GULL HOUSE ST MAWES, CORNWALL GULL HOUSE ST MAWES, CORNWALL Truro 10 miles (via car ferry) • Falmouth 25 minutes by passenger ferry or 15 miles by car ferry Newquay Airport 29 miles (London Gatwick 70 minutes and Manchester 80 minutes) St Austell 15 miles (London Paddington 4 hours) • Plymouth 58 miles • Exeter 97 miles (Distances and times are approximate) A superbly presented individual detached residence, equipped to very high standards, occupying private landscaped gardens, offering arguably the finest captivating views in this exclusive coastal village. Entrance area with large cloak cupboard • Kitchen • Utility room • Living / dining room • Sun room Master bedroom with covered balcony and en-suite bathroom Guest bedroom • Shower room • Bedroom 3 with shower cubicle and en-suite WC Bedroom 4 / study and en-suite bathroom Detached studio / bedroom 5 with kitchenette and sleeping area • Shower room 24’3 Balcony • Tarmac driveway & parking area • Decked area Terracing • Gardens About 0.39 acres St Mawes Exeter Country Department The Square, St Mawes 19 Southernhay East 55 Baker Street Cornwall TR2 5AG Exeter, Devon EX1 1QD London W1U 8AN Tel: +44 1326 270212 Tel: +44 1392 423 111 Tel: +44 20 7861 1528 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.htiddy.co.uk www.knightfrank.co.uk These particulars are intended only as a guide and must not be relied upon as statements of fact. Your attention is drawn to the Important Notice on the last page of the brochure. Situation and Amenities This enchanting south facing harbour village is found on the In a wider context, Cornwall has been enjoying a renaissance bedded studio and ample, easily accessible parking facilities, eastern side of the Fal Estuary, in an Area of Outstanding offering a range of accessible attractions such as the Eden a rarity in the central village area. Project, the National Maritime Museum, the Lost Gardens Natural Beauty, with much of its surroundings owned by The views from the property can only be described as of Heligan, the Tate Gallery and Truro Cathedral. Fine dining the National Trust. The village is centred round its quaint stunning. The vista encompasses the fishing and yacht Michelin star and celebrity chef restaurants are in abundance, harbour, its own beaches and Castle. It has a wide range moorings in the Percuil River, St Mawes Harbour, the village, including Rick Stein (Falmouth and Padstow), Jamie Oliver of amenities, which are open all year, including butchers, Tavern Beach, the beautiful National Trust St Anthony bakers, convenience store, post office / newsagent, (Fifteen), Nathan Outlaw (St Enodoc, Rock), Paul Ainsworth (Padstow) and the Roseland’s own Chris Eden at the Headland and its lighthouse, St Mawes Castle, Falmouth doctors, hairdressers, dentist, pharmacy, village hall, church, Driftwood, Rosevine. Bay and beyond to the Lizard Peninsula. On clearer days it delicatessen and clothing shops including Fat Face. The is possibly to see over 30 miles across the English Channel. village also has two public houses and an excellent range of Summary The bay and river are a hive of marine activity all year round. cafes, restaurants, art galleries, gift and ice cream shops. Occupying private, easily manageable landscaped gardens, The views are ever changing from sailing races, visiting cruise St Mawes has long been one of the West Country’s more this quality coastal home was purchased in 2001. This liners and super yachts to Falmouth, to seals, basking sharks, desirable and exclusive destinations, with Olga Polizzi’s Hotel desirable property is located in one of the most sought after dolphins and bird life. positions within the village. Tresanton and the recently re-modelled Idle Rocks Hotel both The accommodation flows superbly and offers an abundance luring the rich and famous. The village has superbly varied The property has a wonderful and well-balanced combination of light. A particular bonus is the path that leads down to and accessible sailing waters and an active sailing club with of living space, en-suite bedrooms, and balconies, all Lower Castle Road, providing access to the beach and a full programme of village regattas, club races and various architecturally designed to take advantage of the south facing coastal path, as well as a welcome short cut to the local pubs, national championships to cater for all ages. views. Further attributes include a superb, separate, twin- restaurants, shops and wide range of central village amenities. Gull House Internally, this inviting and friendly house has a variety of quality fittings including a modern fitted kitchen with Neff appliances, Villeroy and Boch bathrooms and a variety of themes including veined marble and travertine. The open plan living room has breath-taking views of the Percuil River estuary, St Anthony Lighthouse, Falmouth Bay and beyond. This room leads in to a delightful sunroom with equally breath-taking views. Offset is a modern open-plan fitted kitchen which has appliances including a Neff oven, hob with concealed extraction, a Neff microwave oven with grill and an integrated fridge / freezer and dishwasher. There is a wide range of floor and wall cupboards, wine rack and larder cupboard as well as a granite 7’9 breakfast bar which matches the work top surfaces. The ceilings provide canopied low voltage lighting as well as a vaulted ceiling with double glazed skylights. The floor is tiled throughout this area. Off the kitchen is the utility room with external access. There is a Cornish slate worktop with a large ‘Shaws Original’ butler sink with waste disposal unit set in. There are ample wall cupboards above and space for a fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer below. The sun room has double glazed patio doors with stunning views and access to a large balcony, perfect for alfresco dining from breakfast through to evenings. Steps lead down to the showpiece lower decked terrace. The master bedroom suite has patio doors leading onto its own private covered balcony. There is a range of fitted wardrobes. The spacious en-suite ‘Villeroy & Boch’ bathroom has veined marble flooring and upstands with separate shower, toilet, bidet and basin. Studio Located off the living room is the study that can be a media room or fourth bedroom as there is an adjacent fully fitted en-suite bathroom and WC. A third double bedroom has featured porthole windows that borrow the fantastic views through the sunroom. To one corner is a large shower and a doorway leads to an en-suite WC and basin. Stairs lead down to the lower floor and guest bedroom with a stylish marble en-suite shower room, built-in wardrobes, French doors and oriel bay window to capture the beautiful views. Studio Situated at the top of the property is the attractive twin bedded detached studio, with a large deck which takes advantage of the beautiful views. This recent addition includes its own shower, toilet and kitchen facilities as well as concealed wardrobes and twin pull down beds. Reception Approximate Gross Internal Floor Area Main House: 2378 sq ft/220.9 sqm Bedroom Studio: 348 sq ft/32.3 sqm Bathroom Kitchen/Utility Storage Terrace Recreation Lower Ground Floor Studio Ground Floor This plan is for layout guidance only. Not drawn to scale unless stated. Windows & door openings are approximate. Whilst every care is taken in the preparation of this plan,please check all dimensions, shapes & compass bearings before making any decisions reliant upon them. Gardens and Grounds A private tarmac driveway leads down from Upper Castle Road to a large parking area. The property and gardens have a high degree of privacy, which is rare so close to the village centre. French doors from the living accommodation lead to a large south-facing decked area spanning the width of the property. To one side is a platform area offering grandstand uninterrupted views of the village and Percuil River. On the other side of this deck is a built-in spa / hot tub which also enjoys the amazing views. There is covered storage with steps leading down to the landscaped terraced gardens. An outbuilding is ideal for storing boating and sailing equipment. The south facing landscaped gardens have accessible paths that interlink and are dispersed by a wide range of colour from the beautiful array of mature bushes, subtropical plants and flora. At the bottom of the garden, a gate leads to a private right of way on to Lower Castle Road and the village. Not to scale. For identification purposes only. General Remarks & Stipulations Method of Sale The freehold of Gull House is offered for sale by private treaty with vacant possession on completion. Services Mains water, electricity and drainage. Telephone and television points. Local Authority Cornwall County Council – 01872 322000. Fixtures & Fittings All items usually known as tenant’s fixtures and fittings whether mentioned or not in these particulars together are excluded from the sale but some may be available by separate negotiation. Such items include all carpets and curtains, light fittings, domestic electrical items and garden statuary. Council Tax Band G GULL HOUSE Directions (TR2 5BZ) From the M5 southbound, follow the A30 to Cornwall and take the B3275 towards Fraddon, Grampund Road and Ladock. Proceed through Grampound Road and Note: “This plan is based upon the Ordnance at the A390, turn right and then immediately left onto Survey map with the sanction of the control of H.M. Stationary office. This plan is for convenience of the A3058. Follow signs to Tregony and join the A3078. purchasers only. Its accuracy is not guaranteed and it is expressly excluded from any contract. Licence Number. No. ES100017767.” Pass through Bessy Beneath, Treworlas, Trewithian, St Just in Roseland and continue to St Mawes.