Trehane Manor, Truro, up for sale

The ruins of Trehane Manor, a Queen Anne manor house in Truro, are back on the market for a second time as a 'totally remarkable once-in-a-lifetime restoration opportunity', writes Athena Stavrou, SWNS.

The estate was up for sale once before back in May, but due to a sale falling through, it's gone back on the market for offers in the region of £675,000.

The home, which is more than 300 years old, was destroyed by fire in 1946 and never rebuilt.

Trehane Manor (Image: SWNS/Lillicrap Chilcott)

There is nothing left of the interiors of the house, nor the roof, but the outside walls remain largely intact.

Estate agents Lillicrap Chilcott's description of the property reads: "An exceptional five acre site in a magical and private setting,

"Formerly part of an historic country estate with the ruins of a Grade II Listed Queen Anne manor house and detailed planning consent for its reconstruction to create what would be one of Cornwall’s finest country homes.

"With profusely stocked gardens, woodland and long private access, enjoying panoramic views over miles of surrounding unspoilt countryside.

"An unrivalled and unrepeatable opportunity in a blissful yet highly convenient location."

Trehane Manor (Image: SWNS/Lillicrap Chilcott)

The estate has a rich history going back to the 13th century, and is known to have had some of Cornwall's best gardens following 200 years of work.

First built in around 1700, the plot itself has roots going back to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I when its owner, Sir John Trehane, was recorded as having fought in the Spanish Armada.

The house itself was built by former owner John Williams, who completed construction in three years as a new home for his family.

After being passed through the family line, the property later became home to Austrian Jews fleeing Nazi terror in 1938, and later hosted US soldiers preparing for D-Day landings.

The gardens themselves were cultivated by one of Britain's most respected gardeners, naturalist Captain William Stackhouse Church Pinwill, who inherited the property in 1861.

Unfortunately, little is left of the once glorious home and gardens, as in 1946, a plumber accidentally set fire to the attic during renovations, destroying the roof and floors.

Now, just a pair of chimneys and an outer wall shell remain intact, but the grounds have still been well maintained.

The house was left to ruin until it was bought in 1962 by David Trehane, who ensured the gardens remained well before he sold it to the current owners.

The ruins are considered to be unstable and there is currently no public access to the estate.