HUEFIELD

HUEFIELD HELFORD PASSAGE, FALMOUTH, An impressive, detached waterside residence occupying an enviable position, facing south with superb views over the and the unspoilt countryside beyond. With a self-contained 2 bedroomed annexe, driveway parking, an integral double garage, a swimming pool and beautifully maintained gardens; located in one of Cornwall’s most prestigious and sought after areas.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION – In all, about 3,198sq.ft.

Ground Floor: entrance porch, reception hall, sitting/dining room, family shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, principal en-suite bedroom, guest en-suite bedroom, further double bedroom. Lower Ground Floor: landing, storage cupboard, utility room with boiler room off, access to garage. The Annexe Entrance porch, kitchen, bathroom, 2 bedrooms, open-plan sitting/dining room. Outside: driveway parking for several vehicles, integral double garage, beautiful lawned gardens, swimming pool. Access to a gate with a right of way to the water.

Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor’s Sole Agent: Lillicrap Chilcott Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, , TR1 2PE. Tel: 01872 273473 Fax: 01872 273474 Email: [email protected] www.lillicrapchilcott.com LOCATION and safe sandy beaches at , Durgan, Swanpool and Helford Passage and the Helford River require no introduction as Falmouth plus the internationally acclaimed gardens of Trebah and one of the foremost locations in the county boasting excellent Glendurgan, all within very close proximity of Huefield. Much of the sailing facilities, not only at the Helford River Sailing Club on the countryside surrounding the Helford River estuary is owned by the south side of the river, but also on the river itself and the nearby Fal National Trust and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Estuary and . The Helford River is renowned for its Beauty with numerous scenic creekside and coastal walks within sheltered sailing waters and tree lined creeks including Frenchman’s easy reach. Creek, immortalised by Daphne du Maurier. This is an ideal place The popular village of Smith is about 1½ miles away and for keeping either a yacht or dinghy as, together with its creeks offers a fine range of local shops and services catering for most day and inlets, it provides many opportunities for competitive and day to day needs. Falmouth (about 8 miles distant) offers a wider range sailing. Overlooking the water’s edge is the Ferry Boat Inn and a of national stores, business and schooling facilities and a local train passenger ferry provides trips across the river. link through to the cathedral city of Truro which is about 15 miles There is a golf course and hotel with a swimming pool within away and has a main line rail link to London Paddington (travelling walking distance at Budock Vean and this unspoilt picturesque time approximately 4½ hours). Communications are good with the rural area of south Cornwall runs along the beautiful rocky A30 dual carriageway just north of Truro providing fast access to coastline of Falmouth Bay where there are inspiring cliff top walks the M5 motorway at Exeter. DESCRIPTION Properties in this area seldom become available and this is the first time that Huefield has been offered for sale since 2002. Built, we understand in the mid-1960’s, Huefield is an imposing and particularly spacious detached residence overlooking the well renowned Helford River and the surrounding countryside and has access to a gated entrance with a right of way which leads down to the sheltered beach and Helford Passage, as well as the famous Ferry Boat Inn. The Helford River is one of the most sought after locations in Cornwall, favoured in particular by the sailing fraternity and is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, famed for being one of the most peaceful and tranquil settings on the stunning south Cornish coast. Huefield offers a great deal of generously proportioned accommodation, arranged over two floors, and is designed to make the most of the stunning views with a very impressive and spacious sitting/dining room measuring 25’5” x 17’ with a wall of windows overlooking the gardens and out across the river. Patio doors open from the kitchen/breakfast room to a sun terrace which is the most perfect spot to while away the hours whilst taking in the boating activity and is of course ideal for alfresco dining and outside entertaining. Off the sitting/dining room is a very impressive principal bedroom suite with a range of built-in wardrobes and matching bedside cabinets as well as a spacious wet room style en-suite shower/bathroom room and its own private balcony with superb views. There are two other large double bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom. The two bedroomed self-contained annexe is perfect for additional family members or for holiday letting and comprises a beautiful, spacious and light living room with patio doors opening to the gardens and pool area, a kitchen, bathroom and two double bedrooms. Huefield is approached via a sweeping driveway which gently descends to the integral garage and also provides parking for several vehicles. The gardens lie to the south of the house and are meticulously maintained and beautifully presented whilst gently undulating to a more sheltered area where there is a heated swimming pool and an adjoining patio. At the top of the garden is the sun terrace outside the kitchen. The whole grounds offer a great deal of privacy and are very peaceful whilst enjoying excellent river views. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From the driveway, a covered entrance leads to a uPVC opaque glass door which opens to:- ENTRANCE PORCH. With slate tiled flooring and a glazed door opening to:- HALLWAY. With built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail to wall. A very spacious and light double aspect kitchen with facing out over the garden, across the water and to the rolling and shelving, access to the loft, light tunnel, radiator, staircase sliding patio door opening onto sun terrace providing a stunning countryside beyond – a stunning southerly view. The sliding descending to the lower ground floor and doors to:- southerly water view and with a further large uPVC double glazed door opens onto a sun terrace with glass and stainless steel balustrading which is the perfect place to enjoy the view. A range SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, large walk-in window overlooking the swimming pool, sun terrace, gardens of built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelving as well as corner shower cubicle, heated towel rail, uPVC double glazed and the water and countryside beyond. The kitchen comprises matching bedside cabinets and a sideboard, two radiators. Door window overlooking the driveway. a range of wooden base units under a granite worktop with integrated appliances including a double Neff oven, a fridge, a to:- SITTING / DINING ROOM – 25’5” x 17’. A truly beautiful four ring induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood above, EN-SUITE WET ROOM. A very spacious and beautifully double aspect room with a near wall of windows facing out over stainless steel 1½ bowl sink and drainer, space for a washing appointed wet room with wc, cantilevered wash basin with two the grounds, across the water to the rolling countryside beyond. machine and a dryer as well as a dishwasher and freezer, further soft close drawers under, corner bath with shower head, tall Two further windows overlooking the rear of the property. Feature wall mounted units. Radiator. heated towel rail. fireplace with coal effect gas fire set upon a slate hearth with a red brick surround and wooden lintel above, three radiators, display From the sitting/dining room, door to:- From the hallway, doors to:- alcove with built-in spotlights and glass shelving. Door to the PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – 17’ x 16’2” (plus built-in BEDROOM 2 – 17’9” x 10’7”. A good sized double bedroom principal bedroom. wardrobes) max wall to wall. A beautiful room with a sliding with a large triple paned uPVC double glazed window overlooking KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 21’1” x 12’1” max wall double glazed patio door with a large window to either side the side of the property and the driveway, radiator and door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, panelled bath with shower head above, heated towel rail, two uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side of the property. BEDROOM 3 – 16’8” x 10’6”. A spacious and light double bedroom with two large uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side of the property, radiator. From the reception hall, a turning staircase descends to:- LOWER GROUND FLOOR LANDING. Spacious utility area with a built-in storage cupboard, radiator and a glazed door opening to the veranda which leads to the swimming pool. Further door to:- UTILITY ROOM. Wooden base units under a wooden worktop with space for a washer and a dryer, uPVC double glazed window Annexe overlooking the swimming pool and gardens, stable door to the boiler room which houses the boiler and the workings for the swimming pool. Further door to the garage (see below). THE ANNEXE From the parking area an opaque glass uPVC door opens to:- RECEPTION PORCH. Radiator and doors to:- SECOND KITCHEN – 9’9” x 8’7” max. wall-to-wall. Wooden base units under a wooden worktop with space for a slimline dishwasher, a fridge and a cooker, further wall mounted units, uPVC double glazed window overlooking the side of the property, radiator. BEDROOM 4 – 12’ x 11’. A light and sunny room with a uPVC double glazed window overlooking the lawned front garden, built- in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, radiator. From the kitchen, doors to:- FAMILY BATHROOM. Wc, wash basin and pedestal, panelled bath with shower head above, heated towel rail, radiator. BEDROOM 5 – 13’1” x 8’. Currently used as a twin double bedroom with triple paned uPVC double glazed window overlooking the driveway, radiator. OPEN-PLAN LIVING / DINING ROOM – 22’ x 16’5” (of irregular shape). A very light and spacious room with a near wall of glass overlooking the sun terrace, swimming pool and front lawn with patio doors which open out to the sun terrace. Further window to the side overlooking the side of the property, two radiators.

OUTSIDE A timber gate opens to a sweeping tarmac driveway which which is accessed off the kitchen and from here, steps lead down descends down to the rear of the property and which leads to the past an attractive fishpond to the garden. parking area, the annexe and to the:- The garden is absolutely stunning and mainly laid to lawn with a GARAGE – 16’2” x 16’. An integral double garage with beautiful array of mature plants and shrubs on its borders which electrically operated up and over door and a door into the utility offer a great deal of colour and intrigue. The garden is incredibly room. private with a huge amount of shelter given by some beautiful mature trees on the northern side and with some well maintained To the side of the garage is a large built-in storage shed. hedging to the east and west. The driveway provides parking for numerous vehicles and to the eastern side of the property is a pathway bounded by mature hedging and trees with a raised decked area to one side which houses a small summerhouse which has an excellent southerly water view. This pathway leads around to a larger sun terrace Lower Ground Floor Approx. 126.2 sqm / 1358.5 sq ft Ground Floor Approx. 170.9 sqm / 1839.7 sq ft

HUEFIELD Total Approx Floor Area: 3198.2 sq ft / 297.1 sq m

For identification only – Not to scale. GENERAL INFORMATION on the left hand side take the left hand turning to VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment Helford Passage. Descend the hill passing Bar through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Road on your right hand side and take the next 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. right hand turn (with the red sign) to the car park. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Keep to the left and take the next right hand turn keeping a look out for the Huefield sign. E-mail: [email protected]. Continue along this driveway passing one other POST CODE – TR11 5LD. property and a parking area and the entrance to Huefield will be in front of you. SERVICES – Mains water and electricity are connected. Oil fired boiler zoned for main part AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars of the house and lower ground floor ‘annexe’ have been prepared as a general guide only part. Roof mounted solar panels for domestic for prospective buyers. Whilst we have hot water and swimming pool. Private drainage endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable treatment system (cost about £600 per annum description of the property, no specific survey to Helford Passage Apartments Limited) (HPAL). or detailed inspection has been carried out Further information available upon viewing. For in relation to the property, the services, the Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own RIGHT OF WAY AND MAINTENANCE surveys and investigations in connection with RESPONSIBILITY – Huefield has a right of any purchase of the property. All measurements, way across the driveway to Helford Passage floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances Apartments Limited and has a maintenance are approximate only and should not be relied responsibility of a 50/50 basis for the section upon for accuracy. Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance over which both neighbouring Coomb Pines and OFFICE OPENING HOURS Survey map with the sanction of the controller Huefield require access to their properties. – Monday to Friday of H.M. Stationary Office. This plan is for 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to convenience of purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded DIRECTIONS – From proceed 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available from any contract. Licence Number. No. for viewing appointments all day Saturday ES1000034571.” towards Port Navas and Helford Passage and after passing Glendurgan and Trebah Gardens and all day Sunday. THE CORNWALL ESTATE AGENT www.lillicrapchilcott.com | 01872 273473 | email [email protected]