Ref: LCAA5779 Offers in excess of 700,000. Cot Manor, Cot Valley, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall

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Randell Pierce
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A captivating and gorgeous Grade II Listed, 6 bedroomed south facing manor house

3 acres of partly wooded gardens and grounds.

1 Offers in excess of 700,000 Cot Manor, Cot Valley, St Just, Penzance, Cornwall FREEHOLD Offered for sale for the first time in around 30 years. A captivating and gorgeous Grade II Listed, 6 bedroomed south facing manor house located at the end of a private gated driveway set within 4.3 acres of partly wooded gardens and grounds. A completely secluded grand family home in a tranquil rural location close to Porth Nanven Cove and the amazing coastline and beaches of Cornwall s south western peninsula.

2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION MAIN HOUSE Ground Floor: lounge/hall, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen, family bathroom and extra wc, small store room and bedroom.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION MAIN HOUSE Ground Floor: lounge/hall, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen, family bathroom and extra wc, small store room and bedroom. First Floor: landing, 4 bedrooms (1 en-suite with shower and bath combined, 1 en-suite with shower). BARN EXTENSION Ground Floor: link room/office with wc, large family kitchen with Aga, conservatory. First Floor: large triple aspect family bedroom, en-suite bath/shower room. Outside: gated driveway with turning circle and plenty of parking. Summerhouse, covered building that could be used as stabling, storage or indeed as a workshop. Granite studio currently used as a pottery. Paddocks, garden, stream and a small wooded area. In all, about 4.3 acres

3 3 SITUATION Penzance 8 miles (main line railway station Paddington approximately 5 hours) St Just Village 1 mile 5 minutes walk to Cot Valley Beach St Ives 18 miles Truro 36 miles Newquay Airport 49 miles all distances and times approximate. The setting of a property can very often be its defining attribute. Cot Manor sits in a south west facing, particularly blissful and secluded position within well maintained gardens and grounds which provide a wonderful swallows and amazons feel and would be a particular delight for children who would, undoubtedly, be provided with adventures that would create the kind of memories that last a lifetime. Cot Valley, near St Just (in Penwith), is one of Cornwall s most beautiful, magical and lush subtropical valleys, totally unspoilt and home to what is only a handful of houses. Cot Valley receives adulation from a diverse range of people, due in no small part to its range of attributes which include a stunning geographical position, interesting geology and a spellbinding, almost mythical history. The valley is owned by the National Trust and lies around 1 mile south of the town of St Just and Cape Cornwall. However, despite it being exceedingly sought after and very well known, it remains largely under visited and thankfully untouched. The valley itself is dissected by a narrow road running alongside a babbling brook which, like the valley itself reaches the sea at the beautiful Porth Nanven Cove only a short walk away, with The Brisons Rocks lying only one mile off shore. The road leading down through into Cot Valley leads right through to Porth Nanven Cove, where there is parking space for only approximately 10 cars. An idyllic place to have a picnic, or to set out on what would be an absolutely mesmerising cliff top walk. Cot Valley is virtually untouched and provides the kind of rare opportunity that usually appears just once in a lifetime. Opportunities to purchase property of this calibre in a location such as this are virtually unheard of. Cot Valley, as mentioned, is positioned not far from St Just (1 mile), it also lies within convenient reach of Penzance (8 miles) and the cathedral city of Truro is situated some 36 miles distant. Penzance is often considered the capital of west Cornwall and is at the end of the Penzance to Paddington railway line with direct train links to London. Penzance itself has a rich seafaring heritage and its town centre is abound with period buildings which now house a wide array of high street names and more specialised retailers. The area is also famous for its arts fraternity and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which also has a large and colourful fishing fleet. Within Penzance itself there are many hotels, restaurants, cafés and museums. Equally, the area is very well catered for both private and state education and also has a highly regarded hospital. Cot Manor is without question one of the finest homes in the locality and is now being offered for sale for the first time in approximately 27 years. We expect the availability of Cot Manor to attract a huge amount of interest and accordingly, prospective purchasers should make arrangements to view without delay and immediately, so as to fully appreciate not only the property itself, but its setting and almost legendary historic nature.

4 DESCRIPTION Cot Manor is a particularly historic family home in an almost unbelievable location that truly must be viewed to be wholly appreciated.

4 4 DESCRIPTION Cot Manor is a particularly historic family home in an almost unbelievable location that truly must be viewed to be wholly appreciated. The rare availability of Cot Manor is only brought about by the desire of our clients to downsize. Indeed, Cot Manor and its virtually untouched location was the only reason why the current vendors were swayed to move to Cornwall. Seldom in Cornwall today does one encounter the opportunity to acquire such an exceptional opportunity combining both a vast and mesmerising history and aesthetically pleasing architecture, set within what is and surely must be, one of Cornwall s best kept idyllic and truly magical locations. Although now in need of a degree of updating, Cot Manor offers accommodation of substantial size and the perfect opportunity to create what would be a super family home with very light, well proportioned accommodation, affording the tranquillity and peace found within Cot Valley, yet so very readily accessible to Penzance and the A30. Cot Valley is steeped in the history of legends of old Cornwall, connected with smugglers and wreckers and has a complete charm and history of its own. The same can be said of Cot Manor which was originally an early Tudor cottage and then enlarged in Jacobean times where Georgian features were added. Interestingly an old priest s hole has been found in the main hall and, for those looking for true adventure, there is reputed to be buried treasure hidden in some part of the property. It maybe that a future owner of Cot Manor is able to solve an ancient and as of yet, unsolved mystery.

5 The gardens and grounds are a very important feature in their own right with paddocks, small woodland area, gardens, summerhouse and multi-purpose stable/storage/workshop.

laburnum, red may and mimosa. The Cot River runs through the small wooded area and is crossed by a rather attractive timber bridge.

5 5 The gardens and grounds are a very important feature in their own right with paddocks, small woodland area, gardens, summerhouse and multi-purpose stable/storage/workshop. The grounds themselves are sheltered and form a perfect setting for the house with many matured trees including oak, beech, sycamore, lime and pine, eucalyptus and flowering trees and shrubs such as laburnum, red may and mimosa. The Cot River runs through the small wooded area and is crossed by a rather attractive timber bridge. Here you will find many spring bulbs, flowers and hydrangeas amongst many specimens along the stone lined bank of the Cot River. There is also a lawn and beautiful sitting out terrace to the rear. The paddocks themselves are on a gentle southerly slope, sheltered from the prevailing winds, have beautiful views down toward the coast and enjoy five bar gated access as well as irrigation. An exceedingly sought after combination of very rare and historic property in an even more historic and highly sought after location, virtually unseen on the open market.

6 6 Not to scale for identification purposes only.

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10 10 The above rocks are called The Brisons but are known locally as Charles de Gaull Rock due to them reputedly resembling Charles de Gaull in his bath!! GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) Facsimile: (01872) Website: POST CODE TR19 7NT. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS From the A30, proceed through Penzance heading towards St Just on the A3071. Just before entering St Just, turn left onto the B3306 heading towards Kelynack. Proceed through Kelynack and just after leaving the hamlet turn right signposted Cot Valley. Stay on this lane to the very bottom of Cot Valley where Cot Manor will be found on the right hand side as indicated by our for sale board. 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

11 11 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. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day). Saturday am

12 12 Not to scale for identification purposes only. For reference only, not to form any part of a sales contract.

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Ref: LCAA6604 Offers in excess of 400,000. Castle House, 4 Trevaunance Road, St Agnes, Nr. Truro, Cornwall FREEHOLD

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