8 bed detached house for sale

Penbothidno, Constantine, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11

Lower Penbothidnow is a stunning detached period property with an exceptional garden that backs onto woodland and open countryside. The main house features four bedrooms and a wealth of light, airy accommodation with various splendid period details, as well as elegant modern fittings and styling, while the additional cottage provides a further three bedrooms and attractive living accommodation. In the main house there is one large ground floor reception room with a dual aspect, including south-facing bi-folds opening onto the front gardens. There are also skylights overhead, a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber eaves and a fireplace fitted with a woodburning stove. The open-plan kitchen and breakfast room provides further social everyday living space, with its bi-folds creating a connection to the outside space. The kitchen itself has modern wooden units, a central island and a range cooker, while there is also space for a dining table or a seating area. There are three double bedrooms on the ground floor, all of which share similar proportions. One bedroom has an ensuite shower room, while the ground floor also has a family bathroom. There are two staircases leading to the first-floor accommodation. One leads to a comfortable snug, which could be a further bedroom if required, while the other provides access to the luxury principal bedroom with its dressing room and ensuite shower room. The detached cottage provides similarly attractive accommodation, combining period character with modern décor and fittings. There is a splendid open-plan, split-level sitting room and kitchen/dining room, with the sitting room opening onto the balcony and affording view across the gardens. Upstairs there are three well-presented double bedrooms, one of which is en suite, plus a family bathroom. In addition, the studio provides further useful guest accommodation, with its open-plan sitting area and kitchenette, one bedroom and shower room. The property enjoys a picturesque village-edge setting, backing onto woodland and rolling fields, and is set within beautifully landscaped country gardens. These outstanding gardens have been regularly opened to the public for its magnificent sculpture collection. There is ample parking to the front of the property, along with access to a detached double garage. The gardens extend to the rear of the house and continue beyond the cottage, featuring rolling lawns and meadows, colourful border beds, an abundance of mature shrubs, trees, and hedgerows. Ornamental gardens with box hedging and paved terracing provide an ideal setting for al fresco dining.

The West Cornwall village of Constantine lies in a sought-after position within easy reach of the bustling coastal town of Falmouth, as well as the stunning beaches and rugged coastline of the Lizard Heritage Coast. Constantine provides various everyday amenities, including a local shop, a pub, a village hall, a primary school and a doctor's surgery. Falmouth is within seven miles, providing access to high street shops, independent retailers and large supermarkets, as well as a wealth of leisure facilities. Seven miles away, Helston provides further amenities, while the county town of Truro is 13 miles away, offering a more extensive choice of amenities, leisure and cultural facilities. In addition to the primary school in Constantine, Falmouth provides further state primary and secondary options, while independent schooling is available in Truro at Truro High School, Truro School and Polwhele House. The area is renowned for its magnificent beaches, surfing, watersports and outdoor pursuits. Falmouth is a popular hub for sailing, while the stunning Kynance Cove is 15 miles away. The surfing beaches of the north coast are easily accessible, including Gwithian, Perranporth and Porthtowan. The South West Coast Path also provides stunning walking and cycling routes. The A39 and A394 are easily accessible, while the A30 is 12 miles away, providing routes towards St. Ives and Newquay, and onwards towards the A38, Plymouth and Exeter. Penryn also has a railway station, providing branch line services between Truro and Falmouth. Truro's mainline station provides direct services towards Plymouth and London Paddington.