Newmill, Penzance, TR20
- Land size
- 3 acres
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- Immaculately presented
- 5 Bedrooms
- 3 Acres of land
- Stunning gardens
- Detached annex for guests or family
- Surrounded by open countryside
- Equal distance between Penzance and St Ives
Description
Tucked away within an unspoilt Cornish hamlet, this exceptional barn conversion offers a rare sense of seclusion, elegance, and connection to the surrounding landscape.
Approached through beautifully maintained grounds extending to 1 acre, the setting is nothing short of enchanting. Formal gardens, rich with mature planting and thoughtfully designed structure, unfold around the property, offering privacy and year-round interest. Beyond, two acres of wild meadow create a natural haven, alive with wildlife and lending a sense of space and tranquillity that is increasingly hard to find.
The barn itself has been impeccably finished, combining the warmth and character of its heritage with a refined, contemporary interior. Light-filled living spaces flow effortlessly, while three beautifully appointed bedrooms provide comfort and calm. Complementing the main residence, a detached two-bedroom annexe offers outstanding flexibility — equally suited to guest accommodation, independent living, or a sophisticated home office or studio.
Positioned between Penzance and Zennor, the property enjoys immediate access to some of Cornwall’s most dramatic scenery. The nearby village of Zennor, steeped in history and perched along the South West Coast Path, offers a timeless charm with its 13th-century church and the celebrated Tinner’s Arms. The artistic hub of St Ives and the wider amenities of Penzance are both within easy reach, ensuring a perfect balance of rural retreat and coastal lifestyle.
Distances:
Zennor – approx. 1.5 miles
Penzance – approx. 6 miles
St Ives – approx. 6 miles
Entrance Porch
Front door with glazed panels into entrance porch. Slate tiled floor, radiator, multi pane windows to each side with slate sills.
Lounge
Attractive bespoke door with exposed lintel over. Magnificent room with vaulted ceilings, exposed A frames and beams. 2x Velux roof windows, multi pane sash window to front with two further multi pane sash windows to the rear all with exposed lintels. Inset woodburning stove with granite hearth, with exposed lintel over. Door to cupboard with shelving.
Study/Snug
Narrowing to 7'8". Study area- Multi pane sash window to front with window seat and exposed lintel, further multi pane window to side. Radiator, ladder leading to mezzanine/storage. Velux window. Through to Snug area- 8'1"x 8'8" Multi pane sash window to rear with exposed lintel, oak flooring. Door to cupboard with shelving.
Dining Room
Dual-aspect multi pane sash windows with exposed lintels to front and rear (with window seat to front). Oak flooring. Vaulted ceiling, exposed beams. Radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Multi pane sash window to front. Part slate and part oak flooring. Vertical hung radiator, Velux roof window. Attractive fitted kitchen comprising of a range of base and wall mounted units with polished granite work-top surfaces. Electric Rangemaster with splash-back and extractor. Exposed granite quoins. Space for fridge-freezer. Door to utility-
Utility Room
Slate floor, radiator, double-glazed window to rear and door to side. Worcester boiler, cupboards with wooden work-top surface over. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Inner Hall
Oak flooring, radiator, stairs rising with storage under.
Reading Room
Oak flooring, double glazed four pane window to side, radiator.
Bedroom 3
Oak flooring, radiator, two multi pane windows to rear.
Shower Room
Multi pane frosted sash window to rear, tiled floor, under stairs storage cupboard, extractor, heated towel rail, W.C. corner shower, circular glass wash basin with mixer tap.
Stairs to first floor
Landing
Oak flooring, access to loft, four pane sash window to rear.
Bedroom 1
Oak flooring, radiator, four pane sash window to front. Semi vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Door to front onto external granite steps.
Bedroom 2
Four pane sash window to rear, oak flooring, semi vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, radiator.
Bathroom
Tiled floor, four pane sash window to front, heated towel rail, bath with shower attachment. w/c, shelved cupboard, pedestal wash basin, wall mounted mirrored cupboard above, extractor fan.
Detached Annex
Guest and family accommodation
Front door into
Living Room/Kitchen
Laminate flooring throughout, dual aspect double-glazed windows to side and front, radiator. Kitchen area- base units with wooden worktops, Belfast sink, built-in fridge.
Bedroom 1
Double-glazed window to side, radiator.
Shower Room
Vanity hand basin, shower cubicle with electric shower, radiator, w/c, extractor fan.
Bedroom 2
Double-glazed window to side, radiator, cupboard housing electric boiler.
Outside
Trengarth Barn can be found along 'The Tinners Way' a track with only a handful of other houses that leads onto miles of open moorland and lies just over a mile south of Zennor. There is a farm gate leading onto the private drive with a separate 2-acre field adjacent to this. Ample off-road parking leading onto majestic gardens of approximately one acre. The gardens are sensational, beautifully landscaped and very well established creating a private haven to enjoy. The annex is set near the gated entrance along with a workshop and the stone-built water house housing the bore hole.
Workshop
Detached stone built. Power and light. Double doors. Pitched roof.
Council Tax
Band D.
Services
Electric, private water, private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Broadband
We understand from Openreach website that full fibre is available to the property with a download speed of 1600 Mbps and an upload speed of 115 Mbps.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- D
- Date Posted
- 2026-08-13
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 1,680 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
- Electricity
- Mains
- Water
- Private Supply
- Heating
- Oil Heating
- Broadband
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- Sewerage
- Septic Tank / Private
Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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- Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
- Accessibility
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- Parking
- Driveway, Gated Parking, Off-Street Parking, Private Parking
- Garden
- Garden
Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 67% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Trythall Community Primary School1.3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 72
- Type
- Foundation school
- Nancledra School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 94
- Type
- Academy converter
- Gulval School3 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 223
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Heamoor Community Primary School3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Pupils
- 201
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Mary's Catholic School, Penzance3.2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 139
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
Secondary
- Mounts Bay Academy2.9 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 922
- Type
- Academy converter
- Humphry Davy School3.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 740
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Ives School4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 580
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Hayle Academy6.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 623
- Type
- Academy converter
- Cape Cornwall School6.6 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 302
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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