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Ref: LCAA7810 Offers around £595,000 Kelvin House, Garrett Street, Cawsand, Torpoint, Cornwall, PL10 1PD FREEHOLD An outstanding three storey Grade II Listed period house believed to have been built around 1780 with lovely views out over the water to the coastline beyond. The house has been sympathetically extended and refurbished by the current owners and now offers 3/4 bedroomed character accommodation and lovely terraced gardens to the rear. 2 Ref: LCAA7810 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: porch, hallway, sitting room, kitchen, dining room, wet room. First Floor: drawing room/bedroom 4, bedroom, shower room. Second Floor: 2 double bedrooms, shower room/wc. Outside: lovely terraced gardens with sitting areas and terracing. DESCRIPTION Kelvin House is a beautiful three storey Grade II Listed period home believed to have been built around 1780 and enjoying lovely views to the front taking in the interesting and everchanging coastal and marine activity. A particularly attractive front elevation is slate hung to the first and second floor under a hipped slate roof. The house has been comprehensively updated and refurbished by the current owner and this has included extending the kitchen area, remodelling and replacing bathrooms and a host of other improvements. The accommodation itself is arranged over three levels and provides flexible, comfortable and spacious rooms which enjoy particularly fine views to the front overlooking the water. Approached from Garrett Street via a covered entrance to an entrance vestibule which opens through a half glazed doorway into a long hallway with timber floors and turning staircase to the upper accommodation. To one side there is a sitting room with large sash window to the front, working fireplace and surround and glazed corner display cabinet with cupboard under. From this room and along the hallway a doorway leads through into the kitchen which has been comprehensively remodelled, refurbished and redecorated and now includes bespoke timber units and central island and freestanding double oven range cooker in the original alcove. 3 Ref: LCAA7810 4 Ref: LCAA7810 There is an archway through from the kitchen into the dining room which is a wonderful addition to the house with three fully glazed doors opening to the rear and the light is further enhanced by a ceiling lantern light. Doors lead out into the rear garden and this room can also be accessed directly from the main entrance hallway. Just off the dining room is a particularly useful wet room/wc with shower. From the main hallway a central turning staircase leads up to the landing. To the front of the house is a very comfortable and spacious first floor sitting room (or occasional bedroom). This is a superb room with a window to the front taking in the glorious marine vista and there is a working fireplace with surround and storage cupboards to the side. To the rear of the house is a guest bedroom with a lovely outlook over the rear terraced gardens and adjoining this is a comprehensively refitted shower room with wc and wash hand basin. From the landing the stairway continues up to the second floor and the main bedroom is situated to the front of the house and has outstanding views over the sea and coastline beyond. There is a further guest bedroom and adjoining shower room/wc and wash hand basin on this level. Throughout the inside of the house not only has there been comprehensive updating and improvement works but the house has also been redecorated in keeping with its style and age. The house now offers the complete package combining a particularly appealing façade, comprehensive refurbishment and updating and set in a superb and highly sought after seaside village, seconds from the water and minutes from a number of delightful beaches. In addition to the comprehensive programme of works to the inside of the house the gardens have been extensively remodelled and improved and now provide lovely terraced areas with a number of sitting areas, colourful beds and borders and a particularly attractive stone walling to two sides. LOCATION Kelvin House is situated on Garrett Street which leads from the centre of the village along the waterfront towards Cawsand. Its prominent position allows it to enjoy the lovely water views and everchanging vista of this acutely desirable and sought after village. The twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand were, until 1844, in different counties. Both are renowned for their notorious history as centres of smuggling in the 17th and 18th Centuries. Many thousands of casks of spirits are reputed to have been landed here by a large fleet of smuggling vessels operating out of Cawsand Bay. Fishing was also an important industry and pilchard cellars believed to date from the late 16th Century are still to be seen here. 5 Ref: LCAA7810 Today, Cawsand is the archetypal Cornish fishing village with its narrow meandering streets, beaches, coast path and gorgeous views. The Rame Peninsula is often described as Cornwall’s Forgotten Corner and it is true that Cawsand and its surroundings feel both unexplored and unspoilt. Here the Cornish coastline is particularly fine with secluded beaches and dramatic views from the long distance South West Coast Path. Rame Head with its prominent chapel is a striking local landmark with views as far as Fowey and beyond on clear days. There is real village life to enjoy here and the twin villages boast many local facilities including four public houses, a sailing club, the Rame Gig Club, a post office, a bakery and a general store, as well as many local events and activities. A passenger ferry runs a regular service between Cawsand beach and the Barbican in Plymouth between March and November and the year round Cremyll ferry (approximately 3 miles) connects Mount Edgcumbe with Stonehouse in Plymouth. The car ferry at Torpoint (approximately 7 miles) provides a 24/7 service to Plymouth. The Paddington to Penzance mainline trains stop at St Germans (approximately 10 miles away), with the A38 at a similar distance. GENERAL INFORMATION 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]. POST CODE – PL10 1PD. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity. LPG gas. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. 6 Ref: LCAA7810 DIRECTIONS – From the centre of Cawsand proceed along Garrett Street up the hill and around the corner and after 200 yards Kelvin House will be seen on the left hand side. 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. 7 Ref: LCAA7810 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. 8 Ref: LCAA7810 .