History
The site has been occupied since medieval times. There is a date stone in the wall of 1629 and the current building was originally a traditional longhouse. In the early 1700s the house was occupied by the wealthy Harris family who owned mines. They refurbished it and added the windows you see today which may be the earliest sashes in Cornwall.
Cusgarne Manor was shortlisted for a national award by The Georgian Group in the Best Country House Renovation category in 2021. It has also received a Special Commendation from the Cornish Buildings Group. It was also the subject of an article in the Listed Property Owners’ Club magazine.
Renovation
The house had many structural problems, the roof was falling in and it was suffering badly from damp and rot. The renovation project included re-roofing, rebuilding chimneys and walls, complete restoration of windows, timber replacement and refurbishment, floor laying, lath reinstatement, lime plastering, complete redecoration and creation of the formal garden.
Reception room fireplace
Breakfast room fireplace with new panelling and reclaimed Georgian hob grate
Reception room window
Ready for breakfast
Parlour with old inglenook and 1930s fireplace
Rotten parlour floor
The snug as it is now
Attic previously servants’ quarters
Harris room now
Other end of attic
Now Harris bathroom
Simmons room now
Fireplace in Simmons room now
Fireplace in master bedroom
Bailey Suite
More holes in the roof and dangerous chimney
Holes in the roof
New roof with rebuilt chimneys!
Failing roof to the rear
Recent drone shot of wet-laid scantle and rag slate roofs, all reclaimed Delabole
Front door before
Entrance to the Manor
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