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Four Acres, West Pentire, , , , TR8 5SE FREEHOLD

Commanding breathtaking views across the surf, open sea, coastline and Crantock Beach, a broad detached 3 bedroomed house ripe for updating or redevelopment, incredibly standing at the head of about 3.6 acres of gardens and level fields, all just a short walk to the beach and Coast Path. For sale for the first time in about 25 years, an opportunity the likes of which only come around once in a generation to live in a house by the sea with a significant land holding. 2 Ref: LCAA8136

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: garden room, reception hall, lounge, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, rear porch, wc.

First Floor: landing, principal bedroom en-suite, 2 further double bedrooms, bathroom.

Outside: parking and turning space in front of the garage with potential to create abundantly more. Front, rear and side gardens with many long established shrubs and trees. Extensive area of land immediately to the rear currently divided into four enclosures with former fruit and vegetable garden, chicken run and stables. In all, about 3.6 acres.

DESCRIPTION

Four Acres is the often asked for but seldom found coastal Cornish home with land. The reality of planning restrictions generally means that coastal homes are found on small plots but even the garden of Four Acres is surprisingly large. What sets it apart from almost all other coastal properties is the land that it backs immediately onto which is currently divided into four very level enclosures which would be perfect for all kinds of agricultural and hobby purposes. Within the land is a former large vegetable and fruit garden with the framework for a polytunnel still in place. Closer to the rear garden of the house there is currently a shed, chicken run and stables which would benefit from some updating.

3 Ref: LCAA8136 The house is thought to have been built in the 1980s and is set at the end of a long tarmac driveway which leads to two other properties. The house is orientated to look straight to the north over the spectacular breaking surf at Crantock beach between the East and West Pentire headlands which also form part of this incredible outlook with the open sea beyond. The beach and coastal footpath are just a short walk away as is Porth Joke beach on the other side of the headland on which the house stands.

Inside one will find three reception rooms, the kitchen and other ancillary rooms on the ground floor including a mostly glazed garden room to the front facing the views. On the first floor are three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. There seems to be huge potential to modernise and extend the accommodation, or even potentially redevelop the site to maximise the enjoyment of this incredible property’s grounds, its views and location.

LOCATION

West Pentire is a hamlet at the end of the West Pentire peninsula just beyond Crantock, with the coastal path surrounding it. At West Pentire one will find The Bowgie Inn and 4 Ref: LCAA8136 Crantock Bay, a recently constructed exclusive spa, café and leisure club which are open to non-residents.

Crantock is one of the county’s most sought after north coast villages as it is picturesque and protected from the weather behind the sand dunes at the back of the long sandy Crantock beach with the Gannel Estuary flowing down one side. There are very few estuaries on the north coast and so its rare sheltered waters are revered for bathing and perfect for children to play away from the excellent surfing along the rest of the beach. There are walks through the sand dunes and then around the mostly National Trust owned coastline to other beaches at Porth Joke and Holywell. There are also walks up the Gannel Estuary at lower states of tide and it is possible to cross over to Pentire and Newquay, with a summertime ferry also making the short journey.

In the village there is a tea rooms and restaurant, an inn and a general store. There are further services nearby at Cubert where there is also an excellent countryside inn. The nearby resort town of Newquay offers a full range of shops and services including out of town retail areas, many bars, restaurants and cafés as well as a sports centre, a branch line railway and schooling. Under half an hour’s drive to the south is Cornwall’s capital city of where there are three private schools and a comprehensive range of local and national retailers along with many clubs and societies.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

Although more commonly approached via the rear porch, to the front a door opens to:-

5 Ref: LCAA8136 GARDEN ROOM – 9’8” x 5’. Double glazing wrapping around three sides facing straight towards the beach and sea. Slate tiled floor, large section of internal glazing and glazed door to:-

RECEPTION HALL. Beamed ceiling, three stairs to a lower hall and staircase to the first floor. Cloaks cupboard. Doors to:-

LOUNGE – 19’2” reducing to 16’9” x 12’. Bay window to the front facing the views, further window to the side and extensive area of glazing and glazed door to the suntrap courtyard and rear garden. High beamed ceiling, stove set into a fireplace.

SOUTH FACING SITTING ROOM – 12’1” x 9’10”. Two south facing windows to the rear garden, beamed ceiling. Further door returning to the hall.

DINING ROOM – 12’1” x 9’9”. Dual aspect of windows to the side and facing out towards the sea and beach. Beamed ceiling. 6 Ref: LCAA8136

WC. White wc, white pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, tiling to half height, obscured windows, beamed ceiling.

KITCHEN – 12’2” x 7’10”. Broad window overlooking the rear garden, white painted kitchen units under roll edged off-white stone effect worktops with a white sink, drainer and mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks, integrated twin oven and grill, four plate ceramic hob. Space for a fridge and dishwasher. Door to:-

UTILITY ROOM – 7’9” x 6’6”. Dual aspect of windows facing the view and to the side. White fronted base level cabinet with white sink, drainer and tap over. Tiled splashbacks where necessary, space for a washing machine and further appliances. Worcester boiler. Obscure glazed door to:-

REAR PORCH – 6’5” x 6’1”. Glazed on two elevations and with an obscure glazed door.

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LANDING. Initially split-level before continuing up to a higher level landing to one side and a mid-level landing to the other. Three recessed cupboards, dormer window. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 12’1” x 10’4”. Broad window facing the view and further window to the side, canopied ceiling edge:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Glazed screen shower enclosure with Mira Zest shower. White wc, white pedestal wash basin with chrome tap. Tiling to half height, chrome heated towel rail, obscured window.

BEDROOM 2 – 12’1” x 9’9”. Dual aspect of windows to the side and rear overlooking the garden. Two doors to a recessed wardrobe, vanity area with wash basin set over a cabinet.

8 Ref: LCAA8136 BEDROOM 3 – 12’ x 9’10”. Dual aspect with windows facing the sea and to the side. Two sliding doors to a recessed wardrobe and door to a WALK-IN STOREROOM. Vanity area with wash basin set over a cabinet.

BATHROOM – 12’ x 7’9” reducing to 5’9”. White suite including a corner bath with chrome mixer tap and shower. Pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap, wc. Tiling to half height, obscured window, access to loft space.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached over a shared driveway which once it becomes private leads along the side of the house to a parking and turning area in front of the DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE with gates then leading into the fields beyond. The front boundary is of a low stone wall planted with flowers with a lawn between this and the front of the house. A pathway leads around the west side of the house and into the garden. 9 Ref: LCAA8136

The rear of the house faces south and here there is a very sheltered paved terrace, areas of open lawn and many mature planted beds with incredible echiums that are also found in a long bed along the side of the driveway. Pine and fir trees add structure to the garden and there are also many interesting flowering shrubs and palm trees. The gardens are very beautiful and sheltered for a coastal location.

THE LAND

Beyond the rear of the house are four level field enclosures (created from two larger fields) with long established surrounding hedging. In the area closest to the house are timber stores and stables which may require some maintenance. From different areas in the fields there are views either to Crantock Beach and the sea around the Pentire Headlands or over countryside to the Atlantic Ocean. One can also look inland to see areas of the sand dunes between Holywell Bay and Perranporth with St Agnes Beacon in the far instance. In the far field is a fenced off area which was formerly used for growing vegetables and still has the frame for a polytunnel. Generally, the fields are extremely private.

In all, about 3.6 acres.

GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected].

POST CODE – TR8 5SE.

SERVICES – Mains water, drainage and electricity. Propane gas fired boiler. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – Upon reaching Crantock proceed straight through the village heading towards West Pentire. Upon reaching the first property in West Pentire continue for about another 150 yards, taking the first left hand turning which is onto a driveway which is leading to 3 houses, Four Acres being at the end of the drive. 10 Ref: LCAA8136

AGENT’S NOTE 1 – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.

REGISTERED CHARGES – below is an exert from the charges register.

1. Not to erect on the property hereby conveyed more than one private dwellinghouse with garage and not to erect any buildings or parts of buildings to the North of the building line shown on the said plan – this refers to the conveyance of the land tinted blue on the filed plan.

2. Not to use the roadway shown edged brown on the said plan other than as a private road for domestic purposes only.

3. On demand to pay one third part of the cost of maintaining and repairing the said private road and services laid for the benefit of the property hereby conveyed and the adjoining plots numbered 2 and 3 on the said plan.

4. The Purchasers hereby jointly and severally covenant with the Vendor for themselves and their successors in title to the intent that this covenant shall run with and bind the land hereby conveyed into whosesoever hands the same may come and may benefit the neighbouring land of the Vendor that they the Purchasers will not use the land hereby conveyed for any purpose other than agricultural use and will not erect any buildings thereon without the written consent of the Vendor – this refers to the conveyance of the land tinted pink on the filed plan.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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