The village of Chacewater is situated on the Truro to Redruth road. Approximately 5 miles from Truro it lies in the centre of a great mining district, and the landscape contains many reminders of this former industry. It was nearby mines that Jonathan Hornblower. the mining engineer, demonstrated his overhead beam two cylinder compound engine. James Watt also stayed in the village whilst he installed the first pumping engine to be employed in the Cornish mines. The engine house at Killifreth Mine has been rebuilt. The development of mining trails allows today’s visitor to enjoy what has become a fascinating and picturesque landscape.
The church, dedicated to St Paul, stands on elevated ground a little to the south of the village. It was built in 1828. repaired in 1866 and then, following lightning damage, completely rebuilt in 1892 to the designs of Edmund Sedding. It has an impressive tower, a loft nave with a wagon roof of elegant proportions, and walls of colourful local stone. The richly coloured glass in the east window came from St Mary's Church, Truro. There is also a Methodist Church which is situated closer to the centre of the village.
Chacewater today offers many facilities to residents and visitors alike. It has three public houses and the local bowling club is also licensed.
It has several shops, a Recreation Ground on which there is a football pitch and a new area for recreation – the Millennium Green. The village hall is shortly to be completely rebuilt. A very active Carnival Committee organises many activities during the year. Chacewater Players entertain with a pantomime in January and other productions.
Sport is important in the village too. In addition to the Bowling Club, which frequently entertains visiting clubs, there is a very active football club with a junior section and a cricket club with its own premises and field on the edge of the village.
Chacewater can justifiably claim to be a pleasant village with a good community spirit.