Location
The parish of Probus, extending to just over 8,000 acres, is approximately 4 miles northeast of the City of Truro. It is bounded on the north by the parishes of Ladock and St Stephen in Brannel, on the east by Grampound, Creed, and Cuby, on the south by Cornelly, Lamorran, and Merther, and on the west by St Clement's and St Erme.
The parish, and village, are named after St Probus, to whom the church is dedicated. He appears to have been a British Christian, who is believed to have lived at some time in the late 5th century, but little more is known. King Athelstan founded a monastic centre in Probus in 930 A.D., as part of his programme of converting the Celts to a Saxon way of life. After the Norman conquest, the church was given to Exeter Cathedral, and although the monastery survived with a Dean and Canons, in 1268 the deanery was surrendered to the Bishop of Exeter and ceased to exist.
The present church, built of Cornish granite in the Perpendicular Gothic style, dates in the main from about 1450. The tower at 125’ 10”, rightly famous as being the tallest in Cornwall, was started in about 1523 and finished in Elizabeth I’s reign.
Orchard Manor
Fine and Country Rock, Padstow and Southwest Cornwall are delighted to have been instructed to take Orchard manor to the open market for the first time since 1983.
This substantial and incredibly well built ten-bedroom residence offers the new custodians a vast blank cavass of opportunity. A fantastic family home, continuation of a successful bed and breakfast business or a nursing home are highly viable commercial options.
Stretching over 5500 sqft of desirable space, the property is structurally sound and well built in the 1950s. The white floored tiled kitchen, that is large and well-equipped flows thoughtfully into a light and spacious dining room, complete with a locally built fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. Adjacent to the dining area is a well-proportioned and positioned sitting room.
The scope and opportunities are vast with Orchard manor, on the ground floor you will find three double bedrooms, each benefiting from an ensuite bathroom. A shared kitchenette provides convenience for family or guests, and direct access to an expansive sun terrace. The first floor continues with four additional double bedrooms, each with its own ensuite. This floor also offers access to the loft, currently utilized as an office space, providing a quiet and private area for work or study.
A second dwelling on the property acts as an extension of the main residence, offering four additional bedroom suites. These self-contained apartments provide flexibility for extended family or the opportunity for a consistent rental income throughout the year.
A well-positioned sun terrace wraps around the home, offering ample space for outdoor dining and relaxation while enjoying far-reaching views across the Cornish countryside. Probus is a attractive village with a solid range of facilities. The local school is now part of the Aspire Academy Trust and was graded good by Ofsted. The Probus doctor’s surgery last Care Quality Commission was inspected and rated as good.
The Hawkins' Arms is an old coaching inn in the centre of the village of Probus. This family run pub gives visitors and locals a welcoming, relaxed place to come for a drink or to dine with friends and family. It features a lovely beer garden and good car parking. This splendid pub has an impressive 290 4.6 / 5-star reviews. The Roseland Peninsula is a district of west Cornwall. Roseland as it is known, is located in the south of the county and contains the town of St Mawes and villages such as St Just and the Gerrans. St Maws is well regarded for sailing and fine dining. To the north sits Rock and Padstow with multiple fine dining establishments including restaurants from Rick Stein, Paul Ainsworth (Michelin star) and Nathan Outlaw (2 Michelin stars) Nathan Outlaw Port Isac. Truro is just seven miles away offering leading schools and extensive shopping and leading business services.
Distances - Truro: 7 Miles • St Mawes: 14 Miles • Pendower Beach: 9 Miles • Portscatho: 11 Miles • Newquay Airport: 15 Miles • Padstow: 21 Miles • Mylor Harbour: 16 Miles • Perranporth Beach: 13 Miles
Utilities - Further information
Mains Gas, water and sewage
Three phase electricity
Council tax Band A.