House For Sale £500,000
A stunning 4 bedroom townhouse believed to date back to the 1800’s, backing onto Morrab Gardens and minutes’ walk to the sea, promenade and south west coastal path. The property benefits from a host of architectural and original features, having been lovingly renovated in recent years. The accommodation is set over three floors, including two cellar rooms and there is planning permission for an extension. There are sea views from the second floor. The property is currently utilised as a holiday let business.
The accommodation comprises:-
Ground Floor: Entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, garden room, utility/W.C. Two cellar rooms.
First Floor: Split level landing, 3 double bedrooms, studio/study, bath/shower room.
Second Floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and balcony. Store-room with potential as further bedroom or bathroom accommodation.
Outside: To the front aspect is a hedged frontage and tiled area. To the rear there is a walled courtyard garden extending along the side of the property with a deck. There is pedestrian access adjacent to Morrab Gardens from the rear garden.
Description
31 Morrab Road is a stunning three storey terraced townhouse with cellars below that are believed to have been originally built in the late 1800’s. The property is rich in character features including large windows and high ceilings, mouldings, arched recesses and panelling creating a light and spacious living environment. The property has been re-plumbed and re-wired in recent years.
The front door opens onto the hallway and beautiful glazed door leads into an impressive hallway with doors to the reception rooms, and turning staircase rising up through the floors. The kitchen features solid oak worktops and limestone tiled floor and walls with painted units, along with modern appliances including a range cooker. There is a door with staircase descending to the two cellar rooms which would be ideal for further conversion. The panelled servery and walkway in the kitchen lead onto the breakfast room with large sash windows to the south aspect. Glazed doors lead to limestone tiled garden room with a fitted seating area, there is also a W.C to the side.
On the first floor is a split-level landing with stairs to the second floor. The first floor comprises the master bedroom with a huge bay window looking out over Morrab Road. There is a working feature fireplace. There is a second bedroom with a stunning feature fireplace and large sash window overlooking the rear garden. To the rear of the first floor is a family bathroom with marble hand basin and roll top bath, shower cubile and sash window to the south aspect. Moving on through the hallway there is third bedroom with feature fireplace and sash window to the south aspect. This bedroom opens onto a study with multiple sash windows looking out over the rear garden and towards Morrab Gardens. On the third floor is the fourth bedroom with built-in storage cupboard and glazed doors leading to a balcony with views over Morrab Gardens and the sea.
Location
Penzance is the unofficial capital of West Cornwall and is the last stop in West Cornwall on the Penzance to Paddington main railway line with direct trains to London.
The town has a rich seafaring heritage and its centre is full of period buildings which hosts a mix of high retailers along with an eclectic mix of independent boutiques.
Penzance is famous for its arts and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which is home to colourful fishing fleet. There are hotels, restaurants, cafés, museums, education for all ages and West Cornwall Hospital. Penzance is renowned for its beautiful coastline and is surrounded by the South West Coast Path which leads over cliff tops to a multitude of coves and sandy beaches.
To the east of Penzance is the village of Marazion and St Michael’s Mount which can be accessed by foot across a causeway at low tide. There are many other sandy beaches including Praa Sands to the east, whilst to the far west is Sennen Cove and Whitesand Bay near Land’s End, a two mile long stretch of beautiful white sands beside a picturesque harbourside village that is renowned for surfing. To the south is Mousehole which attracts people from all over Europe to see its harbourside lights at Christmas and about twenty minutes’ drive to the north is the resort and surfing town of St Ives which is considered to have the best light for painting in Britain as it reflects off the waters of the 4 mile wide St Ives Bay.
The accommodation comprises:-
To the front the checkerboard path leads to two granite steps up to a panelled door with window over opening to:-
Entrance Hall. 10’10” high ceiling with mouldings. Floorboards, moulded skirtings and dado rail. Period stained glass door with matching surrounds and large opening window over to:-
Reception Hall. 10’10” high ceiling, wooden turning staircase with carved handrail and newels rising up through the floor. Decorative mouldings. Cast iron radiator, panelled doors to the kitchen, dining room and:-
Lounge – 18’6” into bay x 14’2”. Large bay window with sashes and painted panelled surrounds. Two cast iron radiators, carved stone fireplace and carved wooden decorative feature over and recesses to either side with marble topped cabinets. Mouldings including a decorative section above the door. Glazed wooden doors opening through to the dining room.
Dining room – 13’10” x 11’1”. 10’10” Large sash window to the rear with window seat below. Grey marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace and tiled slips. Recesses with cabinets to either side of the fireplace. Cast iron radiator, door with decorative moulding over returning to the reception hall.
Kitchen – 15’4 x 11’8”. Limestone tiled floor and limestone walls to half height around most of the room. Old Cornish cooking range with mantel over. Two south facing windows to the side. Fitted with a range of painted solid wood fronted units under oak block worktops with a white ceramic bowl sink and drainer and period style mixer tap over. Integral dishwasher. Central island with breakfast bar, space for a dishwasher. Range cooker with concealed extractor over. Two cast iron radiators, ceiling mouldings, opening over a worktop through to the breakfast room with panelled surround giving these two rooms a light open plan feel and doorway also linking the two rooms. Door and staircase under the main staircase to the cellars.
Breakfast room – 15’2” x 11’1”. Two sash windows to the south aspect, continuation of the limestone tiled floor and wall tiling to dado height. Two cast iron radiators, fitted cabinets, opening through to the kitchen, ceiling mouldings and ornate archway with marble slips surrounding the glazed double doors to the garden room. Further door to the utility/W.C.
Garden room – 9’7” x 6’8” at floor level. Recessed seating around two sides and deep limestone tiled window sill below the wraparound picture windows. Half glazed double doors to the rear garden, area of exposed granite wall, limestone tiled floor and walls, panelled ceiling.
Utility / WC. Limestone tiled floor, window to the rear, period style W.C, white wash basin with chrome taps and limestone tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, cast iron radiator.
Cellar 1 – 20’9” x 10’8”. Power and light, slot window also providing ventilation to the rear. Doorway to:- Cellar 2 – 19’6” x 12’2”. Boarded window to the front in a curved recess, lighting.
First Floor Landing. A split level landing with continuation of the staircase to the second floor and reclaimed panelling inset mirrors and storage area. Doors to:-
Bedroom 1 – 19’3” x 11’10” extending to 18’3” into bay. Huge near full height bay with three massive sash windows. Further tall sash window. 10’ high ceiling with interesting light fitting and mouldings. Further ornate painted woodwork over the door and over a marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace and marble hearth below. Recessed display area, tall contemporary radiator.
Bedroom 2 – 13’7” x 11’4”. Tall sash window to the rear with window seat below. Period fireplace, shallow recessed cupboard to one side with moulded surround, 10’ high ceiling with moulding.
Bathroom / Shower Room – 12’3” x 11’5”. Large sash window to the side aspect, light grey marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace. Bespoke painted carved wood wash stand with a marble worktop and recessed wash basin with chrome taps over. Light grey marble tiled shower enclosure with mosaic seat to one side and chrome rain head mixer shower. Roll edged bath with period style floor mounted mixer tap and hand shower. Broad marble shelf, period style radiator/towel rail, ceiling mouldings, exposed floorboards.
Bedroom 3 – 15’2” x 11’1”. Sash window to the side, impressive marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace below. Part glazed door to:-
Study – 11’9” x 7’. Glazing on three sides including three large sash windows and a picture window overlooking Morrab Gardens.
Second Floor Bedroom 4 – 19’9” x 10’10” minimum. High vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, glazed double doors with glazed surrounds including to the apex opening onto a balcony overlooking the foliage of Morrab Gardens and with a view of the sea.
Outside - The house is set back from the roadside hedge with a granite threshold opening onto the tiled path leading to the granite steps up to the front door. To the rear is an enclosed, private garden with a gate opens through the rear wall onto a lane, that backs onto Morrab Gardens.
The accommodation comprises:-
Ground Floor: Entrance hallway, lounge, dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, garden room, utility/W.C. Two cellar rooms.
First Floor: Split level landing, 3 double bedrooms, studio/study, bath/shower room.
Second Floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and balcony. Store-room with potential as further bedroom or bathroom accommodation.
Outside: To the front aspect is a hedged frontage and tiled area. To the rear there is a walled courtyard garden extending along the side of the property with a deck. There is pedestrian access adjacent to Morrab Gardens from the rear garden.
Description
31 Morrab Road is a stunning three storey terraced townhouse with cellars below that are believed to have been originally built in the late 1800’s. The property is rich in character features including large windows and high ceilings, mouldings, arched recesses and panelling creating a light and spacious living environment. The property has been re-plumbed and re-wired in recent years.
The front door opens onto the hallway and beautiful glazed door leads into an impressive hallway with doors to the reception rooms, and turning staircase rising up through the floors. The kitchen features solid oak worktops and limestone tiled floor and walls with painted units, along with modern appliances including a range cooker. There is a door with staircase descending to the two cellar rooms which would be ideal for further conversion. The panelled servery and walkway in the kitchen lead onto the breakfast room with large sash windows to the south aspect. Glazed doors lead to limestone tiled garden room with a fitted seating area, there is also a W.C to the side.
On the first floor is a split-level landing with stairs to the second floor. The first floor comprises the master bedroom with a huge bay window looking out over Morrab Road. There is a working feature fireplace. There is a second bedroom with a stunning feature fireplace and large sash window overlooking the rear garden. To the rear of the first floor is a family bathroom with marble hand basin and roll top bath, shower cubile and sash window to the south aspect. Moving on through the hallway there is third bedroom with feature fireplace and sash window to the south aspect. This bedroom opens onto a study with multiple sash windows looking out over the rear garden and towards Morrab Gardens. On the third floor is the fourth bedroom with built-in storage cupboard and glazed doors leading to a balcony with views over Morrab Gardens and the sea.
Location
Penzance is the unofficial capital of West Cornwall and is the last stop in West Cornwall on the Penzance to Paddington main railway line with direct trains to London.
The town has a rich seafaring heritage and its centre is full of period buildings which hosts a mix of high retailers along with an eclectic mix of independent boutiques.
Penzance is famous for its arts and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which is home to colourful fishing fleet. There are hotels, restaurants, cafés, museums, education for all ages and West Cornwall Hospital. Penzance is renowned for its beautiful coastline and is surrounded by the South West Coast Path which leads over cliff tops to a multitude of coves and sandy beaches.
To the east of Penzance is the village of Marazion and St Michael’s Mount which can be accessed by foot across a causeway at low tide. There are many other sandy beaches including Praa Sands to the east, whilst to the far west is Sennen Cove and Whitesand Bay near Land’s End, a two mile long stretch of beautiful white sands beside a picturesque harbourside village that is renowned for surfing. To the south is Mousehole which attracts people from all over Europe to see its harbourside lights at Christmas and about twenty minutes’ drive to the north is the resort and surfing town of St Ives which is considered to have the best light for painting in Britain as it reflects off the waters of the 4 mile wide St Ives Bay.
The accommodation comprises:-
To the front the checkerboard path leads to two granite steps up to a panelled door with window over opening to:-
Entrance Hall. 10’10” high ceiling with mouldings. Floorboards, moulded skirtings and dado rail. Period stained glass door with matching surrounds and large opening window over to:-
Reception Hall. 10’10” high ceiling, wooden turning staircase with carved handrail and newels rising up through the floor. Decorative mouldings. Cast iron radiator, panelled doors to the kitchen, dining room and:-
Lounge – 18’6” into bay x 14’2”. Large bay window with sashes and painted panelled surrounds. Two cast iron radiators, carved stone fireplace and carved wooden decorative feature over and recesses to either side with marble topped cabinets. Mouldings including a decorative section above the door. Glazed wooden doors opening through to the dining room.
Dining room – 13’10” x 11’1”. 10’10” Large sash window to the rear with window seat below. Grey marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace and tiled slips. Recesses with cabinets to either side of the fireplace. Cast iron radiator, door with decorative moulding over returning to the reception hall.
Kitchen – 15’4 x 11’8”. Limestone tiled floor and limestone walls to half height around most of the room. Old Cornish cooking range with mantel over. Two south facing windows to the side. Fitted with a range of painted solid wood fronted units under oak block worktops with a white ceramic bowl sink and drainer and period style mixer tap over. Integral dishwasher. Central island with breakfast bar, space for a dishwasher. Range cooker with concealed extractor over. Two cast iron radiators, ceiling mouldings, opening over a worktop through to the breakfast room with panelled surround giving these two rooms a light open plan feel and doorway also linking the two rooms. Door and staircase under the main staircase to the cellars.
Breakfast room – 15’2” x 11’1”. Two sash windows to the south aspect, continuation of the limestone tiled floor and wall tiling to dado height. Two cast iron radiators, fitted cabinets, opening through to the kitchen, ceiling mouldings and ornate archway with marble slips surrounding the glazed double doors to the garden room. Further door to the utility/W.C.
Garden room – 9’7” x 6’8” at floor level. Recessed seating around two sides and deep limestone tiled window sill below the wraparound picture windows. Half glazed double doors to the rear garden, area of exposed granite wall, limestone tiled floor and walls, panelled ceiling.
Utility / WC. Limestone tiled floor, window to the rear, period style W.C, white wash basin with chrome taps and limestone tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, cast iron radiator.
Cellar 1 – 20’9” x 10’8”. Power and light, slot window also providing ventilation to the rear. Doorway to:- Cellar 2 – 19’6” x 12’2”. Boarded window to the front in a curved recess, lighting.
First Floor Landing. A split level landing with continuation of the staircase to the second floor and reclaimed panelling inset mirrors and storage area. Doors to:-
Bedroom 1 – 19’3” x 11’10” extending to 18’3” into bay. Huge near full height bay with three massive sash windows. Further tall sash window. 10’ high ceiling with interesting light fitting and mouldings. Further ornate painted woodwork over the door and over a marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace and marble hearth below. Recessed display area, tall contemporary radiator.
Bedroom 2 – 13’7” x 11’4”. Tall sash window to the rear with window seat below. Period fireplace, shallow recessed cupboard to one side with moulded surround, 10’ high ceiling with moulding.
Bathroom / Shower Room – 12’3” x 11’5”. Large sash window to the side aspect, light grey marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace. Bespoke painted carved wood wash stand with a marble worktop and recessed wash basin with chrome taps over. Light grey marble tiled shower enclosure with mosaic seat to one side and chrome rain head mixer shower. Roll edged bath with period style floor mounted mixer tap and hand shower. Broad marble shelf, period style radiator/towel rail, ceiling mouldings, exposed floorboards.
Bedroom 3 – 15’2” x 11’1”. Sash window to the side, impressive marble fire surround with cast iron fireplace below. Part glazed door to:-
Study – 11’9” x 7’. Glazing on three sides including three large sash windows and a picture window overlooking Morrab Gardens.
Second Floor Bedroom 4 – 19’9” x 10’10” minimum. High vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, glazed double doors with glazed surrounds including to the apex opening onto a balcony overlooking the foliage of Morrab Gardens and with a view of the sea.
Outside - The house is set back from the roadside hedge with a granite threshold opening onto the tiled path leading to the granite steps up to the front door. To the rear is an enclosed, private garden with a gate opens through the rear wall onto a lane, that backs onto Morrab Gardens.
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