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Knight Frank - Country Houses

Knight Frank - Country Houses
55 Baker Street
London
London
W1U 8AN

Tel: +44 20 7629 8171
Fax: +44 20 7409 7819
https://www.knightfrank.com

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17.75 acres, Lerryn, Lostwithiel, PL22, Cornwall
For Sale - Guide Price £4,250,000

  • 7 bedrooms
  • 5 reception rooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • 17.75 acres
  • Outbuildings
  • Period
  • Detached
  • Garden
  • Riverside
  • Rural

Ethy House is a striking Grade II* listed Georgian residence of architectural and historical significance, believed to have been built on the site of a former medieval manor once held by the Courtenay family. Positioned at the end of a long private drive, the house sits in an elevated setting within just under 18 acres of gardens and grounds, with sweeping views across National Trust land and the wooded valley beyond.

Built in the 1700s with a graceful 19th-century extension, Ethy House combines classic symmetry with refined detailing. The rendered façade, granite dressings, and sash windows create an elegant silhouette. Inside, the house retains an abundance of period features, including original cornicing, rococo plasterwork, acanthus ceiling roses, and Delft tile fireplaces. A fine open-string staircase with barley sugar balusters rises through the centre of the home, and the principal reception rooms include a drawing room, dining room and library - all of which feature marble fireplaces and exceptional proportions.

The kitchen/breakfast room lies in the north-east wing, with access to a lower ground floor comprising an indoor swimming pool, sauna, estate office and generous stores. On the upper floors are seven bedrooms - several with en suites - arranged to make the most of the south-facing aspect. A first-floor drawing room is particularly impressive, offering outstanding symmetry and light.

The gardens at Ethy House are beautifully conceived, with formal lawns giving way to a series of enclosed walled gardens, each with their own character. These include a productive kitchen garden with raised beds, a sheltered potting area, and ornamental brickwork walls thought to date back to the 18th century. Mature trees and structured borders add seasonal interest throughout.

To the rear of the main house is a charming two-bedroom cottage with its own garden and access, perfect for guests, extended family, or staff accommodation. A range of attractive stone outbuildings - including a garage, stores, and garden enclosures - offer further scope, some believed to contain remnants of the original medieval manor.

Ethy House is positioned in one of south Cornwall's most beautiful and unspoilt valleys, nestled high above the peaceful River Lerryn in a setting that combines privacy, heritage and breathtaking natural surroundings. This elevated position commands far-reaching views over the wooded valley below and offers immediate access to scenic walking trails and riverside footpaths along the Lerryn and its estuary.

The charming village of Lerryn lies just below the house and is a focal point of this tranquil corner of Cornwall. With its pretty stone bridge, traditional pub, community shop and picturesque setting, Lerryn has long been regarded as one of the region's hidden gems. The river is tidal here, offering opportunities for paddleboarding, kayaking and small-boat exploration from the village slipway, and connecting eventually to the renowned Fowey Estuary.

The nearby town of Lostwithiel is less than ten minutes away and provides a full range of local amenities including a mainline railway

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