The Greeb the Greeb Boat Cove Lane, Perranuthnoe, Penzance, TR20 9NW Penzance 6 Miles Marazion 2 Miles Praa Sands 4 Miles
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The Greeb The Greeb Boat Cove Lane, Perranuthnoe, Penzance, TR20 9NW Penzance 6 miles Marazion 2 miles Praa Sands 4 miles • On The Market For The First Time In 30 Years • Striking Granite Facade • Great Further Potential • Magnificent Unobstructed Sea Views • Extending to 4000sq ft • 4 Bedrooms (1 En-Suite) • 4 Reception Rooms • Wonderful Mature Grounds Offers in excess of £1,500,000 SITUATION Set amidst wonderful gardens and grounds of around 1.5 acres, The Greeb stands in a breath-taking elevated position on the edge of Perranuthnoe enjoying a magnificent unfettered broad panorama across the waters of Mounts Bay. Perranuthnoe is a picturesque village featuring a cluster of classic granite cottages together with the historic St Piran and St Michael A substantial coastal home set amidst mature grounds of 1.5 acres Church. At the heart of the village is the Victoria Inn whilst a short distance away is the sandy Perranuthnoe Beach, also known as commanding a breath taking panorama across Mounts Bay Perran Sands. The Greeb benefits from direct access onto the scenic coastline with the Southwest Coast Path being accessed via a short walk, from here there are stunning walks to the east and west with local destinations including Prussia Cove, Praa Sands and the popular village of Marazion, home to St Michael's Mount, sandy beaches and a plethora of restaurants and galleries. The market town of Penzance is around six miles distant and is host to several well-known restaurants and art galleries as well as providing primary and secondary schooling. Penzance station has direct rail links firstly to Truro and onwards to London Paddington. THE PROPERTY Taking its name from the rocky outcrop that it overlooks, The Greeb is a striking granite faced marine residence that is now available on the open market for the first time in over 30 years. Extending to around 4000 sq ft, this substantial property benefits from one of the finest unobstructed sea and coastal views that we have seen and truly must be viewed at first hand. The comfortable accommodation is arranged over three floors and retains a number of features whilst presenting clear opportunities to remodel and update to suit one's own tastes. On the ground floor is found the splendid principal Sitting Room with wide windows looking directly out to sea, together with a formal Dining Room, Study and spacious open-plan Kitchen/Dining Room. On the first floor are two separate wings with four bedrooms (one en-suite) together with two family Bathrooms. A further staircase ascends to the impressive roof space, a wide open space with skylights and windows, again with significant further potential. OUTSIDE The Greeb is accessed over a private driveway that leads to the rear of the house where there is a circular drive with surrounding timber outbuildings, including a garage. The fabulous mature gardens and grounds are thoughtfully sub- divided into a number of enclosures by high hedging that also afford a good degree of privacy. The enclosures include an orchard with the formal garden surrounding the property and principally laid to lawn. Particularly noteworthy areas include the delightful sunken garden and the outstanding elevated sun terrace to the west with some of the finest views that you will find. As one might expect, the surrounding coastline is all designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with much being in the ownership of the National Trust. VIEWING Strictly and only by prior appointment with Stags' Truro office on 01872 264488 DIRECTIONS Proceed into Perranuthnoe and immediately after the village sign, bear right past the church. Continue on this lane and just prior to the public bridleway sign and an unmade section of the road, turn right into The Greeb. SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating. Solar panels. The Greeb, Boat Cove Lane, Perranuthnoe, Penzance, TR20 9NW These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose. Stags Stags Estate Agents, 61 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE Tel: 01872 264488 [email protected] Cornwall | Devon | Somerset | Dorset | London stags.co.uk.