SUPERB RURAL SETTING

Asubstantial and beautifullypresented former farmhouse is for sale with Stags Truro. Called Gummow Farmhouse, the property sits in a wonderful rural position near Truro, more or less equidistant from Cornwall’s south and north coasts.

“This property is a real opportunity,” says Ben Stephens of Stags Truro, who is selling the property. “It comes with a range of outbuildings, mature gardens and four acres of land including paddocks which are perfect for anyone interested in keeping horses.

“In the house itself, you’ll find a large family kitchen, three handsome reception rooms and five bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom.”

Gummow Farmhouse is an attractive former farmhouse with a handsome facade covered with beautiful wisteria. It has been a much-loved family home for the same owners over the past 30 years.

“It is situated at the end of a lane and is surrounded by open countryside, with only farm buildings as a neighbour,” says Ben Stephens of Stags.

The accommodation includes an excellent 23 x 19 ft family kitchen with Shaker-style units and an oil-fired Aga. In addition, there are a further three well-proportioned formal reception rooms. Upstairs are five bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and a family bathroom.

The nearest villages are Probus, Ladock and Tresillian, each offering a variety of local facilities. Truro is readily accessible and the property is also well placed to access the beautiful scenery of both coasts including the Roseland Peninsula and the fine day sailing waters of the Carrick Roads.

Gummow Farmhouse is approached over a shared entrance lane and from here there is access onto its own private driveway, with plentiful parking. On the opposite side of the driveway is an extensive range of outbuildings including a two-storey barn with former stables, garaging and a variety of store rooms and animal housing.

To the front of the dwelling is a partly walled lawn with well-stocked borders, wildlife pond and a vegetable garden. The land includes three fenced pasture paddocks with a field shelter/stable, as well as a further large fenced wildlife pond surrounded by maturing trees.

Gummow Farmhouse is for sale with Stags Truro £825,000. Call on 01872 264488.