Ref: LCAA5989 Guide £400,000

Stanmill Cottage, Lane, Ashton, , FREEHOLD

Situated in an oasis of peace and tranquillity, this incredibly pretty double fronted stone built cottage is situated at the very end of a quiet country lane. Full of character, a 3 bedroomed non-Listed detached cottage complemented by beautiful private and well stocked gardens, parking and a large detached garage. Under a mile from Rinsey beach lane but easily accessible to the towns of Helston and – a rare opportunity. 2 Ref: LCAA5989

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: large recently added garden room, cosy sitting room, separate dining room, rear hall/family room, character rustic kitchen, ground floor bathroom.

First Floor: 3 double bedrooms with potential to create possibly a 4th bedroom or additional en-suite/family bathroom facility.

Outside: very private and superbly stocked gardens, an oasis of tranquillity with fish pond at the end of a private no-through lane. Large garage.

DESCRIPTION

 Superbly located detached cottage in an oasis of peace and tranquillity but under a mile from Rinsey beach.

 Recently added garden room – 19’8” x 7’9”.

 Cosy sitting room with granite fireplace and woodburner.

 Separate dining room with many character features.

3 Ref: LCAA5989  First floor balcony with fantastic views across acres of countryside and towards the coast beyond .

 3 double bedrooms (potentially 4 or space to create an additional en-suite or family bathroom).

 At the end of a no-through lane with parking and large garage.

 Beautifully presented and a fantastic opportunity to purchase either a main or second home and in our opinion priced with absolute realism.

LOCATION

Situated in a rarely found and delightful location close to the coast near Porthleven and Rinsey Cove and within reach of Helston and Penzance.

 LOCAL FACILITIES – Situated on the edge of the village of Ashton and within a short drive of the bustling harbour side village of Porthleven with its mix of restaurants, public houses and interesting shops. The larger town of Helston is only a few miles away and has a number of major supermarkets, secondary and primary schooling plus sixth form college, doctors’ surgeries and varied local shopping.

 LOCAL CAFÉS AND PUBLIC HOUSES – Ashton itself has its own pub within walking distance of the property and a short drive away is the harbour side village of Porthleven which is renowned for a number of quality eateries.

 THINGS TO DO – Within a short drive there are many beautiful golden sandy beaches including Rinsey, , , and . Nearby Porthleven is home to one of ’s most challenging surfing reef breaks where from the Cliffside one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the surfers when conditions are right.

 NEARBY WALKS – There are many beautiful walks in the area within minutes from the property. One can access the and enjoy one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in Cornwall. The walk from Trewavas Head to Rinsey takes in some incredibly situated engine houses which sit perched upon the headland with the sea below. There are also many outstanding inland walks in addition.

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

Access is gained via timber double glazed entrance door to a:-

GARDEN ROOM / CONSERVATORY – 19’8” x 7’9”. A recently added extension with tall timber double glazed windows and doors, travertine tiled floor with underfloor heating, wall light, five panel original style pine door to:-

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DINING ROOM – 15’6” x 11’7”. A lovely character room with beamed and boarded ceiling of a good height, ceramic tiled floor, former inglenook fireplace now used as a pine fronted storage cupboard, recesses to either side, radiator, window seat and double glazed sash window overlooking the front garden, glazed original style pine door to:- 5 Ref: LCAA5989

SITTING ROOM – 13’6” x 11’10”. Similar beamed and boarded ceiling, radiator with thermostatic, feature granite fireplace with woodburner and built-in recesses to either side with pine fronted storage cupboards with hanging space and shelving, TV aerial sockets, wall lights, panelled and glazed pine door returning to the garden room. Doorway to:-

REAR HALLWAY / FAMILY ROOM – 11’2” x 8’6”. Beamed and boarded ceiling, slate tiled floor, window shelf, radiator, staircase to the first floor. Panelled door to:-

BATHROOM. Low level wc, pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback, panelled bath with ceramic tiled surround, shower attachment and shower screen, beamed and boarded ceiling, timber shelf, extractor fan.

KITCHEN – 15’4” x 8’4”. Fitted with a range of rustic oak fronted cupboards and drawers with vintage style door furniture, roll edged worksurfaces with travertine tiled surrounds, Calor gas cooker point, range of pine wall shelving and lovely feature dwarf wall with 6 Ref: LCAA5989 quarry tiled top providing an extra useful display/storage area. Quarry tiled floor throughout, radiator, Velux double glazed window and further double glazed window at the side overlooking the pond and rear garden. Inset 1½ bowl sink with swan neck mixer tap, space and plumbing for dishwasher, stable style door to the rear. From the family room a door leads to a:-

REAR PORCH / UTILITY ROOM – 12’6” x 4’. Valliant Glow Worm Calor gas fired central heating boiler, double glazed windows, door to the rear of the property. Plumbing and waste for washing machine.

Staircase leading from the family room to:-

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. Large built-in linen cupboard with slatted shelving.

MASTER BEDROOM SUITE – 17’4” x 12’2” overall. (Measurement includes the en- suite shower room). With fully tiled shower cubicle, electric shower unit, downlighters, low level wc and pedestal wash basin, also with tiled splashback. Throughout the room there are lovely exposed pine floorboards, radiator with thermostat, two sash windows with timber sills and canopied ceiling. Original style door and further double glazed external door leads to a beautiful raised BALCONY approximately 15’ x 7’ with steps leading down to the garden. A beautiful sitting out area with views for miles towards Goonhilly and across to the coast beyond Porthleven.

BEDROOM 2 – 12’ x 10’4”. Original style door, canopied ceiling, radiator with thermostat, timber sash window with window shelf and large walk-in wardrobe area. We understand 7 Ref: LCAA5989 that at one time the linen cupboard and this area in addition to part of the main bedroom area may have been used as a further bedroom but there is ample scope to change this area to a buyer’s own specification e.g. potential en-suite or fourth bedroom.

BEDROOM 3 – 11’10” x 9’4” plus built-in separate wc. With pine panelled door and walls, white low level wc. The bedroom also contains a pedestal wash hand basin in a vanity unit. Canopied ceiling with loft access, radiator with thermostat. A lovely dual aspect room with casement windows on two elevations. Wood effect laminate floor.

OUTSIDE

Access is gained over a very quiet private lane and the property nestles discreetly at the end of this lane in an absolute oasis of tranquillity with beautifully stocked and carefully tended gardens. The driveway continues to the:- 8 Ref: LCAA5989

LARGE DETACHED GARAGE 16’7” x 15’6” approximately. With window at the rear, lots of roof storage area, electric light and power, timber double doors.

The gardens themselves completely envelope the property and are a delightful environment and superbly stocked with a vast range of shrubs and flowering plants enjoying utter privacy. Feature shrubs include fig tree, arum lily adjacent to the lovely deep pond with many mature water plants, formerly a natural outdoor swimming pool. A walkway leads around the rear of the property providing access for maintenance. Below the deck there is a useful storage compound. The rear boundary is mature and well screened and the left hand side of the garden boasts a timber shed and mature raised borders, some set out to vegetables and the remainder to flowering shrubs.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, , Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected]

POST CODE – TR13 9SG.

SERVICES – Mains water and electricity. LPG gas fired central heating, private drainage. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – Proceed from Helston towards Penzance, pass through the village of Breage and into Ashton turning left almost opposite the pub signposted to Rinsey 1 mile. Proceed down this road through the national speed limit signs taking the first unmade lane on the left and proceed to the end of this lane where the property can be found.

AGENT’S NOTE – 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.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).

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