PORTHGWIDDEN Apartments 2 & 8 Apartments 2 & 8 Porthgwidden, Feock, , TR3 6SG

Available as a whole or separately, two interconnecting ground floor apartments in an elegant waterfront mansion.

Loe Beach - 0.5 Truro - 5 Mylor - 8 Falmouth - 10 , by ferry - 8 Cornwall Airport, - 24 (all distances in miles and approximate)

• Two interconnecting ground floor apartments • Available as a whole or separately • Up to 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • About 6.7 acres of private communal waterfront grounds • Use of private slipway • Two garages and parking The historic National Trust-owned Estate lies almost house until his death in 1890. It was then let to various tenants, • Licensed moorings available (at discretion of harbour authority) immediately to the east where the crosses to the Bolitho, Spottiswood, Trefusis - and in 1923 became the property of • Use of private squash court beautiful and unspoilt . H.K.Neal, followed in 1935 by Kenneth Holman.” • Available for the first time in over 20 years Hard to believe in such an idyllic marine setting, the schools and During the earlier part of its history the Royal Horticultural shops of Truro are only about five miles distant. There is a mainline Show was held in the grounds and distinguished visitors in rail link with overnight ‘sleeper’ service to London Paddington SITUATION the past have included the late Queen Mary and the composer, whilst Cornwall Airport (Newquay) provides daily flights to Edward Elgar. The pretty parish of Feock has long been regarded as one of London. To the south, Falmouth is home to a wide range of the most exclusive waterside locations in Cornwall and with marine facilities including yacht marinas, the landmark National considerable justification. Ideally positioned at the head of the Maritime Museum Cornwall and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club. THE PROPERTY , Feock is home to some of the most sought after Porthgwidden House is a wonderful waterside mansion set in properties in the county. HISTORY beautiful parkland descending to the shore of the Fal Estuary. It is unusual to find such a property in the west country of England Situated between the cathedral city of Truro and the historic Rex Barratt, in his book “Stately Homes In and Around Truro” and indeed Porthgwidden is perhaps more akin to that of port of Falmouth, there is immediate access to some of the best states that “Porthgwidden, derived from the Cornish place name waterside real estate on the American east coast. day-sailing waters in the British Isles. The Carrick Roads offer of Porthgwyn, believed to mean ‘the white cove’, was built in or an ever-changing marine viewing gallery, with the Falmouth around the year 1830 by Edmund Turner, MP for Truro 1837-47. The residents all enjoy exclusive use of the 6.7 acres of grounds Working Boats dredging oysters, ships laying-up at Trelissick, and The property was acquired in 1842 by John Philpots, one time MP as well as use of the private slipway. In addition, there is a private of course Loe Beach regatta, one of the summer’s most popular for Gloucester, and enlarged by his sons, the Reverend Canon squash court for the use of the residents, waterside barbecue area village regattas. There are also moorings and lay-up facilities at T Philpots, vicar of the parish for thirty years from 1844-74 and and enchanting woodland, with attractive walks through mature Loe Beach, a popular beach café and a summer sailing school. donor of the south porch of Truro Cathedral, who occupied the rhododendrons and various other specimen plants and shrubs. APARTMENT 2 APARTMENT 2

CELLAR APARTMENT 8 APARTMENT 2 © John Such In present ownership since 1988 and the larger of the two properties, no. 2 is situated at the front of the building on the ground floor. The apartment offers an elegant interior which includes two double bedrooms (both en suite), living room opening on to a terrace overlooking the spectacular view, kitchen with integrated appliances and original cellar. The main bedroom (currently used as a dining room) also has fabulous views. APARTMENT 8 Also on the ground floor and in present ownership since 1997, this apartment is positioned behind no. 2 and has a double bedroom, living room, bathroom and utility – which would revert to a kitchen if purchased as a separate apartment. There is a door from the utility/kitchen out into an inner courtyard, which serves as a pleasant garden area for the apartment to use. Currently arranged as one home, the apartments work equally well as separate dwellings, as they were originally prior to being converted. Each apartment has its own garage. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage ENERGY PERFORMACE A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. TENURE Leasehold for the remainder of a term of 999 years from 1965. Variable service charge. The freehold is vested in Porthgwidden Estate Limited which is owned by the eight apartment owners. It hires a property management company. Shares in PEL are transferred as part of, and included in, the sale of an apartment. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property. DIRECTIONS From Truro proceed towards Falmouth on the A390. At Playing Place take the turning for Feock and proceed towards , passing Ferris Garage. Proceed downhill and the entrance to Porthgwidden will be directly ahead in between the junction on the left, and the right hand bend on to Restronguet Point. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc, are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation. Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: Ordnance Survey © Crown Copyright 1. They are not authorised to make or give any 2016. All rights reserved. Licence representations or warranties in relation to the property number 100022432. NOT TO SCALE either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.16/02/26 SG

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Gross internal floor area (approx): Total: 181.9 sq m / 1959 sq ft (excludes cellar) Savills Cornwall APARTMENT 2 73 Lemon Street, Truro 110.9 sq m / 1194 sq ft (excludes cellar) Cornwall TR1 2PN APARTMENT 8 01872 243200 54.2 sq m / 584 sq ft) [email protected] For Identification only - Not to scale www.savills.co.uk