Original Japanese style 3 bed Pole House with additional 1 bed apartment

The Pole House is a truly distinctive property, designed and constructed to match an original Japanese style plan which comprises a series of vertical Douglas Fir poles bolted on to 900mm slabs of concrete to a depth of 6-7’ to sit on lead pads. On the lower ground floor (in Japan this would have housed the livestock!) there is a totally self contained apartment, ideal for either relatives or letting to friends.

The Pole House construction blends a variety of natural woods, Birch, Pine, American Redwood/Cedar and Douglas Fir giving a warm, substantial quality to the property with high vaulted ceilings giving the living area lots of light and its distinctive atmosphere. The advantage of this type of construction is believed to be the ease of maintenance, good insulation, natural warmth and the fire retardant timber adding to the overall economic running costs.

A truly unique and quite fascinating design makes this a very desirable property for those looking for an alternative lifestyle in this pretty village in the West of Cornwall. It is essential to view this property to fully appreciate its individuality.

Angarrack is very accessible from the main A30 and it comprises a small rural village, once a settlement for the local tin miners and their families. Its most noted feature being the high viaduct which rises loftily above the village, constructed in the 1880’s to aid the transportation of tin. There is an excellent local Inn and on the outskirts of the village and just off the A30 excellent local stores including Marks & Spencers, Boots and Next.

Hayle (the Cornish word for Estuary) offers three miles of golden sands and is a sought after coastal area well known to be a feeding ground for birds, with several rare species having been spotted on its mud flats. A haven for holiday makers offering a good range of shops and other facilities including a mainline rail link to Paddington.

ENTRANCE

OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM / KITCHEN 23’00” x 18’04” (7.01m x 5.59m)
Triple aspect room with high vaulted ceiling, central Douglas Fir supporting poles, exposed beams, multi-fuel stove burner with slate hearth and blue ceramic tiled wall behind, 2 double glazed French doors to balcony and further glazed door to side, 2 radiators, 2 telephone points, TV point, 2 wall lights, natural pine floor, open plan to:
KITCHEN AREA Custom made units with a range of cupboards, drawers and pan shelf with worktops and tiling between, single drainer stainless steel sink unit, built in Stoves double oven and ceramic hob with extractor over. Built in Neff dishwasher, fridge and freezer, 3 inset spotlights, double glazed window with views to the sand dunes, large understairs storage cupboard with light.

INNER HALL
Doors to;

CLOAKROOM
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, natural pine floor, radiator, electric meters, double glazed window.

BEDROOM 1
11’06” x 9’02” (3.51m x 2.79m) Dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear, natural pine floor, TV point, radiator.

BEDROOM 2
11’02” x 7’06” (3.40m x 2.29m) Dual aspect double glazed windows to side and rear, natural pine floor, telephone point, radiator, built in desk.

Stain glass window at the bottom of the stairs to

FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING

BEDROOM 1
14’04” x 12’00” (4.37m x 3.66m) Lovely room with exposed ceiling beams and vertical support poles, pine panelled ceiling with Velux double glazed window with snooze blind, 2 radiators, TV point, telephone point, natural pine floor, walk in wardrobe with fitted shelving, door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Panelled bath with shower over and tiling around, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, light/shaver point, extractor fan, radiator, medicine cabinet, built in shelved and hanging wardrobe, double glazed velux window.

Access externally to; SELF CONTAINED APARTMENT

ENTRANCE
Porch, outside light, glazed door to;

LOBBY
With bench seat, radiator under and shelving over, door to;

UTILITY ROOM
6’10” x 5’00” (2.08m x 1.52m) Plumbing for automatic washing machine, Worcester Heatslave 12/14 oil fired boiler, white Butler sink, ceramic tiled floor, window.

INNER LOBBY
Coat rail, bench seat with storage under, ceramic tiled floor.

BEDROOM / LIVING ROOM 17’06” x 14’00” (5.33m x 4.27m) Max
Dual aspect double glazed windows to front and side, exposed beams, vertical support pole, 2 radiators, TV point, inset spotlights, door to;

KITCHENETTE
Stainless steel sink, two ring hob, fridge, microwave oven, cupboard ans shelf unit, ceramic tiled floor.

BATHROOM
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, deep Japanese style bath tub with shower over, electric shaver point, radiator, extractor fan, ceramic tiled floor, window.

OUTSIDE

WORKSHOP
10’06” x 7’09” (3.20m x 2.36m) max. Double opening doors, external access to side of the property, light and power.

SHEDS
8’ x 6’ (2.44m x 1.83m) and 6’ x 2’ (1.83m x 0.6m) Two timber storage sheds.

CARPORT
Brick paved drive with carport under balcony.

DRIVEWAY
Brick paved drive leading to the rear of the property with extra parking.

GARDENS
The gardens are a mixture, to the front are mainly laid to lawn with terraced flower borders and a varied selection of flowering shrubs including camellias, rhododendrons and other specimen plants and shrubs including pampas grass, tree ferns, palm and sub-tropical plants. To the side is a Japanese style garden with ornamental fish pond bordered by bamboo with attractive use of natural stone and pebbles plus there is a patio area and access all around the house. Oil tank at the rear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pole Houses are constructed around a series of vertical poles, basically whole trees cut to length and machined to receive horizontal structural girders. The result is a three-dimensional frame or grid, which carries the roof. They call this the main frame. Next the timber frame outside walls and partition walls lend diagonal bracing to the main frame grid, forming a rigid skeleton which can be clothed in a n infinite variety of window and door openings, colours, textures of materials to suit individual clients tastes, site conditions, weather and local vernacular styles.

Ecologically, Pole Houses are sympathetic to the environment, the poles themselves have not been overworked by heavy machinery. The timbers and decking have naturally light insulation values and are supplied to them from sustainable, managed forests in North America, Scandinavia and British Isles. The insulation they use in the floors, walls and roof is made from recycled newsprint, consumes negligible energy during manufacture, has superior insulation properties and is corrosion, fire and vermin-proof.

SERVICES
Mains electric, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

DIRECTIONS
Proceeding west on the main A30 from the Camborne/Redruth direction, on reaching the Hayle roundabout take the second turning off the roundabout signposted Angarrack ¾ mile, passing Hayle Rugby Club on the right. Entering the village, The Pole House will be seen on the LHS approached off Grist Lane.

NOTE
All photographs are taken with a wide-angle lens. These particulars are thought to be materially correct though their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract.

VIEWING
By strict appointment through Jackie Stanley Estate Agents of Padstow (01841)532555 and Rock (01208)862424, Fax (01841)533115.