CHARMING INTERIORS

If the quintessential Cornish dream is what you are yearning for, this exquisite country home complete with a converted mill and a magical setting will be the only property for you.

- by Tina Penberthy-Hutchings

Standing within the village of Withiel, Whitehay is set in around 65 acres of beautifully managed grounds, including parkland, formal gardens, a cricket pitch, croquet lawn, tennis court, woodland walks and river frontage.

With continuous investment over the decades by each custodian, the six-bedroom property has been meticulously maintained.

Dating from the 17th century, the house was sympathetically extended in the late 20th century, creating a stylish and comfortable residence, built of local stone and slate.

Throughout the house traditional features abound, from flagstone floors and beamed ceilings, to wide pitch pine doors, granite hearths and lintels.

A stone porch and front door lead into Whitehay’s imposing reception hall which has a double-height ceiling and a large wood burner.

The adjoining drawing room is large but comfortable and gives access to a rear hall that formed part of the original cottage and features beautiful worn beams and slate flagstones.