Cardinham, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL30

The Gables is a handsome detached stone barn conversion, set in a peaceful rural position at Outer Benorth and enjoying far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside, moorland and towards the Glynn Valley. Carefully renovated by the current owners, the property combines traditional stone elevations and character features with a bright, modern interior, generous living space and a layout designed to make the most of the outlook.

The accommodation is arranged in a reverse-style layout, with the principal living spaces on the first floor. This works particularly well here, drawing in the natural light and giving the main rooms a lovely sense of openness. The large living/dining room is a striking space, centred around a rotational woodburner set within a bold feature surround, with log storage to either side and room for both relaxed seating and dining.

The kitchen/breakfast room is equally impressive, fitted with oak and white cabinetry, quartz worktops and a substantial central island with seating. It feels practical as well as sociable, with plenty of preparation space, integrated appliances, double ovens and a five-burner gas hob. The glass and oak balustrading around the stairwell adds a smart contemporary touch and helps keep the space feeling open.

On the ground floor, the bedroom accommodation is generous and flexible. The principal bedroom has real character, with exposed beams, an en suite shower room and French doors opening to both the front and rear patios. A second bedroom also opens directly to the outside, which gives the ground floor a strong connection with the gardens. In total there are five bedrooms, served by an en suite, family bathroom and a further Jack and Jill bathroom, making the layout well suited to family life, guests or home working.


The setting is one of the strongest features of The Gables. The gardens extend to approximately half an acre and have been laid out to offer a good balance of lawn, planting and seating areas. The photographs show a lovely sense of space around the house, with paved terraces, mature boundaries and open views beyond the garden towards the surrounding fields and moorland.

The stone elevations give the property a strong sense of character, while the outside areas feel very usable rather than overcomplicated. There is space for outdoor dining, children to play, or simply sitting out and enjoying the outlook. The elevated photographs also show how well the property sits within the landscape, with open fields, mature hedgerows and countryside stretching away around it.

A large detached garage sits to one side of the property, approached by a generous parking area and driveway. This adds useful practicality, with space for vehicles, storage or workshop use, while still keeping the main garden areas separate and attractive.