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Polwartha Farmhouse, Constantine, nr Falmouth

Polwartha, Constantine, Falmouth, CornwallPolwartha is, with Badgers, just outside Constantine in famously attractive countryside, some five miles west of Falmouth. It's about half a mile from the Helford Estuary, and 400 yards from a country pub which has recently won three awards as the nicest in Britain. Not only are the surroundings picturesque, with access along winding “up and downy” lanes, but Polwartha is not far from many attractions and beaches. The adjoining lane on the line of an old Roman road crosses two old granite bridges, one last rebuilt in 1572 for the sum of £6.13s.4d. Polwartha was one of the oldest farming sites in the parish, at the head of the network of creeks leading to the sea.

A typical Cornish hedged laneThe site is just below the crest of a hill with views over the steep wooded valleys to each side and the old tree lined green lane that used to be the main road south west leading down to the valley. The house, off a hard track from the road, is a handsome upright square house erected around 1910 with granite walls two feet thick, perhaps with some of the stone from the old house. Inside, the sitting room has a granite fireplace for wood and coal. Outside, there are lawns on two sides, a meadow to one side & out-buildings & Badgers about 80 yards away. There is plenty of garden and space for games.

Polwartha is comfortable, fully carpeted and regularly renovated. Downstairs the large sitting room stretches along one side of the house with open fireplace, TV and video. Beyond the dining room, the kitchen has dishwasher, modern units, electric cooker, microwave & a fridge/freezer. Polwartha houseUpstairs are three bedrooms, a 5ft double bed, one with twin beds and a charming single, (the goose room) together with a fully tiled modern bathroom (renovated 2004). Power shower over bath. Washing machine. A second separate WC is upstairs. A second washing machine with tumble drier is in a utility about 50 yards away, with a further W.C. and games room with pool table. The house has telephone for incoming calls only.

There are lawns on both sides of the house, ample parking in the old farmyard and six acres of land (and perhaps some cattle) with the house. Barbecue. There are good views of the countryside. The house has oil-fired central heating to supplement the open fire for which there is plenty of wood. Dogs welcome.

Polwartha, Constantine, Falmouth - sketch
OS Map Ref:
SW734289
House Ref #:
7
Sleeps:
5
Changeover:
Saturday

Prices for 2008:
Date £
Jan 5,12,19,26, Feb 2 340
Feb 9,16 ** 380
Feb 23, Mar 1,8, 15 340
Mar 22,29, Apr 5,12 470
Apr 19,26 440
May 3,10,17 435
May 24 ** 575
May 31, Jun 7,14 435
Jun 21,28 475
Jul 5 575
July 12,19,26 775
Aug 2,9,16,23 775
Aug 30 575
Sept 6,13,20,27 465
Oct 4,11 420
Oct 18,25 ** 525
Nov 1 to Dec 13 335
Dec 20 680
Dec 27 745
** denotes Half-Term

 

Floor Plan of Polwartha Farmhouse

Polwartha Farmhouse floor plan