Nansloe Manor, Helston

History
The earliest record of a residential property on this site was of a tiny farm cottage in the 16th century that was subsequently demolished and replaced in the early 17th century. This formed the beginning of the manor house built for William Robinson and the daughter of Thomas Penrose from the neighbouring Penrose Estate. Their son, Thomas, was a colonel in the army of King Charles I and became mayor of Helston.

The house was extensively remodelled in the 18th century to take on the Georgian style we see today. This included the construction of a three-storey extension. A further extension was built in the 19th century.

Nansloe Manor was requisitioned during World War II, when injured Italian and German prisoners of war were billeted there, before being brought back into the Penrose Estate in 1942. In 1974 the manor was given to the National Trust before returning to private ownership in 1982. From the early 80s onwards it was run as a hotel.

A local entrepreneurial family bought the property in 2004 and set about a major renovation, including the contemporary two-storey extension which added the dining room / restaurant and four additional bedroom suites.

Nansloe Manor then changed hands in 2021 with the new owners then acquiring Nansloe Lodge in 2022.

The Property
•Grade II Listed former boutique hotel and one of southwest Cornwall’s finest period properties
•Incredibly discrete position at the end of a long, private and tree-lined drive
•Remodelled as a Georgian manor with a contemporary extension
•Completely renovated, restored and extended from 2004 under the stewardship of Cornish architects, Lilly Lewarne

•Stunningly spacious, light and modern manor house that blends original and contemporary design perfectly with superb attention to detail
•Huge potential for a residential / hospitality lifestyle
•Rich, varied and fascinating history

•Entrance reception hall with split staircase and galleried landing
•Elegant triple aspect drawing room with high ceiling, fireplace, ornate cornicing, box bay window and French doors to the garden
•Dining room with fireplace and access to the garden
•Glass link with garden access, bar and wine room
•Exceptionally spacious function room with garden access
•Cloakroom / WC facilities
•Fully equipped professional kitchen with Falcon ovens, Polar fridge freezer, Franke units, small office, washing, crockery and store rooms

•Six en suite bedrooms within the main body of the house
•Four further en suite bedrooms within the contemporary extension
•The majority of the bedrooms enjoy glorious views of the gardens and beyond
•Two en suite bedroom suites within the adjoining converted coach house
•Three-bedroomed guest / owners’ wing
•Professional standard laundry room with adjacent external access
•Second floor one-bedroomed staff apartment

Outbuildings, Garden & Grounds
•Sweeping southwest-facing lawn with rural and wooded backdrop
•Beautiful walled garden with large greenhouse and rose tunnel. Well stocked and varied with a mix of mature plants, shrubs and trees
•Path to the top terrace providing a beautiful view towards Loe Pool
•Mature trees and ‘wild’ garden
•Small orchard with apple, pear and plum trees
•Main entrance forecourt with centrally positioned mature olive tree
•Discretely positioned car park with ample parking for 20+ cars
•Gardener’s stores and outbuildings
•Plant room (within corner of the walled garden)
•Wellness suite with counter-current pool, gym and changing facilities
•Function room / cinema / bar

Nansloe Lodge – by separate negotiation
•Positioned at the head of the driveway and with quick access to Meneage Road
•Far-reaching countryside views from the garden
•Kitchen / dining room with NEFF hob, cooker and fitted fridge
•Living room
•Ground floor bedroom
•Conservatory
•Two first floor bedrooms and family bathroom
•Oil-fired central heating
•Level and enclosed lawned garden with traditional Cornish wall
•Detached timber double garage with parking for two cars

Tenure, services and material information
Freehold. Grade 2 Listed. Mains electricity and water supply. Private drainage. Oil central heating for radiators and hot water. LPG for kitchen supply and open gas fireplaces. Phase 3 and CAT 5 installed. Air conditioning in the function room.

Broadband: Fibre (to Cabinet) is available (source: https://www.openreach.com/fibre-checker)