Ref: LCAA7346 Offers around £700,000

Chapel House, Garras, , FREEHOLD

In an edge of village setting, and close to the beautiful tree lined creeks of the , an enchanting, highly individual 4 bedroomed conversion of a picturesque detached former chapel set in magical Mediterranean like surrounding courtyard gardens. Including a most attractive, detached and substantial former school house, currently being used as an artist’s studio. 2 Ref: LCAA7346

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

THE CHAPEL

Ground Floor: 28’ wide slate floored reception hall, bedroom 1, shower room/wc, bedroom 2 with en-suite,

First Floor: 27’10” x 17’10” open-plan kitchen/dining room with sitting area, master bedroom with en-suite, sitting room.

THE NANNY SUITE / ANNEXE

Entrance lobby, kitchen/living room, bedroom, WC.

THE SCHOOL HOUSE

13’9 high ceilings, two entrance porches leading to 2 large studios which could be easily combined if desired, mezzanine level.

Outside: enclosed gravelled forecourt providing private of road parking. Highly secluded well stocked courtyard garden with sun deck, area of lawn, slate paved patio and additional area of decking with pergola. Detached timber studio/workshop 23’1 x 11’2. Further workshop – 15’7” x 7’6. Covered carport – 19’1” x 9’9”.

DESCRIPTION

• Understood to have been built in approximately 1840, the Chapel House is an unusually elegant and attractive former Methodist Chapel superbly converted by the present owners.

• The distinctive bow front elevation features a gracious gothic double entrance door with, above, a lovely small paned symmetrical window overlooking the beautiful landscaped, mature and highly private Mediterranean like courtyard gardens, approached through a high retaining wall with gothic double gates and pedestrian gate from the enclosed gravelled forecourt.

3 Ref: LCAA7346 • Successfully combining both old and new and indeed reputed to have been written about by Sir John Betjeman, the accommodation has been arranged to provide wonderful open-plan living space to the first floor with the triple aspect sitting room opening through double doors from the large double aspect versatile kitchen/dining room with sitting area, stove and subdividing stairwell rising from the slate paved 28’ wide entrance hall below.

• In addition to a superb first floor master bedroom suite with luxurious en-suite bathroom, there are three ground floor bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, one which is currently used as an annexe with both internal and independent external access.

• The Wesleyan school house, built in 1895, has attractive rendered elevations under a pitched roof of natural slate with tall arched windows and skylights providing natural light.

• The school house is split into superb studios with 13’9” high ceilings with exposed timber trusses and front and side entrance porches providing easy access onto the gravelled forecourt and inner courtyard.

• Although currently used as an artist’s studio, the school house offers much scope for alternative uses, subject to all necessary consents first being obtained.

This intriguing, characterful yet versatile property offers the charm and atmosphere one would hope to find when visiting the south of France and therefore we strongly recommend prospective purchasers seeking a property with great individuality to arrange an early viewing to avoid disappointment.

LOCATION

Mawgan 1 mile, Gweek and the head of the Helford River 2½ miles, Poldhu Cove and the South West Coast Path 4 miles, market town of Helston 5 miles, port of Falmouth 14 miles, cathedral city of 21 miles (all distances approximate).

Just on the edge of the pretty hamlet of Garras near the sought after village of Mawgan, Chapel House is positioned within a lovely setting at the head of the Lizard Peninsula with beautiful coastline, sandy beaches and coves nearby at popular picturesque postcard settings such as Church, Poldhu, Polurrian and Mullion Coves with the villages of Coverack, Cadgwith and Porthallow a short distance away. The magnificent sailing waters of the beautiful Helford River, immortalised by Daphne Du Maurier’s Frenchman’s Creek, are easily accessed from Helford Village on the south bank of the river and at nearby Gweek. Garras itself has a noted county primary school and picturesque Trelowarren Estate which lies literally opposite Chapel House with renowned bistro, pottery, gallery and woodland walks.

Mawgan has a village stores and public house with the bustling market town of Helston, a few minute’s drive away, offering an excellent range of day to day amenities. The booming part of Falmouth, destination of an increasing number of cruise ships, is also within easy driving distance as is the cathedral city of Truro, the county’s retailing, administrative, commercial and educational centre, the resort town of St Ives with the famous Tate St Ives 4 Ref: LCAA7346 gallery on the north coast and harbourside town of on the south with direct mainline rail link to London (Paddington).

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

From the front courtyard gardens a path leads to a broad set of twin opening timber doors with obscured glazed panel over providing access into:-

ENTRANCE FOYER. A charming introduction to the property with, as mentioned, double timber doors from the courtyard gardens, original Victorian tiled flooring, two storage cupboards - these were provided by the original stairways to the former balcony area above with lighting. Inset downlighters, original panelled walls, timber moulding and broad entrance with twin opening French doors into:-

RECEPTION HALL – 28’ x 11’9” deepening to 15’10’. A large reception space with tall windows with deep sills to either side elevation and double timber casement doors opening onto the side sun deck. Slate tiled flooring throughout with underfloor heating, original supporting columns, inset downlighters, ceiling mounted track lights, built-in timber shelving, built-in storage cupboard, turning staircase to the first floor. Doors to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 12’2” maximum measurement into door recess x 9’. Built-in cupboard with drawers below. Window with deep sill to the side elevation. High level storage cupboards with open fronted book shelf, ceiling light point, two inset downlighters.

SHOWER ROOM / WC. Tiled flooring, wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap and tiled splashback, concealed cistern wc, wall mirror, wall mounted shaver point, walk-in fully tiled shower cubicle, wall mounted shower controls and rinser attachment, extractor fan, inset downlighters, recessed space and plumbing for washing machine with shelf over for tumble dryer, wall mounted heated towel rail, extractor fan. Further double louvered doors into an understair storage cupboard housing the hot water storage cylinder.

BEDROOM 2 – 12’2” x 11’9”. Window to the side elevation with deep sill, one wall part- panelled, inset downlighters, two wall light points, built-in wardrobes, hanging rail, shelving and storage lockers over, additional shelved floor to ceiling storage cupboard, doors The Nanny Suite/Annexe (see below) and:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM. Slate tiled flooring and tiled walls, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome hot and cold mixer tap over, inset wall mirror with strip light/shaver socket over, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, concealed cistern low flush wc, wall mounted towel radiator, two ceiling light points, extractor fan.

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OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 27’10” x 17’10” increasing to 19’2” within the kitchen area. A superb open-plan and social living space with central stairwell dividing the dining and sitting area from the kitchen. Original ceiling rose, a concave floor to ceiling wall with cast iron Contura multi burning stove on a slate hearth. Reclaimed timber flooring, part timber panelled walls, four windows with deep sills to both side elevations. Original moulded ceiling cornice. Two ceiling light points. Double doors with stained glass inserts opening into the living room.

KITCHEN AREA. Range of white fronted units and drawers with broad stainless steel handles and extensive thick hardwood worksurfaces over and breakfast bar, stainless steel backed range recess with stainless steel extractor canopy over and inset marble cutting block to one side. Double stainless steel sink with hot and cold mixer tap over and stainless steel drainer to one side with stainless steel splashbacks. Open fronted wall shelving, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for American style fridge and freezer. Four ceiling light points and three wall light points. Door into:-

MASTER BEDROOM – 12’ x 10’7” plus deep recess. Complete range of floor to ceiling storage cupboards providing hanging space, drawers and storage lockers. Window to the side elevation. Built-in timber display shelf. Wall mounted timber topped bedside cabinet, inset downlighters, open through into:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM – 11’1” x 5’5”. White sanitaryware consisting of double circular wash hand basins with Vola chrome mixer taps over, concealed cistern low flush wc, bidet, sunken bath with Vola chrome mixer tap and shower attachment. Exposed timber flooring with underfloor heating, two wall mounted towel radiators. Broad window to the side elevation, large back heated wall mirror, shaver point, open fronted fitted shelving with storage over. Attractive small mosaic tiling on three walls to dado height and bath surround. Inset downlighters, two wall light points, extractor fan.

SITTING ROOM – 27’10” x 12’3” plus 4’ deep bow window recess. 15’9” wide bow window with central small paned original shuttered window overlooking the subtropical courtyard below and beyond to the Trelowarren Estate. Window to either side elevation. Exposed timber flooring. Original ceiling cornice. Fitted island unit comprising study area, fitted book shelving, piano recess, additional book shelving.

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THE NANNY SUITE / ANNEXE

An adaptable suite or rooms benefitting from independent external access to both side elevations and internal door from bedroom 2:-

ENTRANCE LOBBY – 8’9” x 8’1”. Slate tiled flooring, built-in workstation with open fronted shelving over, door to the exterior, double casement doors into the bedroom, ceiling light point, wide opening through into:-

KITCHEN / LIVING ROOM – 11’4” x 8’8”. Slate tiled flooring, twin opening casement doors into the bedroom, range of white fronted wall and base units with roll edged worksurface over, space for under counter refrigerator, inset 1¼ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap over, space for freestanding cooker with extractor hood over, tiled splashbacks, ceiling light point, former connecting door to bedroom 1.

BEDROOM – 13’9” x 11’. Set of French doors and additional timber door with glazed panel opening to either side respectively, three glazed skylights, inset downlighters, wall light point, recessed display shelving.

WC.

THE SCHOOL HOUSE

From the gated and gravelled driveway access, twin opening double doors open into:-

ENTRANCE PORCH. Timber panelled walls, ceiling light point, double internal doors opening into:-

STUDIO 1 – 24’9” x 19’3”. 13’9” ceiling height, exposed timber trusses, two skylights and etched glass arched window to the courtyard, ceiling mounted lighting, corner workstation, wall mounted shelving. Stairs to the mezzanine level. Doors to:-

SIDE PORCH. Ceramic Belfast sink with timber drainer to one side, window overlooking the courtyard, fitted shelving, doorway to the gardens. Original high flush wc.

7 Ref: LCAA7346 STUDIO 2 – 18’10” x 17’8”. 13’9” ceiling height. Etched glass arched window to the front forecourt, diving wall into Studio 1 which would be easily removed if required.

MEZZANINE LEVEL

Ceiling mounted lighting and fully boarded flooring providing a handy storage space.

OUTSIDE

FRONT FORECOURT. Double wrought iron gates with granite gateposts opening onto this completely enclosed gravelled parking area. Entrance to The School House and high wall with double gates, dovecote and pedestrian gothic gateway to:-

SUBTROPICAL COURTYARD GARDEN. A peaceful and private setting for the main house. Offering intrigue around every corner with gravelled pathways, raised rockery and shrub beds, mature palm trees, specimen ferns, fig tree, cherry, magnolia and lawned areas to either side of the paved and stone stepped pathway leading to the main entrance doors.

To the side of the Chapel House a path leads to a sun deck area with double casement doors from the reception hall and door to The Nanny Suite/Annexe. The decked terrace leads to an enclosed and very private area of lawn with deep beds stocked with a variety of mature subtropical plants and palms with access from the lawn onto an additional timber deck which provides a sheltered sitting out sport with timber boundary fencing, access to a bespoke:-

8 Ref: LCAA7346 TIMBER STUDIO / WORKSHOP – 23’1” x 11’2”. Timber flooring, skylight, ceiling mounted lighting, arched window and additional windows overlooking the garden, French doors onto the decking, additional pedestrian access to the decking, deep recessed storage shelves, built-in cupboard. Wall mounted electronic heater.

Additional to the far side of the courtyard garden is a very handy covered WORKSHOP – 15’7” x 7’6” with workbench, polycarbonate roofing, open fronted shelving, lighting and sliding door through into a COVERED CARPORT – 19’1” x 9’9” with polycarbonate roofing, twin opening garage doors opening onto additional gravelled parking.

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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 6LN.

SERVICES – Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired underfloor central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Helston take the A3083 in a southerly direction signposted to the Lizard and St Keverne. Pass RNAS Culdrose and turn left at the mini roundabout signposted to St Keverne, the B3293. Continue on this road to the bottom of the valley, up the other side and across the double mini roundabout, still following the signs to St Keverne. Go past the entrance to the Trelowarren Estate on the left hand side and after approximately 300 yards you will see Chapel House on the right hand side. 11 Ref: LCAA7346 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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