Ref: LCAA8333 Offers in excess of £700,000

Tamarisk, The Incline, , , TR16 4PB FREEHOLD

Offering huge potential to completely redevelop An exciting opportunity to acquire a detached coastal residence requiring modernisation or offering the potential to completely redevelop in a grandstand elevated position above Portreath with spectacular westerly views out to sea, over the harbour and along the wooded valley. With parking for numerous cars and low maintenance garden and garaging. 2 Ref: LCAA8333

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION – In all, about 1,843sq.ft.

First Floor: reception hall, kitchen/dining room, living room, bedroom 1, bedroom 2, family bathroom, conservatory.

Ground Floor: bedroom 3 with en-suite bath/shower room, utility area, integral single garage.

Outside: brick pavioured driveway with parking for 4/5 cars, second detached garage, private paved terrace and further area of patio to rear.

DESCRIPTION

• The availability of Tamarisk represents an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire a large detached reverse level residence in an exceptional coastal location above the sought after harbourside village of Portreath with its golden sand surfing beach.

• Built in the late 1980’s Tamarisk would now benefit from modernisation and subject to the necessary consents could be completely redeveloped to maximise its elevated position and generous plot size.

• Tamarisk has been designed in such a way that all major reception rooms and bedrooms enjoy the exceptional views over Portreath, Gull Rock and far out to sea.

• Located just a short stroll away from the beautiful sandy surfing beach, all the amenities of this thriving coastal village and only moments away from the and further dramatic clifftop walks nearby.

• To be sold with immediate vacant possession, no onward chain. 3 Ref: LCAA8333

LOCATION

Portreath village, on Cornwall’s north Atlantic coastline, has long been a well regard holiday retreat however, in recent years it has grown considerably in popularity and become particular sought after. The village is very evidently a place where a lot of money has been spent on housing stock, especially those surrounding its beautiful sandy beach. The beach and harbour provide a playground for holiday makers and locals alike providing excellent bathing and surfing. There are lovely walks along the surrounding countryside via the South West Coast Path, most of which is under the stewardship of the National Trust and Portreath has recently become a World Heritage Site with its harbour still providing shelter for an active fishing fleet.

Portreath is at the end of the Valley Cycle Trail which stretches from the north coast to the south coast at , providing traffic free cycling and walking throughout Cornwall’s mining heritage landscape with many further trials branching off it. The village provides a bakery, general store, post office, surf shops, inns, cafes, restaurant and a primary school. Secondary schooling is available at and , the latter also having three private schools.

Nearby Redruth is the largest local town offering a cinema, numerous shops and restaurants and a mainline railway station which has a direct link to London Paddington with an approximate travel time of 4½ hours. The county capital of Truro is some 15 minutes’ drive away offering extensive leisure, commercial and retail amenities commensurate with Cornwall’s capital including the county’s major hospital and Hall for Cornwall which hosts a variety of theatrical and entertainment events throughout the year. 4 Ref: LCAA8333

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

RECEPTION HALL – 12’ x 9’6”. A large entrance to the property with opening into kitchen/dining room and doors into living room, two bedrooms and family bathroom.

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 21’9” x 11’4” (max). Dual aspect room with spectacular views out to sea, over Portreath and into the wooded valley below. Range of base units set under worktop with overmounted 1½ bowl drainer sink with hot and cold mixer tap, further range of wall mounted units. Doors into:-

CONSERVATORY – 11’ x 10’6”. Doors onto private elevated patio which maximises the property’s grandstand position above Portreath with views out to sea, over the harbour and into the wooded valley.

LIVING ROOM – 21’ x 19’2” (max). A large dual aspect room with almost floor to ceiling glazing to the front enjoying the best of the views. Large open fire. Access to staircase 5 Ref: LCAA8333 leading to ground floor and bedroom 1 beyond.

BEDROOM 1 – 12’2” x 11’3”. Double glazed windows overlooking Portreath and out to sea. Built-in wardrobes.

BEDROOM 2 – 10’9” x 10’7”. A large double bedroom with window overlooking the rear patio area. Built-in wardrobes.

FAMILY BATHROOM. South facing glazed window allowing plenty of light. Low flush wc, panelled bath, overmounted basin with hot and cold taps.

GROUND FLOOR

HALLWAY. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 3 – 17’2” x 12’8”. A dual aspect room enjoying views out to sea and over Portreath. Large open fireplace. Large understairs cupboard. Door to:-

EN-SUITE BATH / SHOWER ROOM. WC, basin with hot and cold taps.

6 Ref: LCAA8333 UTILITY AREA – 12’1” x 5’6”. A range of base units set below a worktop.

INTEGRAL SINGLE GARAGE – 16’3” x 11’1”.

OUTSIDE

Tamarisk is approached over a private road. To the front of the property there is a large brick paviour driveway with parking for 4/5 cars. Integral single garage with a second detached garage. Large private elevated patio enjoying the grandstand position Tamarisk enjoys.

To the rear of the property is an area of low maintenance patio with raised bed.

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 – TR16 4PB.

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DIRECTIONS – From the centre of Portreath leave the village towards Tehidy taking Tregea Hill and after approximately ¼ of a mile take the first left, then take the second left onto Feadon Lane. Continue along Feadon Lane until the end where on the left hand side there is a private road called The Incline. Continue along The Incline and as you start to rise up at the bottom of the road Tamarisk can be found on the right hand side.

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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