BISHOPS QUAY

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U N L I F F E C Bishops Quay ,St Martin, Helford River TR12 6DF

A rare and very special freehold on the Helford River Estuary with two adjoining houses, private quay and long creek frontage.

• Idyllic waterside setting • Outstanding views across Mawgan Creek and Helford River • Two adjoining houses • 8 bedrooms and 5 bath/shower rooms in total Large private quay and stone jetty • Meadows with long frontage to Mawgan Creek Range of quayside outbuildings • Long private drive • In all, about 6 acres EPC F (Bishops Quay), EPC G (The Kiln House) In total about 4168 sqft (living accommodation)

SITUATION six entrances between the two properties, there is much flexibility in terms of layout. Peacefully set, down a private drive, away from roads, right on the riverbank and with only two near neighbours,Bishops There are currently up to eight bedrooms and five Quay is a place like no other. bath/shower rooms between the two properties, with one of the bedrooms able to be retained with The Kiln or let Looking out from Bishops Quay, there are no other with Bishops Quay – which has been successfully let for properties visible, just the meeting of Mawgan Creek and some 25 years. the Helford River, surrounded by unspoilt woodland and farmland. There is an abundance of wildlife here, with herons, Whilst the property has been lovingly maintained over the kingfishers, and families of curlews, egrets and Canadian years, the interiors are dated, and there is huge scope to geese living on the riverbanks. In the water you will see upgrade the property. dolphins and seals, and of course plenty of fish. With three waterfront balconies and wonderful panoramic The Helford River Estuary is one of the most beautiful and river views from every room, this historic, quirky quayside unspoilt estuaries in and has inspired many writers property is unique, individual and idyllic. and artists, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks that cut inland along this sheltered part of the South coast. GARDENS, LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS The sailing and watersports here are second to none, with Bishops Quay is approached down a long private lane above the Helford River and offering some of the wonderful private meadows which slope down to Mawgan finest waters in the UK. There are excellent facilities on the Creek. At the bottom of the lane, there is a large timber estuary including the nearby Helford River Sailing Club and barn on the left, while a lane forks right to the two other many deep-water moorings downstream. properties (owned by one family) positioned behind Bishops Quay and The Kiln. A private gated drive leads down on to This unspoilt south side of the estuary is home to the pretty the quay itself, which together with the stone jetty forms a villages of , Helford, St Martin and Mawgan. The private harbour. On one side of the quay is a collection of DISTANCES charming market town of lies about 5 miles away, old outbuildings previously used for commercial fishing St Martin – 0.7 miles providing a local hospital, schooling, supermarkets, a sports including a large net shed and separate cold store. There are Mawgan – 1.3 miles centre and a full range of shopping facilities. Nearby RNAS Helford Village – 3.5 miles delightful gardens either side of Bishops Quay/The Kiln with Helston – 5 miles Culdrose offers facilities for private aircraft. Falmouth – 13 miles many sitting-out areas. – 18.5 miles The Peninsula is home to many of the most beautiful Airport – 37 miles (All distances are approximate) beaches in Cornwall and , Poldhu, Kennack Sands, , Loe Bar, , and SERVICES are all with a short drive. Due to the fact that Main water and electricity, private drainage, LPG gas, oil-fired Bishops Quay is only a short distance around the south side heating. of the river, it is also within easy access of Falmouth, with its University and Truro with its mainline railway station, private schooling and shopping centre. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included HISTORY in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc., are specifically excluded but may be available Once part of the neighbouring Trelowarren Estate, seat of by separate negotiation. the Vyvyan family since 1427. It remains one of the few BISHOP’S QUAY EPC private residential properties on the estuary with it’s own stone quay and long water frontage. WHAT3WORDS LOCATION ///send.dolls.blizzard THE PROPERTY The centuries old quay, lime kiln and barn from which the DIRECTIONS dwellings have gradually evolved give Bishops Quay a Head south from Helston past RNAS Culdrose until you captivating romantic history. reach a roundabout. Turn left here onto the B3293. At the THE KILN EPC The buildings are currently arranged as two adjoining (and next roundabout, turn left to Mawgan. Proceed through the inter-connecting) dwellings, both with four bedrooms. There village and drive around the creek across two old stone ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE It is a legal requirement that we receive verified identification from all buyers before a sale can Jonathan Cunliffe, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make is an internal staircase linking the two houses, so they could bridges. Shortly after the second bridge and driving uphill, be formally instructed. Your cooperation on this matter is much appreciated to ensure there or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, be used as one large (some 4,000 sq. ft) home if required in no unnecessary delay in concluding a sale. We will inform you of the process once your either on their own behalf or on behalf of clients or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for look out for the private drive on the left to Bishops Quay as offer has been accepted. any statement that may be made in these particulars, which do not form any part of any offer or or preferred. the road bends to the right. Follow this lane down towards contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. Any areas, PROOF OF FUNDING measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only The living accommodation is all on the first and second floors the water and at the bottom, fork left through the private Prior to agreeing a sale, our clients may require us to obtain a proof of your financial ability to and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all the gates to the Bishop’s Quay. purchase. Again, we ask for your cooperation on this matter to avoid any unnecessary delays necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Jonathan Cunliffe have not tested with the ground floor store rooms used as boat stores. With and will inform you of what we require prior to agreeing a sale. any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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