Ref: LCAA8138 £995,000

Gwel Teg, Grove Hill, Smith, Nr. Falmouth, , TR11 5ER FREEHOLD

An exceptional, modern detached, architect designed home finished to an exemplary standard throughout with a large semi open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, 5 bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms located on the fringe of this highly regarded village. Backing onto National Trust owned farmland and enjoying views over surrounding countryside to the . 2 Ref: LCAA8138

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: large semi open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, sitting room, shower room, utility room, garage.

First Floor: 4 bedrooms accessed from the principal landing, en-suite shower room and family bathroom. Separate staircase ascending to the 5th bedroom/office.

Outside: driveway parking for several vehicles. Wraparound landscaped gardens.

DESCRIPTION

• A striking, part clad and part rendered contemporary detached house set behind high stone walling offering a great deal of privacy, found within a few moments of some of the county’s most idyllic spots, the banks of the Helford River with both Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens within a few short moments and the Ferry Boat Inn, on the banks of the Helford River, a little over a mile.

• Boasting spacious naturally light accommodation throughout with large semi open-plan living accommodation giving immediate access from the accommodation out into the garden. Up to five good sized bedrooms with four beautifully appointed bath/shower rooms, all of which have underfloor heating. In addition to driveway parking behind vehicular gates for multiple vehicles as well as a large integral single garage.

• The size and flexibility of the accommodation on offer give distinct possibility for conversion of the garage wing of the house, into a separate self-contained one bedroomed annexe, subject to consents.

• Beautifully stocked and manicured landscaped gardens to the rear and side of the property enjoying a tranquil location backing onto open fields with low maintenance planted gardens to the front. A broad terrace spanning the rear of the property accessible from all of the living accommodation with further ‘working’ garden areas discreetly tucked around the side of the property with raised beds, sheds, greenhouse etc.

• Finished to an exemplary standard throughout, all bath/shower rooms comprising contemporary Rak sanitaryware. Gwel Teg offers a range of eco-credentials including underfloor heating throughout, air source heat recovery system and photovoltaic panels. 3 Ref: LCAA8138 LOCATION

Gwel Teg is situated on the southern outskirts of the favoured village of which offers an excellent range of facilities catering for most day to day needs including a general store, sub-post office, hairdressers, restaurant, the thatched Red Lion public house, bowling club, village hall, primary school, churches and strong community spirit. Nearby is the very well served port of Falmouth which offers a full range of local and national retailers, commercial and professional services, schooling and a local hospital. The branch railway line links Falmouth to the main to Paddington line at which is Cornwall’s capital city and has three private schools along with an even wider selection of shopping opportunities.

Mawnan Smith is ideally located to both the Helford River and Falmouth Bay making this one of the finest areas in the country for those interested in sailing. The Helford requires little introduction as one of the foremost locations in Cornwall, an area of exceptional beauty with woodland lined creeks perfect for exploring by boat. Both the Helford River and Falmouth have deep water moorings and the area is well served for boatyard facilities, sailing clubs and of course waterside inns, for example the nearby Ferry Boat Inn which sits on the creekside at enjoying incredible views across the creek and serving excellent food and drinks all year round. There is a golf course close by at Budock Vean and another at Falmouth, highly regarded gardens nearby at Glendurgan and Trebah, sandy beaches and clifftop walks along the coastline, all helping to make this one of the most desirable areas in the county.

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

Covered open air entrance giving access to a contemporary thick solid oak front door with full length glazed panels to either side giving access straight into the:-

SEMI OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / DINING / FAMILY ROOM – 38’ x 26’4”. A spectacular naturally light space with near whole wall of bi-folding doors flooding the space with natural light and giving a true feel of immediate access out into the garden. The vast space clearly defined into three areas. Range of inset downlights throughout.

KITCHEN AREA. Comprising a range of contemporary gloss matching fitted wall and base units under square edge granite worktops with inset 1½ bowl sink and drainer with further double glazed window to the rear overlooking the garden. Range of integrated appliances including a ‘hide and slide’ Neff oven, combination oven, warming drawer, under counter dishwasher, full height fridge and full height separate freezer with 4 Ref: LCAA8138 under counter space on the white composite central island for further storage. Pendant light fittings and ceiling mounted contemporary extractor fan over, five ring induction hob set on a large island with breakfast bar.

DINING / FAMILY AREA. Open to the kitchen and breakfast bar/island with ample space for a large dining table and pair of sofas in front of a clear view Stovax dual aspect woodburning stove mounted on a feature dividing wall separating this space from the more formal family area. The dining/family area is flooded with natural light from a full two storey wall of glazing above the floating oak staircase.

SITTING ROOM – 16’8” x 16’6”. A spacious and very naturally light triple aspect room with double glazed windows to both front and side with sliding double glazed patio doors opening onto the rear terrace. Again, with the feature clear view dual aspect Stovax log burning stove.

5 Ref: LCAA8138 REAR HALL. With door to the driveway and further doors serving the utility room, downstairs shower room and garage with two useful storage cupboards and stairs ascending to bedroom 5/office.

UTILITY ROOM – 12’6” x 11’4”. Fitted with matching fitted wall and base units with gloss white door and drawer fronts under contemporary wood effect laminate worktops with space for under counter appliances and inset sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Further door serving the side garden.

SHOWER ROOM. Beautifully fitted in a contemporary style comprising concealed low level flush wc, granite shelf mounted wash hand basin with contemporary mixer tap and walk-in shower enclosure with mixer shower and obscured double glazed window to the rear. Inset range of downlights, extractor fan. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

GARAGE – 19’10” x 16’8”. With an electric roller garage door giving access into a large single garage with lighting and electricity connected. Housing the pressurised hot water cylinder and photovoltaic control unit. Part glazed door giving access from the rear of the garage out to the rear garden with double glazed window to the side.

Stairs ascend from the rear hallway to:-

BEDROOM 5 / STUDY – 16’8” x 14’2”. With Velux windows to the side enjoying a south westerly aspect with a further double glazed window in the gable, making this again a very naturally light space. Radiator. This could be ideal as a guest bedroom or home office space.

From the kitchen/dining/family area a single spine oak staircase with glass balustrade ascending under a full height vaulted area to the:-

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. Flooded with natural light from a two storey panel of glazing on the front elevation. The landing serves all four bedrooms in addition to the family bathroom. 6 Ref: LCAA8138 BEDROOM 2 – 12’4” min x 10’2”. A large dual aspect double bedroom with double glazed window to the side as well as a pair of double glazed doors opening to a Juliet balcony enjoying a south easterly aspect overlooking fields and undulating countryside towards the Helford River. Door through to the:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Comprising low level concealed flush wc, vanity unit mounted wash hand basin and walk-in glazed oversized shower enclosure with mixer shower. Inset downlights. Extractor fan and double glazed window to the front. Wall mounted heated towel rail.

FAMILY BATHROOM. Comprising contemporary Rak sanitaryware with concealed flush low level wc, vanity unit mounted wash hand basin with corner walk-in shower enclosure with mixer and rainfall shower heads and a freestanding slipper style bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment in front of a near full height double glazed window enjoying the views over the undulating countryside beyond. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Range of inset downlights.

BEDROOM 4 – 9’2” x 7’8”. A good sized bedroom with double glazed window to the rear enjoying views across the fields immediately behind the property and out to the Helford River and undulating Lizard Peninsula beyond. Radiator. 7 Ref: LCAA8138 BEDROOM 3 – 12’ x 9’. A good sized double bedroom with double glazed windows to the front enjoying a westerly aspect and getting the best of the evening sunshine. Radiator.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – 17’8” x 14’4”. A very spacious and naturally light room, dual aspect with double glazed window to the rear overlooking the fields immediately behind the property with sliding doors opening on to a broad recessed balcony enjoying the very best of the views across the fields and straight out to the Helford River with Peninsula framing the view. The balcony is part recessed under the roof of the house sheltering it from the elements with a glazed and stainless steel balustrade and galvanised spiral staircase descending down to the garden. Composite decking and exterior inset downlights making it a very useful space to sit and enjoy the best of the views.

There is a range of full height mirrored sliding wardrobe doors with shelving and hanging space. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Comprising a large glazed corner walk-in shower unit with mixer shower and rainfall shower head with concealed flush wc, full height wall mounted heated towel rail 8 Ref: LCAA8138 and His and Hers vanity unit mounted wash hand basins with an obscure glazed window to the side. Inset downlights. Extractor fan.

OUTSIDE

To the front of the property, behind high stone walling and a pair of vehicular gates can be found a large gravelled parking area with parking space for several vehicles bordered by beautifully planted flowerbeds with both sunken and raised beds providing a burst of colour to the contemporary architecture of the property itself. There is a broad paved terrace across the front of the property and its garage serving the front door. Paved paths lead around either side of the house to its beautifully manicured, enclosed and private rear garden.

A shaped lawn stretching across two sides of the property, enclosed by close board 6’ fencing with deep beautifully planted flowerbeds and curving stone feature as well as a broad shaped paved terrace spanning the entire breadth of the rear of the property accessed from the bi-folding doors off the kitchen/dining room and further patio doors off the sitting room. 9 Ref: LCAA8138

To the side of the property can also be found a useful, tucked away vegetable garden with timber greenhouse and raised beds with space for a rotary washing line etc. Gate leading out onto a rear path giving access to Durgan and the South West Coast Path.

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 5ER.

SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity. Photovoltaic panels and air source heat pump. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. 10 Ref: LCAA8138

DIRECTIONS – From the heart of Mawnan Smith by the beautiful thatched pub, proceed up Grove Hill toward Trebah and Glendurgan Gardens. At the brow of the hill, almost upon leaving the village, Gwel Teg will be found on the left hand side as identified 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. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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