Red Lane, St. Austell, PL26

There’s a noticeable shift in pace when you arrive here.

Set within a quiet semi-rural position, the house backs directly onto open fields, with horses grazing beyond and very little to interrupt the view. It’s calm in a way that’s hard to recreate — you hear birds more than anything else — but you’re still only a few minutes from the A30, which keeps day-to-day life simple.

The house itself has a straightforward, easy feel to it. The layout works without needing to think about it, and there’s enough space for things to happen at the same time without everyone being on top of each other.

The main living room is where people tend to settle. It’s a comfortable space with good natural light, and the windows draw your attention out towards the garden and the fields beyond. In the colder months, the wood-burning stove becomes more of a focal point, giving the room a different feel as the evenings draw in.

The kitchen is practical and well arranged, with enough workspace and storage to support everyday use without becoming cluttered. It connects naturally through to a utility area, which helps keep the busier parts of the house contained. There’s also a downstairs WC, which makes things easier when the house is in full use.

Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms. They’re all well proportioned, which gives you options — whether that’s for family life, guests, or working from home. The main bedroom has its own ensuite, while the main bathroom serves the rest of the house in a clean, straightforward way.

The house has been set up to be comfortable year-round, with oil-fired central heating and a tank replaced in 2021. It’s one of those practical details that you don’t always see, but makes a difference over time.

Outside, the garden is private and enclosed, with a layout that makes it easy to use. There’s space to sit, space to play, and space to step back from things. The summer house adds another option — somewhere quiet to work, read, or just take yourself away from the main house for a while.

To the front, there’s a large driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, along with a garage that has an electric roller door and internal access — something that becomes useful day to day more than you might expect.

The location works well for a range of routines. You’ve got that semi-rural setting, with open countryside around you, but you’re still within easy reach of Truro, Newquay and the north coast. Schools, shops and local amenities are all accessible without needing to travel far, which keeps things practical without losing that quieter feel.

What stands out most is the balance. You’re not fully rural, and you’re not part of a busy estate. It sits somewhere in between — and for a lot of people, that’s exactly what they’re looking for.