Philleigh: little village on the Roseland Peninsula (church, pub) dating from pre- conquest when Earl Harold paid 10 shillings tax for the whole parish. It is on one of the little lanes leading to the King Harry ferry (2 miles) over the River Fal to Trelissick Gardens (Nat. Trust), Truro and Falmouth. St.Mawes, 6 miles.

... a mile east of Philleigh, set back from a lane, a converted Victorian chapel and school house all by itself, with lovely long rural/creek views. In front, a scrunchy gravel parking area/garden; at the back, a path to a low fenced, lawned garden (table/chairs, barbecue) with raised fish pond (2’ depth toddlers must be supervised) and meadows beyond. The friendly owners live next door. Unlike many conversions, the interior has not been completely altered, there are still odd nooks and crannies and Gothic arches as reminders of its origins.

Tall original arched doors to outer hall with pews and tiled floor into inner hall with loo (washbasin); 4 steps down to large dining room (two tables with sitting area seating 6/7); 2 steps down to big, tiled fitted kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, two microwaves, fridge-freezer, two gas cookers) with slate floor, double Belfast sink and back door to garden access. Stairs up to very large living room with books, games and gorgeous long rural views. On the same floor, three bedrooms a pretty double, a single and a twin, the latter two with washbasins; bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). More stairs to second floor and four more bedrooms a single with washbasin and Velux window; two double, both with en suite bathrooms (suites plus hand-showers), one with Velux window and the other with additional 2’6 single bed; and one with two single beds, washbasin and Velux window; bathroom (suite plus hand-shower). No smoking. Lovely big family house.