* Freehold
Stacey Mann Estates is delighted to bring this idiosyncratic property to the
market. A true one off this property is steeped in artistic history and has so
much room and scope to play with.
Arcadia was the home to the well - known Cornish artist, Max Barrett. Best known
locally for his piece at Sainsbury's roundabout in Truro - he was also
commissioned by Elton John. Max was a self - taught artist who worked full time
carving wood, stone, metal, and later bronze. Max and his family moved to
Arcadia in 1988 where they lived in a caravan while Max converted Arcadia from
what was then a disused farm building. Max took four to five years to complete
the build and managed to juggle his carving and family life at the same time.
For building, Max was resourceful and recycled materials where he could.
Wooden fish boxes from Newlyn were used for bookcases, the floorboards he was
given from the former Stennack school in St. Ives, now the surgery, he used on
the open living space floor. Delabole slate he separated into thinner sheets,
he used as flooring in the kitchen. The garden at Arcadia was Max’s studio. He
loved the natural light and the Cornish countryside that surrounded him. The
views were an inspiration—the rolling hillsides, patchworks of fields and
networks of hedges and roads. Twelve o’clock rock sits on top of Trink Hill
where the sun sets. Trencrom Hill which is a five - minute walk from Arcadia.
Max built Arcadia with love and joy, as he did with his carvings. You could
say Arcadia is one of Max’s works of art!
Set in a quiet rural location just 6 miles to Penzance, 3 miles to St. Ives and
4 miles to Hayle.
**The Barn**
**Front Door Into: **
**Entrance (3. 23m x 2. 3m)**
Window to side with beautiful garden views.
**Shower And W/C (2. 84m x 0. 94m)**
Sink, frosted window to side. Door into:
**Open Plan Living Area (10. 67m x 4. 32m)**
A stunning space with flagstone flooring and bespoke work surfaces, shelving
from reclaimed local timber, exposed beams, three windows to side, vaulted
ceiling, Belfast sink on slate. Bespoke timber worktops with additional marble
work surface, reclaimed bespoke shelving, step down into living area with
wooden flooring, and coal burning rayburn, hand carved pew style seating and
shelving to one wall. Fire surround with woodburner inset and mantle, frosted
door to front access onto the garden. Ladder with access upto a mezzanine
sleeping area.
**Sleeping Area (2. 8m x 3. 58m)**
Window to side, beautiful stained glass window hatch.
**Large Wood Store (14. 86m x 3. 5m)**
Bespoke tree trunks and reclaimed timbers, metal corrugated roof.
**Cow Shed (Block And Stone Built) (5. 4m x 6. 7m)**
Window to front, double doors through to :
**Additional Room (5. 33m x 3. 2m)**
**Tractor Store (7. 47m x 5. 54m)**
Constructed from bespoke timbers with windows providing a stunning view.
Additional space to the rear.
**Gardens**
Simply stunning gardens partly lawned with panaromic views of the surrounding
countryside with fencing marking the boundary with sculptures and
strategically positioned to enjoy the mature trees and shrubs.
**Outside**
Farmers gate providing access onto the secret garden with seating area which
is simply magical. Handcrafted gate giving access into the property. Stunning
views towards the Steeple, and Trink Dairy. Hand crafted granite seating
arrangements. Parking for approximately three vehicles.

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