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Helford Passage, Penmorva, Bar Road, Smith TR11 5LE

A rare opportunity on the south side of one of the most valuable and desirable roads in Cornwall.

Master bedroom suite and three further bedrooms Two reception rooms • Kitchen/Breakfast Room • Study Utility room, shower room and linen cupboard Two bed self-contained annexe • South facing sun terrace Wonderful views over the and out to sea Beautiful gardens running to over ½ acre Workshop and potting shed Double garage and “In and out” driveway with ample parking

SITUATION nearby university and harbour town of Falmouth with a direct THE PROPERTY GARDENS AND GROUNDS rail link to London Padddington from . The Helford River Estuary is one of the most beautiful and The ‘in-and-out’ driveway leads down to the house, providing airport is about 33 miles away with daily flights to London Originally built in the 1920’s, Penmorva occupies an elevated unspoilt on the south coast of , with its deep valleys ample parking and a double garage, and is flanked by mature Heathrow. position in a generous plot with outstanding southerly views and wooded creeks that cut inland along the north side of the across the Helford River from all floors. These views are shrubs and flower beds. Peninsula. It was renowned as a haven for pirates and For the keen golfer there are five courses within 20 miles, the protected by a covenant dating back to 1924. The main nearest being Budock Vean Golf club, which is positioned Facing full south, the slate terrace runs the full width of the inspired many writers, famously Daphne du Maurier with her entrance hall is impressive and leads on to the two large Frenchman’s Creek novel. There are many small quays on the within walking distance of Penmorva. Originally designed house and has central steps which lead down to the sweeping reception rooms which in turn open out onto a full width slate river to visit by boat, while a pedestrian ferry links the north by five times Open Winner James Braid, the seventh on this lawns. This terrace faces out across the gardens to the Helford terrace and the beautifully planted, south facing garden. The and south banks in the summer. interesting course was until recently the longest par 5 in the River to Helford Village on the south shore. To the south, the kitchen/breakfast room is fully fitted and can be accessed from country. Climatic conditions are so mild that the course plays gardens slope gently away from the house and are laid to lawn, The iconic Ferryboat Inn lies down at , with exceptionally well all year road and is rarely closed by bad the main hallway or via the side lobby. This side lobby provides interspersed with island beds stocked with an outstanding the active Helford River Sailing Club on the opposite shore. weather. a much used informal entrance ideal for dogs or sports collection of ornamental and flowering shrubs and plants. There are many deep-water moorings here and the Helford equipment. The side lobby also provides access to the self- River Childrens Sailing Trust runs a huge number of courses contained two bedroom annexe. There are water and electric points throughout the rear garden throughout the season. and additionally there is an approximate 3,500 gallon HISTORY On the first floor level of the main house there is a master underground water storage system to collect rainwater, to be Much of the land surrounding the estuary is owned and From the 1940s Penmorva was owned by Percy Holman, the bedroom suite with a dressing room and en suite bathroom. used in the garden. protected by the National Trust. As well as having fine coastal Chairman of Holman Brothers Lid of . As a There two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. walks and creek paths, the area has a mild climate suited to leading supplier of specialist mining equipment, including many sub-tropical plants, as the gardens of Glendurgan and For information, planning permission was granted in September rock drills and compressors, Holman Brothers was, at that Trebah illustrate so well. 2013 to demolish the existing building and construct a 7,500 time, one of the county’s biggest employers with a workforce sq ft replacement dwelling. Whilst this permission has now Nearby enjoys village shops, a doctor’s of over 4,000 people. He also became President of the lapsed, plans are available from with the surgery, public house and café/restaurants. There is a more Rugby Football Union, served as the Commodore of the planning reference PA13/06250. extensive range of shopping and commercial facilities in the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and was a very keen pilot.

DIRECTIONS From the village of Mawnan Smith follow the signs to Helford Passage. After passing and just after Trebah Garden, turn left signposted to Helford Passage. After about 300 yards take the first right into Bar Road. Follow this road until just before it bears round to the right and the entrance to Penmorva is on the left hand side.

SERVICES Mains water and electricity, oil central heating and private drainage.

DISTANCES Mawnan Smith – 1.5 miles Falmouth – 7 miles Truro – 15 miles Newquay Airport – 33 miles (all distances are approxiamate)

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