Perran Foundry, Perranarworthal, Truro

Homes with this level of character, quality and individuality rarely become available. The Brass Bolt Shop offers the chance to own a remarkable piece of Cornwall's industrial history without compromising on modern luxury—simply unpack, settle in and enjoy everything this exceptional home has to offer.

Why You'll Like It - The Brass Bolt Shop is a tastefully converted stone cottage within Perran Foundry, a Grade II Listed former foundry with a fascinating industrial past. Tucked at the back of this small, friendly development, the cottage is well insulated, cool in the summer and warm in the winter thanks to its really thick stone walls and high end redevelopment 14 years ago. The cottage looks out onto copious trees at the back and provides a sense of tranquility and privacy.

Inside, a vaulted, beamed double height living and dining room forms the heart of the home, with a mezzanine snug above, ideal for reading or watching TV. The kitchen has solid oak worktops and integrated appliances, and the whole of the ground floor has a lovely slate floor warmed by underfloor heating.

There are two bathrooms: a ground floor shower room and an en-suite with bath and shower to the main bedroom upstairs, which also has a walk-in wardrobe. A small, private decked terrace opens off the first floor, and there’s a private parking space for you next to the cottage, plus visitor parking elsewhere in the development.



There is a fabulous nature reserve and lots of woodland walks and streams with access directly from the development.

Perfect for dog walkers and nature lovers.

Chain free, this is a genuine lock-up-and-leave home, and would equally suit someone wanting a wonderful permanent base in Cornwall. It’s also a proven holiday let: the current owners have run it successfully for over a decade, and a local holiday let company projected £17,000 to £21,000 a year based on 20 week-long and 8 short-break bookings (£423/week winter, £757/week mid-season, £967/week summer). The owners are happy to include the contents of the house.

Where It Is - Perran Foundry sits between Truro and Falmouth in Perranarworthal, with bus stops close by, running to both towns. There is also a train station a couple of minutes drive away, with its train line to Truro and Falmouth, running frequently. Mylor is a short drive away for sailing, a marina and a popular café.

Services And Tenure - The property is leasehold with the balance of a 999 year lease from 2013
No ground rent is paid
The current service / maintenance charge is £1335 PA reviewed annually in September.
The property is available fully furnished.
The complex is managed by Vickery Holman in Truro and the freehold is owned by North Hill Estates Ltd.

The complex is protected by an automated flood gate which will operate when there is an exceptionally high tide.
Council tax band D

Perran Foundry - Perran Foundry was built in 1790/1791 to supply machinery for the Cornish mining industry, from beam engines used to pump the mines dry to water wheels, winding engines and boilers, with an export trade reaching as far as South Africa, Australia and America. When mining declined towards the end of the 19th century the foundry closed, later becoming an animal food mill before falling into disrepair. It’s now considered one of the most important industrial sites of its period in the area, reflected in its Grade II Listed status. A raised leat at the rear of the cottage once carried water from the River Kennall, and the tidal creek nearby brought Norwegian timber ships into Perran Wharf, the origin of the name of the local pub, The Norway Inn.

Lounge/Diner - 13' 3'' x 13' 3'' (4.05m x 4.05m max) -

Kitchen Area - 9' 10'' x 8' 2'' (3.00m x 2.48m) -

Bedroom 1 - 10' 10'' x 11' 6'' (3.31m x 3.50m max) -

Shower Room - 9' 4'' x 5' 0'' (2.85m x 1.53m max) -

Mezzanine Area - 11' 11'' x 8' 5'' (3.63m x 2.57m) -

Master Bedroom - 12' 0'' x 11' 11'' (3.66m max by 3.64m max) -

En-Suite Bathroom - 6' 10'' x 5' 7'' (2.08m x 1.69m) -

Holiday Let Income Projection - A local holiday letting company has provided a projection of between £17,000 and £21,000 for the the potential holiday rental income based on an assumption of 20 week long and 8 short break bookings.
£423 per/week (Winter)
£757 per/week (Mid-Season)
£967 per/week (Summer)

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