Gwennap, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16

An immaculate family home set within sub tropical, terraced gardens, in the charming, medieval village of Gwennap and a World Heritage Site.

Description

This impressive two storey property nestles into the verdant slopes of what were formerly the grounds of the neighbouring Grade II Listed vicarage. The house was bathed in sunshine when I visited, the terraced gardens immaculate, with green woodpeckers on the lawn and the smart, white rendered and granite house complemented by well-established, sub tropical planting. The amazing views from the upper windows took me by surprise and Robins Hill is a property that is well worth viewing to appreciate its quality and idyllic setting.

At the arrival point to the property is a broad, sloping arrival court which is open to the lane for easy access. To the left is a large double garage, consented in 2009, constructed for larger vehicles and mezzanine storage. Another, separate double garage sits within the front of the house. The main entrance to the house is concealed behind a raised lawn and approached by a stone path to your right hand side.

Robins Hill was developed in the 1980s, designed to respond to its stunning, elevated position, nestled between existing mature trees. This welcoming property is full of character, light and colour with open plan living spaces that flow from one to the other and into the garden, bringing the outside in.

Ground Floor

The home is entered through impressive anthracite coloured double front doors at ground level into a spacious entrance hall, with a feature, maritime inspired, contemporary staircase.

To either side of the hall are two bedrooms that enjoy the view over the village. One of the bedrooms is a double and has an ensuite shower room with contemporary fittings, while the other bedroom contains the airing cupboard.

To the rear of the entrance hall is a cloakroom with W/C and beyond is an extensive and colourful coat hanging space and a linear utility room with fitted cupboards and laundry appliances opens onto the garden at the side of the house. A second door opens into the rear of the double garage.

Upstairs, to the right is the principal bedroom suite with adjacent bathroom, enjoying fantastic views over the church and the garden to the side of the house. The adjacent bathroom is a wet room tiled in pale grey porcelain, with a rain shower head and contemporary square sanitary ware. An obscured window allows light to flood in, whilst retaining privacy.

Behind the principal suite, overlooking the rear garden, is a generous office space/fourth bedroom fitted with Rozen fine oak bookcase cabinetry and desk space.

To the left of the landing, the upper floor opens out into an impressive, free flowing series of living spaces. The Birds Eye Maple kitchen cabinetry divides the working areas from the recently extended relaxing sun lounge with a vaulted ceiling. The rear elevation is entirely glazed, connecting the inside and outside spaces.

The living spaces have a Scandi feel with a contemporary cylindrical, woodburning stove, beautiful light ash floors and colourful feature walls.

The fine cabinetry in the kitchen houses several luxury cooking appliances, including an integrated Miele coffee maker, a dishwasher, a five-ring gas hob, two ovens and a combination microwave oven. A black granite work surface and stainless steel ironmongery completes the contemporary look.
The kitchen has a projecting breakfast bar for two and a suspended light gantry. The units have varied dimensions, creating thoughtful, bespoke details, akin to a classic yacht.

The garden room flows through to the living room at the front of the house with an adjacent dining space, all filled with light from the surrounding windows.

The property was extended to the rear in 2004 to create a much larger living space upstairs.

Robins Hill is an impressive family home capturing the Cornish spirit, close to some of the Duchy’s most sought after attractions and countryside.

Exterior, gardens and parking.

There is a sealed entrance drive with parking space for four cars. A curving dry stone wall divides the parking area from the raised front lawn, planting beds and path.

The side and rear gardens are well enclosed and private, featuring granite paved terraces, broad feature steps and winding paths that weave through herbaceous borders full of flowering shrubs and perennials. A southeast facing patio provides a sheltered sun trap behind the house, an ideal space for summer dining.

The garden has a new potting shed ideal for a gardener’s resting spot in the kitchen garden, which has raised beds for fruit, herb and vegetable production.

Opposite the property’s entrance is the old school building.

Location

Robins Hill is a contemporary, detached, country home, set in the wooded slopes of the Bissoe valley, overlooking the picturesque, medieval village of Gwennap. The area was once known as the richest square mile in the old world for its wealth of copper, creating a legacy of fine country houses and designed parkland landscapes in the Parish, including the Trevince Estate, just less than a mile away.

The beautiful church of St Wenappa with its unusual, remote bell tower is within a five minutes’ walk of the property and the parish attracts visitors to its popular local inns the Fox and Hounds, The Cornish Arms, and The Royal Oak, historic houses, gardens and cafés, The port town of Falmouth is within eight miles to the south east offering a range of boutique shopping, entertainment and watersports activities on both sides of its peninsula.

The village has easy access to the A30 to the north and the A39 to the east and the mainline rail station at Truro offers high speed direct connections to London and Scotland.

There are a good range of schools locally with Redruth Primary and Secondary schools Very Good Ofsted rating four miles away and Truro and Falmouth have public and private schools with Good to Outstanding Ofsted rankings.





Directions

Heading southwest from Truro on the Falmouth Road, the A39, follow the road to the Devoran roundabout and take the third exit. After a third of a mile turn left and after half a mile turn right onto Station Road and immediately left onto Greenwith Road for 1.1 miles. Turn right for 1.6 miles to Gwennap and the property is on Church Lane on the right. Follow Church Lane for 100m and Robins Hill is on your right.

Distances (are approximate and in miles).

Redruth – 3
Mylor Yacht Harbour - 8
Falmouth – 8
Truro – 9
Cornwall Airport (Newquay) – 22

Additional Info

SERVICES - Mains water and electricity, private drainage.
Heating is provided by an oil-fired boiler via radiators, wood burning stove, electric under floor heating to wet room and heated towel rails.

TENURE - Freehold.

VIEWINGS - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.