Originally dating back to the 1680’s and then extended with all the style and elegance of the Victorian era that encapsulates its unique timeless grandeur.
Saint Aubyn’s House features high ceilings, original floorboards, feature fireplaces, decorative moulding and tall working shuttered windows which overlook the extensive lawned gardens to the front and its sweeping gravelled driveway which approaches the hall door.
The accommodation comprises an attractive glazed porch to the double hall door with decorative wrought iron. The two main formal reception rooms are to the front of the house with shuttered dual aspect bay windows and wonderful feature marble fireplaces. From the formal dining room on the right-hand side of the hall there is a glass door to a covered terra cotta and stone floor fernery measuring approximately 35 sq. m / 377 sq. ft.
Through the hallway is the study with mahogany panelling and matching fireplace with surround. Continuing on is the fully fitted kitchen with tiled stone floor, pantry area, SMEG oven with a back stairs to the first floor and door to a sunny outside courtyard area with good storage. There is a lovely family room off the kitchen. A bathroom, WC and cloakroom completes the downstairs accommodation.
Upstairs there are five generously proportioned bedrooms, the principal bedroom with ensuite overlooks the front lawns. This room is flooded with natural daylight from the dual aspect arch windows with shutters. There are four further bedrooms which are also particularly bright and all with ample storage. One of these bedrooms has a study with the potential of being converted to an en-suite. A family bathroom and attic storage can be found on this floor.
Saint Aubyn’s House occupies a site of approximately 0.36 ha / 0.9 acres set on mature gardens. Wrought iron gates open to a graveled driveway which leads directly to the house. The surrounding gardens are mostly laid out in lawn bound by beautiful matured tress to include a California Redwood, Cordyline trees and Austrian Pine. Undoubtedly, the most impressive feature of the grounds is the privacy that is afforded by its matured landscaping and the benefit from a southerly aspect.