6 PILOTS COTTAGES HAWKERS COVE • • • PL28 8HP 6 PILOTS COTTAGES HAWKERS COVE • PADSTOW CORNWALL • PL28 8HP

Spectacular and historic south facing cottage, enjoying stunning views across the Camel Estuary to , Brae Hill and upstream towards Rock and Padstow.

Padstow about 3 miles • about 9 miles Rock about 15 miles (by road) Cornwall Airport about 10 miles.

• Characterful and unique cottage in prime Camel Estuary location • Direct water access with outhaul and tidal mooring • Accommodation over two floors with three bedrooms • External utility room & outbuildings • Summer house / artist’s studio with annexe potential STP • Waterside gardens with terraces and far-reaching views • Off-road parking and access to slipway THE LOCATION The small hamlet of Hawkers Cove is located in a truly awe- inspiring position, towards the mouth of the spectacular Camel Estuary. Unusually for , the cove enjoys uninterrupted southerly views upstream towards Padstow and Rock.

The north coast has some of the most spectacular and rugged coastal scenery in Cornwall where the Atlantic meets high cliffs and beautiful sandy beaches making it a popular destination for walkers and surfers. The South West Coastal footpath provides many miles of spectacular clifftop walks, whilst the Camel Trail, a disused railway line which runs between Moor and Padstow is popular with both walkers and cyclists.

Nearby Padstow, which has a tidal marina and active fishing fleet, is famous as a foodies destination and is home to celebrity chefs including Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth. The town has numerous excellent eateries and is often regarded as one of Cornwall’s best gastronomic destinations, with fabulous fresh seafood landed daily.

Padstow also has an extensive range of boutique shops and galleries, as well as a supermarket, which cater for all day to day needs. The market town of Wadebridge at the top of the Camel Estuary provides a further range of shopping and leisure facilities as well as access to the A39 and Bodmin.

There are two first rate golf courses in the area including Trevose Golf Club, overlooking Constantine Bay to the west and St. Enodoc Golf Club to the east in the ever popular waterside resort of Rock, which is accessible by road via Wadebridge, or passenger ferry between Padstow and Rock.

Communication links to the area are excellent, with the A30 at Bodmin providing dual carriageway links to Exeter and the M5 Motorway network. There is a mainline train station at Bodmin with regular links to London Paddington, whilst Cornwall Airport at (20 minute drive approx) provides several daily flights to London Heathrow, Southend and other UK and International airports. HISTORICAL NOTE 6 Pilots Cottages occupies the end of a terrace of just six former pilots cottages, set above Hawkers Cove on the Camel Estuary. As their name suggests, the cottages were originally built as a homes for the crews of pilot gig boats, who would row out to meet the visiting ships, to safely guide them through the tricky waters of the Camel Estuary, past the notorious , the graveyard of many ships, to either Padstow or further upstream to Wadebridge.

In 1827 the Padstow Harbour Association chose Hawker’s Cove as the location for the Padstow Lifeboat, this being taken over by the RNLI in 1856. A new lifeboat station and slipway were built in 1931 and a second lifeboat was stationed at Hawker’s Cove until the late 1960’s following which it was converted to a private residence.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION 6 Pilots Cottages is the eastern end of terrace and is offered to the open market for the first time in over 50 years. The cottage is constructed of stone under a Delabole slate roof, which was replaced in 2015, with characterful accommodation over two floors, a waterside garden with tidal mooring and outhaul, terraces, areas of lawn and a secluded summer house.

The ground floor comprises a reception hall, a kitchen with dining area and sitting room. There are three bedrooms on the first floor which share a family bathroom and there is a separate utility room at the back of the cottage. In addition to the accommodation in the cottage, there is a detached artist’s studio, which has a WC and doors opening onto a terrace and sheltered area of garden with Estuary views.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS The south facing front gardens descend down to a gate that provides access on to the rocks above the foreshore of Hawkers Cove. Spectacular and uninterrupted views are enjoyed across Beach and the Camel Estuary, whilst the terrace is sheltered from the harsher northerly and westerly winds from Trevose Head and .

There are areas of garden to the north and east of the cottage, which contain two further outbuildings and lead to the parking area at the top of the northern boundary. From the gardens, there is easy access to The South West Coastal Footpath, Tregirls Beach and a private slipway, shared by the residents of Hawkers Cove. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 6 PILOTS COTTAGES SERVICES: Mains water and electricity. Shared private Approximate Gross Internal Area: drainage system. Oil-fired central heating. Total: 68.2 sq.m. / 733.6 sq.ft. TENURE: 6 Pilots Cottages is offered freehold with an additional 1/8 share in Hawkers Cove Limited which owns the communal parking area slipway of which only the residents of Pilots Cottages have access to. The vendors require up to 12 months between exchange of contracts and completion to facilitate their onward move. DIRECTIONS: From Padstow head south. At the junction where you join the main Padstow to road turn immediately hard right (signposted Hawkers Cove). Drive straight through the hamlet of . After about a mile the road passes Lellizzick Farm where the road narrows - continue straight on for Hawkers Cove. Drive down through the cove and the turning into Pilot Cottages is then found on the right-hand side. VIEWINGS: Strictly by prior appointment with Savills. 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 Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on 73 Lemon St 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 Truro contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and TR1 2PN 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 01872 243200 or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. BROCHUREREF Kingfisher Print and Design Ltd. 01803 867087. [email protected]