Ref: LCAA7036 Offers over £125,000 East Wheal Lovell Engine House, Laity, Wendron, Helston, Cornwall FREEHOLD A spectacular Grade II Listed classic Cornish engine house in almost 2 acres, with planning permission for conversion to a 2 bedroomed residential dwelling with generous ancillary accommodation taking in outstanding 360˚ views over the surrounding countryside. Planning permission is extremely hard to achieve on such sensitive buildings and so this truly is a rare opportunity. The property is set down a long private driveway and is well positioned between Falmouth and Helston. 2 Ref: LCAA7036 PROPOSED SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Lower Ground Floor: utility room. Ground Floor: kitchen/dining room, wc. Extensive workshop and store rooms with shower room off. First Floor: 2 bedrooms, shower room. Second Floor: living room opening onto a vast balcony. Outside: Long private driveway, level field around the north side of the engine house and overgrown land to the south. In all, about 1.9 acres. DESCRIPTION East Wheal Lovell Engine House is part of Cornwall’s heritage mining landscape and it is extremely rare for such properties to be granted planning permission for conversion into residential dwellings. Our client has gone through the extensive process with both the planning and Listed Buildings Authorities and has gained permission for full residential consent under Planning Reference PA15/09775 which was approved on the 2nd June 2016. This handsome structure stands within grounds of just under 2 acres, the majority of which is a large level field with scrubland to the south and a long approach drive leading in. Even from the field there are excellent views over countryside to the surrounding landmarks and it is thought that from the upper floors the sea along the south coast may be visible as it is from various nearby locations. The planning permission works with the building to provide a lower floor utility room with a window to the south east side, above this is the level that the property is approached at, although this will be over an external staircase. At this ground floor level will be the kitchen/dining room and a wc, whilst on the floor above are two bedrooms and a shower room. The top floor is reserved for a very large living room with windows to the side and front, but more importantly two doors will open onto a huge balcony on the south east side from where there will be fantastic views. Throughout the building there are some wonderful large arched windows to be created and the beautiful stone and brickwork are to be 3 Ref: LCAA7036 preserved. In additional, a large single storey wing to the side will be created providing a huge workshop, store room and shower room. It has been noted by our client that there is clear evidence on the side of the building that there was once a two storey structure in this location and so there is the possibility of potentially creating more accommodation or possible integration into the rest of the accommodation, subject to further planning approval. The current planning approval is however quite exceptional. LOCATION East Wheal Lovell Engine House is located in the parish of Wendron just to the north east of Helston and only about 5 miles from Falmouth. There are local communities very close by at Seworgan and Porkellis where there is also an inn. A short drive away to the south is Gweek at the head of the Helford River where there is also an inn and local store. Helston is the nearest large town and here one will find schooling for all ages, a sports centre, supermarkets, an out of town trading estate and an excellent selection of local retailers amongst the historic streets. Falmouth is Cornwall’s largest port town and has a huge selection of amenities, shops and restaurants as well as the best sailing facilities in Cornwall. There are many beaches nearby both around Falmouth Bay and the entrance to the beautiful and tranquil sailing waters of the Helford River. Just to the south and east of Helston is Loe Bar which is part of one of the longest beaches in Cornwall with the sands famously holding back the waters of Loe Pool lake, around which there are beautiful walks. GENERAL INFORMATION 4 Ref: LCAA7036 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]. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL GATES ARE SHUT IMMEDIATELY AFTER PASSING THROUGH THEM TO STOP LIVESTOCK ESCAPING. LILLICRAP CHILCOTT AND OUR CLIENT EXPRESSLY FORBID ANYBODY ENTERING THE ENGINE HOUSE ITSELF DUE TO CONCERNS FOR SAFETY. NEITHER LILLICRAP CHILCOTT OR OUR CLIENT ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY INJURY OR LOSS CAUSED TO PERSONS OR THEIR POSSESSIONS WHILST VIEWING EAST WHEAL LOVELL ENGINE HOUSE. ALL VIEWING ARE CARRIED OUT AT THE VIEWER’S OWN RISK. POST CODE – TR13 0NN. SERVICES – Mains electricity, water and telephone connection are available by the driveway. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Falmouth take the A394 to Helston and after passing the Half Way House restaurant, proceed down a long hill and along a section of carriageway with an overtaking lane. Very shortly after the overtaking lane narrows back to single carriageway, East Wheal Lovell Engine House will be seen on the right hand side. Just before becoming parallel to the property turn right into the entrance in front of a wide pair of metal gates and park off the road in front of the right hand gate. Walk through this gate and then through the next gate in front and to the right hand side. At the end of this drive (which is to be the driveway of the property) pass through another gate into the field surrounding the engine House. Please ensure that all gates are shut immediately after opening then as sheep are often kept in the field. 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. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday. 5 Ref: LCAA7036 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. Much more information and clearer versions of the plans can be downloaded from the Cornwall Council website under Planning Permission Reference PA15/09775. 6 Ref: LCAA7036 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. Much more information and clearer versions of the plans can be downloaded from the Cornwall Council website under Planning Permission Reference PA15/09775. 7 Ref: LCAA7036 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. 8 Ref: LCAA7036 .