J O N A T H A N C U N L I F F E Helford House Helford House Idyllic ‘New England’ style house on the Helford River Estuary with private pontoon Large open-plan living room with wood burner Kitchen • Utility • Cloakroom with WC and wash basin 3 bedrooms (1 en suite) • Bathroom Private parking for 3 cars Wooded gardens • Timber deck • Private jetty/pontoon Established holiday-letting income LOCATION This part of Cornwall is blessed with one of the mildest climates in the UK, and this is illustrated perfectly at Trebah Located on one of Cornwall’s most desirable private roads but Gardens and Glendurgan above the north bank of the estuary. hidden from view on the banks of Port Navas Creek behind its own private pontoon, this pretty detached property is a Road links to south Cornwall have much improved in recent real holiday hideaway. Budock Vean Lane is one of the area’s years and the A30 dual carriageway just to the north of Truro exclusive residential addresses, usefully sandwiched between connects to the M5 motorway at Exeter. Truro has a railway the wooded creek and the Budock Vean Hotel resort, spa and station on the London to Penzance mainline with overnight golf course. sleeper service. Newquay Airport provides daily flights to London Gatwick. The creek itself is a tributary of the beautiful Helford River estuary. The charming village of Port Navas comprises a handful of stone cottages at the head of the creek, beside its HOUSE very own village hall and yacht club with restaurant. Once home to the Duchy Oyster Farm, a historic stone quay sits Approached by a steep path from the private parking area opposite the house and plays host to the annual Port Navas down through the trees, which adds to the magic of the Regatta. In the 1800's granite was exported from here for setting, it is only as you descend and are nearly at the front London's Tower Bridge. The nearby villages of Constantine door that you can really appreciate this very special house. and Mawnan Smith provide a good range of shops and The raised wooden deck accessed from the sitting-room is a amenities, including the Constantine Stores wine merchants, great place to dine when the weather is good, and when you whilst the university and harbour town of Falmouth is about want to get closer to the water there is riverside patio in the 5 miles away. lower garden which also gives access to the private jetty/pontoon, which is a rarity in itself. Designed to make The Helford River river has a number of deep-water the most of this amazing location across the river from Port moorings, and is home to the Helford River Sailing Club and Navas, Helford House is a very special ‘one-off’ holiday Helford River Childrens Sailing Trust. There are two local home. waterside pubs; the thatched Shipwrights pub on the south side of the river and the Ferry Boat Inn on the north side. The large sitting/dining-room with wood floors is a great space for entertaining and with double doors opening onto the decking PLEASE NOTE and a wood-burner for those cooler evenings. The spacious master bedroom also enjoys the waterside views and the bunk-room The small boathouse on the foreshore to the left of the house is owned by the neighbouring property and not part of the sale. up the hall is ideal for your little explorers. The second double room, overlooking the front garden, has a charming, sloped ceiling which, although compact, has space enough for two and a built-in en suite shower. SERVICES Mains water and electricity, oil fired central heating and private drainage. DISTANCES Port Navas Yacht Club – about 250 metres by boat Constantine – 3.5 miles Helford Passage – 1.5 mile Falmouth – 5 miles Truro – 14 miles (mainline railway station) Newquay Airport – 33 miles (daily flights to London) (all distances approximate) ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS IMPORTANT NOTICE It is a legal requirement that we receive verified identification from all buyers before a sale can Jonathan Cunliffe, their clients and any joint agents give notice that they are not authorised to be formally instructed. Your cooperation on this matter is much appreciated to ensure there in make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, no unnecessary delay in concluding a sale. We will inform you of the process once your offer either on their own behalf or on behalf of clients or otherwise. 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