Zelah, Truro, Cornwall, TR4

A private manor house set within a secluded historic Georgian parkland setting, with former stable yard, lake, water gardens and woodland amounting to over 60 acres, suitable for a wide range of alternative or commercial purposes.

The property has been used as a private home within the same family for over 100 years, and provides a rare opportunity to own one of the principal historic houses of Cornwall to continue such use, alongside the clear potential to use the whole or part of the property for a wide range of alternative business uses, such as boutique country hotel or guest house, weddings and events, alongside open gardens or offering specialist garden tours, all uses subject to obtaining the necessary permissions and consents.

The renown gardens, which feature in the Great Gardens of Cornwall, have never been open to the public and provide a unique opportunity to regenerate and enhance a landscape that has been managed and cared for over 250 years, since being created in the Georgian era.

Further residential accommodation could be provided in the attic and lower grounds floors of the main house alongside re-use of the traditional stable yard, positioned to the rear of the house, which currently provides up to 9 stables and was previously used as a squash court.

In all extending to approximately 60.41 acres (32.62 hectares), significant additional property is available by separate negotiation, including lodge houses, pasture and woodland.

HISTORY
Chyverton House is the principal house for one of the most renowned Cornish estates dating back to the illustrious mining history of the county. Available for sale for the first time in over 100 years and for only the second time in the entire history of the property, positioned a few miles from the cathedral city of Truro and close to the north coast of Cornwall.

HOUSE
Chyverton House is an incredibly elegant manor house, built with the classic proportions and timeless appeal of the Georgian era. Originally constructed in 1730, with the two wings being added in 1770, of particular note is its elevated and imposing position overlooking the parkland gardens and surrounding woodland.

The red brick front façade, unusual for a manor house of this stature and status within Cornwall, ensures the house provides a homely and welcoming appeal. This small, but important, design feature continues throughout the house and combines to ensure it retains a warm, comfortable feeling that has given great enjoyment to many generations of families that have made the house their home, now assisted by a useful recent addition – a biomass boiler that runs from timber solely sourced from the wider estate.

Extending to approximately 11,189 sq ft of internal accommodation, the house was largely remodelled in the mid 1800’s and has been sensitively and gently enhanced over recent years. The main entrance, located at the rear of the property, leads into a centrally positioned entrance hallway which provides access to all areas of the house. The drawing room includes a surviving 18th century iron fireplace (much admired by Sir John Betjeman when he visited) as well as large french doors opening out to the front of the house on to a sunny alfresco dining area with paths that lead down to the swimming pool complex, positioned below the house by the ponds.

Requisitioned during World War II by the American forces, the house features large sash windows flood light into all rooms. The kitchen is currently located through a door from the dining room and also has access to the rear staircase, and leads through to the right-hand wing consisting of a large, single family room, formally used as a billiards room, with impressive fireplace and surround.

The left-hand wing has been sensitively refurbished to provide a self-contained 2-bedroom, 2-storey annex including a wonderful wood panelled library using early 18th century oak panelling that originated from Harlyn House, near Padstow.

Neo-classical plasterwork on the walls and ceilings is present throughout the house, especially around the open-well staircase with cast iron balustrade. This detail extends throughout the landing as it accesses all six principal bedrooms and bathroom, one currently being used as a secondary living room for the annex.

A hallway leads to the right-hand wing which provides two additional bedrooms and a bathroom.

The extensive lower ground floor, that runs under the entire central section of the house, has independent external access and window wells ensuring the area benefits from extensive natural light. This area, along with six unused attic rooms on the second floor, would allow the accommodation to be vastly enhanced without any alterations to the external elevations.

STABLE YARD
Located by the rear entrance to the House, the stable block is constructed of traditional granite material and house six individual stables, a large open barn which could be used to provide additional stabling or ancillary uses. Historically this part of the stables was used as a private squash court. In addition, a large first floor open room with a separate external entrance is able to be used for all manner of purposes, such as a games room or storage. Subject to obtaining the relevant consents, the stables could be converted to residential or commercial uses. A range of additional buildings and sheds of differing specifications and in varying degrees of condition are located to the north of the house, with their own track access.

PARKLAND GARDENS
One of the most attractive attributes of Chyverton House is its position, situated within a large parkland setting, encircled by towering flowing shrubs and trees such as Camellia, Rhododendron and Magnolia, along with mature woodland trees such as Oak and Beech, all of which protect the house and provide seclusion and privacy, a haven away from the bustle of daily life.

Originally created during the late 18th century and early 19th century by John Thomas, who planted 94 acres of the grounds with native trees in the manner of the time, the garden has evolved and developed over the following 200 years, being sensitively added to and enhanced by successive generations and owners, developing into the woodland garden that is seen today, the magnificent setting of the Georgian landscape allowing them to be fully appreciated. The Rhododendron planting commenced in 1890, with significant additional plantings of flowering shrubs and trees in the 1930s by the current owners’ ancestors, ably assisted by the then owners of the local Trewithen and Caerhays Estates. Managed in tune with nature, its natural and unmanicured setting have protected it against the need for extensive pathway networks, fencing and artificial features, having never been open to the public commercially, only by appointment over the years, ensuring it has retained a sense of mystery.

Visitors using the front driveway arrive by passing over the classically beautiful Grade II* listed Georgian bridge which crosses the pond and opens up the iconic vista of the house across the lawns. The pond and network of streams and sluices, first constructed in the late 1700’s provide a wonderful opportunity to fully restore and re-create a stunning sub-tropical water garden, making the most of the gentle climate found in the far south-west of the UK.

LOCATION
Located in central Cornwall, Chyverton House is located within striking distance of the city of Truro. As the administrative heart of Cornwall, Truro provides a wide range of professional services, employment, retail and leisure opportunities, alongside cultural activities driven by Truro Cathedral and the recently refurbished Hall for Cornwall. Truro provides a wide range of private and state schooling for all ages and is home to the Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske.

Being located centrally within Cornwall, the property has excellent access to both north and south coasts, in particular the north coast being within 4 miles, a 10 minute drive via iconic twisting country roads bordered by Cornish hedgebanks, allowing buyers to enjoy the vast range of outdoor and watersports activities Cornwall has to offer, from sailing through to surfing.

AMENITIES
Mainline train services run from Truro direct to Plymouth, Exeter and London, including a sleeper train. National and international flights run from Newquay International Airport, approximately 15 miles away, and the proximity to the A30 allows easy and quick access up and down the county to many other towns, villages and the myriad of destinations that Cornwall and wider South West has to offer.

The nearby villages of Zelah, Goonhavern and Shortlanesend have a good range of local shops, post offices, public houses and local amenities.

METHOD OF SALE
The property is offered for sale by private
treaty.

TENURE & POSSESSION
Freehold. Vacant possession on completion.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES
No environmental schemes are present
over the property.

LISTING STATUS
Chyverton House and the Georgian Bridge
are Grade II* listed. The Stables are
Grade II listed.

The grounds form part of a Grade II
Registered Park & Garden.

SERVICES
Electricity - Mains.
Water - Private well supply, UV filtered and tested. Mains supply on wider estate land.
Drainage - Private, double chamber septic tank.
Heating - Biomass & Oil.
Telephone - connected, broadband.

WAYLEAVES EASEMENTS & RIGHTS OF WAY
No rights of way cross the property.

The property is sold subject to, or with the benefit of all Wayleaves, Easements, Quasi Easements, Rights of Way, Covenants and Restrictions whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

HEALTH & SAFETY
Potential purchasers are requested to take particular care when inspecting the property. Potential purchasers are requested to wear supportive footwear for viewings, and are advised to be conscious of potentially uneven, steep and slippery ground surfaces.

SPORTING TIMBER & MINERAL RIGHTS
Included, insofar as they are able to be.

EPC RATINGS
Chyverton House – Band F.

LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Cornwall Council - cornwall.gov.uk

VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment via the agents.

DIRECTIONS
Directions for viewings will be provided by the agent as appropriate.

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