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24 Cliff Road, Falmouth, , TR11 4DU FREEHOLD

Standing less than 200 yards from the golden sands of Gyllyngvase Beach, with some views over Falmouth Bay, an impeccable large 4 bedroomed detached period home, the subject of exacting renovations just a few years ago creating one of Falmouth’s most desirable and prime residences. A stylish home with double garage, plentiful parking and hard landscaped terraces to enjoy the sun throughout the day, mere steps from Queen Mary Gardens and the coast path. 2 Ref: LCAA8373

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: entrance lobby, reception hall, large kitchen/dining room, impressive lounge, large study or further reception room, stair hall, laundry room, shower room.

First Floor: part galleried landing, principal bedroom with covered balcony and dressing room/shower room beside. 3 further bedrooms, bathroom.

Outside: impressive planted topped granite walled frontage with contemporary wood pedestrian and vehicular gates. Large paved driveway providing plentiful parking and turning space. Double garage with electric doors and fitted units. Patios and terraces surrounding the house with low maintenance beds.

DESCRIPTION

24 Cliff Road is a handsome period residence, believed to have originally been a farmhouse dating from circa 1888. The building has evidently been extended over the years and our clients have brought harmony to the look of the house with further extensive work and areas of painted weatherboarding providing a contrast to the original stonework. Extensive renovations were carried out by our clients circa 2013 including replumbing, new electrics, a new roof covering and insulation, painted wood double glazing befitting of the property 3 Ref: LCAA8373 was fitted and this is expansive bringing in a huge amount of natural light. The exterior walls were also insulated either on the outside of more modern sections of the building or internally in the historic parts with the rooms then benefitting from painted wood panelling creating a wonderful atmosphere that combines with the high ceilings and design choices to continue the theme of a period house by the sea.

The house is less than 200 yards walk away from Gyllyngvase beach, one of Cornwall’s most desirable south facing beaches opening onto Falmouth Bay and backed by the Gylly Beach Cafè which is a destination in its own right. One can glimpse the sea from the ground floor and from the master bedroom’s balcony one can clearly see the sea between the coastal trees.

The house stands within very manageable grounds which have been almost entirely hard landscaped for ease of maintenance making this property perfect for those that wish to lock up and leave for extended sailing trips or holidays. A gated driveway provides plentiful parking and turning space as well as access to the double garage which was also improved by our clients with a glass fibre roof and two electrically operated doors. There are patios to enjoy the sun at different times of the day and it would be relatively simple to use pot plants and planters to provide more greenery if so desired. 4 Ref: LCAA8373 24 Cliff Road is an immaculate ‘turnkey’ home in arguably the most desirable area of Falmouth, providing extensive and beautifully presented accommodation just moments from the beach.

LOCATION

24 Cliff Road is in a wondrous location being within simple walking distance of Gyllyngvase beach, the walks over the English Heritage owned Pendennis Headland around Pendennis Castle and also down to the harbourside, Events Square and to the main high street.

The high street has a mix of national and local retailers, restaurants, bars and cafés as well as galleries and professional services. Beside the National Maritime Museum is the recently constructed Events Square where markets and events such as Falmouth Week celebrations are held. This area has also become an exclusive hub for shops and restaurants including a Rick Stein fish and chip shop. The immensely popular Gylly Beach Café overlooks Gyllyngvase beach and from here there are walks along the coastline towards Swanpool beach. Pendennis Castle and Ships and Castles Leisure Centre are also within walking distance, as are the branch line railways stations at Falmouth Docks and The Dell, which then link to the main Penzance to Paddington line at Truro.

Falmouth is most famously known as a sailing centre and port town and for the keen day sailor or dedicated yachtsman, the south Cornish coast offers numerous yacht and sailing clubs and the sheltered waters of the (Fal Estuary) are some of the safest and finest day sailing waters in the United Kingdom. There are numerous creeks to explore and opposite Falmouth is the upmarket coastal village of which can also be reached via a regular passenger ferry from the Prince of Wales Pier. Within easy day sailing 5 Ref: LCAA8373 distance or just a short drive away are the tree lined shores of the and just a little further afield to the east is the steep sided harbour between Fowey and Polruan.

Falmouth’s natural assets have continued to make it more and more popular over recent years, with significant investment in the area increasing its popularity even more, both as a residential and holiday destination.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

A glazed door from a paved driveway opens to:-

PORCH. Recessed coat cupboards to either side, painted panelled walls, coir mat flooring. Half glazed door to:-

HALL – 7’10” x 7’. A well proportioned hall under a 9’ high ceiling with tiled floor, recessed store cupboard and doors to the kitchen/dining room, laundry room and:-

SHOWER ROOM / WC. Large glazed screened and aqua blue mosaic tiled shower enclosure with Mira Sport shower. Roca wc and cantilevered wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Aqua green mosaic tiled full height splashback behind the wash basin, window to the rear, tiled floor, extractor fan, chrome heated towel rail.

LAUNDRY ROOM. Window to the rear, stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap set into a stone effect worktop with cupboard below and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled floor, further space for storage, white heated towel rail. Recess 6 Ref: LCAA8373 housing a modern pressurised hot water cylinder and the mains gas fired boiler with associated controls.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 27’2” x 12’ reducing to 11’. Near 9’ high ceiling, dual aspect with a large window to the rear and extensive section of glazing including doors opening onto a paved terrace with an outlook to the sea. Oak flooring throughout, recessed cupboard and drawer in the dining area. Painted fronted kitchen units under oak block worktops with a white ceramic 1½ bowl sink and drainer and chrome mixer tap over. Concealed integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Smeg dual fuel stainless steel range cooker under a stainless steel extractor with tiled splashback behind. Recessed oak block shelving. Glazed door to:-

HALL – 16’10” x 7’1”. Believed to be the original entrance hall to the house with door and window to the side with some sea glimpses. 9’ high ceiling, elegant painted staircase with polished hardwood handrail and cupboard below. Glazed doors to the study and:-

LOUNGE – 19’2” x 17’7” max. Enjoying a lot of light through an 11’9” wide bay of sash windows with a view to the sea and two further windows in a deep angled 7 Ref: LCAA8373 recess to either side of the central contemporary woodburning stove set on a slate hearth. Near 9’ high ceiling.

STUDY – 15’8” x 10’10”. Large windows to the rear of the house and further window to the side. 9’ high ceiling, painted panelled wall including a bookcase and concealed cabinets.

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LANDING. Galleried over the staircase with a continuation of the polished wood handrail from the stairs. Window at three quarter landing height with a view to the sea. Continuation of the landing through a moulded arch. Doors to:-

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – 14’9” x 13’9”. Two porthole windows to either side of space for a bed, further window to the inland side and large windows to either side of glazed French doors all facing the sea and opening onto a covered balcony. Painted panelled wall, 8’6” high ceiling with canopied edges.

BALCONY. 18’ wide glazed balustrade with a white painted handrail, white painted wood boarded ceiling. Lovely views beyond trees to the sea.

DRESSING / SHOWER ROOM – 13’ x 10’8”. 8’5” high ceiling. A cleverly designed space with door immediately beside the principal bedroom door. Initially a dressing room with fitted wardrobes then open-plan into a wet area. Large glazed screened shower enclosure with white mosaic tiling and chrome rain head mixer shower. White Roca sanitaryware including 9 Ref: LCAA8373 a wc and pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Mirror front cabinet with integrated lighting over the wash basin, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, oak flooring to the wet area, large window to the front of the house.

BEDROOM 2 – 11’4” x 10’10”. 8’5” high ceiling, painted panelled walls, windows on two elevations.

BEDROOM 3 – 10’10” x 10’2”. 8’5” high ceiling, painted panelled walls, large window to the rear.

BEDROOM 4 – 10’10” x 6’7”. 8’5” high ceiling with access to loft space, window to the rear, painted wood panelled walls.

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BATHROOM. White Roca sanitaryware including a wc and pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Panelled bath with chrome mixer tap, glazed shower screen and mixer shower over. Extractor fan, travertine effect tiled walls, windows to the front and rear, oak flooring, chrome heated towel rail, mirror fronted cabinet with integrated lighting over the wash basin.

OUTSIDE

DOUBLE GARAGE – 22’6” x 18’2”. Two electrically operated up-and-over doors, pedestrian door to the side with canopied cover. Fitted storage and workbench area created from kitchen units with wall and base cabinets.

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The property is set delightfully back from Cliff Road behind a deep granite wall with planted top of flax, hebes and other shrubs. Elegant gate posts support a modern bespoke pedestrian gate to one end of the frontage and to the other a matching pair of vehicular gates open onto a paved driveway providing a vast amount of parking, turning and amenity space with gravel beds (with soil beneath) to either side ideal for pot plants. The paving continues to the side of the house where it would be ideal to store a boat and here there is raised planter. To the rear is a gravelled area whilst to the road fronting side is a further deep paved pathway. Also on this side is a raised slate paved veranda and this faces south enjoying glimpses of the sea. On the east facing side is a further raised paved terrace ideal for breakfast. The surround landscaping is arranged for ease of use and low maintenance allowing one to just stroll a few yards to the public gardens and beach to enjoy more outside space.

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 – TR11 4DU.

SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Gyllyngvase Beach proceed left along Cliff Road and number 24 will be found after about 150 yards on the right.

12 Ref: LCAA8373 AGENT’S NOTE 1 – 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.

AGENT’S NOTE 2 – We are informed that 24 Cliff Road holds a covenant over the neighbouring bungalow to the east restricting development of it. Further information will be provided via the solicitors to a proceeding purchaser.

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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