Colbiggan, St Austell, PL26

The Property

The residence offers a generous and flexible layout, ideal for family living or multi-generational use. Upon entering, you’re welcomed into a spacious sitting room, featuring a wood-burning stove set within a traditional fireplace, adding warmth and character to the heart of the home. To the right, a dedicated office/study area provides a quiet and functional space, perfect for remote working or reading. Ahead lies a large formal dining room, ideal for entertaining, which flows directly into a light-filled conservatory—a relaxing spot to enjoy views over the garden and a seamless connection to the outdoor space. To the right of the dining room is the kitchen, designed in a traditional country style and centred around a charming Aga, adding both functionality and rustic charm. The kitchen also includes a walk-in pantry and a separate utility room, offering ample storage and practical working space.

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The property features four well-proportioned bedrooms, with the primary bedroom conveniently located on the ground floor. This room benefits from its own en suite shower room, providing privacy, comfort, and ease of access. The three additional bedrooms are positioned on the upper floor and are served by a family bathroom. Outside, the house is surrounded by mature gardens, which include a pond, greenhouse, and potting shed—ideal for gardening enthusiasts or those seeking a more self-sufficient lifestyle. A garage and ample off-street parking complete the property, enhancing its overall functionality and appeal.

Outside

The property includes approximately 9 acres of pasture, divided into three well-maintained fields—all of which are directly linked to the home and fully accessible. One of the fields benefits from separate gated access via a private lane, ideal for vehicles, horseboxes, or equipment. Equestrian facilities include stables, sand school and associated outbuildings, offering excellent potential for private use or a small-scale equestrian enterprise. A key highlight is the direct access to over 100 acres of moorland, which the property enjoys permanent rights over. This land is protected from development, offering not only spectacular scenery and privacy, but also extensive hacking and riding potential right on your doorstep.

The Location

Colbiggan Farm is set in the quiet rural hamlet of Colbiggan, near Roche in the St Austell area of mid-Cornwall. Surrounded by rolling countryside and farmland, the area features a small cluster of mainly period homes and retains a peaceful, sparsely populated character. The location is steeped in local heritage, with the nearby china clay district shaping much of the area’s history, and has limited but accessible transport links via Roche railway station and local roads connecting to surrounding towns and villages.

Services

Bore hole water supply. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Mains electric.