Penelewey, Feock, Truro, Cornwall, TR3

AN ELEGANT DETACHED 5 BEDROOM HOME WITH A SWIMMING POOL ALL SET IN JUST UNDER 1.2 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL, MATURE GARDENS AND GROUNDS.


Tanglewood, a prime example of Alfred J. Cornelius’s architecture, is an unlisted property showcasing rendered and painted exterior walls, expansive tall windows, and a traditional Cornish slate roof. Over the years, the house has been thoughtfully upgraded and expanded. Enhancements include a porte-cochère on the North East side and a new wing featuring a large vaulted garden room and a four-car garage with a converted loft above (limited head height).

The residence offers over 5,200 square feet of living space, blending airy, light-filled interiors with touches of Art Deco style. The garden room, in particular, stands out with its bespoke hand-crafted gin bar, library shelving, recessed gas fire, wall-to-wall glazed folding doors leading to the terrace, and a glass-topped well in the floor.

The open-plan kitchen and breakfast room are elegantly fitted with Cornish granite work surfaces, a central island with a secondary basin, and integrated Miele appliances, including two fan ovens, a steam oven, a microwave, warming drawers, a dishwasher, an induction hob, and a fridge freezer. An adjoining pantry includes an integrated fridge and freezer, as well as Miele washing machine and tumble dryer. A large utility/laundry room with a ground-floor shower room is accessible from the garden room.

On the first floor, the galleried landing leads to the principal bedroom, which features double doors and a Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens. This room includes a bespoke maple dressing room and a luxurious en suite shower room with a large walk-in rain head shower. The first floor also has three additional double bedrooms, a family bathroom with an oversized bath and separate shower, and an extra family shower room. A staircase ascends to the second floor, where a spacious fifth bedroom (nearly 25 feet in length) and a 16-foot dressing room are located.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via double electric gates and a long driveway that passes beneath the porte-cochère, leading to the garages. A generous parking area beyond the porte-cochère accommodates multiple vehicles or boats, with a four-car garage and covered storage area.
Set within just under 1.2 acres of mature grounds, Tanglewood offers a high degree of privacy. The gardens feature a formal area bordered by evergreen hedges and mature trees, including oaks, magnolias, acers, and rhododendrons, all underplanted with wildflowers and flowering bulbs. The grounds also include a two-tiered lawn, richly planted borders, and twin flights of stone steps leading to a heated swimming pool and terrace. Additionally, a sheltered circular lawn with a summer house and yew hedging enhances the outdoor space.