St Wenn, PL30 5PH

A fantastic opportunity to purchase this charming detached farmhouse set within approximately 7 acres of land on the outskirts of the unspoilt village of St Wenn, with its beautiful listed village church, school and thriving community hall.  Freehold.  Council Tax Band E.  EPC rating TBC.

Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty within the picturesque Ruthern Valley Trewithen Old Mill is an exceptional country residence which provides complete privacy and seclusion in this most beautiful part of North Cornwall.  The main house itself provides extremely flexible living accommodation with three reception rooms including a 28ft Kitchen/Breakfast Room together with five first floor bedrooms, four of which are doubles enjoying a superb south facing views over the beautiful gardens.  Ideal for those who require a larger property or if requiring to accommodate an elderly or dependent relative it would be quite straightforward to adapt part of the ground floor accommodation to provide a self contained suite.  Without doubt, Trewithen Old Mill's most desirable feature is its truly wonderful setting which the current owners have developed and improved, most notably with the creation of its own magnificent spring fed lake well stocked with freshwater fish and lakeside Summerhouse/Lodge which provides totally self contained accommodation.  The gardens enjoy a delightful southerly aspect comprising expansive lawns with numerous mature trees through which runs the picturesque trout stream, a tributary to the River Camel.  The remaining land is divided into primarily three field enclosures providing an ideal opportunity for the equestrian purchaser.  Rarely do such idyllically situated properties come onto the open market particularly within such a sought after location and an early viewing appointment of Trewithen Old Mill is thoroughly recommended by the Vendor's Sole Agents.

Directions - Travel out of Wadebridge from the cinema up Trevanion Road towards Burlawn and St Breock Downs. After approximately four miles once onto St Breock Downs take the second left signposted St Wenn and travel down the hill into the Valley before turning next right towards Rosenannon. Travel along this road for approximately half a mile and Trewithen Old Mill will be found on the left hand side. Enter the property through the second drive entrance to a large gravelled turning and parking area.

The property is entered through the wooden gates into the private track and down into the large gravelled turning and parking area for numerous cars and perfect for boat and/or caravan storage.  An Open Fronted Dutch Barn measuring 9.14m x 4.27m (30' x 14') is here.  

Enter the large formal garden extending to just over an acre and onto the large patio area, ideal for entertaining.

From the Patio enter the accommodation through the UPVC Double Glazed Sliding Patio Doors into the

Kitchen/Dining Room - 8.6m x 2.95m (28'3" x 9'8")

Triple aspect open plan tiled kitchen/dining room with fitted radiator and UPVC double glazed windows to front and side overlooking the garden.  The kitchen is equipped with a generous range of traditional units comprising both wall and base units, stainless steel double sink, dishwasher, American style fridge/freezer together with integrated Hotpoint oven and grill, 5 ring Baumatic gas hob and oil fired Heritage with 3 ovens allowing a variety of cooking methods.  The large serving bar divides the kitchen and dining room.

Reception Room 3 - 6m x 3.4m (19'8" x 11'2")

Presently used as a formal dining room with tiled flooring, radiator, 2 x UPVC double glazed windows to rear and Contura large log burner.  Perfect for larger gatherings or as a games room or library.  Doors to inner hall and Reception 1 and wooden stairs to first floor.

Reception Room 1 - 7m x 6m (23' x 19'8")

A large living room with UPVC double glazed window to front with further UPVC double glazed windows and patio door with gorgeous views of the garden.  Walk-in cupboard, magnificent floor to ceiling walk in stone built fireplace housing Villager cast iron woodburner, radiator, exposed beams, T.V. point and telephone point.  Naturally light and generous entertainment space.

Reception Room 2 - 3.9m x 4.4m (12'10" x 14'5") 

Further generous room with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side garden and waterwheel, radiator, T.V. and telephone point, electric fire with granite overmantel.  A versatile room at present used as a second living room, but with door to kitchen so could also be used as a formal dining room or could be easily adapted for an elderly or dependent relative living downstairs as it has a door into the inner hall which  leads into the W.C. and cloakroom where a shower could be installed.  It is equally suitable for use as a consulting/service room using parking at the front and entering through the front tiled entrance porch, into the inner rear hall and Cloakroom. 

Rear Hall

With radiator and cupboard housing gas fired boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating. Door to rear entrance porch and doors to Cloakroom and Reception Room 2.

Cloakroom

Fitted with low flush W.C. and vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under. Tiled floor and radiator. Cloaks cupboard.

Rear Entrance Porch

Door to outside and tiled floor. Door to

Utility Room

Stainless steel sink unit with worktops to each side and double cupboard under. Plumbed in Washing Machine. Tall broom cupboard. Tiled floor. Door to

Covered Porchway/Boot Room

With tiled floor and double slatted gates opening outside. This area is perfectly suited to the purchaser with dogs being an ideal drying area before entering the house off the Utility Room.

First Floor

Landing

Window to rear.  Radiator.  Two large double cupboards.  Access to roof space.  Airing cupboard.

Bedroom 1 - 3.89m x 3.66m (12'9" x 12')

A light dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side framing beautiful views over the garden and fields beyond. Radiator. Built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom 2 - 3.66m x 3.45m (12' x 11'4")

Double glazed window to front framing lovely views over the gardens and fields beyond.  Radiator.  Built-in double wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 3.66m (12' x 12')

Double glazed window to front framing lovely views over the gardens and fields beyond.  Built-in double wardrobe.  Radiator.

Family Bathroom - 2.4m x 2m (7'10" x 6'7")

Fitted in white suite comprising panelled bath, inset wash hand basin with vanity cupboard under and low flush W.C.  Radiator.  Tiled walls and floor.  Opaque pattern window to rear.

Shower Room

White suite comprising walk-in shower cubicle, low flush W.C., wash hand basin, tiled flooring and walls, opaque pattern UPVC double glazed window.

Bedroom 4 - 3.3m x 4.5m (10'10" x 14'9")

Double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window to front, again framing lovely views of the garden and beyond.  Radiator.

Bedroom 5 - 5.7m x 2.1m (18'8" x 6'11")

UPVC double glazed window, radiator, generous built-in wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors.

Ideal for use as a dressing room to Bedroom 4 and if desired a door could be fitted on the landing after Bedroom 3 to make Bedroom 4 completely private using the shower room/W.C. and dressing room.

Outside

Approached via a slatted gate entrance at one end of the property to a tarmac turning and parking area also accessing the

Garage - 8.64m x 2.44m (28'4" x 8')

With metal up and over door opening to the front.  Light and power.

Lean-to Fuel Store - 5.79m x 1.96m (19' x 6'5")

With timber door to front.

At the rear of the garage is a

Detached Workshop - 4.72m x 3.86m (15'6" x 12'8")

With light and power.  Timber door to front.

Attached Mower Shed - 3.91m x 2.46m (12'10" x 8'1")

With light and power and double timber doors to front.

Open fronted Store - 3.66m x 2.01m (12' x 6'7")

Open Fronted Dutch Barn - 9.14m x 4.27m (30' x 14')

Formal Garden

Immediately in front of the house is a large paved patio with superb southerly views over the garden, the paving then extends along the front of the house to a further side patio and gravelled seating area with raised shrub beds.  The formal gardens then extend in a south/south easterly direction away from the house to large sweeping lawns with various mature trees together with raised stone built flower.  As previously mentioned a trout stream runs through the grounds where a timber footbridge crosses the stream at one point through a partly wood canopy surrounding the banks to:-

The Lake

The stunning private lake with the detached lake house offers the perfect mini getaway just moments from your own home.  Used for visiting family and friends with the potential for holiday rental income if desired. 

The lake is spring fed and stocked with freshwater fish to include roach, rud, carp and trench.  It enjoys a totally secluded and sheltered setting amidst mature trees, shrubs and flowerbeds providing an idyllically tranquil setting.  In Spring in the the flowerbeds around the pond there are masses of snowdrops, crocus, daffodils, primrose and bluebells and during the seasons you will see visiting the lake, kingfisher, mallard, moorhen, Canadian geese, heron and more.

Lakeside Summerhouse/Lodge 

With its own veranda at the front overlooking the lake and double glazed doors opening into

Living Room - 4.98m x 3.96m (16'4" x 13')

A dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side, kitchen units fitted along one wall including four ring gas hob, electric convection oven, grill and microwave, stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Fitted base cupboards and fridge. Doorway through to

Bedroom - 3m x 2.9m (9'10" x 9'6")

Double doors opening at one side onto timber deck. Window to side. Two built-in double wardrobes and door to

En Suite

With low flush W.C., pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower cubicle.

Externally there is as previously mentioned a Veranda at the front and timber deck at one side which overlooks the lake. The Summerhouse/Lodge will be sold fully furnished and equipped.

The Land

Approached from the gravelled turning and parking area is a small level meadow on the western boundary comprising 1.4 acres ideal for sand school/tennis court/swimming pool or vegetable allotment and the rearing of chickens and ducks as was formerly used by the current owners.  A second bridge gives vehicular access across the stream to the first field enclosure of approximately 1.38 acres where the stables are situated.  The stable block is in need of the roof replacing, however it offers an opportunity for the equestrian purchaser.  It was also used by the current owners for pigs and registered as a smallholding and could have other uses.  

The land extends in a southerly direction to a further field enclosure of approximately 2 acres.  The land is surrounded by a partly wooded canopy of trees where one could enjoy lovely walks around its perimeter with an abundance of wildflowers including violets, wood anemone, bluebells, primroses and daffodils.  Although overgrown now, with a little effort it can be restored.

Agents Note

There is an opportunity available by separate negotiation to acquire a further 1.1 acres of adjoining land to the south west of Trewithen Old Mill with the river bank and 2 redundant poultry units.

Services

Mains electricity.  Private water and drainage.

Please note all measurements are approximate.

Vendors Comments

If you are looking for a house with roadside appeal this may not be for you, but drive through the wooden gate into the very large parking area and enter the property from the back and you will discover why this home is so very special. 

The gardens change with the seasons, the start of the year begins with snowdrops, followed by crocus, primroses. daffodils, and blue bells.  Shrubs include a variety of camellia, magnolia and rhododendron.  The summer shrubs follow including magnificent hydrangeas and the summer flowers of campion, foxgloves, lupins, geranium and coloured roses many still flowering into late autumn when the many trees including horse chestnut, tulip tree, maple, sycamore and sweet gum to name but a few change to glorious colour.

The peaceful surroundings make it a wildlife haven and visitors to the garden and lake include  weasels, deer, rabbits, Canadian geese, heron, ducks, partridge, kingfisher, woodpecker, dragon flies, frogs and toads.  In the lake there is rudd, roach and carp and a variety of fish in the stream including sea trout and the occasional salmon.   

It has been our home for 38 years, arriving with three young children aged 5 , 7 and 8 where the children were able to enjoy a “Swallows & Amazon” lifestyle.  Our dependents soon swelled to include horses, dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and pigs.

Our children left home nearly 20 years ago and now we only have one very small dog so the fields that surround our home and which were once paddocks for 3 horses have been left to go wild and offer privacy, but they can be brought back to use for horses or agriculture.

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