Perrancoombe, TR6 - Large Detached Barn Conversion | 1/4 of an acre Cottage Gardens

***Anchor Cottage - A Woodland Barn Conversion Retreat Moments from Cornwall’s Best Beaches***

A truly idyllic detached stone barn conversion, tucked away at the end of a no-through lane within the highly sought-after Perrancoombe valley, perfectly positioned between Perranporth, St Agnes and Mithian. Formerly part of a rural farmstead and nestled beside Anchor Woods, this charming one-bedroom cottage offers peace, privacy and a wonderful connection with nature, while remaining moments from some of Cornwall’s finest beaches and coastal villages.

Approached via a lane/public byway, the cottage enjoys a wonderfully private setting surrounded by woodland, fields and wildlife-rich neighbouring land. Perranporth is approximately 2km away on foot through Perrancoombe, with Trevellas, Trevellas Porth and St Agnes also within easy reach. This is a rare combination of rural seclusion and coastal convenience, with access to Perranporth’s famous three-mile surfing beach, everyday amenities, cafés, pubs, restaurants, coastal walks and links golf course.

The home itself is full of warmth and character, with beautiful stone elevations, quarry-style tiled floors, a welcoming kitchen/dining room, oil-fired Rayburn, additional cooking appliances and a useful utility room. The kitchen/diner feels like the heart of the home, offering a generous space for cooking, dining and relaxed everyday living. To the rear, the glass-roofed conservatory/lounge is a standout lifestyle space, with exposed stonework, garden views and a Contura log burner creating a cosy room to enjoy throughout the seasons.

Upstairs, the bedroom suite is absolutely huge — a wonderful character space with timber-lined walls and ceiling, multiple windows, built-in storage and en-suite-style bathroom facilities. Its scale gives clear potential to reconfigure the first floor into two bedrooms, subject to any necessary consents, building regulations and layout requirements.

Outside, Anchor Cottage really comes into its own. The gardens have been thoughtfully designed with cottage-style planting, Cotswold gravel areas, raised vegetable beds, wildlife ponds, water butts, several sun terraces, seating areas and a secluded rear deck with five-person hot tub. There is also a detached double garage/workshop with barn-style doors, loft storage and excellent flexibility, plus driveway parking for 2–3 cars and EV charger for electric cars.

A separate insulated garden cabin with shower room, WC and balcony area adds further lifestyle appeal, ideal as guest accommodation, a work-from-home space, creative studio, hobby room or annexe-style garden retreat. With solar panels, battery storage and Feed-in Tariff benefits, this is a home that blends rural charm with practical modern living.

Anchor Cottage is a magical Cornish hideaway — equally suited as a permanent home, coastal escape or holiday-let opportunity, offering privacy, character, gardens, outbuildings and access to the North Coast lifestyle in one very special package.

Key Features:

• Idyllic detached stone barn conversion in a secluded woodland setting
• Sought-after Perrancoombe location between Perranporth, St Agnes and Mithian
• Moments from Perranporth’s three-mile surfing beach and the North Coast
• Tucked away at the end of a no-through lane beside Anchor Woods
• Charming one-bedroom cottage with potential to reconfigure, subject to consents
• Expansive first-floor bedroom suite with built-in storage and bathroom facilities
• Separate insulated garden cabin with shower room, WC and balcony area
• Beautiful landscaped gardens with terraces, wildlife areas and hot tub deck
• Double garage/workshop with loft storage plus driveway parking
• EV car charger
• Solar panels, battery storage and Feed-in Tariff benefits

Property Tour:

Anchor Cottage is approached via the lane into a wonderfully private woodland setting, with driveway parking, landscaped gardens and the detached garage/workshop positioned beside the main cottage.

Building One — The Cottage
The main house opens into a generous kitchen/dining room, full of character with cottage-style finishes, quarry-style tiled flooring, Rayburn, additional cooking facilities and plenty of space for dining. A useful utility room sits to one side, while a ground-floor shower room is positioned off the main living space. To the rear, the glass-roofed sunroom/lounge is a real lifestyle room, enjoying garden views, exposed stonework and a Contura log burner — a beautiful place to relax in every season.

Upstairs, the bedroom is absolutely huge, with timber-lined walls and ceiling, multiple windows, built-in storage and en-suite-style bathroom facilities. The size of this room gives clear potential to create a two-bedroom layout, subject to any necessary consents, building regulations and layout requirements.

Building Two — Garage / Workshop
The detached garage is a superb additional space, currently arranged as a workshop with large barn-style doors and excellent storage/use flexibility. Ideal for hobbies, bikes, surfboards, tools, garden equipment or potential further use depending on requirements.

Building Three — Garden Cabin / Annexe-Style Retreat
Set separately within the grounds, the insulated garden cabin provides a bedroom space with shower room, WC and balcony area, creating fantastic flexibility for guests, working from home, creative use or holiday-let style accommodation.

Outside, the gardens wrap beautifully around the home, with cottage planting, gravelled terraces, raised beds, wildlife ponds, outdoor seating areas, BBQ/lounge space and a private hot tub deck — a true Cornish retreat with privacy, character and lifestyle appeal in abundance.

Area:

Perrancoombe is one of North Cornwall’s hidden gems — a peaceful, leafy valley setting tucked between Perranporth, St Agnes and Mithian, offering the rare combination of countryside seclusion and easy coastal access. Anchor Cottage enjoys a wonderfully private woodland position, yet Perranporth is approximately 2km away on foot via Perrancoombe, placing its golden beach, surf, cafés, pubs and everyday amenities within easy reach. Trevellas, Trevellas Porth and the dramatic St Agnes coastline are also close by, making this an exceptional base for anyone who loves walking, cycling, surfing, sea air and rural Cornish living.

The area is especially appealing for both permanent living and holiday use. Perranporth is one of Cornwall’s best-loved beach destinations, known for its wide sandy shoreline, surf culture and relaxed coastal atmosphere, while St Agnes offers a thriving village community, independent shops, places to eat, historic mining heritage and access to some of the most beautiful stretches of the South West Coast Path. For holiday-let buyers, the location offers exactly what visitors come to Cornwall for: beaches, countryside, privacy, coastal walks, character villages and a true sense of escape, all without feeling isolated.

Despite its rural feel, the property is well connected. A bus stop at Trevellas is around a 10-minute walk away, with local services linking the surrounding villages, Perranporth, St Agnes, Newquay and Truro. Truro provides wider shopping, schooling, leisure facilities and mainline rail connections, while Newquay also offers rail links and access to Cornwall Airport Newquay, placing wider UK and seasonal European travel within convenient reach. The A30 is also accessible for travel further across Cornwall and beyond, making this a wonderfully placed retreat for full-time living, weekend escapes or a highly appealing coastal holiday let.

If you can see yourself living in this beautifully presented home, then contact us today!

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Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: B
EPC Rating: D

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage via private septic tank
Heating: Oil Boiler
Glazing: Double Glazing                                                      

Broadband: Standard to Ultrafast available – approx. 17 Mbps to 1800 Mbps download speeds (Source: Ofcom)
Mobile Coverage: Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries with their chosen provider

Items Remaining: Two under counter freezers in utility, washing machine and 1/2 dishwasher in the kitchen.

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