FALMOUTH, Cornwall

Key Features

Summary

We are delighted to offer as our clients sole agents, this four bedroom, first floor apartment set in this striking Grade II listed building and commanding lovely views from the front aspect across the Watersports Centre to the Penryn River, Trefusis Head, harbour and docks, The Carrick Roads and the Roseland Peninsula beyond.

Full Description

This beautifully presented, traditionally constructed property offers bright and spacious accommodation, ideal for modern family living. On the ground floor a welcoming entrance hall leads to the dual aspect spacious lounge, separate dining room, well equipped fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and useful porch area. To the first floor there is a large dual aspect principal bedroom with shower room en-suite, two further double bedrooms and a contemporary fitted bathroom suite. To the front, the property is approached via a large lawned area with a private driveway offering ample parking for several vehicles, leading to a single garage. The rear garden is beautifully landscaped, predominantly laid to lawn with a gravelled, low-maintenance section featuring paved stepping stones. Mature shrubs, plants, and trees provide privacy, while a charming Cornish stone hedge houses a variety of plants that provides an abundance of colour.

Situated just three miles from the harbourside town of Falmouth, the sought-after village of Mawnan Smith offers convenient access to coastal attractions and amenities. The village is home to a picturesque 15th-century church overlooking the beautiful Helford River and lies within easy reach of the renowned sub-tropical gardens at Trebah and Glendurgan. Mawnan Smith provides a strong sense of community with a range of amenities, including a highly regarded primary school, the popular Red Lion pub, and a village convenience store. The surrounding countryside is perfect for walking and exploring, while a short drive leads to the renowned sailing waters of the Helford River and The Carrick Roads, making this an ideal location for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts.

As the vendors sole agents, we highly recommend an early appointment to view.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
A paved pathway from the drive leads to the UPVC double glazed front door giving access to:

ENTRANCE HALL
A welcoming introduction to the property with carpeted staircase to the first floor landing, under stairs storage cupboard, radiator, central ceiling light and doors to:

LOUNGE 5.94m (19'6") x 3.33m (10'11")
A delightful and spacious dual aspect room, featuring a curved UPVC double glazed window to the front, offering pleasant views over the front garden, and further UPVC double glazed window to the rear overlooking the enclosed garden. Feature fireplace with mantel piece (not tested), two radiators, coved ceiling, two central ceiling spotlights, TV aerial point, telephone point and neutral fitted carpet.

DINING ROOM 3.17m (10'5") x 3.33m (10'11")
UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front garden, radiator, coved ceiling, central ceiling pendant light, serving hatch to kitchen, neutral fitted carpet.

DINING ROOM 4.06m (13'4") x 3.96m (13'0")
A delightful family room with a large granite fireplace which has an oil-fired Rayburn range sat on a dark slate hearth and with red brick backing, solid timber book and display shelving either side, open beamed ceilings, non-slip vinyl flooring, a deep recessed double glazed sash window with timber window seat and remote control roller blind enjoying delightful views across the front garden to fields, countryside and Goonhilly Earth Satellite Station on the horizon, painted rough cast walling to the front and stained wood to the return side, pine door to lobby, second pine door to:

GALLEY KITCHEN 3.38m (11'1") x 1.52m (5'0")
Equipped with a range of matching wall and base units, wooden effect roll top work surfaces and ceramic tiling over, single drainer stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, inset electric hob with cooker hood over and single oven under, radiator, quarry tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, deep recessed UPVC double glazed sash window overlooking the rear aspect, doorway and two slate steps leading to:

UTILITY ROOM 3.51m (11'6") x 1.65m (5'5")
Triple aspect with recessed UPVC double glazed sash window overlooking the garden with views to countryside, UPVC double glazed door to the outside and double glazed pitched roof, non-slip vinyl flooring.

REAR LOBBY
With quarry tiled flooring, painted panelling to dado height, coat hooks, UPVC double glazed door to the outside.

WET ROOM 2.36m (7'9") x 2.24m (7'4")
into recess.
Adapted for a disabled person and with non-slip flooring, shower area with bathroom panelling and Mira thermostatically controlled electric shower, pedestal hand wash basin, low flush wc, heated towel rail, bathroom cabinet, airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder, immersion and slatted shelving, pine ceiling and internal door, fan heater, window.

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Luxuriously appointed comprising of a three piece suite with impressive free standing bath, with shower, low flush wc and pedestal wash basin with easy on hot and cold taps. Nicely tiled walls, mirrored bathroom cabinet, radiator, non slip flooring, double glazed window enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear garden.

BEDROOM THREE 3.25m (10'8") x 3.17m (10'5")
into recess.
Having a double glazed window overlooking the side aspect, canopied ceiling, a range of useful built-in cupboards with pine doors, radiator, pine bookshelves, six-panelled internal door, second door to:

ANTE ROOM
With pitched roof and limited headroom, radiator, sliding panelled internal door, built in desk with light.

DETACHED GARAGE 6.35m (20'10") x 3.38m (11'1")
plus 1.24m (4'1") x 0.79m (2'7")
With a white suite comprising; handled and panelled bath, multi-jet shower system, fully tiled surround, china hand wash basin set in a high gloss white vanity unit with contemporary chrome mixer tap, tiled splash back and mirrored bathroom cabinet over, low flush wc, heated towel rail, airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder and immersion.

CONSERVATORY/OFFICE 4.93m (16'2") x 2.95m (9'8")
A fabulous bright triple aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows and doors with built-in Venetian blinds, pitched double glazed glass roof, fitted carpet, lighting and power, central ceiling light and fan. This versatile room has been used as a home office and could also be somewhere just to retire and just enjoy the peace and quiet.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through solid timber gates which add to the privacy and seclusion and this takes you into an extensive red herringbone brick driveway with plenty of parking and turning for multiple vehicles and ideal for someone with a motorhome or large vehicles.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The principal garden sits on the far side of the cottage and offers a sheltered, well fenced garden with plenty of privacy for you and your family offering and extensive lawned area to one side and private protected woodland with a gateway for you to explore this haven for wildlife. A delightful, covered paved patio provides a delightful area to sit and relax whilst entertaining your family and friends and this continues around to the far side of the house and a gated access to the main driveway.

The top garden is mainly laid to lawn with high fencing and again backing onto protected woodland. An extensive gravelled patio area provides another relaxed seating area.