Ref: LCAA6143 Guide £350,000

Driftways, Lower Drift, Buryas Bridge, Penzance, Cornwall FREEHOLD

On the open market for the first time since construction in the 1960’s An exciting opportunity to acquire a striking architect designed detached home within gardens of approximately ¼ of an acre with elevated and uninterruptable views out over the Drift Reservoir and the countryside beyond. A truly exceptional opportunity with plenty of scope for extension/alteration – subject to all requisite consents first being obtained. Wholeheartedly and unhesitatingly recommended for immediate viewing. 2 Ref: LCAA6143

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: (split-level) reception hall, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, steps up to bathroom, kitchen, sitting room, sun room with balcony.

Lower Ground Floor: hall, bedroom 1, integral garage, cloakroom/wc.

Outside: approximately ¼ of an acre of gardens, mainly laid to lawn with mature hedges and boundaries and plentiful parking. Single garage.

DESCRIPTION

The availability of Driftways onto the open market for the first time since construction in the 1960’s represents an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a classic of its era.

 For sale for the first time on the open market since construction in the 1960’s.

 Built originally for the Drift Reservoir dam engineer.

 Situated within a plot of approximately ¼ of an acre.

3 Ref: LCAA6143  In an elevated position providing beautiful, uninterruptable views out over the Drift Reservoir and towards the countryside beyond.

 Ample parking with integral single garage.

 Of striking 1960’s design providing tremendous scope for extension, alteration or redevelopment subject to all requisite consents first being obtained.

 Located only minutes away from the historic harbourside towns of Penzance and Newlyn.

 Only a short drive to the beautiful 2 mile long Whitesand Bay and Sennen Cove beaches.

Likely to attract significant interest and as such early viewing is wholeheartedly and unhesitatingly recommended.

LOCATION

The quiet, elevated hamlet of Drift is located approximately 3 miles outside the town of Penzance and is renowned as one of the foremost hamlets in the area. The historic harbourside towns of Penzance and Newlyn are only but a few minutes’ drive away and offer the widest range of facilities in west Cornwall.

Newlyn has a colourful and active fishing fleet, various shops and art galleries and is famous for the Newlyn School of Art. Penzance is its larger neighbour and has a wider range of shopping, commercial and leisure facilities along with museums, a hospital and 4 Ref: LCAA6143 both private and state education. Penzance is at the end of the mainline to London with regular direct trains leading for Paddington Station. Penzance and Newlyn overlook Mounts Bay and St Michael’s Mount which can be accessed by foot at low tide over a causeway leaving from the picturesque village of Marazion.

To the west, it is only a few miles to the beautiful 2 mile long Whitesand Bay and Sennen Cove which is regarded as one of the finest surfing spots in Cornwall. To the south there are many smaller coves and rocky headlines linked together by the South West Coast Path. To the north is the harbour and resort town of St Ives which has many restaurants, art galleries and boutique shops amongst its narrow cobbled streets.

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

From the entrance driveway a pathway leads to the rear of the property and ultimately a uPVC double glazed and panelled door with matching side panel giving access into:-

ENTRANCE HALL (SPLIT-LEVEL). Ceiling light point, stairs leading to the first floor, stairs leading to the lower ground floor and doors to:-

BEDROOM 2 – 11’10” x 10’6”. UPVC double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted radiator and ceiling light point.

BEDROOM 3 – 10’8” x 7’9”. UPVC double glazed window to the rear, ceiling light point and built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving over.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

HALLWAY. Ceiling light point, wall mounted radiator, small paned door leading into the garage, coats cupboard and:-

CLOAKROOM / WC. Obscured glazed window to the front, ceiling light point and low flush wc, uPVC double glazed door the front.

BEDROOM 1 – 11’ x 10’6”. Wall mounted radiator, wall mounted sink with hot and cold taps over, built-in wardrobes with sliding door, hanging rail and shelving, ceiling light point. UPVC double glazed window with views overlooking the reservoir.

GARAGE – 17’2” x 12’5” (maximum measurements). Ceiling strip light, two windows to the front with views overlooking the reservoir, door to coal shed and “open and over” garage door.

SPLIT-LEVEL LANDING. Ceiling light point, wall mounted radiator and doors into bathroom, kitchen, living room and:-

STORAGE CUPBOARD. Slatted shelving.

SITTING ROOM – 14’2” x 12’5”. UPVC double glazed window with views out over the reservoir, fireplace, serving hatch through into the kitchen, wall mounted radiator, ceiling light point, single glazed window and door into:- 5 Ref: LCAA6143

SUN ROOM. Almost full width picture window with views over the reservoir and surrounding countryside, further window to the rear, uPVC double glazed and panelled door leading to the balcony.

KITCHEN – 9’1” x 7’5”. UPVC double glazed window with views out over the reservoir, serving hatch to the living room, range of wall and base units with roll edged worksurfaces over, stainless sink and drainer unit with hot and cold taps over and storage cupboards under. Space for freestanding oven, space for freestanding fridge/freezer, ceiling strip light, door to airing cupboard with wall mounted radiator and slatted shelving.

BATHROOM. UPVC double glazed window to the front, glazed shower cubicle with wall mounted mains fed shower controls and rinser unit. Pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps over, ceiling light point, door to storage cupboard with slatted shelving, door to further shelved storage cupboard.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached through a gated driveway which provides parking for a number of vehicles and ultimately leads in turn to the rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn having the benefit of mature hedges and boundaries and a GREENHOUSE – 12’1” x 7’11”. From here a pathway leads around the far side of the property and ultimately to the front garden which is mainly laid to lawn. There is also the added benefit of an exterior tool shed/storage alcove.

6 Ref: LCAA6143 GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected]

POST CODE – TR19 6AB.

SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage and oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Penzance head west through Penzance following the A30 towards Lands End. Drive through Buryas Bridge and then up the hill into Drift turning right at the crossroads towards the reservoir. After a short distance Driftways will be found on the right hand side as indicated by our For Sale board.

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 (available for viewings all day).

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