Cornwall: Medieval 13th century property up for sale

This Grade II, 13th-century listed property on Tehidy Road, Camborne was once part of the grand Rosewarne Estate before its sale to the Duchy in 1954.

This historic 13th-century home is up for sale in Cornwall (Image: Zoopla | Country and Waterside Prestige) The five-bedroomed medieval home also boasts a one-acre plot, and walled gardens, and comes with an outbuilding with planning for conversion.

Entrance

Country and Waterside Prestige, who are marketing this home, described the entrance hallway as an “intense sense of history”. 

The spacious rooms on the ground floor include a Tudor hall, which features a large fireplace, and with wood beamed ceilings. 

The property is full of historic and unique features (Image: Zoopla | Country and Waterside Prestige) Adjacent to the hall is a second reception room, with its own open fireplace. From here, it leads into a Georgian dining room.

More hints of the property’s history can be seen here, including a staircase that once led to the main first-floor bedroom

In addition, a mysterious staircase is believed to descend into an unexplored basement. 

Kitchen

Situated at the rear, houses what is thought to be the oldest Aga in the South West.

The kitchen is at the rear of the property (Image: Zoopla | Country and Waterside Prestige) From here, the rear conservatory can be accessed which is currently being utilised as a utility area, which opens into the rear courtyard garden. 

Upstairs

An impressive staircase, with a bathroom halfway up, leads to the first-floor landing, where there are views down to the Tudor hall from the pulpit.

The impressive staircase (Image: Zoopla | Country and Waterside Prestige) Bedrooms and Bathroom

The property boasts five good-sized bedrooms, alongside a large family bathroom. 

One of the main bedrooms (Image: Zoopla | Country and Waterside Prestige) Grounds and Parking

The grounds surrounding the property are described by Country and Waterside as “enchanting as the house itself.”

It features a sweeping driveway that offers parking and laid gardens adorned with mature shrubs and trees. Additionally, there are a number of seating areas.

A lovely garden (Image: Zoopla | Country and Waterside Prestige) At the rear, an outbuilding stands ready for transformation, with planning permission for a two-bedroom annexe. 

There is also an outdoor swimming pool. 

Summary

• Grade II listed residence
• Brimming with character & charm
• Dates back to the 13th century
• Large plot of approximately one acre
• Walled gardens
• Five bedrooms & four reception rooms
• Double garage & driveway parking
• Outbuilding with planning for conversion

This property is listed for £700,000 freehold with Country and Waterside Prestige.