4 bed detached house for sale

The Lawn, St Blazey PL24

Originally two 1800s cottages, this three-bedroom detached home in the heart of Par's 'old town' has been thoughtfully brought together to create something genuinely unique and it shows the moment you arrive.

The first thing that strikes you is the exterior. Cream and blush render, a Cornish slate roof, small-paned cottage windows framed by climbing roses, hanging baskets spilling colour, and a generous front forecourt with ample parking for multiple vehicles. Tucked into the landscape with a wooded hillside rising behind it and rolling green countryside stretching into the distance, this is a cottage that looks exactly like Cornwall at its very best.

From the moment you step through the front door, the interior makes an impression. The entrance room, generous in size and full of personality, immediately sets the tone. A striking navy feature wall frames an ornate fireplace with a beautifully detailed tiled surround, while an original stone alcove with shelving sits alongside it, the kind of detail you simply can't replicate in a new build. Warm oak-effect flooring runs throughout, and a cottage-style uPVC front door draws natural light deep into the space. Currently used as a second sitting room, it would work equally well as a dining room, it's that versatile.

Step through and the main lounge stops you in your tracks. Dominating the room is a floor-to-ceiling original Cornish stone fireplace with a beautifully crafted arched surround, the kind of feature that reminds you exactly what makes a cottage like this so special. The multi-fuel burner sits snugly within it, and with the original black ceiling beams running overhead and warm oak-effect flooring underfoot, this is a room that works every season. Generous enough for two large sofas, with the staircase rising naturally from within the space - it feels, quite simply, like home.

Sitting neatly between the dining room and the kitchen, the inner lobby is where the practicality of the cottage really comes into its own. A stylish downstairs WC has been finished to a high standard with floor-to-ceiling grey metro tiles, a dark vanity unit and a round mirror give it a look far beyond a typical cloakroom. Alongside it, the utility room houses the Baxi combi-boiler, keeping everything neatly out of sight. A rear door opens directly to the garden, making this a wonderfully functional space for daily cottage life.

The kitchen/diner at the rear of the cottage is a real surprise - far more generous in size than you might expect, and full of character. Cream shaker-style cabinetry runs in a generous L-shape with dark marble-effect worktops, a gas range cooker with extractor over, and multiple windows that keep the whole space wonderfully bright and connected to the garden beyond. There's easily enough room for a large dining table, making this a genuinely sociable space where people will naturally gather. And then there's the alcove - housing a beautiful original cast iron range, set into an exposed brick recess with shelving above. It's the kind of detail that makes you stop and smile, a real piece of this cottage's history hiding in plain sight.

The landing continues the style of the floors below - a navy feature wall, Velux skylights pouring natural light down from above, and a wide welcoming feel that so many cottages simply don't achieve. All three bedrooms are served by those beautiful original arched cottage windows that are such a signature of this property. The principal bedroom is a generous 12'10 x 11'3, a proper double room with real presence. The second double overlooks the garden and the green canopy beyond, while the third bedroom, a comfortable 10'1 x 8'8 is more than capable of taking a double bed, making this genuinely a three double bedroom home. Then there's the bathroom and it really is something special. A classic roll-top bath on claw feet sits centre stage beneath an arched cottage window, paired with a large corner shower enclosure, a statement bowl sink, and floor-to-ceiling dark marble effect tiles with a beautiful subtle wave texture running through them. It's the kind of bathroom you'd find in a boutique hotel, not a 200-year-old Cornish cottage and that contrast is exactly what makes it so lovely.

Annexe

The annexe is a genuine highlight of this property and once you step inside, you'll immediately understand why. Bright, well-presented and completely self-contained, it has been finished to a standard that makes it feel like a proper home in its own right. The open-plan living space is light and airy, with white walls, multiple windows overlooking the garden, a comfortable corner sofa and a stable door that opens directly onto the private courtyard. The kitchen is smart and modern with dark matt cabinetry, gold hardware and a grey metro tile splashback, fully equipped with a gas cooker and all the essentials. The double bedroom carries a lovely Cornish coastal theme throughout, and the bathroom rounds off a package that works beautifully for holiday letting, multigenerational living, or a self-sufficient guest space. This annexe alone could pay for itself.

Now, the garden and the photos taken in the sunshine say it better than words ever could.

A sweeping lawn dotted with daisies and wildflowers, a hammock slung between two mature trees, a large stone-edged patio perfectly positioned for outdoor dining, and a pathway winding through the garden down toward the cottage. Established hedging and a picket gate between the main house and annexe create a wonderful sense of privacy and enclosure, while the wooded Cornish hillside rising behind the whole plot provides a beautiful natural backdrop. There's further garden space beyond the main lawn too, including a greenhouse, whether you fancy growing your own, keeping chickens, or simply having room to breathe, this plot delivers.

Ample parking to the front for multiple vehicles. Gas central heating with combi-boiler, multi-fuel burner, mains water, electric and drainage throughout. Total accommodation approximately 1,533 sq ft. EPC D, Council Tax D.

And the location? You're in Par's old town - a genuinely lovely neighbourhood with the local pub, shop and takeaway all within easy reach, Par's all year round dog friendly sandy beach just a walk away, St Austell town centre within four and a half miles and the railway station - with direct links to London Paddington - a short stroll.

This is a rare find. Properties with this much character, this much space, and this much potential don't come along often and certainly not in a spot like this