Summary - WHEAL MARTYN COTTAGE CARTHEW ST. AUSTELL PL26 8XG
3 bed 1 bath Character Property
Grade II listed 3-bed cottage on half-acre plot with garage conversion potential and character features..
- Grade II listed stone residence, built 1820
- Large mature gardens of approximately half an acre
- Substantial double garage with conversion potential (subject to consent)
- Three double bedrooms, one family bathroom
- High flood risk affecting insurance and works
- Listed status restricts alterations; consent required
- Spacious reception rooms, high ceilings, original features
- Rural setting with limited local services; low crime
Wheal Martyn Cottage is a Grade II listed stone residence dating from 1820, set on roughly half an acre of mature, landscaped gardens. The house retains original character—large sash-style windows, high ceilings and substantial reception rooms—while presenting comfortable family accommodation across two floors: entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, glazed boot room, utility, office, three double bedrooms and a sizeable family bathroom. The property is well maintained and sits back from the road on a private lane with good privacy and woodland views.
The plot is a major asset: several level lawns, patios, mature trees and an extensive gravel drive with ample parking. A substantial double garage with cavity construction stands to the north of the garden; it is built to a high standard and may offer potential for conversion to a residential unit subject to planning permission. Broadband is reported fast and local crime is low, supporting both family life and home working.
Important considerations: the house is Grade II listed, which protects historic fabric and will restrict alterations and extensions; any works require listed-building consent. The property lies in a high flood-risk area, which affects insurance and may limit certain external changes. There is only one family bathroom for three double bedrooms. The location is rural and somewhat deprived economically, so local services and public transport are limited compared with urban areas.
This home will suit buyers seeking a historic, characterful family house with a large, private plot and development potential in the outbuildings, who understand the constraints and costs of listed status and flood risk. For someone prepared to work within conservation rules, the cottage offers long-term lifestyle appeal and a rare, sizable garden in the Cornish countryside.
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