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Caerthillian Cottage, Lizard Village, Nr. , , TR12 7NQ FREEHOLD

To be sold for the first time in over 18 years. A very impressive and attractive, double fronted, attached, 5 bedroomed home situated right in the heart of the very popular Lizard Village. Full of character and charm with versatile accommodation measuring just under 2,000sq.ft. with potential to create a self-contained annexe or even add a commercial element, subject to all necessary consents. With a very spacious open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, a separate sitting room, an enclosed, walled rear garden and a parking space. 2 Ref: LCAA8552

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION – in all about 1,977sq.ft.

Ground Floor: entrance vestibule, hall, open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, second sitting room, utility room, shower room.

First Floor: split-level landing, principal en-suite bedroom, guest en-suite bedroom, 3 further bedrooms, family bathroom.

Outside: enclosed, private rear courtyard garden, parking for 1-2 cars (approximately 50 yards around the corner).

3 Ref: LCAA8552 DESCRIPTION

• Caerthillian Cottage is a most appealing and attractive character property with an interesting history. Formerly part of the Caerthillian Hotel, and previously known as ‘The Bottom House’, the property is alleged to have been a well frequented hostelry. The property has the obvious potential to trade as a Bed & Breakfast or, without compromising the main accommodation, has the versatility to create a separate retail premises, all of which would be subject to all necessary consents of course.

• Elegant and imposing, Caerthillian Cottage is situated in the centre of the village and provides spacious accommodation, measuring just under 2,000sq.ft, arranged over three floors including an open-plan kitchen/dining/living room, a separate sitting room, a principal en-suite bedroom and four further bedrooms.

• All of the rooms benefit from high ceilings with the principal rooms having very attractive, large, multi paned sash windows.

• To the rear of the property is a very attractive walled courtyard garden which is fully enclosed and situated approximately 50 yards around the corner from the property is the off-road parking space, sufficient for two cars together in tandem.

• Situated right in the heart of the very popular and attractive Lizard Village which offers a wide range of facilities and amenities including public houses, restaurants, tea rooms and shops together with daily essentials including a post office, all of which are within walking distance of Caerthillian Cottage.

• Also within a short walk is Lizard Point, a popular spot in summer and winter alike with stunning sea views. From here, you can enjoy the coastal footpaths taking in the ever changing and rugged scenery on your way to many of the dramatic and unspoilt coves along this stretch of coastline including Caerthillian Cove and Church Cove.

• Just a short distance away is the breathtaking which has been featured in many Cornish travel guides and is one of the prettiest spots in the whole of the UK.

LOCATION

Lizard village is situated on the southern most promontory of England on a peninsula that juts out into the English Channel with sea on all sides. This environment and village are highly sought after and prized due to the attractive nature of the surrounding countryside and coastline, much of which 4 Ref: LCAA8552 is under the stewardship of the National Trust. The ‘time warp’ environment which still gives an insight into how old Cornwall may of felt and looked. Much of the peninsula remains unspoilt as rural farmland and open countryside with a coastline that attracts thousands of tourists each wishing to walk the rugged cliffs and experience the sandy beaches and picturesque coastal villages that make this part of England unique.

Lizard Village sits close to the southernmost tip of the peninsula and to the north west are stunning beaches at Pentreath, Mullion, Polurrian and Poldhu, working your way back up the peninsula towards Helston whilst to the right are further beaches at Coverack and Porhhallow both of which have attractive villages behind them.

To the north east lies the providing access to some excellent sailing facilities on the river and out into Falmouth Bay. The main road through the peninsula connects from the town of Helston which is the nearest major town providing a wide array of leisure, commercial and retail facilities with roads connecting from Helston north eastwards to the bustling port of Falmouth and , Cornwall’s capital city, both of which provide an excellent array of further facilities. Across country from Helston the roads connect to the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road) which thereafter provides a virtually continuous dual carriageway link into Devon and on to Exeter joining the national motorway network.

Some of the counties prime coastal resorts are within an easy drive, to the west, and St Ives, the latter being well renowned for the Tate Gallery and its artistic connections. Lizard village has a variety of shops and a shop/post office in the same street, all of these providing adequately for day to day requirements.

5 Ref: LCAA8552 THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

Double doors open to:-

ENTRANCE PORCH. Tap, glass pane above a wooden door which opens to:-

HALL. Attractive slate flagged flooring, glazed double doors which open to the rear courtyard, shelved alcove, radiator and doors to:-

OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / DINING / LIVING ROOM.

SITTING ROOM – 17’3” X 17’2”. A beautiful and very spacious room with high ceiling and two large multi pane sash windows which face south east and allow light to flood in, woodburning stove set upon a glass hearth, staircase to the first floor, underfloor hearting. Large opening, with storage above, to:-

KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 17’4” x 15’1” max. Underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen comprises a range a range of base units under a stainless steel worktop with inset sink and space for a large oven with extractor hood above, multi paned window with deep sill under with opaque glass which overlooks the side, part glazed door opening to the rear courtyard. Underfloor heating. Door to:-

UNDERSTAIRS STORAGE CUPBOARD. Which houses the boiler and hot water tank. 6 Ref: LCAA8552 SECOND SITTING ROOM – 14’5” x 12’1”. Another spacious and light room with high ceiling and two large multi pane sash windows facing south east allowing light to flood in, inset woodburning stove set upon a stone hearth with brick surround and wooden mantle above, alcoves to either side, one of which is shelved, two radiators. To one side of the room, is another large area, currently arranged as a kitchenette, with an opaque glass window overlooking the rear courtyard with deep sill under, a Belfast sink and a radiator. Door to:-

UTILITY ROOM – 9’8” x 6’9”. With space and plumbing for a washer/dryer and an opening to:-

SHOWER ROOM. With walk-in corner shower cubicle, wc, wash basin and pedestal, large multi paned opaque glass sash window with deep sill under, radiator.

From the sitting room, a turning staircase ascends to:-

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING. With high ceilings, a sash window with deep sill under, a small flight of steps ascending to a hallway which gives access to the rest of the bedrooms, radiator. Doors to:-

7 Ref: LCAA8552 BEDROOM 4 – 9’4” x 7’9”. A spacious room with a large multi pane window with deep sill under, radiator.

BEDROOM 3 – 13’6” x 9’6”. A spacious double bedroom with a multi paned sash window overlooking the rear courtyard, radiator.

From the landing, a small flight of stairs ascend to an inner landing with further steps ascending to the attic room, radiator, doors to:-

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM – 17’1” x 11’. A spacious and light double bedroom with a tall multi pane sash window facing south east, radiator, door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. A well appointed shower room with large walk-in shower cubicle, wc, contemporary wash basin set upon a wooden unit, towel rail.

BEDROOM 2 -14’8” x 13’1”. Another very spacious and light double bedroom with two tall multi pane sash windows facing south east, two radiators, door to:-

8 Ref: LCAA8552 EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. A small en-suite with a walk-in shower cubicle, cantilevered wash basin, wc.

FAMILY BATHROOM. A white suite comprising panelled bath, period style wash basin, wc and two sash windows, door to storage cupboard.

BEDROOM 5 – 11’5” x 8’9”. A light, single bedroom with a tall multi paned sash window facing south west, built-in wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving, radiator.

From the hallway a small flight of steps open to a door which opens to:- 9 Ref: LCAA8552 ATTIC ROOM. A large walk-in attic room which provides plenty of storage space.

OUTSIDE

Fully enclosed and accessed either via the hall or the kitchen area, an attractive and private walled rear courtyard with a small decked area and a raised border.

PARKING. Just a short stroll away, past the neighbouring property, is a shared parking area. Caerthillian Cottage owns a parking space in front of the oil tank (which is the oil tank for Caerthillian Cottage), which provides parking for 2 cars in tandem.

10 Ref: LCAA8552 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 – TR12 7NQ.

SERVICES – Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. LPG (cooking only). For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Helston, proceed past Culdrose Naval Base and follow the signs for . Continue to Lizard Village and as you enter the centre of the village, with the car park and green on your right hand side take the first right hand turn and then take the second left hand turn where you will see the Post Office on your right hand side. The parking for Caerthillan Cottage is opposite the Post Office to the left hand side, in front of the oil tank. With the Post Office on your right and the colourful house in front of you, walk around the left hand corner, as if you are going back on yourself, and Carthillian Cottage will be the second property on your left.

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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