Perran Foundry Perranarworthal, Truro £350,000

This historic Grade II Listed cottage blends modern living with the character of this beautifully converted historic foundry. The Brass Bolt Shop has been named to reflect the former purpose of the building which was lovingly rebuilt and converted in 2013 to create a very modern feeling home with bags of period charm. The property is an end of terrace, two double bedroom cottage with feature vaulted, beamed ceilings. To the side of the cottage is an allocated parking space with further visitor parking on site. Once inside, you immediately notice the modern comforts with double glazed windows and mains gas central heating. The ground floor has underfloor heating to the slate floors keeping everything cosy. There's an impressive double height living / dining space with vaulted beamed ceiling and a further mezzanine snug adding to the living space. The kitchen has a range of base and wall units with integrated appliances including oven, hob, extractor, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher with attractive solid oak block work surfaces and a ceramic sink. There is one double bedroom to the ground floor along with the family shower room which is beautifully appointed with rain style thermostatic mixer shower and white sanitaryware. On the first floor, the primary bedroom is another good double with en-suite bathroom equipped with a deep bath with electric shower over and glass screen. From the first floor a back door opens to a pleasant decked area where the owners have enjoyed dining al fresco with a bistro table and chairs. The complex has been very sympathetically restored and converted preserving this treasure of the industrial past.

Perran Foundry is in the heart of Perranarworthal between Truro and Falmouth. The Norway Inn just along the road has a highly regarded restaurant and local ales. Neighbouring Perranwell Station has many amenities including a village shop, pub, cricket and football clubs, church, primary school and the branch line train station linking Truro and Falmouth. Daily provisions are available from the nearby farm shop. Keen sailors can launch at Mylor where there are public slipways, a marina, chandlery, riggers and a popular café and wine bar. Walks into local woodland can be enjoyed directly from Perran Foundry and also Kennal Vale in nearby Ponsanooth is a delightful historic mill sight with woodland walks. Falmouth University's Penryn Campus is only a short bus ride away underlining the convenience of this central location.

The property is leasehold with the balance of a 999 year lease from 2013 No ground rent is paid The current service / maintenance charge is £1192PA reviewed annually in September. The complex is managed by Vickery Holman in Truro and the freehold is owned by North Hill Estates Ltd. The complex is protected by an automated flood gate which will operate when there is an exceptionally high tide. Council tax band D

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Perran Foundry was built in 1790/1791 to provide machinery for the Cornish mining industry. In addition to the massive beam engines used to pump the mines dry, they manufactured a wide range of other mining equipment, including mobile pumps, water wheels (a replica is on this site), winding engines, boilers, high pressure engines etc. There was an active export industry – the South African, Australian and American mines all bought from Perran Foundry. With the collapse of the mining industry towards the close of the 19th century the foundry closed. For a time it became an animal food mill then ultimately it fell into disrepair. Perran Foundry is widely considered to be one of the most important industrial sites of its period locally. Its buildings’ international significance is reflected by the Grade II Listed classification. At the rear of the cottage is a raised leat- a channel which originally carried water from the River Kenall. The creek is tidal, and in the 18th & 19th centuries was navigable, bringing boats to Perran Wharf, many of which were Norwegian, carrying timber for pit props etc – hence the link with the local pub, The Norway Inn, named after the sailors who visited.

A local holiday letting company has provided a projection of between £17,000 and £21,000 for the the potential holiday rental income based on an assumption of 20 week long and 8 short break bookings. £423 per/week (Winter) £757 per/week (Mid-Season) £967 per/week (Summer)