Ref: LCAA7433 £650,000 Southern Cross, Boundervean Lane, Penponds, Nr. Camborne, Cornwall FREEHOLD

A beautiful and distinctive detached rose granite stone former rectory extending to over 3,000sq.ft. of superbly proportioned accommodation that retains many delightful character

features whilst having been sensitively modernised. The property enjoys a delightful, peaceful rural location surrounded by open fields amidst circa ¾ of an acre of its own well stocked and landscaped garden, enjoying panoramic, far reaching views over the surrounding countryside.

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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: impressive T-shaped entrance hall with a central, split staircase, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, family/study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, shower/wet room. First Floor: fantastic T-shaped staircase ascending to a large galleried landing, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, guest bedroom 2 with en-suite shower room, 3 further large double bedrooms, family bathroom, separate shower room. Outside: gravelled driveway with parking/turning area for numerous vehicles, single detached garage, separate detached workshop, garden shed, covered recreation area with 10 seater hot tub/hydra pool. In all the gardens extend to approximately ¾ of an acre.

DESCRIPTION An elegant and imposing detached former rectory constructed in an attractive rose granite stone with sculpted white granite external window and door surrounds. This fine house has a glorious rural setting surrounded by open fields and enjoys far reaching panoramic views over miles of open countryside. The high hedged and granite stone walled boundaries provide excellent privacy with the property surrounded by circa ¾ or an acre of landscaped gardens.

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Approached from a country lane, an asphalted apron provides access between granite gate piers and twin vehicular gates which open onto a large gravelled parking and turning area with broad expanses of lawn along the side and front of the property. The boundaries comprise high hedging, trees and granite walls providing excellent privacy. The lawns sweep around the house to the rear with a gravelled driveway continuing from the parking area across the front of the house and around to the rear where there is a single detached garage, a workshop, a garden shed and further parking. Adjacent to this area there is also a covered area with a 10 seater hot tub/hydra pool and then the garden follows the contour of the lane behind a high granite wall. This area is mainly lawned with inset fruit trees and an attractive granite built folly. The front door is set centrally in the front façade, flanked by stained glass windows. There is an impressive arch topped and part glazed front door with beautiful sculpted granite surrounds to both the front door aperture and the windows on either side. The entrance hall is a particularly impressive room and introduction to the house being T-shape with a split T-shaped staircase ascending to a first floor galleried landing, oak flooring and a beamed high ceiling and doors off to the surrounding reception rooms. On the ground floor there are four reception rooms, a large well fitted kitchen/breakfast room a two roomed utility room and a shower/wet room. Off the galleried landing are five bedrooms (two en-suite) and two further bath/shower rooms. There is a large attic space which is accessible from two separate points and may offer further potential for conversion, subject to any necessary consents. Southern Cross is constructed in rose granite, which is not common to this area. The house is impeccably presented having been recently re-decorated throughout and there are 11’ ceiling heights throughout the ground floor and high ceilings throughout the first floor. Large double glazed windows flood all the rooms with light and many of them are dual aspect. There are panoramic countryside views from the first floor, this is a perfect house for a large family, dual occupancy living or for those who enjoy entertaining.

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HISTORICAL NOTE We understand Southern Cross was built in 1902 by the then vicar of the Penponds Church, Cannon James Sims Carah who became the vicar in 1896. He began a programme of improvements to the church which was transformed from a simple standard village church to something quite ornate and beautiful with a very impressive interior, over a period of 40 years. In 1905 he laid the foundation stone of Southern Cross, the then new vicarage, which still carries its gable cross denoting the vicars own private chapel which was blessed by the vicar of St Germans in 1906. The vicar lived in the house until his death in 1936.

LOCATION The property is situated in an extremely convenient location enjoying swift access out onto the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road) which remains dual carriageway north eastwards all the way to Exeter where it joins the national motorway network. To the south west the A30 provide easy access to both north and south coastal resorts throughout the rest of Cornwall including stunning sandy beaches enjoying good bathing and surfing and picturesque fishing villages. The nearby resorts of St Ives and Penzance are within a short drive. The pretty lanes around the property provide an easy walk to a mainline station which is on the direct line to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours and also accesses the city of Truro to the north east where there is private schooling and a wide range of leisure, commercial and retail facilities. The nearer towns of Camborne and Redruth provide adequately for day to day facilities with a spread of shops and local businesses, whilst the surrounding countryside is also criss crossed by mini bridleways and footpaths providing excellent walking.

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The village of Penponds to the south of the property has a local church where it would be possible to walk to midnight mass, there is also a primary school and nearby there is also a shop and public house. The current owners have taken an active role within the village community by opening the house and its gardens to village events such as the Queens last jubilee, barbeques, fetes and family fun days. To the north at Tehidy is a country club and an excellent golf course with acres of woodland and countryside bisected by footpaths providing access out on to the coastal footpath with lovely walks along the rugged cliffs in both directions. Within a short drive there are lovely sandy beaches at Gwithian/Godrevy and Portreath. Newquay Airport is a short drive away providing daily shuttle flights to London, other national airports and an ever increasing number of European destinations.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

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Fine sculpted granite arched hood and architrave front door surround with a solid oak, part glazed panelled arched topped door, flanked by stained glass windows in granite surrounds. The front door opens onto the:- ENTRANCE HALL – 23’ max. x 18’8” max. (including the stairs). An extremely impressive introduction to the house being T-shaped with a wonderful central split staircase ascending on either side of a central divide to a galleried landing above the hall. Above the stairs at half landing level is an impressive 10’ high stained glass window. Oak flooring, dado rails, picture rails and Delf shelving. Ornate architraves around the door surrounds, built-in shelving, radiator with thermostatic control. Large walk-in understairs storage cupboard. An impressive 11’ beamed ceiling with inset herringbone wooden panels. Doors off to:-

SITTING ROOM – 21’ x 16’10”. A delightful dual aspect room with a bank of four double glazed windows providing lovely southerly views across the front garden. Further recessed double glazed window to the side with window seat beneath. Attractive period style fireplace with ornate outer timber surround and mantel with a raised slate hearth and ornamental metal inner surround with floral tiled slips and an open grate. Television aerial lead, two radiators with thermostatic controls, 11’ high beamed ceiling, picture rail, dado rail, two wall light points.

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DINING ROOM – 17’6” 15’5” into a recessed bay. Window with three large double glazed windows overlooking the front garden and flooding the room with light. Picture rails, dado rail, attractive period fireplace with ornate metal outer surround and mantel, floral tiled slips and an ornate metal inner surround and grate on a raised slate hearth. Radiator with thermostatic control, twin glazed panelled doors open onto the:- CONSERVATORY – 19’8” x 15’2”. Triple aspect with uPVC double glazed windows on low walls. UPVC double glazed roofing panels and skylights and twin double glazed French doors opening onto the garden. Radiator with thermostatic control, ceiling light and fan, power points. FAMILY ROOM / STUDY – 14’4” x 12’2” max. A large bank of three double glazed windows overlook the garden, four ranges of built-in shelving, radiator with thermostatic control. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 17’10” x 12’. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of light wood fronted cabinets comprising a comprehensive range of base level cupboards and drawers and further matching wall cupboards, two of which are glazed fronted with open shelving between. Surrounding granite effect roll edge laminated worktop surfaces with ceramic tiled wall surrounds, and a large peninsula breakfast bar with cupboards beneath. Double bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chromium mixer tap, Stoves cooking range finished in stainless steel with a six ring induction ceramic hob top with warming plate to one side, two ovens a pan store and warming drawer. Illuminating Stoves filter hood

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above, recess for an American sized fridge freezer, pop up electric power point tower to the worksurface, space for dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail with thermostatic control, coved ceiling, three large double glazed windows overlooking the entrance, wall mounted electronic programming control for the central heating and hot water. Door to large walk-in understairs storage cupboard and further doors off to:-

UTILITY ROOM – 18’ max. x 7’7”. Partially divided with a doorway between two rooms. The first room has a run of roll edge laminated granite effect worktop surface with space for undercounter appliances, ceramic tiled floor. Wooden door to the rear garden and high level storage cupboards. The second room has a range of shelved storage cupboards down one side with a worktop surface at the end, beneath which is a Trianco oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating. Ample space for considerable storage and at the end is a single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chromium mixer tap, ceramic tiled floor. Two large double glazed windows overlooking the entrance. SHOWER / WET ROOM. Fully tiled shower area with tiled walls and floor, fitted shower with chromium fitments including a flexible shower hose, rain head above and stainless steel floor drain. Low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, ladder radiator/towel rail, electric shaver point, fully tiled walls and flooring. Two opaque double glazed windows, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan. From the entrance hall and impressive staircase with large oak carved handrails, newel posts and banisters ascends from a central flight of stairs, to a half landing above which is an impressive 10’ high, leaded light and stained glass window. From the half landing a flight of stairs on either side ascend to a large galleried first floor landing with an impressive oak balustrade and handrails. Beamed ceiling, loft hatch access, radiator with thermostatic control, dado rails, Delf shelving and doors off to (from right to left):-

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BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with chromium mixer tap and shower attachment, tiled wall surrounds and fixed glazed shower screen on one side, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, white ceramic tiled walls with mosaic tiled frieze, two large opaque double glazed windows, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan. BEDROOM 2 – 18’6” x 10’ min. Two large, recessed double glazed windows with far reaching countryside views. Radiator with thermostatic control, loft hatch access. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted Mira shower and chromium fitments, wall mounted wash hand basin with chromium mixer tap, low level wc, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, fully tiled walls, inset ceiling downlighters and extractor fan, opaque double glazed window.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM. Corner shower cubicle with fitted Mira shower and chromium fitments. Modern tiled wall surrounds with chromium shower rain head. Pedestal wash hand basin with electric light and shaver point above and wall mounted mirror, low level wc, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail with thermostatic control, inset ceiling downlighters with extractor fan. Opaque double glazed window, built-in airing linen cupboard housing a foam dipped hot water cylinder with immersion facility and surrounding slatted shelving, further built-in storage cupboard. BEDROOM 1 – 16’10” x 15’3”. A fantastic dual aspect room with large double glazed windows providing fantastic views over the front garden, far reaching panoramic views over the fields and woodland beyond. Further side window with countryside views. A range of built-in wardrobes comprising three doubles with central shelved unit, high ceiling, radiator with thermostatic control. Door to:-

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EN-SUITE BATHROOM. Beautifully equipped with a white suite comprising an oval slipper style bath with waterfall chromium tap and separate shower attachment. Low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with wall mounted mirror and shaver point above. Tiled corner shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitment with a large rain head above and fitted glazed toiletry shelving, glazed door to the front, recessed double glazed window providing far reaching countryside views with a window seat beneath. Split level flooring with inset low voltage mood uplighting, wall mounted chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, extractor fan, inset ceiling downlighters, attractive ceramic tiled floors with mosaic friezes.

BEDROOM 4 – 12’10” x 11’4” into a recess housing three large double glazed windows which provide fantastic southerly views over the front garden to open countryside, high ceiling, radiator with thermostatic control. BEDROOM 3 – 15’2” x 14’. A fantastic dual aspect room with a large bank of three double doubled glazed recessed windows to the front providing panoramic countryside views and a further double glazed window overlooks the rear garden and countryside. High ceiling, radiator with thermostatic control, beamed ceiling, skirting boards, television aerial point and a range of built-in bookshelves. BEDROOM 5 – 10’5” x 10’2”. Large recessed bank of two double glazed windows providing views over the rear garden and the surrounding countryside, radiator with thermostatic control. High ceiling.

OUTSIDE

Southern Cross is approached from a quiet country lane via recessed asphalted apron flanked by natural stone walling, which, to the right, is topped by a tier of lawn with flower and shrub bed borders. Twin capped granite gate piers have twin timber vehicular gates opening onto a large gravelled driveway which expands as it enters the grounds to provide a large parking and turning area. To the right is a mature flower and shrub bed border providing privacy from the road, to the left an area of lawn which sweeps up to the house and around it. The gravelled driveway continues across the front of the house to a further

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parking area with access to a SINGLE DETACHED GARAGE – 19’ x 12’3” max. Metal up and over door, electric power and light points, wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker board, wooden pedestrian door to the side. There is a further timber workshop/store and a separate garden shed by the garage.

In front of the house is a wide swath of well kept lawn and in one corner is a timber summer/Wendy House. There is a large central flower and shrub bed with impressive rockery in the front lawn and the boundaries are well defined with stone walling and natural hedging and trees providing excellent privacy.

To the right of the house is a long expanse of well tended lawn with inset fruit trees, bamboo and flower/shrub beds. There is an interesting granite folly on one side used as a store. The northern boundary of the garden is a high slate topped, south facing, granite wall providing excellent privacy from the lane. Adjacent to the garage is a covered area with decking, housing a 10 seater hot tub/hydra pool and to the side of the garage is the oil storage tank with a path returning past the garage to a wooden pedestrian gate in the side wall opening onto the lane. In all, the gardens and grounds extend to approximately ¾ of an acre.

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GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com. POST CODE – TR14 0QL. SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating, telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Truro follow the A30 southwards towards Redruth and Penzance and come off on the Camborne west turning and proceed up the slip road to a T-junction at which turn left towards Camborne. Follow this for a few yards to a roundabout and bear left again following signs to Camborne then take the first turning right marked Penponds, just before a roundabout. Follow this road out into the countryside and after four or five bends and at a junction, Southern Cross will be found on the left. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.

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OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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