The property is approached via a long private driveway passing through a gated entrance. Parking space is bountiful and the house itself is surrounded by gardens mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature plants and shrubs, with a courtyard to the rear.
The property features 4 main reception rooms, including a large formal drawing room, a separate sitting room, and a very large open plan kitchen / dining area which with the utility area extends the whole length of the house.
| . | The formal drawing room features an abundance of character and charm including a beamed ceiling and old open fireplace with a multi fuel burning stove. The sitting room again features a beamed ceiling and open fireplace, providing a comfortable room to relax in or to use as a formal dining room / library / study.
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| Gargae 1 | The impressive kitchen / dining area is 30 feet in length , the room loosely divided into a utility area separated by a half height stone wall from the dining area and kitchen. The kitchen itself has a comprehensive range of units complemented by granite work surfaces and features a range cooker with double extractor hood, Belfast sink and plumbing for two dishwashers Within the kitchen is a snug area with a multi fuel burning stove making an idyllic area to relax after supper. The utility area has facilities for a washing machine and tumble dryer.
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| . | To the first floor there are 5 double bedrooms with two providing en suite facilities. A family bathroom provides facilities for the remaining 3 bedrooms.
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| Unnamed | Attached to the main property via a linked corridor is a 2 double bedroomed self contained annexe which has been successfully holiday let for a number of years by the current vendors.The accommodation comprises of an open plan sitting / dining / kitchen area, with a family bathroom. There is a separate entrance, patio and small fenced garden. The area lends itself to those wishing to let the property or for those purchasers looking to accommodate a dependent relative or family member.
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| . | Externally there are extensive well stocked mature gardens, including an orchard and lawns, and an out door heated swimming pool with a poolside area for sitting or sunbathing. The swimming pool is independently heated by an oil fired boiler located in the pool house.
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| . | To the southern boundary of the property is a 2 acre paddock enclosed by timber fencing, ideal for keeping livestock and horses.
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| . | In total the grounds, gardens and paddock total approximately 3.75 acres.
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| . | Gonitor Farm is uniquely situated in the heart of the Roseland Peninsula a designated area of outstanding beauty yet only twenty minutes drive from the county city of Truro and St Austell. The nearest villages of Tregony and Veryan are within three miles distance offering excellent everyday facilities including shops, post offices, public houses , churches, primary schools and a secondary school in Tregony. Sandy beaches and the coastal paths are only two miles away.The picturesque hamlet of Ruanlanihorne with its well known public house/restaurant is less than a mile distant.
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| . | The city of Truro is within eleven miles renowned for its excellent shopping centres, state and private schools, cathedral and railway station with a regular service to London Paddington. Nearby Falmouth harbour provides one of the best inshore sailing areas in the country.
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| History | Gonitor Farm is believed to have parts dating from circa 1327 when the present name was spelt 'Guanatyer'. It is also believed to have appeared in periodical literature over the years and was mentioned in 1662 when the then owner Will Symons had to pay an Hearth Tax for five fireplaces.
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| Sitting Room | Mains electricity, Calor Gas tank, mains water, private drainage, telephone lines and broadband. As agents we have not verified connection.
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| . | From Truro on the A390 passing through Tresillian towards St Austell turn right at the junction for St Mawes and continue along this road passing over Tregony bridge and proceed up the steep hill along the St Mawes road until the village of Ruanhighlanes.
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| . | Passing through Ruanhighlanes turn right at the sign for Ruanlanihorne and proceed for 0.9 miles from the main road passing the converted chapel on the right hand side. Immediately after the sign on the right for New Gonitor Farm is the private lane down to 'Gonitor Farm'.
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