Ref: LCAA6875 Guide 1,000,000. Rialton Barton, Colan, Nr Newquay, Cornwall

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1 Guide 1,000,000 Rialton Barton, Colan, Nr Newquay, Cornwall FREEHOLD A gorgeous detached former Duchy of Cornwall farmhouse, lovingly and meticulously restored and extended to an exemplary standard, offering exceptional 5 bedroomed, 3 reception roomed accommodation with enormous character and style. Set in beautiful gardens and grounds of just over 5½ acres including a large cobbled courtyard area, with raised suntrap terrace, together with paddock and spring fed lake and an impressive entrance driveway providing masses of parking and a detached triple garage block.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: reception hall - some 23 4 in length. Living room, sitting room, large openplan kitchen/dining room, utility room with wet room double shower, separate wc. First Floor: large landing. Principal bedroom with luxuriously appointed en-suite bathroom, 3 further bedrooms and large well appointed family bathroom. Attic Conversion: comprising:- children s playroom and bedroom 5/study. Agent s Note: the top floor accommodation could be reconfigured to suit purchasers needs, as required (subject to any Building Regulation approval). Outside: gated entrance driveway providing masses of parking. Detached garage block (1 double garage, 1 single), with adjoining store rooms. Landscaped gardens beside the house. Meadow garden with spring fed lake and woodland. Paddock. In all, just over 5½ acres.

3 3 DESCRIPTION Rialton Barton is situated in a particularly tranquil, yet in no sense isolated setting, in the hamlet of Rialton, set off a peaceful country lane, near the rural village of Colan, within easy reach of the north Cornish coastline. There is a nearby local shop providing for day to day needs. Beyond this, the well known resort of Newquay on the north Atlantic Cornish coastline, offers a wide range of local and national shops, primary and secondary schooling, sports clubs, leisure facilities, numerous inns and restaurants. The area is renowned for its golden sandy beaches stretching for some miles either side of Newquay, accessed via the South West Coast Path and providing a wide array of swimming and beach activities. The area is also known worldwide for its surfing. Communications are excellent: Newquay Airport at St Mawgan provides daily shuttle flights to London Gatwick, amongst other destinations. The A30 offers fast access to Exeter, where it links with the M5 to Bristol and M4 to London. There is a branch line railway connection to St Austell, connecting with the main Penzance to London Paddington route (journey time approximately 4½ hours). The hamlet of Rialton (meaning Royal town), originated as a Duchy of Cornwall farm and now comprises a total of just 7 properties, namely two former farm workers cottages, the original farmhouse (Rialton Barton) and four houses, converted from the corn mill and associated buildings. Rialton Barton was the original farmhouse, believed to date from circa 1820 to 1830, having been lovingly restored and extended over recent years and improved again by the current owners to provide a most desirable family home. Of very high quality and great space, presented to an exemplary standard throughout and with a host of features, including liberal use of natural materials. The house occupies a particularly delightful setting, with landscaped gardens on two sides with adjoining paddock and meadow garden the whole set off an impressive gated driveway which is lined with lime trees and has a detached garage block and stores. Rialton Barton boasts masses of character, with modern day luxuries, and a contemporary light and airy feel to the accommodation. Externally, elevations are in beautiful mellow stone, with exposed granite and brick window lintels, thick slate sills and fine slate roof. Interior decorations are to an extremely high standard, in particularly carefully chosen light, neutral tones, complementing the liberal use of slate (some of which is original). The bath and shower rooms and kitchen are each fitted to a high standard. The accommodation is extensive, and the layout very versatile, ideal for modern family living. From the good sized reception hall, with turning staircase up to the first floor, two reception rooms face out to the front over a slated terrace to the gently sloping lawned

4 4 garden, with the wooded valley beyond. The kitchen/dining room has been opened up by the current owners to create a fantastic open-plan living space with a distinct dining area with historic slate flagged floors and space for a 12 seater dining table and recently refitted kitchen with oak floors, duck egg blue base units with fantastic central island with breakfast bar plus electric Aga making a wonderful entertaining space and family room. In addition, there is a good sized utility room with wet room double shower and separate wc. On the first floor, off the spacious landing, the dual aspect master bedroom, with oak flooring, opens into a particularly finely appointed en-suite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms and another good sized bath and shower room. The attic has been recently converted, to provide a large children s playroom and 5th bedroom, but equally could be adapted if required. In all, a truly rare opportunity to acquire a large and particularly characterful family home, likely to be of instant appeal, set within gorgeous and impressive gardens and grounds. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) A five bar timber gate opens from the country lane onto a driveway, giving access to the detached garage block, with a central lawned island containing mature deciduous trees, with a good sized parking area to the side of the house, and with a wrought iron gate with granite gate piers opening to a broad, slate flagged terrace, overlooking the sloping lawned garden to the front and across the wooded valley, with countryside beyond. Granite threshold and half glazed panelled door to:- RECEPTION HALL Some 23 4 in length (max. including stairwell). Turning staircase to the first floor with tall sash window at half landing. Original slate flagged floor, ceiling light point, understair storage area, radiator, two ceiling light points, radiator. Stripped pine panelled doors to:- LIVING ROOM 25 8 x 15 9 max. overall. A really good sized, dual aspect room, with sash window to front overlooking the slated terrace and garden, and recessed 12 pane sash window to the rear. Additional window overlooking the driveway and half glazed door to rear slated pathway, giving access to the driveway and kitchen. Solid maple floor, two radiators, four wall light points, two ceiling light points. Exposed stone fireplace with woodburning stove on slate hearth, with maple mantelpiece.

5 5 SITTING ROOM 14 9 to the front of full-width built-in bookcase x Shuttered sash window to the front, with polished slate window seat. Exposed stone fireplace with woodburning stove on slate hearth, with original slate mantelpiece and shelved recesses to either side with cupboards beneath. Solid oak flooring, four wall light points. Built-in cupboards. OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM. Separated into two distinct areas:- DINING AREA 14 4 x A pleasant, light and airy part of the room with original slate flagged floor and two multi pane windows overlooking the cobbled and landscaped gardens to the side. Ceiling light point. Radiator. Space for a 12 seater dining table. KITCHEN AREA 15 x 14 5 max. Recently refitted kitchen featuring a range of base and eye level cupboards with thick wood work surface with integrated Belfast with swan necked mixer tap. Central island unit with breakfast bar and Corian worktop with inset four ring ceramic hob with brushed steel extractor hood over, recessed electric Aga. Inset halogen downlight, wide multi pane sash window overlooking the cobble courtyard. Oak flooring. Step up and door to:- UTILITY ROOM x 10 max. overall. Sash windows on two sides. Built-in cupboards and drawers with polished granite worktops over and space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Belfast sink with mixer tap and integrated dryer to side. Built-in cupboards with slatted shelving housing Worcester oil fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, with hot water cylinder to one side and storage lockers over. High level cupboard housing fuse box. Space for large American style fridge/freezer. Exposed stonework to one wall. Two radiators, slate tiled floor, inset downlights. Wet room double shower with glazed shower screen. Hatch to roof void. Doors to:-

6 6 SEPARATE WC. Low flush wc, wash hand basin with slated splashback, extractor fan, ceiling light point. Continuation of slated flooring. Heated towel rail. FIRST FLOOR From the reception hall, an impressive turning staircase with oak handrail, leads up to:- LARGE LANDING. Staircase leading up to galleried attic space (see below). 15 pane sash window at half landing providing natural light. Radiator, inset downlights and ceiling light point. Doors to:- SEPARATE WC (2). Low flush wc, wash hand basin. Window. Ceiling light point. THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE Comprising:- BEDROOM x A really lovely, dual aspect room, with window overlooking the entrance driveway and surrounding countryside and two sash windows overlooking the gardens and grounds, along the wooded valley, and again with countryside beyond. Solid oak flooring. Slate topped shelved cupboards. Two wall light points. Door to:- EN-SUITE BATHROOM 12 7 x Beautifully appointed, with Duravit low flush wc with concealed cistern and two wall mounted Duravit wash hand basins, each with integrated mixer taps. Freestanding, roll edged bath with claw and ball feet and with mixer tap and shower attachment. Sash window overlooking the cobbled courtyard and landscaped garden, with country views beyond. Wall mounted shelved cupboard. Heated towel rail. Continuation of oak flooring. Inset downlights. Radiator. BEDROOM x With sash window to the front, and window seat. Ceiling light point. Very attractive slated fireplace with cast iron surround and slate hearth. Two wall light points, thermostatically controlled radiator. Stripped pine double doors opening to:-

7 7 FAMILY BATH / SHOWER ROOM 12 5 x 13 max. overall. With door to landing and comprising:- low flush wc, bidet with mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Central panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Deep tiled shower cubicle with Mira Advance thermostatic shower attachment. Sash window to the rear overlooking the paddock and adjoining countryside, with window seat. Radiator. Cupboard with hanging rail and shelf over. Inset downlights, extractor fan. BEDROOM 3 14 x Sash window to the front overlooking the garden, with window seat. Open fireplace with cast iron and slate surround, with slate hearth. Ceiling light point. BEDROOM 4 / STUDY 9 1 x 8 3. With sash window to the front, and window seat. Ceiling light point, radiator. TOP FLOOR A staircase leads up from the main landing, to a large attic conversion, comprising:- CHILDREN S PLAYROOM 27 2 x 16 7 max. to the widest point, with, in part, restricted head height and central galleried staircase. Three Velux roof lights. Numerous hatches to under-eaves storage space. Thermostatically controlled radiator, solid oak flooring. Door to:- BEDROOM x 9 max. overall. Again, in part, with slightly restricted head height. Two Velux roof lights. Continuation of oak flooring. Radiator, hatch to roof void. AGENT S NOTE. The top floor could easily be reconfigured to give a different layout of accommodation to suit different needs (subject to any necessary Building Regulations approval first being obtained).

8 8 OUTSIDE Rialton Barton is approached off the country lane through a five bar timber gate onto a concreted driveway, with raised lawn and post and rail fencing, beyond which is a paddock. The driveway provides ample parking and turning space and gives access to:- DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK Comprising:- DOUBLE GARAGE x With two electrically operated timber doors to the front. Open access to adjoining garage (see below). Steps up to overhead storage space. Light and power connected. GARAGE x 10. Timber double doors to the front. Light and power connected. WORKSHOP / GARDEN STORE 8 8 x 6 9. Again, with timber double doors to the front. At the far end, a pathway leads round and gives access to:-

9 9 ADDITIONAL STORE ROOM 9 x 6 8. With hatch and steps down to a sub-floor void. THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS. From the driveway, a secondary wrought iron gate, with granite gate piers opens to a small slated courtyard area, beside which is a raised herb garden. The pathway provides a much used additional access to the kitchen breakfast room and living room, as previously described. To the front of the house, off the broad, slate flagged terrace, which enjoys delightful views over the wooded countryside and valley, a sloping area of lawned garden leads down to close board fencing, planted with beech and deciduous mature trees, with a gateway opening into a small copse, with stream running through. To the northern side of the house, the gardens have been re-landscaped with particular flair and attention to detail, with a beautiful cobbled courtyard, bounded on two sides by clipped box hedging, enclosed on one other side by tall stone walling, providing maximum privacy and shelter, and with door opening to the kitchen. Slated steps lead up, with granite retaining walls, surmounted by lavender. The pathway leads past an old stone outhouse, with Magnolia Grandiflora, to slated and granite pathways, providing delightful sitting out areas and leading up to a level lawned area overlooking the wooded valley and countryside. Beyond the lawned area is a children s play area, with post and rail fencing. Timber gates open onto the paddock, bounded on two sides by post and wire fencing and with secondary vehicular access onto the driveway. The area of landscaped garden around the house contains beautifully stocked, raised shrub and plant borders, containing a carefully chosen selection of now maturing shrubs and plants. A further gateway opens from the garden. THE MEADOW GARDEN. An extra area of garden, recently planted with approximately 2,500 deciduous hardwood trees which are now maturing, with the meadow leading down

10 10 to a large spring fed lake, the whole overlooking the wooded valley and surrounding countryside. A wonderful haven for wildlife. In all, approximately 5½ acres. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) sales@lillicrapchilcott.com. POST CODE TR8 4JP. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS Take the A3058 Newquay bound road through Quintrell Downs and take the first main turning right, on the outskirts of Newquay onto the A3059 (towards St Mawgan). After about ½ a mile, bear right where the road bears left, and take the lane on the right towards Colan. The entrance to Rialton Barton is after the barns on the left hand side, with a five bar timber gate, with slated name sign, opening onto the driveway leading down to the house. 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. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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