral detailing. The basin sits atop a slender pedestal enhancing the sense of period authenticity.

The large pantry accessed from the kitchen is a great bonus for storage and this is where the current owner has a large American fridge freezer. A 2nd smaller fridge is under the counter within the kitchen itself.

Off the entrance hall are 2 further large reception rooms with beautiful bay windows. The sitting room is a duel aspect room and in the large bay window are 2 built in chaise longues. It also features an ornate Victorian marble fireplace, wood--burner and engineered wood flooring with underfloor heating. The library has a fabulous reading nook in the bay window and a stunning floor to ceiling bookcase.  There is another marble fireplace with wood-burner, engineered wood flooring and under floor heating.

The wraparound staircase takes you to the first floor with a galleried landing, where you'll find 3 large en-suites bedrooms.

Also on this floor is the laundry room with washing machine, dryer and study, together with a beautiful bathroom which has a bath with a view and a walk in shower.

The second staircase takes you to what is almost a 3 bedroom apartment.  With vaulted ceilings, these bedrooms are very large with an amazing feeling of space.  The sitting area is a cosy nook and off of this, in the tower. is a kitchenette.

This exceptional home spanning over 5,000 sq ft has been completely restored by the current owners. The entire ground floor has underfloor heating which is generated from a biomass boiler in a separate plant room. The property also has its own beautiful water source.

This exceptional Edwardian home offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern versatility, with spacious, light-filled interiors ideal for multi-generational living, providing ample space for grandparents, parents, and children to live together comfortably, while enjoying both privacy and shared family areas.

A personal visit to this idyllic haven is highly recommended to fully experience the amazing feeling of calmness and serenity it offers. The tranquil environment, coupled with the breathtaking natural beauty, creates an atmosphere of peace that is unparalleled. A unique location, a stones throw from Wadebridge, The Crag is a home to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Outside

The delightful garden starts from the magnificent granite pillars at the entrance to the drive.  The paths meander through 4 acres of mature gardens with stunning planting, magnificent camellias, rhododendrons and hydrangeas.

There is a lawn viewed from the kitchen with lots of seating to enjoy the countryside views and woodland birds that make this their home, together with a 6 person hot-tub.   

A delightful apple orchard adds a touch of nostalgia and flavour to the surroundings. The low maintenance garden is fabulous, covered with meandering paths, adorned with captivating shrubs, plants, ferns and grasses, providing a tranquil sanctuary with various enchanting nooks and crannies and a view over the tower across Wadebridge to Bodmin Moor. 

The terracing overlooking the natural pond is an ideal spot for a sundowner making the most of the evening sun. This idyllic spot offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy the wildlife and natural beauty and to relax at the end of the day.

This is countryside living at its finest, a place where memories are made, and serenity reigns supreme.  

Location

It provides easy access to the magnificent beaches of North Cornwall. It is the mid point on the popular Camel trail cycle route and equidistant between Rock and Padstow.

The Crag is situated approx 1 mile from Wadebridge, a market town set on the banks of the river Camel, which has featured in the Sunday Times Top 10 Places to Live numerous times. The streets are full of independent shops and boutiques, the schools both primary and secondary are excellent and the community spirit is strong with great restaurants, cafes and pubs, Wadebridge is also fast becoming a foodie destination.  There is a county market in the town hall and a second monthly market along Molesworth Street where artisan traders gather on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

It provides easy access to the magnificent beaches of North Cornwall, and is the mid point on the popular Camel trail cycle route between Bodmin and Padstow.

This property could easily become an elegant bed and breakfast, a small wedding venue or a stunning high end holiday let.

Services:

Superfast FFTP

Wiring installed for EV charger

It's own beautiful water supply

Ref: 891404

Agents note: In accordance with the Estate Agency Act 1979, this property is being marketed and sold by the owner of the property.

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