4 bed detached bungalow for sale

Ruan Minor, Helston TR12

Set along a peaceful country lane, this exceptional four bedroom detached home offers a rare opportunity to embrace a slower, more considered pace of life, surrounded by open countryside and beautifully landscaped gardens. From the moment you arrive, there is a genuine sense of calm, with far-reaching rural views and the simple pleasure of watching grazing cattle or spotting deer in the early morning or at dusk.

The property has been thoughtfully and meticulously improved by the current owners, combining the warmth and character of a rural home with a high standard of contemporary finish. At its heart lies a stunning kitchen, beautifully appointed with sleek cabinetry, quality stone worktops, integrated appliances and a Quooker tap, all positioned to enjoy uninterrupted views across neighbouring fields. This space flows effortlessly into a sociable dining area, where bi-fold doors open onto the terrace, creating an ideal setting for relaxed entertaining or quiet evenings at home.

The main living spaces are wonderfully light and inviting, designed to make the most of the surrounding outlook. A spacious sitting room, centred around a double-sided wood-burning stove, connects seamlessly to a bespoke triple-aspect orangery with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, offering a tranquil space to unwind in every season.

The accommodation is both flexible and practical, with a useful utility room, cloakroom and a well-appointed ground floor bedroom with en suite, ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, three further double bedrooms are arranged around a generous landing, including a master suite with its own dressing area, all served by a stylish shower room.

Outside, the landscaped gardens wrap beautifully around the home, offering a variety of seating areas to follow the sun throughout the day. Whether enjoying a morning coffee, an alfresco supper, or simply the peace and privacy of the surroundings, the setting perfectly complements the lifestyle on offer, with ample opportunity for keen gardeners to make their mark.

Offering the best of rural living without isolation, this is a home ideally suited to those seeking a lifestyle change, combining space, comfort and a strong connection to the natural environment.

Mullion Facilities

Mullion itself is the largest village on The Lizard Peninsula which is home to Britains's most southerly point. It is officially designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, from sheltered valleys to moorland with superb countryside and framed by its rugged coastline. Sandy beaches, sheltered fishing coves and magnificent sailing waters including the majestic Helford river.

Mullion is a bustling village offering a good range of facilities including shops, Co-operative supermarket, well regarded primary and comprehensive schools and nursery. The village is home to an attractive harbour, a beach at Polurrian Cove, health centre and pharmacy. There are football and cricket clubs along with other organisations and societies together with Anglican, Methodist and Catholic churches. The Polurrian Hotel has a leisure club with indoor swimming pool and the newly refurbished Mullion Cove Hotel also has spa facilities. Nearby is the beautiful sandy beach at Poldhu and a super 18 hole links golf course.

More extensive amenities are available in the nearby town of Helston, some six miles distant, with supermarkets and national stores.

Ruan Minor

Ruan Minor is a vibrant rural village, its amenities include a well regarded primary school, playgroup, general stores/post office with coffee shop, doctors' surgery, village hall, church and chapel. Off the centre of the village there is a football club with recreation ground and a super community pavilion bar.

A short distance away is the picturesque village of Cadgwith where there is a popular public house and the sandy beach of Kennack is a short drive away.

The Accommodation Comprises (Dimensions Approx)

Glazed Door And Glazed Side Panel To Entrance Hall

Entrance Hallway

With stairs rising to the first floor and door to the lounge.

Lounge (3.91 x 3.62 (12'9" x 11'10"))

A window to the front aspect, an impressive double sided wood burner set on a slate hearth, LED downlighters and opening to -

Orangery (4.44 x 4.21 (14'6" x 13'9"))

An impressive triple aspect room with a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, Velux windows and doors out onto the garden.

Kitchen/Diner (9.0 x 3.45 (narrowing to 2.97) (29'6" x 11'3" (nar)

A fabulous light airy space with bi-fold doors at the dining end, spilling out onto the garden with two windows to the rear aspect overlooking open countryside. The stylish grey high gloss fitted kitchen comprises natural quartz worktops with matching upstands that incorporate a sink drainer and there is a Quooker instant hot water tap. An array of built under cupboards and drawers, two large floor to ceiling larder cupboards, built in quality AEG appliances including multifunction oven, built-in comb/microwave, touch control induction hob with hood over, dishwasher, tall larder fridge and freezer. Dual sided wood burner set on a slate hearth with a wood mantel over, feature shelving and a door to the utility room.

Utility Room (4.137 x 2.48 (13'6" x 8'1"))

With stone worktops and matching upstands incorporating a stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap, a mixture of base and drawer units under, wall units over, space is provided for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Feature radiator, service door to garage and a door to the cloakroom.

Cloakroom

With dual flush w.c., wash hand basin with vanity unit under, attractive splashback and shelf over, part wood panelling to the wall.

Bedroom Four (3.95 x 3.03 (12'11" x 9'11"))

With a window to the front aspect enjoying a nice outlook and door to the-

Shower Room

With glazed and attractively tiled walk-in shower cubicle with feature shelves, drencher head with further wash head and a wash hand basin set into a vanity unit with storage under. Concealed cistern dual flush w.c., part tiling to the walls, window to the rear aspect overlooking the open fields, shaver socket, LED downlighters and feature towel drying radiator.

From the landing, a staircase rises to the first floor.

Landing

With picture window to the front aspect enjoying views over miles of Cornish countryside with doors to -

Master Suite

Bedroom (3.68 x 2.88 (12'0" x 9'5"))

With a window to the front aspect, with views over rolling countryside and farmland and woodland, loft hatch to roof space and opening to -

Dressing Room (3.69 x 2.41 (12'1" x 7'10"))

With velux window, with integral blind, enjoying a beautiful rural outlook.

Shower Room

Being beautifully appointed with glazed and tiled walk-in shower cubicle with feature shelf, large drencher head with further shower head, extractor, dual flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with feature shelf and LED lit mirror over, shaver socket, attractive part tiling to the walls and attractive solid anti slip floor.

Bedroom Two (5.82 x 3.47 (with limited head room at eaves) (19')

With two Velux windows with integral blinds enjoying a lovely rural outlook. Two windows to the side aspect and aves storage cupboards. The room is lit by two spotlight arrangements.

Bedroom Three (3.32 x 3.02 (10'10" x 9'10"))

With a window to the front aspect enjoying a lovely rural outlook.

Outside

There is a gated driveway with granite posts that lead to the parking area for several vehicles and leads to the attached garage.

Garage (5.65 x 3.27 (18'6" x 10'8"))

With electric up and over door, power, light and, window to the rear aspect and service door back to the cloakroom.

Gardens

The beautiful gardens, which wrap themselves around this property, are enclosed by mature hedging and Cornish stone walls. To the front there is a lovely lawned area with beds at its borders, with plants trees and shrubs.

To the side of the garage there is an electric car charging point, a log store and a water tap. Pedestrian access is gained down to the side of the property, off the dining room there is a patio seating area and further lawned area, ideal for al fresco dining with views onto the meadow, with open countryside in the distance. From many other points in the garden, a super rural view is to be enjoyed. All in all, a super country spot to sit and relax.

Services

Mains water, electricity and private drainage.

Agents Note One

We are advised by our owners that the hot-tub may be available to purchase by separate negotiation.

Conservation Area

We are advised that this property is located in a conservation area. For details of conservation areas visit Cornwall Mapping and use the Council's interactive map.

Directions

Take the A3083 from Helston marked Mullion and The Lizard, just before Lizard Point holiday park take the left hand turn. Follow this for a short distance and the property will be found on the left hand side.

Council Tax

Council Tax Band D.

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Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to purchase which will include an agreement in principle for a mortgage and/or proof of cash funds.

Date Details Prepared.

26th March 2026