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Live your thatched cottage dream in one of these charming Cornish homes
If your heart skips a beat every time you spot a gorgeous chocolate box thatched cottage but your head asks what is involved in maintaining a thatched roof, estate agents Lillicrap Chilcott has some top thatch facts to help your head and heart align.
Anglo-Saxon in origin, the word thatch simply means roof covering. Thought to be one of the oldest building techniques in the world, the use of thatch in a home provides a great deal of insulation. A well-maintained thatch will help you keep warm in winter and cool in summer.
There are more than 60,000 thatched properties in Britain, and roughly 75 percent of these are listed. A thatched roof can be made from many different materials. Reeds are the most common, but there are also bamboo, palm leaves, and straw.
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A thatched roof’s lifespan may be as long as that of a standard roof. They can last between 15 and 40 years if properly maintained. A thatched roof needs to be inspected regularly for signs of decay or damage. If left unattended, deterioration can occur quickly.
One of the most important steps in keeping a thatched roof in tip-top shape is to have it swept every year. If you need to repair your thatch, search the National Society of Master Thatchers for members in your local area.
For sale near the Helford River, Woodbine Cottage is a charming Grade II listed thatched cottage. Lying in the heart of Manaccan village, this four bedroom detached home is set in lovely countryside just to the south of the yachting haven of Helford and the Helford River and just a short drive from Gillan Creek.
Packed with character features, the cottage offers an entrance porch and hall, a sitting room, dining room, kitchen and breakfast room, and a family bathroom on the ground floor. Upstairs, a galleried landing leads to the four bedrooms and a first-floor shower room.
As well as off-road parking, the cottage has attractive lawned gardens to the front and side, with gravel seating areas, and wall and hedged boundaries. Woodbine Cottage is available for offers around £675,000.
Standing in the heart of Feock village, near Truro, The Thatched Cottage is an utterly charming chocolate box home that is just a short walk from a beach. This picturesque three to four bedroom property is full of character and beautifully presented with period features including beamed ceilings, original panelling and small paned windows.
The gorgeous Grade II listed detached thatched cottage comprises two large reception rooms, a kitchen and dining room, a utility and wet room, and two hallways on the ground floor.
A landing, two double bedrooms, a study and a family bathroom are on the first floor, along with a principal bedroom which is accessed via a second staircase.
Outside, the property has a delightful, landscaped, west-facing rear garden with sun terraces and lawned areas. Lying in one of the most sought-after villages in south Cornwall, opposite the church and just a short stroll from Loe Beach and the Fal Estuary, The Thatched Cottage has an asking price of £649,950.
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