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Prospect Cottage Prospect Cottage Sunny Corner, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, Village Centre and Harbour - 200 Yards Helston 12 Miles Prospect Cottage Prospect Cottage Sunny Corner, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, Village Centre and Harbour - 200 yards Helston 12 miles An attractive and recently refurbished cottage commanding wonderful sea views. • Character Cottage • 2 Reception Rooms • Prime Coastal Position • 3 Double Bedrooms • Access To Coast Path • Garden & Parking Guide price £780,000 SITUATION Prospect Cottage stands in a prominent front-line coastal position around 200 yards from the harbour commanding wonderful, unobstructed southerly views to Chynhalls Point and out to sea. Coverack is a picturesque harbour village located on the south-eastern coast of The Lizard Peninsula. With a rich maritime and fishing industry, this idyllic cove is now a popular holiday destination and bustles over the summer months with a range of restaurants and shops. The peninsula is the most southerly point of England with wide expanses designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and owned by private estates or The National Trust. Other nearby beaches include those at Kennack Sands and Poldhu whilst the beautiful wooded creeks of the Helford River are also readily accessible. The garden gate of Prospect Cottage opens directly onto the Southwest Coast Path and from here breath-taking views can be enjoyed no matter what direction one takes. Within a short drive is the larger village of St Keverne which, again, provides a range of day to day facilities whilst more extensive amenities are available within the historic market town of Helston which lies some 12 miles distant. THE PROPERTY Tastefully decorated throughout in a palette of contemporary shades, Prospect Cottage is a handsome stone-faced detached character residence that has been the subject of a carefully considered and comprehensive refurbishment programme, skilfully blending traditional features with a sympathetic modern style. The property has been in ownership of the same family for over 50 years. The delightful enclosed courtyard garden at the front of the property is approached directly from the coastal footpath and from here one enters into a cosy Dining Room complete with inglenook fireplace, wood-burning stove and an open beamed ceiling. Both the Dining Room and adjacent formal Sitting Room benefit from sash windows with unobstructed sea views whilst the Kitchen is well-appointed with a contemporary range of units and appliances. To the rear of the ground floor is an impressive Staircase Hall, generous Utility Room and a separate WC. On the first floor is a spacious Landing with doors opening to three Double Bedrooms, two of which benefit from grandstand views out to sea together with the sound of the waves. This upper floor is completed with a Bathroom and separate Shower Room. OUTSIDE Prospect Cottage has the valuable attribute of a single car parking space from which a pedestrian right of way leads down to the rear garden. At a higher level than the cottage is a mature terraced garden from where there are excellent views over the roof; part of this is laid to lawn whilst the upper section has further scope for landscaping. To the front of the cottage is a delightful enclosed courtyard garden facing directly out to sea a perfect spot to relax and soak up the views. Approached over a series of steps is a substantial sun deck that has been constructed and used exclusively by the property for a number of years. A possession claim has been submitted in respect of this land. VIEWING Strictly and only by prior appointment with Stags' Truro office on 01872 264488. DIRECTIONS Proceed into Coverack passing the beach on the left-hand side and continue to the harbour bearing sharp right around the hairpin corner. Continue up this road passing the Wesleyan Chapel on the left and after 100 yards or so, the car parking space for Prospect Cottage will be evident on the left. Alternatively, if parking in the village, walk to the Wesleyan Chapel and bear left directly in front of this along the coastal footpath continuing for 100 yards or so whereupon Prospect Cottage will be evident on the right-hand side. SERVICES Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating. Double glazing. These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags Estate Agents, 61 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE [email protected] 01872 264488 @StagsProperty Cornwall | De@StagsPvon roperty| Somerset | Dorset | LonCordnwallon | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London @StagsProperty Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London.
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