Ancient Cornish cottage, accompanied by a barn, a burial mound, a pigpen, and a seven-centuries-old residence for sale.
Historic Georgian Farmhouse, Helland House, Up for Sale in Cornwall
Helland House, a Grade II-listed Georgian granite farmhouse in Treverva, Cornwall, is steeped in over 700 years of history. First recorded in 1323, the property is believed to have been built on the site of a priory linked to Glasney Abbey, which was destroyed during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1548.
The farmstead boasts a unique collection of ancient artifacts, including an early-medieval burial mound featuring an exceptionally rare, pre-Norman Celtic cross intricately carved on all four faces, and a stone marking what local tradition claims is the burial site of a cardinal.
The classic Georgian architecture, historical significance, and tranquil rural location make Helland House a premium rural historic property. A Falmouth-based agent, Jonathan Cunliffe, has quoted a guide price of £1.5 million for the property.
Key Features
- Classic Georgian architecture built from local granite.
- Historical significance from medieval times connected to Glasney Abbey.
- Unique ancient artifacts on site such as the Celtic cross and burial mound.
- Situated in a tranquil rural hamlet between Mabe and Constantine, Cornwall.
Current Sale Price
The current guide price for Helland House is around £1.5 million. This price is consistent with premium rural historic properties in Cornwall, given its Grade II listing, historical prominence, and Georgian architecture.
| Aspect | Details | |-------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | History | Recorded from 1323; linked to Glasney Abbey priory destroyed in 1548; medieval burial mound on site[1] | | Features | Grade II-listed Georgian granite farmhouse; rare pre-Norman Celtic cross; historic farmstead[1] | | Location | Treverva, near Mabe and Constantine, Cornwall | | Current Sale Price | Guide price circa £1.5 million (2025)[1] |
Property Details
The courtyard complex offers a total floor area of more than 4,900sq ft, split between several separate buildings. The renovated medieval cottage and a number of characterful outbuildings, including a garden studio and a converted piggery, are part of the property.
The property also includes a partially-completed two-storey barn suitable for conversion to a studio, workshop, or further accommodation. Helland House has been sympathetically restored and extended by Marraum Architects of Penryn.
Previous Owners
Before the current owners, the Sizer family lived there for 40 years, firstly as tenants and then as owners, having bought the freehold. The Tylders were the preceding family, who bought the property from the Hext family, who owned the farm from 1708 to 1960. The most recent owners are the current ones, who also run the Port Navas Yacht Club.
For more pictures and details about the property, visit the listing by Jonathan Cunliffe. The article was authored by Penny Churchill.
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Financing the purchase of Helland House might involve arranging a mortgage for the guide price of around £1.5 million, given its status as a premium rural historic property. For those interested in lifestyle changes and investing in real-estate, a home-and-garden property such as this Georgian farmhouse offers not only historical significance and classic architectural charm but also a unique collection of ancient artifacts and a tranquil rural location.
