Set one mile from Ladock and six miles from Truro, Nansough Manor combines documented medieval origins, later Georgian rebuilding and eight acres of grounds with a recently refreshed, vividly decorated family home and a characterful cob cottage with ancillary potential.
The main house is about 3,372 sq ft over two floors with formal reception rooms, a recently refurbished kitchen, an 18th-century staircase and four bedrooms including a principal with en-suite and south-facing views.
Interior decoration favours an energetic palette of greens, blues, oranges and pinks rather than period pastiche, paired with original fireplaces and significant artwork choices that give the house a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
# Overview
# History in brief Local records place a manor and chapel on the site as early as 1414. Nothing of the medieval building survives. Historic England assesses the standing house as probably 17th-century in origin, but it was rebuilt in 1792 and therefore presents a Georgian character in many respects. Local tradition links the Roberts family's financing of that work to the historic horse-and-brandy trade between Penzance and France.
# The house: layout and key rooms The main house measures about 3,372 square feet across two principal floors.
Period details such as original fireplaces and cornicing survive alongside modernised elements. The photography and agent notes emphasise well-proportioned rooms and natural light.
# Interior character and decoration Rather than attempting a strict Georgian restoration or a slick modern makeover, the current decoration uses a broad, upbeat palette — greens, blues, oranges and pinks — described in the listing as fresh and welcoming. The owners' art choices and the colour scheme produce an effect compared in the article to the feel of a David Hockney painting: bright, cheerful and visually confident while remaining domestic and family-friendly.
# The cob cottage: condition and potential
# Grounds and setting The estate includes formal lawns, paddocks and areas of woodland within the eight-acre plot. The location offers privacy and a rural setting while remaining within a short drive of Ladock village and the cathedral city of Truro.
# Practical points for buyers
# Summary Nansough Manor combines long local history, a late-Georgian house with surviving period features, a colourful, contemporary domestic interior and extensive grounds. The adjoining cob cottage adds scope for adaptation, making the property suitable for a buyer seeking a lively family home with heritage character and separate income or guest accommodation potential.
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