Ref: LCAA7956 Offers around £500,000 (to include the majority of contents) Loe Cottage and Net Loft, Loe Bar Road, Porthleven, South Cornwall, TR13 9ER FREEHOLD
A classic double fronted, 2 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed fisherman’s cottage and detached cliff top former net loft used as additional self-contained accommodation, in an outstanding frontline position taking in stunning panoramic south westerly views out across Mounts Bay framed by the Lands End and Lizard Peninsulas. With the incredibly important asset of generous off-road parking for 2 cars and a large cliff top terrace with excellent views along the beach to the mouth of Porthleven harbour. 2 Ref: LCAA7956
SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor: kitchen/dining room, sitting room.
First Floor: galleried landing, double bedroom en-suite, second double bedroom, bath/shower room.
Former Net Loft
Large open-plan accommodation with kitchenette and shower room off.
Outside: parking for 2 cars. Very large cliff top terrace with some of the most dramatic views in Cornwall. Small rear courtyard off the cottage.
DESCRIPTION
Loe Cottage is found on the famous Loe Bar Road stretching out from the harbourside in Porthleven towards the cliff top walks and long sandy beach around Loe Bar. This south facing double fronted cottage is particularly interesting as it also owns two parking spaces on the opposite side of the road and below these is a former Net Loft used as more accommodation opening onto a spectacular cliff top terrace. The views from both the cottage and the 3 Ref: LCAA7956 Net Loft are awe inspiring sweeping across Mounts Bay towards the Lands End peninsula. Fishing boats can be seen coming and going from Porthleven harbour and world class surfers enjoying barrelling waves just outside the harbour entrance.
The double fronted cottage and Net Loft both have low maintenance uPVC windows and doors with the cottage having a small courtyard to the rear in addition to the large cliff top terrace. In the cottage one will find a kitchen/dining room to one side and a sitting room to the other, both with window seats facing the views. On the first floor are two double bedrooms both facing the views with the master having two of the three first floor windows on the front elevation and its own en-suite shower room. The other bedroom therefore enjoys sole use of the family bathroom. 4 Ref: LCAA7956 The Net Loft is set down and therefore does not restrict the views from the cottage and in here one will find a large open-plan space with fitted kitchenette and a shower room off.
It is extremely rare to find a property in such a highly prized location with parking and more importantly with ownership to the cliff edge. The elevated outlook is incredible, and the sun sets from here, at all times of year, will live in the memory for years.
LOCATION
Porthleven is a picturesque harbourside village located on the south west facing coast of Cornwall, with the Lizard Peninsula to the east and Lands End to the west. The Ancient Harbour and the most southerly operating harbour in the UK. It is at the heart of the village with its bustling atmosphere, interesting shops and highly regarded inns and restaurants, including one owned by the celebrity chef Rick Stein. There are many services within the town including schooling, a doctor’s surgery and general stores as well as various arts and sports clubs and societies. The harbour still protects an active fishing fleet which adds to the day to day spectacle both within the village and also from the outlook of Loe Cottage and the Net Loft.
The harbour mouth is protected by a pier with a prominent church by the entrance and on the other side of the harbour entrance is a well known surfing break. The South West Coast Path stretches away along the coastline in both directions, to the north west above a rugged cliffy shoreline towards Praa Sands and to the south east, along Porthleven Sands and past Loe Bar with Loe Pool having woodland walks through the Penrose Estate behind.
The ancient market town of Helston is only a few miles away and is famous for its annual Flora Day Dance. The town is the main centre for the area and has a wide range of national and local retailers, out of town supermarkets, trading estates, a sports centre, schooling up 5 Ref: LCAA7956 to college level and a small hospital. Helston is regarded as the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, around which are many beautiful beaches, towering headlands, quaint villages and on the eastern side, the sailing waters of the Helford River.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)
A modern double glazed stable door opens to:-
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 13’10” x 13’. Double glazed window with window seat looking straight out to sea. Slate tiled floor, areas of painted wood boarding to dado height, painted beamed and boarded ceiling, thick wooden lintels over the window and door. Fitted with a range of light blue wood effect fronted units under granite effect worktops with a stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over and tiled splashbacks behind. Bosch digitally controlled electric oven and grill with four plate ceramic hob and concealed filter hood over. Concealed integrated fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. Further double glazed window and double glazed door to the rear courtyard. Night store heater. Staircase to the first floor and door to:-
SITTING ROOM – 13’4” x 8’4”. Double glazed window to the front with window seat and further double glazed window to the rear. Night store heater, small fireplace with an electric solid fuel effect stove, storage below the window seat, white painted beamed and boarded ceiling.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING. An interesting galleried landing over the stairs with white painted handrails and high mono-pitched ceiling. Double glazed window to the rear, double louvered doors to an airing cupboard. Night store heater, doors to:-
BEDROOM 1 – 12’9” x 8’2”. Two double glazed windows facing straight out to sea with integrated blinds. High mono-pitched ceiling, one exposed wood boarded wall, exposed floorboards, electric radiator. Door to:-
6 Ref: LCAA7956 EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Glazed screened and tiled shower enclosure with an electric shower. White wc, white pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Tiled floor and walls, obscured double glazed window to the rear, extractor fan, chrome electrically heated towel rail, strip light with electric shaver socket over the wash basin.
BEDROOM 2 – 10’ x 8’. Double glazed window facing straight out to sea with integrated blinds. High mono- pitched ceiling, exposed floorboards, one white painted wood clad wall, electric radiator, full height of the room fitted wardrobes with cupboards over.
BATH / SHOWER ROOM. Fitted with contemporary white sanitaryware including a shower bath with chrome mixer tap, glazed screen and Mira mixer shower over, wc, pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and strip light with electric shaver socket over. Tiled floor and walls, mono-pitched ceiling edge, extractor fan, obscured double glazed window to the rear, electrically heated chrome towel rail, access to loft space.
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CLIFF TOP FORMER NET LOFT
OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / BED SITTING ROOM – 16’6” x 16’. In the most commanding cliff top position imaginable and taking in uninterruptable panoramic views out to sea through two large double glazed windows both with deep wooden sills/window seats below. Further double glazed window to the side, pedestrian door at the base of the steps from the parking area and further pedestrian door on the seafacing side with small window. Exposed floorboards throughout, gently sloping ceiling with beams. Fitted cream fronted kitchen units under a roll edged light woodblock effect worktop with a stainless steel sink and drainer and chrome mixer tap. Tiled splashbacks, concealed integrated fridge/freezer, integrated Neff microwave oven and grill. Night store heater, store cupboard. Door to:-
SHOWER ROOM. Glazed screen and tiled shower enclosure with a Mira sport shower. White wc, white wash basin with chrome mixer tap set over a cabinet with mirror above. Chrome heated towel rail, wall and floor tiling, obscured double glazed window, extractor fan.
OUTSIDE
To the front and on the opposite side of the road to the cottage is a brick pavioured parking area with generous space for two cars. To the rear of the cottage is a narrow full width courtyard which is ideal for secure storage.
A gate from the parking area opens onto steps descending to the Net Loft. From here a walkway continues around the side of the Net Loft to the large paved and stone walled cliff top terrace. This is genuinely one of the most awe-inspiring positions of anywhere around 8 Ref: LCAA7956 Cornwall taking in panoramic southerly views framed by the Lizard and Lands End peninsulas. The cliff descends to the sandy beach below the property and to the west the view is straight to the harbour wall and mouth as well as surfers enjoying one of the finest reef breaks anywhere in Cornwall.
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 – TR13 9ER.
SERVICES – Mains water, drainage and electricity. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.
DIRECTIONS – From the head of the harbour in Porthleven drive along the east side of the harbour towards the pier and follow the road past the famous clock tower and continue onto Cliff Road. At the junction bear to the right onto Loe Bar Road and then stay to the left where the road splits continuing along Loe Bar Road. Drive past some houses on the right hand 9 Ref: LCAA7956 side and when the sea becomes visible again, Loe Bar Cottage will be found in the next terrace of cottages on the left with its parking and Net Loft opposite.
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.
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