A quirky round house that was built for £42 in 1830 has gone on the market for the first time in half a century for £675,000.
The Grade II* listed Chyrond is a distinctive character home with a thatched roof, typically thick cob walls and over 1,000 sq ft of accommodation.
The property is one of five historic round houses in the village of Veryan, Cornwall, and was built for local landowner and vicar Jeremiah Trist.
The round houses he constructed for each of his five daughters were reportedly inspired by a similar one in another village. They were then topped off with a cross.
The devil couldn’t hide inside them, so they were built without corners. Practically, however, it was more economical to construct a circle house and keep it warm.
The Grade II* listed Chyrond (exterior pictured above) in the village of Veryan, Cornwall, is a distinctive character home with a thatched roof, typically thick cob walls and over 1,000 sq ft of accommodation
The home has a double bedroom. It is one of five historical round houses located in the village.
The round-shaped kitchen and dining area are located downstairs. On the first floor, there is a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom and a circular bedroom. The house’s later extension, which is more rectangular in shape, has a hallway, living room and bedroom downstairs. There is also a bathroom upstairs.
Two pairs of thatched roundhouses are located at the ends of the village. The fifth has a slate roof and is situated behind the school.
This property has been in the same family since 1969 and is now a much-cherished holiday home, bringing in £60,000 a year.
A curved kitchen and dining room are found downstairs. On the first floor, there is also a round bedroom with ensuite bathroom.
The house’s later extension, which is rectangular in shape, has a hallway, living area, bedroom, bathroom, and bedroom downstairs. There’s also a third bedroom upstairs.
This property features a cottage-styled garden, a sun terrace and parking space for up to 3 cars.
Veryan can be found on the Roseland Peninsula near Pendower and Carne beaches. From the village, footpaths lead into the country and connect to the South West Coast Path.
David Hoskings of estate agents Lillicrap Chilcott stated: “This cottage is exceedingly beautiful, Veryan’s round houses are extremely special.
There are lots of myths surrounding them. One legend says they were made round to protect the corner from the devil, others say that they were designed to be warm and more comfortable. They are quirky, regardless of the reason.
A beam ceiling is featured in the living room. The round houses were built by Mr Trist for his five daughters. He was inspired from a villager’s and decorated with a cross.
Above is the garden. Veryan lies on Roseland Peninsula close to Pendower and Carne beach. The village is reached by footpaths that lead to the countryside, where they connect with the South West Coast Path.
It features a charming cottage-style garden, a sun terrace and rolling countryside views. There is also parking for up three cars.
The devil couldn’t hide in round-shaped houses, so they were built without corners. A round house is practical and economical to build.
“This home has been in the same family since 1969 when its mother purchased it.
‘Chyrond has been the family’s holiday home ever since, and now with a little updating this iconic ‘gem’ could potentially make the new owners up to £60,000 a year as a holiday let.
“It is really beautiful, a chocolate-box cottage. Although it was small at first, the extension gives you plenty of room to enjoy your house and gardens.
‘Veryan is really beautiful and has 60 listed buildings, 53 Grade II, seven Grade II* and one Grade I, so it really is a wonderful place to spend time in – truly a village steeped in Cornish history.’