Grove Hill, Mawnan

THE PROPERTY We estimate this semi-detached, slate-hung property to be around 150 to 200 years old, made of stone with thick walls. Accommodation comprises three bedrooms, two being good-sized doubles, and bathroom/WC on the first floor. Downstairs are two reception rooms, a fitted kitchen and a shower room/WC. Whitethorne is tucked away from passing traffic with a peaceful, pretty garden and garage and parking too! Being sold with no onward chain. THE LOCATION Mawnan Smith is a great village with a strong sense of community and good everyday facilities, all in wonderful surroundings, where the Helford River is about 1.5 miles away and Falmouth Harbour town under 5 miles. There are footpaths and walks all around including to the Southwest Coastal Path and beaches such as at Helford Passage, home to the famous Ferry Boat Inn. Mawnan itself has good local amenities which include a well-rated primary school, beautiful Norman Church, the 17th Century thatched Red Lion pub, a doctors’ surgery and an excellent general store. The village square has a small selection of shops, a cafe and hairdressers whilst "The Old Smithy", with resident blacksmith, shows local arts and crafts. There are many clubs and societies within the village and nearby Meudon and Budock Vean Hotels have restaurants and gardens leading down to the shore. Mawnan is home to Trebah Garden, one of the Great Gardens of Cornwall, rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world and Glendurgan Garden, owned by the National Trust, with its intriguing cherry laurel maze.