Situated within the most idyllic, peaceful, rural setting, surrounded by many miles of undulating Cornish countryside with stunning views out over Mounts Bay and beyond

Description

Dale Cottage and Dale Cottage Barn are currently owned by an exceedingly well regarded, two time Oscar nominated international film designer as his country retreat. In the late 19th century, Dale Cottage was lived in by S J Lamorna Birch, one of the most respected Newlyn School artists.
The Cottage and Cottage Barn sit in the most wonderful, rural surroundings along a quiet, no-through road and track which serve Boswarthan Farm and the eleven other residential properties. A small vibrant community including farmers, artists, designers, actors, musicians etc. The farm and the surrounding buildings were formerly owned by the historic Bolitho Estate, with the farm remaining in their ownership and under the Stewardship of the tenant farmer. The eleven individual residences have been sold off and converted one by one over the last 30 years. Dale Cottage and Dale Cottage Barn were the first to be sold and are the first buildings on the left when you arrive at this beautiful hamlet.

Dale Cottage-

A stone pathway leads from the lane to a part glazed timber stable front door opens into an entrance hallway/study. A bright and sunny room which benefits from two Velux windows along with dual aspect tall double glazed windows offering wonderful views across the garden and open countryside towards St Michael’s Mount. Ahead through an opening is the kitchen and bathroom and to the right, the doorway into the living/dining room.

The kitchen is flooded with light from two Velux windows on the sunny southerly elevation and has bespoke, hardwood painted fitted wall and base units under roll edge solid worktops with plentiful preparation space, an exposed granite wall with an internal window looking through to the living/dining room. There is also a useful pantry/shelved storage cupboard, and rear lobby which serves the downstairs bathroom.
The living room/dining room is a spectacular, dual aspect room under voluminous vaulted ceilings, almost 15’ high, giving a truly spectacular feel, flooded with light from three Velux windows and high level deep sill window to the front. The most notable feature being an extraordinary full height Tudor granite fireplace with inset multi fuel burning stove. A set of stairs ascend at either end of this room, one leading up to the mezzanine and the other to the principal bedroom.

Stone stairs to the left of the fireplace lead up to the principal bedroom. A bright and sunny dual aspect bedroom with two fitted storage cupboards. A wide square archway opens through to the ensuite bathroom which also has French doors leading out to the upper garden. At the other end of the living/dining room a wooden staircase leads up the galleried mezzanine second bedroom with an Oriel window overlooking the garden, ideal as an occasional single room.

Dale Cottage Barn-

Approached either through Dale Cottage garden via a stone pathway, or from its own gated access onto the lane. A timber stable door opens into the entrance hall. Flooded with light from its dual aspect and Velux windows it has ample space and facility for a small fitted kitchenette to be fitted. A further stable door opens into the bedroom/studio/living area and the en suite shower room. A truly spectacular triple aspect space, flooded with light from much glazing and Velux windows across the east and sunny southerly elevations, beautifully appointed with stripped wooden flooring and part glazed patio doors leading out onto its large south facing flagstone terraced garden.

SERVICES-

Mains Water, Private Drainage*, Electricity
(*Shared with the other properties for which there is a small annual fee.)

Heating: Electric

Broadband: BT Fibre to the door. Upload speeds of plus 250 mbps

Council Tax Band: D

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.

Location

The small hamlet that nestles around Boswarthan Farm is located very much off the beaten track just above the village of Madron. Less than a mile away in Heamoor is a thriving village shop, a very good chip shop and a Cornish pasty shop. Situated on the northern periphery of the colourful harbour side town of Penzance, Dale Cottage sits equidistant between the north and south Cornish coasts and within easy striking distance of either, with the rugged north Cornish cliff tops near Zennor a short distance away with the famous Gurnards Head restaurant and the Tinners Arms. Just a 25-minute drive from Boswarthan Farm is the legendary town of St Ives with all of its fabulous shops, galleries, restaurants, superb beaches and the celebrated Porthminster Beach Café.

Penzance, just 3 miles away, is considered the capital of West Cornwall and is at the end of the train line from Paddington with a regular direct service. The town has a rich seafaring heritage and its centre abounds with period buildings, artisan shops and a wide array of high street names and more specialised retailers and national supermarkets. The area is also famous for its arts and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which also has a large and colourful fishing fleet, fish market, restaurants, cinema and an excellent coffee shop. Within Penzance there are hotels, restaurants, cafés, museums, entertainment for all ages and a local hospital.

Slightly further away on the way to Helston is Porthleven, now not only a spectacular harbour but a culinary hotspot with its incredible range of quality restaurants and an annual food festival.

Square Footage: 1,411 sq ft



Directions

Penzance 3 miles – Newlyn 4 miles – St Ives 9.5 miles – Truro 30 miles – Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 40 miles
(all distances are approximate and in miles)

From the A30 exit at the Heamoor roundabout take the B3312 direction Heamoor/Madron. Continue through the village of Madron. After a quarter of a mile you will see a right turn signposted to Boswarthan Celtic Chapel and Well. Continue up the lane, over the cattle grids on to the gravel track and follow the lane up to the hamlet of Boswarthan. Dale Cottage is the second house on the left.

Additional Info

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR- Dale Cottage Approached off a quiet country lane, serving just eleven residential homes and the farm, there is parking for two cars immediately in front of the house along with access to the utility/laundry room.
The garden enjoys a wonderful sunny southerly aspect and fabulous view out over open countryside to Mounts Bay, St Michael’s Mount and the Lizard Peninsula beyond. It is a garden that offers total peace, privacy and tranquillity, bordered by many miles of Cornish farmland. There are three pedestrian gated entrances in the historic stone wall open into varying corners of the garden which has been beautifully planted and maintained. Around the cottage are meandering granite and stone pathways with steps ascending to a lawned garden. Tucked discreetly in the western corner of the garden, a fabulous, insulated TIMBER GARDEN
STUDIO/OFFICE, again positioned to enjoy the most wonderful view across the gardens and out to St Michael’s Mount and Mounts Bay, an ideal work from home space, the perfect environment to write, read, draw and compose away from all distractions, other than the sensational view out of the window.

Dale Cottage Barn- On the south side there is a courtyard terrace that spans the entire breadth of the accommodation, bordered by exposed stone and granite walls and beautifully planted beds, a true suntrap.

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.