Pound Lane, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31

IN THE OWNER'S WORDS "I fell in love with Pendower the moment I walked through the front door. The beautiful Edwardian hallway with tiles creating an infinite array of tessellating design compliment the period architecture. Light and spacious accommodation welcomed my family. We have made some treasured memories in this house. The wonderful South facing garden has played host to many family gatherings and birthday celebrations. The location is perfect, close to the town but private and secluded. Hidden away at the top of a leafy lane, a sense of countryside living but with the amenities of the town." PROPERTY With classic proportions this fine family home offers a large reception room, separate dining room and a kitchen with adjoining breakfast room. Upstairs there are five bedrooms, three of which are doubles and all accessed from a generous sized landing. The elevated position of the property allows for a good outlook to the countryside beyond the town. The grounds and gardens are private being walled and fenced to all sides. The large sloping lawn is south facing and has mature plants and beech trees enhancing the sense of privacy. There is ample parking on the gated driveway in addition to the adjoining single garage. Entering the home through the glazed porch the attractive tessellated tiles in the entrance hall are just the first of a number of original period features. To one side of the hall is a good sized dining room with a bay window overlooking the garden, a feature fireplace and original timber floorboards. On the opposite side of the house a very welcoming sitting room has a matching, south facing, bay window and Winter grey painted floorboards. The fireplace has a lovely modern wood burning stove with a period timber surround and a slate hearth. The high ceilings throughout the house add to the sense of space. To the rear of the house is the kitchen which has a range of shaker style base cabinets with a display shelving above. There is space for a stove, dishwasher and washing machine while an adjacent pantry provides ample storage space. Adjoining the kitchen is a good size breakfast room with plenty of space for a table and chairs, additional storage cupboards and a freestanding fridge/freezer. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms to the front of the house (two doubles and a single) having good views over the garden and distant views over the town and surrounding countryside. There are additional double and single beds to the rear of the property as well as a family bathroom with a separate w.c (with original Edwardian toilet). This is a very well presented home with lovely gardens that should definitely be seen to be appreciated. SURROUNDING AREA Bodmin is the former county town of Cornwall and was the only Cornish town to be recorded in the Domesday Book. The name is derived from Bod-minachau, meaning the home of monks, suggesting that it was originally a religious settlement. The oldest part of the town is composed of mainly granite buildings clustered around the towering Bodmin Beacon atop a windswept hill to the south of the town. The Beacon which is in memory of Sir Walter Raleigh Gilbert, a local town dignitary born in Priory House, was erected in 1856 in recognition of his service in India. The area around the Beacon, which is within walking distance of the house, was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 1994 with a woodland and traditional hay meadow. Visitors arriving by train at Bodmin Parkway can catch a steam train for the short journey into town. The Bodmin & Wenford Railway opened in 1990 and restored this link to the town. It is also possible to link up with the Camel Trail at Boscarne Junction to enjoy the old scenic railway route. Not far from the station is the Military Museum. Bodmin Moor has been made famous by Daphne du Maurier and, at Jamaica Inn, there is a small museum commemorating the author. The Moor boasts several ancient stones and offers many interesting walks and nature trails, including a stroll to the top of Brown Willy, the highest point of Bodmin Moor. Other leisure activities are available in the area to include water sports on Siblyback Lake. Pencarrow, a privately owned Georgian house, and the late nineteenth century National Trust property, Lanhydrock, are both worth a visit. The latter also boasts a popular golf course. Despite the privacy and residential setting of the property, Bodmin town centre, well known for its excellent and expanding range of facilities is only a short distance away, with the A30 trunk road being within a short drive giving access to Exeter.