ID: S223616
St Petroc is a truly unique and eccentric property shrouded in history. Built on the site of a 6th century chantry, this is a peaceful and special holiday retreat set in 1.5 acres of park-like gardens and surrounded by open fields and farmland.
As soon as you arrive at St. Petroc you know you will be staying at a very special property. The double gated entrance and stone pillars open onto a gravel drive that leads past the house and to a stone terrace. This luxury holiday home makes an instant and lasting impression, with crenelated stone walls, roof terraces and a copper dome. Inside, there’s plenty of space for all of your family or holiday group to relax, with a spacious living room featuring a stone fireplace, as well as a grand and stately sitting room with an attractive domed ceiling. There’s also a book-lined snug with a parquet floor, with windows that look out onto the large and well-established garden. The kitchen and breakfast room are finished and furnished to a very high standard, with a central island the perfect place for the whole clan to gather after a day spent exploring.
The property is reputed to be the site where St Petroc of Cornwall stayed during his pilgrimages across Devon. The waters of the well he dug there were supposed to be used to baptise and heal the pilgrims who came to visit him. According to folklore, he carried the well stones himself that can today still be seen around St Petroc, including the well cap stone found underneath the elegant domed ceiling in the living room.
Outside, the large and landscaped gardens create a real feeling of seclusion and space. You can sit and enjoy a drink or a meal on the large patio, or wander through the gardens. There’s even a small wildlife pond. With extensive space to both relax and entertain, St Petroc carefully combines a feeling of total seclusion, whilst being close to the amenities and coastline nearby.
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