CREEK SIDE CEDAR Dinyan, Port Navas, Falmouth, TR11 5RJ

Landmark contemporary creekside house on the estuary

Detached cedar-clad house, designed by Roger Hocking RIBA in 1985 Long frontage to 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Spacious open-plan living area Cloak/wc, Laundry/utility Detached studio cottage Garage and private drive Generous terraced gardens Meadow and woodland Outhaul moorings (on licence) Established holiday-letting income In all about 2.25 acres

LOCATION MAIN HOUSE The charming village of Port Navas comprises a handful of With an extraordinary position on the banks of the creek, this stone cottages at the head of the creek, beside its very own four-bedroom detached house sits in approximately two acres village hall and yacht club with restaurant. Once home to the of gardens and grounds with beautiful views of the water. This Duchy Oyster Farm, a historic stone quay sits opposite the distinctive cedar-clad and stone house was designed by house and plays host to the annual Port Navas Regatta. In the renowned local architect Roger Hocking RIBA in 1985. 1800's granite was exported from here for London's Tower Approached over the shared private lane to the Calamansack Bridge. The nearby villages of Constantine and Estate, the house is well-settled in its environment and Smith provide a good range of shops and amenities, including orientated to maximise the views of the creek and quay. the Constantine Stores wine merchants, whilst the university Double-height ceilings create a fantastic sense of drama town of Falmouth with its beaches, yacht marinas, Maritime inside, whilst wrap-around balconies and connected patio Museum and Royal Yacht Club is also close at hand. areas capture the enchanting landscape. Accommodation is Port Navas Creek itself is a tributary of the beautiful Helford divided over three levels, with entrance at ground floor to a River estuary, immortalised by Daphne Du Maurier in her wonderfully proportioned L-shaped living room containing novel Frenchman's Creek.. The river has a number of deep- the reception, kitchen and dining space. Long stretches of water moorings, and is home to the Helford River Sailing timber-framed windows ensure engaging views. The modern, Club and Helford River Childrens Sailing Trust. There are open-plan living area centres around a towering chimney two local waterside pubs; the thatched Shipwrights pub on stack, fitted with a wood-burning stove, that sends heat the south side of the river and the Ferry Boat Inn on the north through the core of the house. A large double bedroom is also side. Much of the countryside surrounding the Helford found on this level with en suite bathroom. The top floor has Estuary is owned by the National Trust and is designated as two good-sized bedrooms, both equipped with en suite an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, flush with an endless bathrooms and private decked balconies. On the creekside, number of creek-side and coastal walks that are within easy the chalet roof overhangs a section of the top-floor balcony reach. Road links to south Cornwall have much improved in to provide some shelter from the weather, creating a versatile recent years and the A30 dual carriageway just to the north outdoor space. The lower-ground floor houses a large fourth of connects to the M5 motorway at Exeter. Truro has a bedroom (currently arranged as a games room), with railway station on the London to mainline with adjoining utility room, that could perhaps be converted in to overnight sleeper service. Airport provides daily an additional bathroom if desired, subject to any necessary flights to London Gatwick. consents. STUDIO GARDENS & GROUNDS Approximately 200 yards from the house, towards the western From the lane, there is a private driveway providing parking boundary, there is a detached studio cottage equipped with a and access to the integral garage. The grounds surrounding bedroom, shower room, living room and kitchen. Once an the house are made up of a series of terraces and lawns cut artist's studio, it has its own private garden, separate gated into the slope; in all about 0.7 acres. Across the lane up vehicular entrance and private parking area, and has been behind the house, there is a beautiful wooded primrose successfully holiday let in recent years. meadow and field that belong to the property. There is almost 400 ft of creek frontage and two licenced moorings. The SERVICES freehold extends to the mean high-water mark and a set of stone steps lead from the garden down to the creek. Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. LPG gas. DISTANCES all distances are approximate Port Navas Yacht Club – about 500 yards/100 yards by boat Constantine – about 2 miles – about 2 miles Falmouth – about 6 miles Truro – about 15 miles

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