House For Sale £550,000
Fore Street, Porthleven, Helston TR13

Situated in the heart of this sought after Cornish fishing village is this attached, three bedroom period property of immense charm and character. The residence, which benefits from oil fired central heating and solar panels for the electricity, has double glazing and enjoys views over the village, towards the Bickford Smith Institute Clock Tower and out to sea. The well proportioned property, which is said to have been built in the 1870s has an impressive, imposing local stone facade and retains many period features.

A real feature of the property is the addition of a ground floor, two bedroom flat which would seem ideal for providing an extra income stream through holiday or long term letting (subject to any necessary planning and consents). This area could also be utilised by a dependant relative with ease of access to the village with all of its amenities nestled around the harbour. The property benefits from oil fired central heating.

In brief, the accommodation comprises, in the main residence, a hall, lounge, kitchen/diner and, completing the ground floor, a W.C. On the first floor is a bathroom, shower room and three bedrooms.

To the outside of the residence, a gated driveway leads from the road and provides parking for a number of cars. To the front of the residence is a pleasant patio area whilst to the side is a good sized garden which is mainly to lawn with many well established plants and shrubs. There are further patio area and a greenhouse. Accessed from the outside is a sizeable cellar with good head height which provides storage and houses the boiler, water tank and solar panel controls.

The accommodation of the ground floor flat comprises an entrance area, shower room, open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and two bedrooms.

Porthleven is a vibrant, picturesque fishing village and mainland Britain's most southerly port. The village is renowned for its many highly regarded restaurants, long beach, surfing, rugged coastline and clifftop walks. Community groups are thriving within the village with sports' clubs and a prize winning brass band which can be heard echoing around the harbour on many a summer's Sunday evening. Local amenities include shops, Public Houses, galleries, supermarket, doctors' surgery and a well regarded primary school.

The more extensive amenities of Helston, with national stores, cinema, leisure centre with indoor swimming pool and secondary schooling are just a few miles away. On the outskirts of Porthleven is the Penrose Estate which is run by the National Trust and provides delightful walks around Loe Pool which is Cornwall's largest natural freshwater lake.

The Accommodation Comprises (Dimensions Approx)

Main Residence

Door to

Hall

A large spacious hall with built-in cupboards, an understairs cupboard, picture rail, stairs to the first floor and doors to the kitchen/diner and door to

Lounge (5.33m x 3.58m (17'6" x 11'9"))

A dual aspect room with outlook over the village, towards the Bickford Smith Institute Clock Tower and sea glimpses. A feature fireplace provides a focal point for the room with local stone surround and a tiled hearth (not currently in working order).

Kitchen/Diner (5.41m x 4.50m (average measurements) (17'9" x 14')

An irregular shaped room with outlook to the front and sliding door to the W.C.

Kitchen Area

Comprising working top surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl sink unit with drainer and mixer tap over, cupboards and drawers under and wall cupboards over. There is space for a fridge/freezer, oven, a dishwasher and there are partially tiled walls.

W.C.

With frosted window and door to the side, partially tiled walls and a close coupled W.C.

Stairs And Landing

An attractive staircase ascends to the first floor, there is access to the loft, doors to all bedrooms, the shower room and door with coloured decorative glass to

Bathroom

Comprising bath with low level W.C. And a wall mounted washbasin. There are partially tiled walls and a frosted window to the front.

Shower Room

Having a shower cubicle and a frosted window to the side.

Bedroom One (4.50m x 2.97m (14'9" x 9'9"))

With outlook over the village, out to sea and towards the Bickford Smith Institute Clock Tower. Door to

Dressing Room (2.97m x 1.60m (9'9" x 5'3" ))

With an array of built-in cupboards.

Bedroom Two (3.96m x 3.12m (average measurements) (13' x 10'3")

(average measurements)
Outlook to the side and having an array of built-in wardrobes.

Bedroom Three ((measurements to follow) ((measurements to follow))

(measurements to follow)
A dual aspect room with outlook similar to bedroom one and having built-in shelving.

Ground Floor Flat

Door to

Entrance Area

With door to the lounge/kitchen/diner and door to

Shower Room

Comprising of a low level W.C., pedestal washbasin and a shower cubicle. There are partially tiled walls, a tiled floor, towel rail and a frosted window to the side.

Lounge/Kitchen/Diner (6.10m x 5.11m (narrowing to 2.74m) (20' x 16'9" (n)

An 'L' shaped, open plan room with beamed ceiling, outlook to the side and doors to both bedrooms.

Kitchen Area

Comprising working top surfaces incorporating a sink unit with drainer, cupboards and drawers under. There is space for a fridge and a dishwasher, the area has partially tiled walls, a tiled floor, built-in cupboards, one of which has space for a washing machine.

Bedroom One (3.58m x 2.82m (plus door recess) (11'9" x 9'3" (p)

With outlook over the garden.

Bedroom Two (3.58m x 2.82m (plus door recess) (11'9" x 9'3" (pl)

Enjoying a similar outlook to bedroom one.

Outside

The outside space is a real feature of the property with a driveway providing parking for a number of vehicles which is a real plus, as parking can be at a premium at times within the village. The main garden area is to the side and provides a lawned area, many well established plants and shrubs and hard landscaped areas. There is a greenhouse and a pathway leads to an undergound passage with coal shute and door to

Cellar (5.41m x 3.81m (17'9" x 12'6"))

A very useful space which houses the boiler, solar panel controls and a water tank.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage.

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Date Details Prepared

10th November, 2020.