Tolcarne Cottage is situated in the little known, tranquil rural hamlet of Higher Tolcarne within a mile of picture perfect St Mawgan Village and just three miles from the revered beach at Mawgan Porth.
Tolcarne Cottage exhibits original character from the 1850's alongside a 1960's extension which doubled the size of this handsome three bedroom detached house. This deceptively substantial property has a beautiful stone façade with red brick detailing surmounted by a natural slate roof.
At a Glance
Total Floor Area: 1500sq.ft. (139.4sq.m approx)
- Handsome Detached Cottage
- Impressive Far Reaching Views over the Vale of Lanherne
- Beautifully & Interestingly Landscaped Gardens extending to Approximately 0.25 Acres
- Three Double Bedrooms/Two Stylish Bathrooms/Two Reception Rooms
- Impeccably Renovated Accommodation
- Original Cottage Features
- Driveway Parking & Attached Garage
- Tranquil Cornish Hamlet close to St Mawgan & Mawgan Porth
During their 12 year tenure, our client has sympathetically renovated Tolcarne Cottage to create an elegant and immaculately presented home within this peaceful hamlet and Area of Great Landscape Value. Noteworthy features include engineered oak flooring, a wood burning stove, original thick stone walls, UPVC double glazing, granite work surfaces and a Rangemaster cooker in the modern kitchen and two contemporary bathrooms.
As the accompanying floorplans illustrate, the accommodation briefly comprises an inviting reception porch, which gives the original part of the cottage symmetry. There are two light, bright reception rooms, the sitting room with the wood burning stove and French doors to the patio while the dining room has deep windows sills and stairs rising to the first floor. An opening leads through into the kitchen which is beautifully appointed, fully integrated, sleek and modern.
Up on the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are genuinely large doubles and the third slightly smaller. A range of built in wardrobes can be found in the master bedroom alongside an en-suite shower room. A second shower room is located on the first floor which is spacious and modern.
Step outside and Tolcarne Cottage really comes into its own. Extending to approximately 0.25 acres, the gardens and grounds are beautifully landscaped with individual areas of interest and a glorious array of established plants, shrubs and trees. Complete with pergola, covered seating area, large patio terrace, natural stone retaining walls and meandering paths. The views across the Vale of Lanherne are notable and far reaching and provide a wonderful backdrop to this beautiful setting. There is off road parking on either side of the cottage and large attached garage with electric door. Services to the property include mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. EPC rating D. Council tax band E.
Higher Tolcarne is a tranquil rural hamlet located within just a mile of St Mawgan Village and just three miles from the magnificent sandy beach at Mawgan Porth. St Mawgan, a beautiful picture box perfect village, has a post office, stores, the very popular Falcon Inn, a village green and a beautiful 13th Century church as well as an outstanding primary school.
Mawgan Porth is now one of the most sought after locations in North Cornwall. The magnificent sandy beach is famous for water sports activities serving surfers and bathers alike with stunning cliff and coastline walks. Fine dining is available locally at the award-winning Scarlet Hotel as well as first class spa and recreational facilities at The Scarlett & Bedruthan Hotel.
The bay provides a range of amenities including a local store, cafés, various eateries, The Merrymoor public house, surf school and gift shops. Walkers are well placed to enjoy the wonders of the South West Coastal Path with fabulous walks to the likes of Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps being within easy reach.
To find Tolcarne Cottage, turn off the A39 at the roundabout for St Columb Major and follow Station Road. Drive through St Columb Major as Station Road becomes Fair Street and then Fore Street. Keep following this road and bear left onto bank Street. As the road folks, bear left onto Bridge Hill. Follow the lane, keeping left all the way to the next junction. Bear left at signs for St Mawgan and Mawgan Porth and continue on following signs to St Mawgan. Follow this rural lane all the way until you see the sign for Higher Tolcarne. Turn left here and Tolcarne Cottage can be found along on the left hand side. The postcode for satellite navigation is TR9 6DD. What3words: remotest.teaching.bind
As the accompanying floorplans illustrate, the accommodation briefly comprises an inviting reception porch, which gives the original part of the cottage symmetry. There are two light, bright reception rooms, the sitting room with the wood burning stove and French doors to the patio while the dining room has deep windows sills and stairs rising to the first floor. An opening leads through into the kitchen which is beautifully appointed, fully integrated, sleek and modern.
Up on the first floor there are three bedrooms, two of which are genuinely large doubles and the third slightly smaller. A range of built in wardrobes can be found in the master bedroom alongside an en-suite shower room. A second shower room is located on the first floor which is spacious and modern.
Step outside and Tolcarne Cottage really comes into its own. Extending to approximately 0.25 acres, the gardens and grounds are beautifully landscaped with individual areas of interest and a glorious array of established plants, shrubs and trees. Complete with pergola, covered seating area, large patio terrace, natural stone retaining walls and meandering paths. The views across the Vale of Lanherne are notable and far reaching and provide a wonderful backdrop to this beautiful setting. There is off road parking on either side of the cottage and large attached garage with electric door. Services to the property include mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. EPC rating D. Council tax band E.
Higher Tolcarne is a tranquil rural hamlet located within just a mile of St Mawgan Village and just three miles from the magnificent sandy beach at Mawgan Porth. St Mawgan, a beautiful picture box perfect village, has a post office, stores, the very popular Falcon Inn, a village green and a beautiful 13th Century church as well as an outstanding primary school.
Mawgan Porth is now one of the most sought after locations in North Cornwall. The magnificent sandy beach is famous for water sports activities serving surfers and bathers alike with stunning cliff and coastline walks. Fine dining is available locally at the award-winning Scarlet Hotel as well as first class spa and recreational facilities at The Scarlett & Bedruthan Hotel.
The bay provides a range of amenities including a local store, cafés, various eateries, The Merrymoor public house, surf school and gift shops. Walkers are well placed to enjoy the wonders of the South West Coastal Path with fabulous walks to the likes of Watergate Bay and Bedruthan Steps being within easy reach.
To find Tolcarne Cottage, turn off the A39 at the roundabout for St Columb Major and follow Station Road. Drive through St Columb Major as Station Road becomes Fair Street and then Fore Street. Keep following this road and bear left onto bank Street. As the road folks, bear left onto Bridge Hill. Follow the lane, keeping left all the way to the next junction. Bear left at signs for St Mawgan and Mawgan Porth and continue on following signs to St Mawgan. Follow this rural lane all the way until you see the sign for Higher Tolcarne. Turn left here and Tolcarne Cottage can be found along on the left hand side. The postcode for satellite navigation is TR9 6DD. What3words: remotest.teaching.bind
