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including Truro and St Austell,” he says. St Austell’s train station offers mainline travel to Exeter, Bristol, London and the North, and the main transport route through Cornwall – the A30 – is 10 miles away.
PARKLAND WITH AN EDGE The overall aim for Legacy Properties was to create a “deliberately low-density” scheme, to enhance the countryside feel they wanted the development to have. t comprises four- and fi ve-bedroom detached houses, each of which is set within a “generous plot,” Long says. “The aim was to create a rural, parkland-style setting with a contemporary edge.” The site itself is within a parkland area which boasts “incredible valley views,” Long explains. The convenient location means that while the homes themselves benefi t from the surrounding countryside landscape and views, residents also benefi t from the local connections. t really blends the best of a rural location
with easy access to amenities,” he adds. “There’s lots for all ages.” To add to the rural, quiet feel, the decision was made to include a shared surface road, meaning there are no traditional separations for vehicles and pedestrians such as kerbs or road markings. There are also grass margins throughout, and street lighting is subtle, to “contribute to a calm, cohesive environment,” explains Long. The setting and desired overall feel, coupled with Legacy Properties’ luxury-style of building, meant the site naturally lent itself to larger, family homes – hence the decision to build only four- and fi ve-bedroom properties. he development has a private, gated feel,” Long says. “The sweeping entrance drive leads you into a well-manicured parkland and we thought this would be the perfect setting for families to enjoy the peace and tranquility without busy streets or adjacent distractions.” It’s been carefully designed
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