Holsworthy, Cornwall

Semersdon Manor

Introducing Semersdon Manor, a traditional Grade 2 listed cornish manor constructed of cob and stone with Delabole slate roof. The manor has undergone renovation, but still boasts many original features, some dating back to the 13th century. These charming characteristics are seen throughout the property and includes the original well in the rear porch, original oak doors, exposed timbers and stone walls, stunning granite fireplaces, slate floors, a plank and muntin screen and lead windows with mullions. This outstanding manor house has been mentioned on several occasions in cornish history and is linked to the Arundell and Carminowe families, their coat of arms is engraved in a granite plaque above the entrance door with the date of 1633 noted. The residence is also referenced in the record held at the Truro County Records Office dating back to 1201.

Front Entrance Porch

7' 10" x 7' 3"

Stunning coat of arms engraved into the granite above, dated 1633.

Inner Hallway

15' 11" x 5' 2"

Provides access to the Lounge and Study, along with the Living/Dining Room.

Rear Entrance Porch

8' 3" x 6' 10"

Housing an original well, which still contains water.

Lounge

15' 10" x 12' 7"

A charming room with feature fireplace housing wood burning stove, with a granite surround and hearth. Windows to front and side elevations.

Office/Study

11' 8" x 8' 4"

Window to rear elevation.

Living/Dining Room

29' 3" x 13' 8"

The heart of the house, a generous reception room with a stunning feature fireplace housing wood burning stove, with granite surround, slate hearth and wood mantle over. Ample room for a sitting room suite and large dining table and chairs. 3 windows to front elevation.

Kitchen

13' 10" x 9' 11"

Fitted with matching wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over, incorporating a stainless steel twin sink and drainer unit with mixer tap. Built-in electric double oven and 4 ring hob. Space for free standing fridge/freezer and plumbing for dishwasher. Access to Larder cupboard. Ample room for small dining table and chairs. Window to side and rear elevations.

Utility Room

10' 6" x 6' 10"

Housing oil fired "Grant" boiler. Fitted with a range of wall and base mounted units with work surfaces over, incorporating a stainless steel sink drainer unit and mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Heated towel rail. Access to cupboard housing the ground floor underfloor heating manifolds. Door to side elevation, window to front elevation.

Pantry

8' 11" x 7' 11"

A traditional room formerly used to store and hang produce, still containing the slate cold shelf. 2 windows to rear elevation.

Cloakroom

7' 3" x 3' 4"

Fitted with a white pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. Heated towel rail.

Staircase

8' 10" x 4' 7"

A stand out feature of Semersdon Manor is the grand staircase, steps constructed of Granite, coupled with a hand carved wooden banister. Access to under stairs cupboard. Window to rear elevation.

First Floor Landing

25' 7" x 3' 3"

Providing access to 5 bedrooms, 1 shower room and a bathroom. Access to useful storage cupboards and loft hatch. Windows to rear elevation.

Bedroom 1

17' 9" x 14' 6"

A stunning, light and airy master bedroom with 2 windows to front elevation.

Bedroom 2

13' 3" x 12' 7"

Generous double bedroom with window to front elevation.

Bedroom 3

15' 5" x 9' 1"

Spacious double bedroom with windows to front and side elevations.

Bedroom 4

12' 6" x 10' 2"

Dual aspect double bedroom, with windows to side and rear elevations.

Bedroom 5

8' 11" x 8' 8"

Window to front elevation.

Bathroom

11' 2" x 9' 3"

A fitted suite comprising panel bath with shower attachment, separate large walk in shower cubicle with jacuzzi setting, bidet, close-coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Useful wall and base mounted storage units. Window to rear elevation.

Shower Room

5' 2" x 4' 10"

A matching 3 piece suite comprising shower cubicle with shower over, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and heated towel rail. Access to airing cupboard.

Outside

The property is approached via its own entrance drive, which wraps around the manor providing extensive off road parking and giving access to the traditional cob and stone outbuildings. To the front of the property there is an area laid to lawn, accessed via granite steps and a stone chip path, which has been decorated with well stocked borders containing a variety of mature flowers and shrubs. Within the garden there is a fishpond with bridge over, and timber barn which is used as a BBQ area with a stunning clematis covered pergola. The pond feeds a waterfall that leads to another fish and lily pond, with adjacent slate patio area, that then extends to another larger pond with island. Beyond the large pond there is a paddock, enjoying lovely views of the valley and the surrounding countryside, with distant views of Dartmoor. The paddock is bordered by a pretty stream which eventually connects to the River Tamar. To the rear of the manor there is a beautiful traditional (truncated)

Services

Mains water and electric. Private drainage via a septic tank. Oil fired central heating, supplying the underfloor heating and radiators.

EPC Rating

EPC rating TBC.

Council Tax Banding

Band 'D' (please note this council band may be subject to reassessment).