Comprigney Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 6 bed detached house for sale -

Savills - Cornwall

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£1,750,000

Comprigney Hill, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 6 bed detached house for sale -

Price:

£1,750,000

Description:

One of Truro's finest houses of great charm and character set in private and mature gardens. Located in an elevated position the house benefits from views over the city and beyond. Description The History The oldest section of the house is believed to date back to the 16th century at which time the Comprigney estate was a 24 acre manor forming part of the Duke of Arundell's estate. In 1718 Comprigney House was the birth place of the Reverend Thomas Vivian, the notable theologian and author whose son, John Vivian, may be called, according to Tregellas, the founder of the copper trade in Cornwall. It was his son, Sir Richard Hussey Vivian who became a well decorated soldier who distinguished himself at Waterloo. He also sat as the Member of Parliament for Truro from 1820 to 1826 and again from 1833 to 1935. The house remained the property of his heirs until passing to William Mitchell who died there in 1835 and then William Nicholas Gill who was a churchwarden at Kenwyn for 23 years. It was George Coulter Hanbird who considerably enlarged the house in the early part of this century, adding the magnificent drawing room for the celebration of his daughter's 21st birthday. Comprigney House was acquired by the late Colonel and Mrs Mulock and, although requisitioned by the American forces during the war, it remained in the ownership of the late Mrs Mulock until acquired by our clients in 1980. The House & Accommodation The three periods of build have blended very successfully to produce a classically elegant main facade - a dignified wisteria-clad elevation highlighted by tall sash windows with granite sills. The later south-west elevation looks down the extensive level lawns and is highlighted by a central gable above the arched and columned drawing room window. All elevations except the south east facade are colour washed cream and white, the whole under a hipped and gabled slated roof... Still available at ListedBuy!

Posted:

June 21 2023 on ListedBuy