A delightful barn conversion sleeping six and set in a beautiful and secluded private garden, right on the edge of the pretty village of Constantine, and close to the coast and beaches. The property is reverse level — the kitchen, dining area and living room are open-plan have direct access to a south facing roof-top sun terrace. An Skiber (which just means ‘The Barn’ in the Cornish language) features ‘reverse level’ living and is cleverly laid out so that the sun-trap garden is easy to access whether you are upstairs or down. Two of the bedrooms open out into patio areas, the living area opens onto a relaxing roof terrace, and you can pop out of the kitchen to the top of the garden. You will be moments away from the secluded creeks and beaches of Helford and Falmouth — and the dramatic Lizard Peninsular and sweeping Mount’s Bay are easily accessible. You’ll approach An Skiber through a tunnel of trees on the outskirts of the village of Constantine. The barn forms a part of what was once a farmstead, and is tucked into the side of a sheltered and intimate valley. You enter the top floor (once the hayloft) and step immediately into a generously proportioned and welcoming kitchen, with natural slate floor, central preparation ‘island’ and big American-style fridge and freezer — and a to-die-for Aga (don’t worry, for the uninitiated or less adventurous there is a standard cooker too!). The sociable kitchen is a place for good conversation and even better food… it blends into a dining area set for 6, and forms one end of the good sized open-plan living space. At the other end are sofas and comfy chairs, a large TV and DVD player, and a lovely contemporary wood-burner for cosy nights in the spring or autumn after garden visits or reviving coastal-path walks. From every window there are picture-perfect views of the garden which surrounds the barn… and step though the French doors from the living space and out onto your very own roof terrace. It’s the perfect place for a cappuccino, a Pimms, some birdwatching… a snooze, you choose. Past the handy utility room and upstairs loo, and down the stairs past walls as solid as history… Original paintings adorn the walls as you go. Here you find three very nice bedrooms; two doubles (one of which is en suite) and one twin. Two of these open directly into the garden giving a delightful sense of connection between the outside and inside spaces. You also have a nice family bathroom with bath and shower… and direct access to the outside dining area and garden.