Liddicoat & Company are delighted to present for sale this substantial and exquisitely maintained five-bedroom detached residence, which we understand was once a historic train station and the station master's house. The property boasts expansive, meticulously landscaped gardens and offers breathtaking rural views that can be enjoyed from both the house and its grounds. With its generous living space and versatile layout, this home is perfect for those seeking a spacious family residence or an opportunity to operate a charming bed and breakfast. The combination of character, location, and potential makes this an exceptional property with endless possibilities.
Liddicoat and Company are delighted to present for sale this substantial and exquisitely maintained five-bedroom detached residence, which we understand was once a historic train station and the station master's house. The property boasts expansive, meticulously landscaped gardens and offers breathtaking rural views that can be enjoyed from both the house and its grounds. With its generous living space and versatile layout, this home is perfect for those seeking a spacious family residence or an opportunity to operate a charming bed and breakfast. The combination of character, location, and potential makes this an exceptional property with endless possibilities.
Burngallow, is a small rural hamlet located approximately three miles from the town of St Austell. It is a delightful and tranquil area that offers a perfect blend of rural beauty and close proximity to local amenities. Nestled amidst picturesque countryside, the area is renowned for its natural beauty, with lush greenery, scenic walks, and a peaceful atmosphere that provides a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. St Austell itself, just a short distance away, is a town known for its rich history and proximity to some of Cornwall’s most stunning beaches. Nearby is the popular and historic port of Charlestown, the sailing estuaries of the coastal town of Fowey and the working fishing village of Mevagissey. With its blend of coastal charm and rural appeal, Burngallow offers an ideal location for those seeking a quieter lifestyle while still being well-connected to the wider region. Burngallow provides a perfect setting for anyone looking to enjoy the best of Cornwall.
For commuters there is excellent access to the A390, A30 and Newquay airport from this property.
Side Porch
7' 7'' x 5' 4'' (2.31m x 1.62m)
Window to side and door to side.
Front Entrance
French doors to reception conservatory.
Inner Hallway
11' 8'' x 5' 5'' (3.55m x 1.65m)
Maximum. Including turning staircase to first floor, door to kitchen/breakfast room and door to side porch.
Conservatory
10' 4'' x 10' 8'' (3.15m x 3.25m)
Maximum. Irregular shaped room, tiled flooring, windows to front and side with door to dining room/conservatory and door to breakfast conservatory.
Breakfast Conservatory
7' 0'' x 18' 7'' (2.13m x 5.66m)
Tiled flooring, windows and French doors to front enjoying garden and rural outlook, brick false feature wall and door to inner hallway.
Dining Room Conservatory
13' 3'' x 10' 10'' (4.04m x 3.30m)
Tiled flooring, French doors to front, again enjoying garden outlook, double doors opening to snug lounge and door to office space
Kitchen/breakfast Room
22' 10'' x 13' 5'' (6.95m x 4.09m)
Fitted with a modern range of blue fronted base and wall units providing cupboard and drawer storage, wood working surface over with tiled splashback, Belfast sink, large American style fridge/freezer space. Feature circular breakfast bar area with wood working surface and inset hob, eye level oven and microwave, plate warmer, built-in dishwasher and inset ceiling spotlights. 2 windows to rear and window to side. Radiator, further window to side and stable door to side. Door to inner hallway.
Inner Hallway
Laminate laid flooring and radiator, door to snug/second lounge and door to lounge.
Snug/ 2nd Lounge
11' 8'' x 10' 1'' (3.55m x 3.07m)
Laminate laid flooring, feature tiled and stone recessed fireplace housing. TV aerial point, beamed ceiling features, radiator and double doors back to dining room/conservatory.
Lounge
19' 10'' x 12' 9'' (6.04m x 3.88m)
Including feature large stone fireplace with open fire and beam mantle. Beamed ceiling features, double doors to office space and laminate laid flooring. Window to rear. Radiator.
Office
7' 1'' x 5' 5'' (2.16m x 1.65m) Double doors to garden and door back into dining room/conservatory.
Landing
Doors to 2 bedrooms and bathroom, hallway continuing with doors off to 3 bedrooms and shower room.
Bedroom 3
11' 7'' x 8' 0'' (3.53m x 2.44m) Plus door recess and door to built-in wardrobe. Radiator and window to side. Door to ensuite.
Bedroom 1
11' 10'' x 9' 10'' (3.60m x 2.99m) Double glazed sash window to front enjoying garden and rural views. Radiator.
Bedroom 2
13' 2'' x 9' 4'' (4.01m x 2.84m) Window to side.
Bedroom 5
11' 2'' x 6' 5'' (3.40m x 1.95m) Double glazed sash window to front with views towards the garden and countryside. Radiator. Door to built-in wardrobe and access to ensuite shower room.
En Suite shower Room
6' 2'' x 3' 4'' (1.88m x 1.02m) Fitted with a white suite comprising WC, vanity unit with wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with electric Triton shower, tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Shower Room
5' 0'' x 4' 0'' (1.52m x 1.22m) White suite comprising WC, fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, wash hand basin with vanity unit. Tiled walls. Extractor fan.
Bathroom
7' 5'' x 7' 2'' (2.26m x 2.18m) Fully glazed shower cubicle, close coupled WC and wash basin with vanity unit under, tiled walls and electric shower, patterned glazed window to rear.
Bedroom 4
9' 8'' x 8' 6'' (2.94m x 2.59m) Plus large storage space over staircase bulkhead and double doors to recessed wardrobe. Dual aspect room enjoying rural views with windows to rear and front.
En Suite Shower Room
6' 11'' x 5' 4'' (2.11m x 1.62m) Fitted with a white suite comprising close coupled WC. Vanity unit with wash basin. Tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Fully tiled walls. Extractor fan and window to rear
Outside Shower Room/WC
W.C and shower cubical, door to outside
Garage
15' 9'' x 14' 3'' (4.80m x 4.34m)
Timber double doors, light, power and water connected. To the side of the garage there is a pathway which leads around to the adjoining workshop which measures 14' 2'' x 10' 2'' (4.31m x 3.10m) with pedestrian door. To the other side of the garage is a conservatory which is ideal as an external seating area or hobbies room, enjoying distant countryside views along with a further area of garden which was the former railway platform and is currently used as a chicken coop.
Driveway
There is a good expanse of lawn with pathway leading to front entrance. The pathway continues around to the side where there is a paved patio area enjoying distant countryside views. At the rear there is a hardstanding parking area for several vehicles and leads to the rear entrance of the property where there is an external shower room. There are also double doors leading to the garage.
Garden
A long and gated driveway leads up to the property with parking space for many cars. The driveway sweeps around and past the house with further parking area to the rear where there is access to the Garage with lawn area beyond. To one side of the property there is a expanse of lawn and generous paved patio area with space for table and chairs and with lovely rural views. There are numerous well planted flowerbed borders with various plants and shrubs. The gardens are a particular feature of this property and have been specifically landscaped to create various individually themed garden areas within a continued garden walk. There is an area planted with various grasses with small gravel covering leading to a Japanese style water garden. A sculpted circular trellis opening leads to an impressive garden walkway with individual garden areas divided with box hedging. All these garden areas benefit from lovely rural views. There are various colourful garden areas one with banana palms and there is an open lawned area. Vegetable gardens are found at the far end of this area with privet box hedging. There is a lovely lawned orchard area with various fruit trees including apple and fig and set to one side there is a substantial polytunnel with planted internal beds.
Agents Note
The property is on cesspit drainage, along with a public right of way running along this property's driveway. As mentioned the property also adjoins the mainline railway.
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