An immaculate family home set within sub tropical, terraced gardens, in the charming, medieval village of Gwennap and a World Heritage Site.
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.
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This is a delightful family home, with easy access to both Falmouth, Truro and the A30; and set in a wonderfully rural and peaceful position.
William EvaProperty agent