Summary - HIGHER TOLCARNE HOUSE TOLCARNE ST DAY REDRUTH TR16 5HA
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious rural home with large grounds and strong potential for improvement.
Elevated country house with expansive rural views and private tree-lined drive
About 1.47 acres: large gardens, walled garden, paddock and vegetable areas
Multiple reception rooms, study, kitchen/dining, utility and extensive loft space
Several traditional outbuildings and single-storey barn for storage or conversion
Character features: exposed granite, fireplaces; two wood-burners (one not working)
Requires further improvement in places; scope for extension subject to consent
Private drainage, oil-fired heating; EPC Band D and Council Tax Band E
Uncapped recorded mineshaft in paddock — investigate further with relevant authorities
Higher Tolcarne House is a substantial stone country residence set in about 1.47 acres of mature gardens and a fenced paddock, enjoying elevated rural views across the surrounding Cornish countryside. The house retains period character in its exposed granite elevations, original fireplaces and sash-style proportions, while offering practical modern additions such as double glazing, whole-home ventilation and useful roof/loft space. Multiple reception rooms, a dining kitchen, study and utility provide flexible family living over two main storeys plus attic conversion.
The grounds are a major asset: formal lawns, a walled “secret” garden, mature tree standards and a separate paddock with vegetable beds. Several traditional outbuildings and a single-storey barn create good storage, hobby or workshop potential and support uses such as stabling, garaging or ancillary conversion (subject to consents). The elevated position and private tree-lined drive give a secluded, rural feel while being within reach of St Day and the mainline stations at Redruth and Truro.
Important practical points are clear and factual. The property requires some further improvement and updating in places; two wood-burning stoves are noted, one not currently working. Services include mains water and electricity, private drainage, oil-fired central heating and an EPC band D. Broadband speeds are reported slow and there is an uncapped recorded mineshaft toward the bottom of the paddock (distant from the house) — further investigation is advised. Council Tax Band E reflects the house’s size and running costs.
This house will suit buyers seeking a characterful principal residence or countryside retreat with substantial outside space and scope to improve or extend (subject to planning). It offers immediate charm and generous accommodation but will reward an owner willing to carry out upgrading and to investigate the mineshaft and private drainage arrangements.
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