Listed for £875,000
November 27, 2025
Sold for £245,000
2000
Sold for £181,999
1997
DESCRIPTION Dating back to the 17th century Bosavern House is an imposing and spacious country guest house set in mature gardens, on the side of the picturesque Cot Valley. The property offers eight guest bedrooms, seven of which are en-suite. The sweeping and majestic stairwell is a particular feature with a curving handrail and rooflights flooding the stairway with natural light. There is owner accommodation on the ground floor, as well as a commercial kitchen, utility and pantry, dining room with conservatory, guest lounge with bar, and ladies and gents loos. Bosavern House has a fascinating history with links to King Henry VIII and Sir Humphrey Davey – combined with smugglers tunnels. The house was built in the 1620’s and then extended and modernised in the mid-19th century. Its grand exterior, and wonderfully unspoiled interior brought about by sympathetic restoration and modernisation are wonderfully refreshing. The property is fully double glazed, has a three-phase power supply, fully serviced fire safety system and comes equipped with appliances and furniture to enable any buyer to be up and running very quickly. The property has parking for around ten vehicles in a gravelled car park area to the front, double garage, a lawned, walled garden to the front, and further garden to the rear. There is a sizeable plot of land to the rear of the property with an existing structure (Camping shower block and toilets) that is available by separate negotiation - the plot has had planning permission granted for conversion to a 3/4 bedroom bungalow on a sizeable plot as well as permission also granted for two dwellings. LOCATION Bosavern House Guest House offers fine quality bed and breakfast accommodation on the dramatic Lands End peninsula in Cornwall. Close to the historic mining town of St Just and only a few miles from the seaside town of Penzance, it makes the ideal base for exploring Lands End and its beautiful surrounding areas. St Just is a very popular town with a thriving community and a varied mix of busy shops and businesses. Properties here are predominantly granite cottages harking back to the tin mining era and St Just"s prosperous heritage. Boasting two fantastic butchers, four pubs, traditional grocers, and two convenience stores, St Just has all the essentials covered, as well as offering well-respected art galleries, popular eateries, and some stunning coastal walks nearby. There is both a primary and secondary school in St Just, both rated as Good by Ofsted most recently. Penzance is approximately 8 miles away. ENTRANCE PORCH Timber, double glazed door leads in. uPVC double glazed windows. HALLWAY Half-height timber panelling. Coving with decorative entrance arch. Carpet. Two radiators. GUEST LOUNGE - 5.66m x 4.68m (18'6" x 15'4") Large sitting room with high ceilings, and granite feature fireplace/chimney breast with multifuel stove on a raised hearth with wooden mantel over. Large uPVC double glazed window with timber panelled reveals. Coving. Dado rails. Carpet. Two radiators. BAR Serving hatch through to guest lounge. Storage area with shelving. Bar area with further shelving. DINING ROOM - 5.12m x 4.65m (16'9" x 15'3") Large reception room with high ceiling and ornate coving, two alcoves. Serving hatch to hallway. Dado rail. Carpet. Radiator. CONSERVATORY - 5.02m x 2.91m (16'5" x 9'6") uPVC double glazed ceiling, windows and double doors out to garden. Carpet. LADIES WC WC and wash basin with tiled surrounds. uPVC double glazed window. Tiled floor. Radiator. GENTS WC WC and wash basin with tiled surrounds. Tiled floor. Radiator. KITCHEN - 4.46m x 3.14m (14'7" x 10'3") Commercial kitchen with base and wall units with mixture of laminate and stainless steel worksurfaces. Stainless steel double sink and drainer. Gas hob with commercial extractor over. Built-in double oven and grill. Three uPVC double glazed windows. Two undercounter fridges and commercial dishwasher included. Vinyl floor. PANTRY AREA Base and wall units with some open shelving and space for several fridges (included). uPVC double glazed window. UTILITY/STORAGE - 3.03m x 2.67m (9'11" x 8'9") Space and plumbing for laundry appliances. Boiler. Two uPVC double glazed windows. GUEST ROOM 3 - 3.41m x 2.4m (11'2" x 7'10") Double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Suite comprises shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. OWNERS ACCOMMODATION - 6.59m x 4.87m (21'7" x 15'11") Large dual aspect double bedroom/reception with large granite inglenook fireplace and multifuel stove. Large uPVC double glazed window with window seat. Alcoves. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Suite comprises large shower enclosure with tiled surrounds, wash basin and WC. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. GUEST ROOM 1 - 4.33m x 2.51m (14'2" x 8'2") Double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window and sea view. Dado rail. Timber panelling to window reveal. Wash basin. Carpet. Radiator. GUEST ROOM 2 - 4.68m x 4.56m (15'4" x 14'11") Large, dual aspect double bedroom with two uPVC double glazed windows with timber panelling to reveals. Dado rails and coving. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Large shower enclosure, wash basin and WC with tiled surrounds. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. GUEST ROOM 4 - 5.11m x 4.23m (16'9" x 13'10") Large/Family room with picture rails and coving. Two uPVC double glazed windows. Built-in cupboard/storage. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. GUEST ROOM 5 - 3.76m x 3.3m (12'4" x 10'9") Double bedroom with picture rails. uPVC double glazed window. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. GUEST ROOM 6 - 3.9m x 3.53m (12'9" x 11'6") Large double bedroom with large uPVC double glazed window with window seat and rural views. Coving. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Shower enclosure, wash basin and WC. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. GUEST ROOM 7 - 4.47m x 2.74m (14'7" x 8'11") Dual aspect double bedroom with large uPVC double glazed window with window seat and views of the sea and Brisons. Dado and picture rails. Carpet. Radiator. ENSUITE P-shaped bath with shower over, wash basin and WC. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. GUEST ROOM 8 - 3.84m x 2.05m (12'7" x 6'8") Single bedroom with picture and dado rails and coving. uPVC double glazed window with sea view. Carpet. Radiator. Door to ensuite.. ENSUITE Shower enclosure, wash basin and WC with tiled surrounds. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. BATHROOM Suite comprises of corner bath with shower over, wash basin and WC. uPVC double glazed window. Vinyl floor. Heated towel rail. OUTSIDE Front and rear garden areas with good-size lawns and some established shrubs and trees. A gravelled parking area to the side of the property, and driveway leading around to the rear of the property. DOUBLE GARAGE - 5.78m x 4.99m (18'11" x 16'4") PLOT TO REAR Available by separate negotiation. There is a sizeable plot of land to the rear of the property with an existing structure (Camping shower block and toilets) that is available by separate negotiation - the plot has had planning permission granted for conversion to a 3/4 bedroom bungalow on a sizeable plot. Alternatively, there is also planning permission granted for two dwellings on this plot. AGENTS NOTES **Property Type & Construction: **Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) and cavity wall, as built, with insulation (assumed) | **Electric: **Mains | **Water: **Mains | **Drainage: **Septic tank | Heating: LPG boiler and radiators, woodburner/stove | **Broadband: **ADSL & FTTC | **Mobile Coverage: **Networks likely available but limited are EE, and Three with O2 and Vodafone having no reception | Parking: Car park, plus Double Garage | **Restrictions/Covenants: ** None | Rights of Way/Easements: Right of access across driveway for neighbours | **Flood Risk: **No | **Coastal Erosion Risk: **No | Planning Permission: Yes - PA24/04069 | **Accessibility/Adaptations: **No | **Coalfield/Mining Area: **Historic tin mining area | AONB/Conservation Area/Listed: AONB | **Local Authority: **Cornwall County Council | Property orientation from front: West | Viewings - By appointment via Andrew Exelby Estate Agents - RENTAL POTENTIAL: To discuss the long-term, residential rental potential of this property, or any other, please contact Whitlocks in Penzance who will be able to guide you through the process. Their telephone number is . DISCLAIMER: These sales particulars should act as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested services, appliances, and/or specific fittings. Some data above is dependant upon third party suppliers and responses were correct at the time of listing. Measurements and floorplans are a guide and should not be relied upon for carpets, furnishings, etc. If there are any important matters, which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property.
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