House For Sale £650,000
Hillhead, St. Mawes, Truro TR2

A highly specified and luxuriously appointed semi-detached 3 storey Cottage located within 140 yards of harbour side. Views over harbour, quay, St Anthony Headland, out to sea and across Falmouth Bay to the Lizard Peninsula.

Introduction

A highly specified and luxuriously appointed semi-detached 3 storey Cottage that was modernised and restored approximately 11 years ago and refurbished around 2 years ago. Light and deceptively spacious, this unique property is located within 140 yards of the harbour-side. Outside there is a parking space, (a most valuable asset in St Mawes) as well as a sun terrace. This desirable property has views over the harbour, quay, outer harbour, St Anthony Headland, out to sea and across Falmouth Bay to the Lizard Peninsula.

Internally

Presented to high specifications, Cutty Sark is warmed by an oil fired central heating system with under floor heating to the kitchen, bathroom and shower room. All windows have been fitted with blinds and the bathroom and shower room have luxury Laufen fittings. The kitchen is in a 'shaker' style and is equipped with fridge, oven, hob, filter hood, dishwasher, all arranged and integrated under granite worktop surfaces. The utility room has been designed for a washing machine, drier and freezer and is a useful storage area for lifejackets and sailing equipment. Internal doors are in oak and the property has brushed stainless steel contemporary lighting and door furniture.

Summary

In summary, a spacious 3 bedroom character property, with an established letting history, located close to the village centre, that is ready to move into suiting either the second or permanent home buyer. Stylish furnishings and effects are available by separate negotiation.

The Accommodation In Brief:

Ground Floor: Entrance Porch, Cloakroom / WC, 23' x 15'10 Living Room, Kitchen / Breakfast Room, Utility / Storage Room.
First Floor: Landing, Bedroom 1 with built-in wardrobe, Luxury Bathroom, Bedroom 3 with large cupboard.
Second Floor: Landing, Bedroom 2 with wardrobe, Study Area, Luxury Shower Room. Outside: Front Sun Terrace, Parking Bay.

Location Summary (Distances And Times Are Approximate)

St Mawes Harbourside: 140 yards! Summers Beach: 350 yards. Truro: 10 miles via car ferry. Falmouth: 25 minutes by passenger ferry or 15 miles by car ferry. Newquay Airport: 29 miles with flights to London Gatwick (70 minutes), and Manchester (80 minutes). St Austell: 15 miles with London Paddington 4 hours by rail. Plymouth: 58 miles. Exeter: 97 miles.

St Mawes

This enchanting south facing harbour village is found on the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with much of its surroundings owned by the National Trust. The village is centred round its quaint harbour, its own beaches and Castle. It has a good wide range of amenities, which are open all year, including butchers, bakers, convenience store, post office / newsagent, doctors, hairdressers, dentist, pharmacy, village hall, church, delicatessen and clothing shops including Fat Face. The village also has two public houses, and an excellent range of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, gift and ice cream shops.

St Mawes has long been one of the West Country's more desirable and exclusive destinations, with Olga Polizzi's Hotel Tresanton and the recently re-modelled Idle Rocks Hotel both luring the rich and famous. The village has superbly varied and accessible sailing waters and an active sailing club.

Cornwall

In a wider context, Cornwall has been enjoying a renaissance offering a range of accessible attractions such as the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Tate Gallery and Truro Cathedral. Fine dining Michelin star and celebrity chef restaurants are in abundance, including Rick Stein (Falmouth and Padstow), Jamie Oliver (Fifteen), Nathan Outlaw (Port Isaac), Paul Ainsworth (Padstow), and the Roseland's own Chris Eden at the Driftwood, Rosevine.

Accommodation Details

(dimensions are approximate)

Ground Floor

Entrance Porch

Double timber entrance doors in typical St Mawes style with porthole windows. Oak doors to cloakroom / wc and to large Living room. Granite / marble effect floor tiles.

Living Room (23' 5'' x 15' 10'' (7.13m x 4.82m))

Feature fireplace with wood burner inset on to granite hearth. Engineered wood floor. Two radiators. Double glazed bay window obtaining views over the harbour, quay, river and sea beyond. Inset ceiling spotlights. Carpeted staircase with brushed steel skirting lights, spindle banister. Window to rear. Window blinds. Oak door with bevelled glass inserts leading to:

Kitchen / Breakfast Room (14' 3'' x 12' 5'' (4.34m x 3.78m) average)

An individually designed luxury fitted kitchen with a 'shaker style' theme. Cream fronted timber units under cut granite worktop surfaces and wall cabinets with pewter furniture, pelmets and cornices with under-lighting. Glazed wall cabinet in dresser style. Built-in and integrated appliances include fridge, oven, hob, filter hood, and dishwasher. Franke one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with waste disposal unit. Granite splashback to oven and filter hood and cottage style tongue and groove splashbacks. Corner carousel unit with stainless steel pan racks. 2 halogen lighting tracks. Slate tiled floor with oil-fired underfloor heating. Double glazed window with blind. Timber stable door with double glazed inset overlooking sun terrace and having views over the harbour and sea beyond. Television and telephone points. Door to:

Utility / Store Room (8' 2'' x 5' 0'' (2.49m x 1.52m))

Plumbing and wiring for freezer, washing machine and dryer. Useful storage area for wetsuits, life jackets etc. Slate tile floor.

First Floor

Landing

Skirting lights in contemporary design. Carpeted staircase rising to 2nd floor. Timber balustrade with spindle insets. Oak doors to luxury Bathroom, Master Bedroom and 3rd Bedroom. Fitted carpet.

Master Bedroom 1 (12' 9'' x 12' 4'' (3.88m x 3.76m))

Built-in double wardrobe with mirrored inserts. Airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Feature bay double glazed window with window seat obtaining delightful views over village, harbour, quay, river and sea. Television and telephone points. Window blinds.

Luxury Bathroom (10' 8'' x 6' 0'' (3.25m x 1.83m))

White suite with Laufen fittings. Panelled bath with glass screen and chrome shower unit over. Wash basin and concealed flush wc. Window with blind. Tastefully tiled walls with slate effect floor and under-floor heating. Inset ceiling spotlights. Electric towel rail.

Bedroom 3 (9' 6'' x 6' 9'' (2.89m x 2.06m))

Double glazed window with window blind and oblique views over the harbour, village, river, St Anthony and Falmouth Bay. Radiator. Inset ceiling spotlights. Fitted carpet. Oak door leading to large built-in 4' x 2'6 cupboard / wardrobe.

Second Floor

Landing

Carpeted staircase with balustrade and skirting lights leading down to the first floor. Oak doors leading to luxury shower room and Bedroom 2. Fitted carpet. Open plan to:

Study Area (4' 3'' x 4' 0'' (1.29m x 1.22m))

Dormer double-glazed window with panoramic water, village, harbour and headland views. Eaves storage area. Fitted carpet. Built-in shelved alcove.

Bedroom 2 (11' 7'' x 10' 3'' (3.53m x 3.12m))

Double-glazed skylight windows with lovely views similar to below. Canopied ceiling. Built-in double wardrobe. Telephone point. Fitted carpet. Blind to skylight window. Large eaves storage cupboard with light and boarding. Fitted carpet. Halogen lighting track. Fire exit door to rear. Radiator.

Luxury Shower Room

Luxury chrome fittings to Laufen suite comprising large shower cubicle with glass door, concealed flush wc and wash basin. Slate effect floor with electric under floor heating. Double glazed skylight window with blind. Complimentary tiled walls. Electric towel rail.

Outside

To the front, the property has an access path to the front entrance. This leads onto a small slate paved sun terrace, bordered by railings, with stable door to kitchen / breakfast room.

To the side is a Parking Bay that leads onto what can be either a dinghy parking or small sun patio, bordered by wall with slate sills and railings.

To the rear are steps leading to the fire exit door to the top guest Bedroom 2 and a concealed area housing the oil tank.

General Information

Services

Mains water, electricity and drainage. Telephone and television points.

Energy Performance Certificate Rating: "E".

Council Tax.

Currently business rates but formerly band D.

Fixtures, Fittings, Contents And Furnishings

Available by separate negotiation.

Square Footage

1109 square feet (103 sq m).

Holiday Letting / Viewing

The property is holiday let via Classic Cottage with a tariff of £611 to £1,650 per week. For viewing purposes changeover days are Fridays when the property is let.

Important Notice

Every effort has been made with these details but accuracy is not guaranteed and they are not to form part of a contract. Representation or warranty is not given in relation to this property. An Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. All negotiations must be with H Tiddy. Before proceeding to purchase, buyers should consider an independent check of all aspects of the property.

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