Carn, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7AW | Property for sale | Savills
352.29 sq m(3,792 sq ft)
Guide price £895,000

CarnStithians, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7AW

  • Sold

Key features

  • Sold in September 2023
  • Detached studio with potential to convert into a two-bedroom annex
  • Three paddocks
  • Quarry/lake
  • Parking for numerous cars

Farmhouse with approximately seven acres and outbuildings in a peaceful rural location with far reaching views across to Falmouth and over Stithians lake.

About this property

  • Carncrees farmhouse dates we believe from around the late 1800's and follows a fairly traditional internal layout with enclosed front porch leading through to a large reception room with wood burning stove off which is the farmhouse kitchen/dining room.

    From the sitting room is a rather lovely turned staircase which leads up to a generous central landing off which are three double bedrooms, one of which has an en suite shower room, a fourth single bedroom and family bathroom.

    The farmhouse kitchen has kitchen with breakfast island at one end and dining at the other. The kitchen is fitted with a Bosch single oven and microwave, two door oil Aga, five ring gas hob, boiling tap, compactor bin and space for American style fridge.

    Off the kitchen is the utility room with a further two reception or bedrooms. The current owners have historically used this as a separate one-bedroom annex with own front door, but more recently as part of the house with a utility/boot and coats room with door to front garden along with a study and second reception room.

    The property offers a lot of flexibility to be either a large family home, as it has been for the current vendors for over 26 years, or a multi-generational home. There is also enormous scope to create either a separate annex or a possible rental income from converting some of the outbuildings*(see agent note below and subject to relevant planning).

    Outbuildings and grounds
    The property is accessed from a long private lane which Carncrees owns, with the two neighbouring properties having a right of access.

    At the front and rear of the house are well established gardens with a variety of planting and stone wall boundaries that separate the gardens from the three separate paddocks, outbuildings and quarry.

    The quarry has a thriving selection of fish and huge potential for other recreational uses such as swimming and boating.

    The large L-shaped open fronted stone barn is currently used for parking for a selection of vehicles along with a large area of hard standing for numerous cars.

    A little further up the track from this area is a detached studio with a pre-app planning application to convert into a two-bedroom single storey dwelling*(see agent note*)

    Agent Notes-

    - Detached studio: Planning application No. PA22/00849/preapp

    - The private lane leading up to the farmhouse has a ROW for White Owl Barn and Lanefield House. There is an agreement between the three properties to maintain the lane on a shared basis as and when required.
    There is a footpath that runs through the yard and across the top field. The boundary of this footpath is well defined and does not have any impact on the privacy of the farmhouse

    - Boundary line on aerial image is not accurate and is only an indication and must not be relied on.

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A fabulous farm-house in an extremely convenient location. Complete with acreage, planning to develop a studio, this offers an opportunity to buy "the good life".

Sean AndersonProperty agent

Local information

  • Carncrees Farm is part of the small hamlet of Carn just outside of the popular village of Stithians in the Cornish countryside.
  • The property is bounded on three sides by approximately seven acres of a combination of garden and paddocks with far reaching views across to Falmouth and over Stithians lake.
  • Stithians is famous for both its annual agricultural show and lake and is perfectly placed to take advantage of both the north and south coasts with a tributary of the Kennel River running through it and a good network of footpaths and bridleways to enjoy. It has a thriving community with a good selection of amenities including a monthly produce market, a primary school, doctors' surgery, two churches, village shop, a pub, a wellbeing centre, an active community hall and numerous village clubs to include, cricket, football, bowls, two choirs and a brass band.
  • Stithians lake is the largest inland water in west Cornwall with a five-mile circular walk taking you through meadows, wet woodlands and heathland. There is also a watersports centre offering sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing along with a café and the well-regarded Golden Lion pub.
  • The university town of Falmouth and the Cathedral city of Truro are both within ten miles and offer a good choice of private and public sector schooling, a mix of both high street and independent shops, restaurants, coffee chops and bars along with theatres, cinemas and art galleries.
  • Communication links to the area are excellent with a mainline rail service to London, Paddington and regular flights from Cornwall Airport to London as well as other domestic and international destinations.

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Directions: From Stithians depart the center of the village towards Stithians Reservoir going along Hendra Road. You will shortly pass Stithians Methodist Church on your left, turn a sharp left at your next opportunity. The lane veers right, keep going down the main lane after which you will reach Carncrees Farm at the end. Distances Stithians Reservoir - 1.8, Stithians village - 1, Penryn - 6.5, Falmouth/ Gyllyngvase beach - 9, North coast/Portreath beach - 8, Truro - 10 miles, Cornwall Airport (Newquay) - 26. (All distances are approximate and in miles)
  • EPC Rating: E
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: D