Carwythenack Farmhouse, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 5RR

• Mostly restored - requiring some further work

• Unspoilt yet accessible situation

• Lovely, natural walled garden

• 2.2-acre field, orchard, and wooded copse

• Detached Regency Farmhouse

• 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms

• Adjoining stone barns & outbuilding

• Enchanting ancient farm hamlet

An enchanting, listed Regency farmhouse, substantially restored with great sensitivity, occupying a site of

considerable historic interest in gloriously unspoilt and ancient surroundings, away from the road and up a long

tree-lined lane, just one mile from Constantine village and one and a half miles from Gweek, the Creek and

Helford River. Carwythenack Farmhouse does require more work but is an absolute gem, set within a delightful,

natural garden adjoining a 2.2 acre field, and copse, in all providing great possibilities to adapt or expand its four

bedroom accommodation into adjacent stone barns and create somewhere even more special.

GUIDE PRICE £580,000

FALMOUTH 8.3 MILES

TRURO 15.4 MILES

HELSTON MARKET TOWN 5.2 MILES

NEWQUAY AIRPORT 33.9 MILES

THE LOCATION

The ancient farm hamlet of Carwythenack lies between Constantine

and Gweek villages, discreetly accessed through granite posts and

along a tree-lined lane taking it well away from the road and serving

just The Farmhouse and Farm Cottage.

Carwythenack is rich in ancient history, being the site of an iron age

round. It is located halfway between Helston and Falmouth towns,

and was on the edge of a Roman marching camp. As described by

Cornish historian Charles Henderson in 'History of Constantine',

published in 1927, "Carwetheneck; the 'castle in the wooded place'

is beautifully situated in a wooded hollow".

The earliest found reference to the original of the two Manors of

Carwythenack was in 1302 when owned by Sir Richard Stapleton, one

of Edward I's judges and brother to the Bishop of Exeter. In 1357 the

Manor was conveyed to John de Tremaen whose family (Tremayne)

remained in residence as the Lord of the Manor of Carwythenack for

300 years.

The Manor was sold in 1653 to Anthony Chepman of Bosahan whose

descendant John Chapman of Wendron sold the whole Manor and

Barton of Carwythenack in 1716 to Peter Hill, a merchant of

Falmouth. His son William Hill (mayor of Falmouth 1741) made

Carwythenack his residence and was probably the builder of the

spacious 'new' Georgian Manor House.

In 1820, C.S. Gilbert, in his survey of Cornwall, describes the since

demolished Carwythenack as “lately much improved and the

plantation, walls and waterfalls considerably enlarged and

beautified".

Carwythenack Farmhouse was probably built as part of these improvements at a time when a survey of the estate shows a Deer Park, dovecote, Bowling green, ponds, and the

kennels of a pack of hounds. William Hill left two daughters and co-heiresses of the estate and over time the mansion fell into disrepair until it was demolished altogether in the

late 1800's. However, Carwythenack Farmhouse remains and has seldom changed hands since.

Nearby Constantine lies on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is well known for its easy access to the Helford River and other beauty spots in the area, including

Gweek, Frenchman's Creek and Mawnan Smith as well as spectacular coastal scenery; blissful for those walking or cycling. Constantine is a thriving and popular village with an

active community and great everyday facilities which include a well-regarded primary school, two village stores: one specialising in wine and spirits, a 13th century church,

Trengilly Wartha Inn, and local pub, as well as doctors' and dentists' surgeries. The village is a friendly place too, with numerous societies including a sports/social club together

with an increasingly popular community venue called The Tolmen Centre offering a variety of events.

Regular bus services run to Falmouth and Helston. The city of Truro, with its Cathedral, fine shopping centre and mainline railway to Paddington London, is about 15 miles away.

THE PROPERTY

Two years ago, we sold Carwythenack Farmhouse requiring complete restoration, having been owned previously for 55 years by the same family whose last occupant passed

away.

The new owners absolutely love and have put heart and soul into its restoration but family commitments now require a premature move out of Cornwall.

Carwythenack Farmhouse was to be its owners' very long term house and its restoration has been carefully approached and with real sensitivity by a couple understanding of its

rarity. Much hard, fundamental and expensive work has been completed and is ongoing, for example the house has a modern slate roof and the arched windows could not be

saved and so a local skilled craftsman was employed at great expense to exquisitely replicate the originals.

The Farmhouse has been totally rewired and plumbed, limestone floors are laid downstairs and walls are lime plastered with just a few quoins subtly exposed. In the process, two

inglenook fireplaces were exposed, in the sitting and dining rooms, and woodburning stoves installed in these and the second sitting room. the kitchen is handmade and with the

addition of a couple of nice Victorian pieces of furniture, all Farrow & Ball painted to match. Lovely bespoke doors are made from old boards and fitted with pewter latches.

This is certainly not the finished article and there is work still to be

completed with such scope remaining if the new owner would like.

To the side of the house, for example, is the derelict long 'barn' - an

attached 38' wide stone building with granite flagstone floors,

loosely divided into four areas but with its scantle slate roof part

fallen in. This area presents great possibilities, perhaps to adjoin

and enlarge the main house, as a studio or great facility to work

from home (subject to necessary consents).

There is another lovely detached stone barn with chimney and old

stone recess, but no roof.

Much good work has been done in the garden and 2.2-acre field,

with orchard planted, a produce garden and fenced paddock. The

timber framed pole barn here measures 28' 10" x 12' 5" (8.8m x

3.8m) and provides a brilliant garden cabin/studio. There is a

copse, much space to park and all surrounded by open fields and

trees in a blissful environment encouraging of deer, badger, foxes,

and abundant bird life.

The garden and its access through to the field is idyllic, with a

tranquillity and establishment that is special.

Carwythenack comprises just two homes; the Farmhouse and

neighbouring Cottage, located 100 yards away. Within the old

farmyard are some fine quality barns, understood to have been

built using stone from the original Carwythenack Manor House. As

the owners' sole agents, we are delighted to be selling what is an

outstandingly unusual and exceptional opportunity.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL

(ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE)

Granite step and threshold through listed painted

panelled and arch glazed door, reputedly from

the original mansion house, into....

HALLWAY

Limestone floor, Electric Consumer Unit.

Staircase to half landing turning up to the first

floor. Old board ledged and braced doors with

pewter Suffolk Latch Company handles and

latches into sitting room and drawing room,

opening into the inner lobby with boot room.

Doors to bathroom and separate WC.

SITTING ROOM17' x 14' (5.18m x 4.27m)

First measurement reducing to 15' 3" (4.65m) to face of granite surround inglenook

fireplace with timber lintel and inset contemporary Scandinavian woodburning 5KW

stove. Delightful handmade dual arched window to front. Lime washed walls and

limestone floor. Hand made ledged and braced door and pewter latch to......

DINING ROOM 15' 9" x 7' 3" (4.8m x 2.21m)

First measurement reducing to 13' (3.96m) to face of granite surround inglenook fireplace

with granite lintel (inset wood fuelled stove with hotplate over and wood store)and

flagstone hearth inset. Limestone floor. Shelved pantry recess. Offset sash window to rear.

Beamed ceiling. Under stair cupboard and window recess. opening through to.....

KITCHEN 16' 10" x 10' (5.13m x 3.05m)

A lovely room with barrelled ceiling and limestone floor. Large window at its end

overlooking the rear garden and through to the field. Handmade shaker style blue Farrow

& Ball painted cupboards at base level with solid wooden worktops, Suffolk Latch

Company handles. Victorian pine housekeepers cupboard and other Victorian base

cupboard painted in matching Farrow & Ball paint. Dual Belfast sink, mixer tap. Multipane

window to side and panel and glazed door to outside. Island with solid wooden work top

and shelving. Base cupboards. Four ceiling spotlights.

SECOND SITTING ROOM

10' 10" x 10' (3.3m x 3.05m) A lovely room with oak, craftsman made, double arched

windows to front. Fireplace with inset 'Jotul' cast iron woodburning 5KW stove. Tiled

hearth.

BATHROOM

9' x 5' 4" (2.74m x 1.63m) Obscure window to rear. Blue, wash hand basin and bath with

electric shower over. Wall heater.

SEPARATE WC Tiled. Obscure window to rear.

FIRST FLOOR

Staircase with original exposed wooden panelling, handrail, Newell and spindles to half

landing with light flooding through twelve pane rear facing sash window. Steps branching

off to....

STOREROOM

8' 9" x 5' 5" (2.67m x 1.65m) With partial standing height. Painted wooden floorboards and

a little window out to the rear.

From the half landing, stairs off to bedroom four and up to the full landing to bedrooms one, two and three.

BEDROOM FOUR/NURSERY/STUDY

13' 8" x 5' (4.17m x 1.52m) Eight pane window to rear. Wooden floorboards. beamed ceiling with partially limited head height.

BEDROOM ONE

14' x 10' (4.27m x 3.05m) to face of chimney breast and with deep recesses to side. Recessed dual arch craftsman made oak window to front. Original painted panelling to

one wall.

BEDROOM TWO

14' x 10' 2" (4.27m x 3.1m) Recessed craftsman made dual arch and multipane oak windows to front with painted panelled and lime plastered walls and a hint of exposed

granite quoins. 'Victorian' cast iron open fireplace. Barrelled ceiling. Access to loft space.

BEDROOM THREE

11' 2" x 9' 2" (3.4m x 2.79m) Recessed dual arched and multipane hand built oak window to front. Painted original panelling to three walls, lime plastered again with a hint

of exposed stone in window reveal.

OUTSIDE

Carwythenack Farmhouse is accessed along a tree lined lane owned by Carwythenack

Cottage with maintenance cost shared between the two.

PARKING

There is much parking space to the side of the house with more available, nudging

through to the field.

The single garage has no roof.

To the front of the house a richly stocked and glorious cottage garden, with gate, granite

posts and path to the front door. the established garden is a delight, surrounding the

house and mostly enclosed by Cornish hedges, overgrown and recently cut back.

Adjoining the house is a ….

DERELICT STONE BUILDING

About 38' x 14' (11.58m x 4.27m) overall, which is divided within. Partial old scantle slate

roof, granite flagstone floor. This area has such scope for a number of uses, such as a

studio, annexe or to incorporate into the main accommodation, all subject to necessary

consents.

There is a lovely old stone detached...

DERELICT OUTBUILDING

13' 10" x 8' 6" (4.22m x 2.59m) With fireplace and chimney. No roof.

ALUMINIUM GREENHOUSE

10' x 8' (3.05m x 2.44m)

From the garden, a lovely 'nip' through to the 2.2-acre field and copse. The field is a

special place enclosed by Cornish hedges and trees and surrounded by fields. This area

has been loosely divided providing the meadow, a fenced paddock, produce garden and

orchard planted with pears, plum, cherry, and Cornish cookery eating and cider apples.

CABIN/STUDIO

28' 10" x 12' 5" (8.8m x 3.8m) Tanalised, timer framed, and pole built, insulated, electric

and water supply. Two rooms within.

Much wildlife is evident at Carwythenack Farmhouse with regular sightings of deer,

badgers, and foxes as well as birdlife including woodpecker and nuthatch.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Purchasers

It is a legal requirement that we receive verified identification from all buyers before a

sale can be instructed. We ask for your cooperation on this matter to ensure there is no

unnecessary delay in agreeing a sale. We will inform you of the process once your offer

has been accepted.

PROOF OF FINANCE - Purchasers

Before agreeing a sale, we will require proof of your financial ability to purchase. Again,

we ask for your cooperation on this matter to avoid any unnecessary delays in agreeing

a sale and we will inform you of what we require prior to agreeing a sale.

SERVICES

Mains electricity & water. Private drainage. Broadband – Fibre to

premises. Three woodburning stoves. Electric water heating.

No central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cornwall Council, Truro, TR1 3AY.

Telephone 0300 1234100

TAX BAND –

EPC RATING –

AGENTS NOTE

The Farmhouse is Grade II listed, reference number 1142118

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment

3 Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3DN

01326 319767

falmouth@heather-lay.co.uk www.heather-lay.co.uk

FLOORPLANS to follow

TRURO

truro@jackson-stops.co.uk

jackson-stops.co.uk

These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise

as to the correctness of each of them.

We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and

should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed

for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

DIRECTIONS

From Constantine village, climb the hill, passing the Primary School on the left, then turn left towards Brill. Continue to the junction and turn left towards Gweek. Follow the road for approximately one mile and look for the lane on the left-hand side signed Carwythenack. Take this turn and the Farmhouse is

found down the lane on the left-hand side.