Barn conversion for sale in Mawnan Smith, Higher Tregarne Farm TR11

The property

The Grange has been sensitively converted and created by an artistic, talented couple as their home in which to live. The former, likely 1840’s, historic barn here was of a rare size and quality and its transformation has been a ‘labour of love’, adapting, designing and sourcing wonderful reclaimed materials to create a very special barn conversion with soul. This is definitely not a conventional or speculative build. There is an immense charm here and parts are of a rustic nature, but for those who ‘get it’, this is a fantastic chance. ‘Living’ space is memorable with the old bull pen forming a wonderful, social family kitchen and dining room with its high ceiling, exposed trusses and natural slate floor. From here a turning staircase leads up to a magnificent 33’ x 23’ triple aspect living room with 12’ ceiling height and old timber floorboards, from where a stable door and gentle steps lead down to the South facing garden. Space is flexible with five bedrooms and a study, three bath/shower/ rooms plus a utility. Outside space at The Grange provides loads of parking and a double garage, together with a gently landscaped and delightful South facing garden with areas of lawn, granite cobble and slate terraces and pathways.

The location

Higher Tregarne Farm is an enclave of five individual homes in a wonderful spot, set in natural Cornish countryside just 1.6 miles from Mawnan Smith village. It is designated part of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, near the shores of the Helford River and to the South West Coastal Path, with access to further sandy beaches at Durgan, Swanpool and Falmouth. The Helford River, one of the most beautiful estuaries on Cornwall's south coast, provides glorious scenery, sheltered waters and moorings for boats with easy access to the open sea and Falmouth Bay. Mawnan Smith is a much sought after village situated about 6 miles south of Falmouth and 15 miles from Truro. The village has good local facilities which include a primary school, 14th century church, The Red Lion pub as well as a cafe and a village shop plus a small mixture of individual shops, set around 'The Square', whilst "The Old Smithy", with resident blacksmith, shows local arts and crafts. It is a delightful village with an active community and residents of all ages. Falmouth has an excellent and diverse selection of restaurants and an eclectic mixture of individual shops as well as national chains, together with quality galleries showcasing local talent. Nearby train stations (Falmouth Town and Penmere Halt) provide a convenient link to the mainline at Truro for Exeter and London, Paddington. Falmouth boasts the third largest natural harbour in the world and is renowned for its maritime facilities which offer some of the best boating and sailing opportunities in the country. Falmouth is consistently ranked as one of the top five places to live in the UK.

EPC Rating: E

Location

An inspired detached barn conversion with soul providing 23002ft of delightful, unconventional. 5 bedroom accommodation in rural surroundings near Mawnan Smith.

Accommodation In Detail

(all measurements are approximate) The likely 'everyday' entrance to The Grange, from the parking area at the rear: A double glazed and painted wooden door into.....

Kitchen

17' x 15' (5.18m x 4.57m) with wonderful 13' (3.96m) high beamed ceiling, three skylights plus double glazed windows and doors back and front flooding light. This is a sociable and special room with its natural slate floor, whitewashed stone walls and non-conventional handmade base cupboards and drawers with solid wood and marble worktops, a large porcelain butler sink, mixer tap and rivened marble drainer. Dishwasher and space for a fridge freezer. Built-in under stair cupboard. Range dual fuel cooker, (gas hob and electric ovens). Electric heater. Open shelves, pendant lights. Double glazed door into the garden. Two gentle slate steps down to the hallway. Turning staircase up to the......

First Floor Living Room

33' x 23' (10.06m x 7.01m) and 12' (3.66m) ceiling height. A fantastic, impressively large yet homely triple aspect living room with exposed wooden floorboards. Two sets of double glazed shuttered windows front and back plus a picture window to the side with far reaching countryside views. French doors to a Juliette balcony at the rear and a wide stable door and gentle wide steps South out to the front garden. Slate corner hearth ready for a stove if required. Electric heaters.

Back down to the ground floor, two slate steps from the kitchen down into the........

Hallway (9.91m x 1.91m)

Charming with its slate floor, rendered and old wood panelled walls, spotlit ceiling and handmade old timber panelled doors, leading to two bedrooms and the study and to the en suite annexe bedroom. Access to the front entrance with wet room and utility room off. Step up and wide entrance to......

Inner Hallway

Leading to two further bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Study

13' 2" x 6' 10" (4.01m x 2.08m) reducing to 4' 8" (1.42m) Slate floor. Double glazed doors and side pane to rear. Shelved and spotlit.

Bedroom One

13' 2" (4.01m) increasing to 15' 6" (4.72m) Double glazed door and side panels to rear. Exposed wooden floorboards. Spotlit ceiling. Electric heater.

Bedroom Two (4.01m x 3.56m)

Double glazed door and side pane to rear. Exposed wooden floorboards. Spotlit ceiling. Electric heater.

Annexe

High ceiling and skylight. Fitted handmade base cupboards, polished granite work tops, porcelain sink and mixer tap. Slate floor. Wooden door to bathroom and.......

Bedroom Three (4.01m x 3.66m)

High skylit ceiling. Door to rear. Exposed wooden floorboards. Electric heater.

Bathroom (2.18m x 2.13m)

White shower end bath, button flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin. Radiator and chrome towel rail.

Inner Hallway

Doors to bedroom four, five and family bathroom.

Bedroom Four (3.15m x 1.70m)

Double glazed window and door to garden. Walk-in cupboard. Electric heater.

Family Bathroom (2.69m x 1.70m)

Double glazed window to front. Marble floor. Tiled to part wall. White three piece suite comprising button flush WC, deep centre fill bath with shower mixer, hand basin with cupboard beneath. Double glazed window to front.

Bedroom Five (3.91m x 3.30m)

Double glazed window to terrace and garden. Glass brick window to end. Electric heater.

Front Entrance

Slate floor, door into the garden. Handmade wooden doors to wet room and.......

Utility Room (2.74m x 1.52m)

Window to front. Stainless steel sink with cupboard beneath. Cupboard housing hot water tank with electric immersion heater.

Wet Room (2.74m x 1.22m)

Rendered and tiled, shower, WC and hand basin.

Front Garden

The grange is accessed off the country road with right of way down the Higher Tregarne Farm approach lane, from where a galvanised gate leads to the property's private courtyard with parking space for many vehicles. The driveway continues through another gate and around to the front of the property, culminating at the ......

Double garage 18' 6" x 17' 3" (5.64m x 5.26m) Twin opening doors.

Front garden

Facing South, the garden is a delight, accessed from the front entrance, kitchen, two bedrooms and via a stable door, down gentle steps from the first floor living room. An inspired space with areas of lawn, granite, slate and paved terracing, all enclosed by shrub hedging and loosely arranged in three inspired interconnecting areas.

Rear Garden

As well as the considerable parking space within the courtyard, a gate leads to a gated inner courtyard beside the kitchen. Propane gas connection.