Greenbottom, Chacewater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4

The Property

Seveock is an outstanding four-acre farmstead on the rural outskirts of Truro, offering peaceful countryside living with easy access to the city and nearby coastline. Since acquiring the property in 2018, our clients have carried out an extensive and thoughtful renovation, preserving the charm of this 17th-century smallholding while upgrading it to a high standard. Key features include a bespoke kitchen with Egyptian granite work surfaces and integrated Neff appliances, underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, and handcrafted cabinetry by local carpenter George Edyvean. The principal reception room spans the full length of the original cottage, with multiple windows overlooking the gardens, exposed beams, and an open fireplace. The impressive kitchen/family room enjoys far reaching countryside views and includes extensive units, quality appliances, an AEG wine cooler, and a Franke instant hot and cold water tap. A separate utility/boot room provides additional (truncated)

The Outside

The property is approached via a private driveway with electric gates, opening into a generous parking area. Ahead lies a detached single-storey building, formerly used as office space, now reconfigured by our clients to include a home office and a separate self-contained bedroom suite. With multiple rooms in place, this versatile building offers excellent potential—ideal for those running a business from home or, subject to the necessary consents, conversion into further accommodation, garaging or workshop space Additional outbuildings run parallel, currently used for storage but offering further development opportunities if desired. Set beyond this area, on the edge of the paddocks, is a bespoke stable block with adjoining garaging—purpose-built by our clients and providing superb facilities for equestrian use.

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The formal gardens wrap around the house and offer a variety of peaceful seating areas, mature planting, and a productive vegetable garden with greenhouse. To the north, approximately four acres of paddock land complete the grounds, ideal for those seeking a rural lifestyle with space and flexibility. Seveock offers not only a beautifully restored home but also an array of outbuildings, land and facilities to suit a variety of uses—internal viewing is essential to appreciate the full scope of what’s on offer.

The Location

Seveock enjoys a peaceful rural setting just four miles west of Truro, with easy access to both the north and south coasts—offering surf beaches, clifftop walks, and calm sailing waters within a ten-mile radius. The A30 is just two miles away, with mainline rail connections at Truro and Redruth, and Newquay Airport 22 miles to the northeast. Chacewater and Threemilestone are within walking distance, providing everyday amenities including shops, pubs, bakeries, and a garden centre. Excellent schooling, Truro College, and leading hospitals are all nearby, while the surrounding area is steeped in Cornwall’s rich mining heritage, reflected in its elegant Georgian architecture.

Agents Note

There is planning permission passed to significantly extend the property creating an additional wing which will overlook the gardens and grounds. Comprehensive plans are available upon request.

Services

Mains electric, LPG Bulk Tank, mains water, private drainage and telephone line is connected. High speed broadband is achievable at this location (however we have not verified connection).