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Flcqfc1vqkoi9nnriylyeg.Pdf Spinnakers Wheal an Wens Marazion Penzance TR17 0DE • Cool Contemporary Chic • Designed by award winning architect Barry Briscoe • Panoramic views over Mounts Bay and St Michaels Mount • Accommodation arranged over three floors • Self contained 1 bedroom apartment on lower ground floor • Stunning roof terrace • Dining room with bay window • Kitchen breakfast room • Sitting room • Master bedroom en suite • 2 further bedrooms • Family bathroom • Office / 4th bedroom • Beautiful private gardens • Internal garage and parking • EPC D A STUNNING ART DECO STYLED RESIDENCE WITH OUTSTANDING VIEWS OVER ST MICHAELS MOUNT AND THE BAY BEYOND PROPERTY Spinnakers is a fabulous coastal residence built with great style and panache by the award winning architect Barry Briscoe, whose design fits beautifully into its location and maximises the amazing position. It enjoys stunning views across Mounts Bay with the iconic St Michaels Mount taking pride of place. The layout works exceptionally well with the bedrooms set out on the ground floor and the living areas on the first floor. Its interesting L-shape design creates a very social layout, with the reception rooms at opposite ends and the kitchen at its heart. The vast roof terrace has breathtaking views and is accessed via an internal staircase, with ample room for sunbathing and a very cool pod for either dining or sheltering from any elements whilst sitting and soaking up the amazing views. The lower ground floor is set out as a self contained annexe, ideal for guests or income from holiday letting. This area interlinks with the main house and so it can also be used as additional accommodation, if required. The gardens are located mainly to the rear and side of the property. These have been delightfully landscaped and were designed to create attractive low maintenance areas and there is also a pond. There is parking at the front and an integral garage. LOCATION St Michaels Mount: 0.4 Miles • Prussia Cove: 3.5 Miles • Penzance: 3.8 Miles • Rinsey Head: 6 Miles • Mousehole: 7.4 Miles • Porthleven: 8 Miles • St Ives: 9.5 Miles • Lamorna Cove: 10 Miles • Sennen Cove: 13 Miles • Truro: 27 Miles • Newquay Airport: 42 Miles Marazion is a charming Cornish village with a wonderful range of interesting shops, cafes and art galleries and also provides access across the causeway to the Iconic St Michaels Mount. The village is blessed with fine sandy beaches making it an ideal location for long, relaxing days on the beach. Mounts Bay has so many stunning places to visit nearby, with Porthleven offering an array of fine eateries including Rick Stein’s and Amelies. Rinsey Head is a dramatic walk with Prussia Cove a true hidden gem. Penzance has a host of interesting shops and leads on to Newlyn, famous for the school of art and through to the beautiful Mousehole. Beyond this is Lamorna Cove and then to Lands End. Sennen Cove is a favourite for keen surfers and of course, St Ives has its stunning beaches and delightful shops and bars. Wheal An Wens, Marazion, TR17 APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL FLOOR AREA 2346 SQ FT 217.9 SQ METRES (INCLUDES GARAGE) Down Up Down Office 9'6 (2.90) x 8' (2.44) Reception Room Kitchen Roof Terrace 16'3 (4.95) max 17'6 (5.33) max x 14'3 (4.34) x 14'3 (4.34) max Roof Terrace Dining Room SECOND FLOOR 16' (4.88) max FIRST FLOOR x 12'6 (3.81) Up Up Down Bedroom 1 11'9 (3.58) min x 9'3 (2.82) max Bedroom 2 Garage 14'3 (4.34) 17'3 (5.26) x 9'9 (2.97) x 10' (3.05) Bedroom 3 9'9 (2.97) max x 8'3 (2.51) min Bedroom 1 18'6 (5.64) max Kitchen / x 13'2 (4.01) max Reception Room 15' (4.57) max GROUND FLOOR x 12'9 (3.89) LOWER GROUND FLOOR Whilst every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the floor plan contained here, measurements of doors, windows and rooms are approximate and no responsibility is taken for any error, omission or misstatement. These plans are for representation purposes only as defined by RICS Code of Measuring Practice and should be used as such by any prospective purchaser. Specifically no guarantee is given on the total square footage of the property if quoted on this plan. Any figure given is for initial guidance only and should not be relied on as a basis of valuation. Copyright nichecom.co.uk 2018 Produced for Rohrs and Rowe REF : 330025 Services: Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired heating ROHRS & ROWE Directions: Travel into Marazion from the A30 and continue through the village. About 100m past the last shops there is TELEPHONE 01872 306 360 a sharp left hand bend marked Wheal an Wens. Proceed about 30M to the top of the lane. EMAIL [email protected] WEBSITE www.RohrsAndRowe.co.uk ImpoRtaNT NotiCE: Rohrs & Rowe, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf of the client or otherwise. Rohrs & Rowe assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in theses particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statement or representation of fact. All areas, measurement or distance are approximate. The descriptive text, photographs and plans are all for guidance only and are not in any way comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning permissions, building regulations or other required consents. Rohrs & Rowe, their clients and any joint agents have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspecting or otherwise. Any items, equipment or fixtures and fittings shown may not necessarily be included within the sale. .
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