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Lower Hamatethy
An idyllic country abode, set within magical and secluded waterside gardens.
INFORMATION Beautiful country house Detached annexe Around 20 acres Five bedrooms Wonderful mature gardens Well constructed triple garage Good access to the main A30 carriageway Near to the mainline station at Bodmin Parkway
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he enchanting Lower Hamatethy lies in an ancient wooded valley, not far from St Breward, a traditional Cornish village set high on the western escarpment of Bodmin Moor, with a primary school, village shop, chapel and traditional pub. The location might be described as a walker’s paradise; from the house, tree-lined lanes and footpaths bordered by Cornish granite hedges stretch out onto the moors, leading to some of the county’s most admired scenery. Neighbouring the impressive Hamatethy Manor, which dates back to Norman times, Lower Hamatethy has been evolved from a smaller original cottage. Externally the property is charming, with wisteria-clad walls and an elegant colonnaded entrance through which you’ll discover an interior that has been sympathetically restored over the years, achieving a contemporary feel while maintaining much of what is admired in a period property. The bright kitchen is a wonderful family space, with a central island and Poggenpohl units together with traditional flagstone flooring and oil-fired AGA. At the front of the property, there’s a quiet sitting room with a bright study to one side, while the large and grand dining area is perfect for entertaining guests, conveniently opening out onto the south-facing gardens. The sitting room is the place for enjoying views of the stunning
grounds and is centred around a warming fireplace with original granite lintel and Jotul wood burner. All bedrooms are beautifully finished, some with traditional features and all with glorious outlooks over the gardens. The master suite on the first floor has triple aspect views over the grounds and a spacious en suite. Ideal for extended family and visiting friends, the separate guest wing has an en suite with a luxurious brushed steel roll top bath and a glazed balcony. Or, perhaps for use as a holiday let, the studio annexe offers a combined living and bedroom area, kitchenette and en suite. The gardens and grounds are the jewels in Lower Hamatethy’s crown. Southwest-facing valley gardens gently slope towards the stream that runs through the gardens with a footbridge further downstream. Gravelled pathways wind their way past delightful shrubs, trees and there is a lovely slate paved terrace to the front. The surrounding land, much of it sloping pasture, is divided into a woodland area and a number of fields.
Lower Hamatethy
ë MAIN Few properties capture the imagination like Lower Hamatethy é ABOVE Beautiful and mature gardens in a secluded setting
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Lottie Grant GUIDE PRICE: £1.M
SAVILLS CORNWALL
73 Lemon Street, Truro TR1 2PN 01872 243200 truro@savills.com www.savills.co.uk
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