Kipling’s QuaY HELFORD, HELSTON, CORNWALL Kipling’S QUAY HELFORD, HELSTON, CORNWALL Waterside perfection A gorgeous 3 bedroomed waterside house occupying a highly coveted and prominent location in the heart of this exceptional and desirable village. Enjoying some of the best views one could wish for across the creek and the Helford River with the considerable assets of waterfronting garden, ample parking, approximately 180ft of direct waterfrontage, private slipway and a small beach capable of mooring 4 small boats. SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: reception hall, cloakroom/wc, inner hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen. First Floor: master bedroom en-suite with dressing room/office, further en-suite double bedroom. Second Floor: bedroom 3 en-suite. Outside: large integral garage, waterfronting gardens, launching slipway, boat parking area, small beach capable of mooring 4 small boats, approximately 180ft of tidal frontage, ample parking and remote controlled turntable for vehicular turning. Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor’s Sole Agent: Lillicrap Chilcott . Landrian House . 59-60 Lemon Street . Truro . TR1 2PE Tel: 01872 273473 Fax: 01872 273474 Email: [email protected] www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com DESCRIPTION Across the front of Kipling’s Quay is a broad slated terrace and Reached via an interconnecting door from the hallway is a large Kipling’s Quay is a delightful house with tidal frontage of about lawned area which is an ideal vantage point perfect for alfresco integral garage measuring 17’ x 10’8” with a window overlooking 54 metres (180ft), offering deceptively spacious, well presented dining and barbecues. The dining room and living room are the creek, a remote controlled up and over door, workbench, partially divided by large, almost full width folding doors, taking accommodation including 3 en-suite bedrooms. Offered for sale fluorescent lighting and space for fridge freezer. Our clients advise advantage of the majestic views to be had. The kitchen is of a following many years of enjoyable ownership by our clients having good size with a range of modern wall and base units topped with us that the garage has been built with cavity wall construction been recently and successfully holiday let. Of perfect size, either a cohesive mix of granite and marble work surfaces. On the first and could potentially be used as a fourth bedroom or indeed an for continued use as a secure second home in a truly exceptional floor there are 2 bedrooms both of which have en-suite facilities annex, subject to any necessary consents first being obtained. and mesmerizing location or indeed, as a quite suitable and more and enjoy the beautiful Helford River views, one of which having than adequate main home. We unhesitatingly and wholeheartedly the additional benefit of a designated dressing room which could • Kipling’s Quay has been presented with the 4 Star ‘Gold’ award recommend that prospective purchasers who are serious about also serve as a separate office should need arise. On the second by Visit England. This was awarded based on the outstanding finding a dream home on the Helford with water frontage make floor there is a large and particularly light attic bedroom benefitting quality of the property, it services, facilities and situation. time to view this property as recent precedent would more from large Velux windows, and a vaulted ceiling with exposed than suggest that one could wait many, many years for such trusses. This bedroom also benefits from an en-suite shower • 180ft of direct water frontage including a private slipway and a opportunities to arise on to the open market. room. small bay capable of mooring 4 small boats. • The property is alarmed with a system that is annually maintained. • Helford River Sailing Club is very close by and provides sailing races and instruction for children. • Walking enthusiasts will find Helford an excellent centre with many footpaths emanating from the village through National Trust land. • There is a highly regarded primary school in Manaccan just 2 miles away. • Our client advises us that the majority of the contents save a few personal items are available by separate negotiation including an (as new) Anarth Dinghy with its own launching trolley and outboard motor as well as a 2 man kayak. In short it is possible, should one have the desire, to purchase Kipling’s Quay “lock, stock and barrel” (again, save for a few personal items). Opportunities to purchase properties such as Kipling’s Quay anywhere in Cornwall let alone on the banks of the Helford River with benefit of long water frontage are very rare to say the least. Therefore, we as sole agents, recommend an early viewing to avoid disappointment. LOCATION The Helford river area and, in particular Helford Village, is remarkably sought after for a multitude of reasons. Perhaps its greatest attribute is the tranquillity of the location, which has changed little over the years with colour washed thatched and slated cottages clustered around the tidal creek, leading south from the main river. The Helford River offers exceptional sheltered • Built originally as a barn and first rebuilt as a house in 1947. pub and a sailing club with a bar and restaurant. Nearby post creeks and inlets, which are ideal for day sailing, whilst beyond Since then major reconstructions have been undertaken to make office is in easy reach. the mouth, Falmouth Bay, the Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary) and the it, the attractive property it is now. • The driveway is very attractive and was hand laid in original south Cornish coast, offer further boating opportunities. There are • 3 bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Cornish granite sets. also fantastic walks in the area. A number of local tradesmen deliver to the village and there is a • The integral garage was built with suitable windows and a • The roof was renewed in 1990 and expanded further in 1996 small general store, together with the Shipwright’s Arms which is at sanded smooth floor so that if desired conversion to a further being laid with Canadian cedar shingle. For information, life the heart of the community. The very active Sailing Club organises bedroom if necessary. expectancy of a cedar shingle roof is purported to be in excess of 40 years. regular racing during the season and is also a hub for the local • Off- road parking for up to 5 cars. A very rare and valuable community as well as welcoming visiting yachtsman. There is • Deep water moorings are available by application to the Duchy advantage in Helford. a passenger ferry to Helford Passage on the north bank of the of Cornwall. river and the market town of Helston (about 10 miles away) offers • The property includes a unique remote controlled hydraulic car • We have been advised by our client that any and all changes/ shopping and schooling facilities. This is one of Cornwall’s best turntable. improvements made to the property were architecturally decided loved and most sought after villages, largely unspoilt, with activities • Helford has a general provisions shop, an attractive waterside and Council approved. for all ages along the sheltered creeks. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Timber front door with obscured glass multi paned panel to the side opening into a tiled reception hall with wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, ceiling light point and doors through into:- CLOAKROOM / WC. Wall mounted wash hand basin, wc, wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, tiled flooring, tiled walls to mid height, window to the side elevation, ceiling light point. INTEGRAL GARAGE – 17’ x 10’8”. Window to the side elevation overlooking the creek, space for freestanding fridge/ freezer, electronically operated up-and-over door. Being of cavity wall construction and could potentially be used a fourth bedroom or indeed annexe, subject to any necessary consents first being obtained. INNER HALL. Wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, ceiling light point, window to the side elevation, door providing space for tumble dryer and also housing the central heating boiler and providing useful additional storage space. SITTING ROOM – 17’ x 14’4”. A delightful triple aspect room providing really quite superlative views over and across the ever changing creek and ever changing estuary with feature fireplace, fitted alcove shelving, wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiators, three wall light points. Wide opening through into:- DINING ROOM – 10’4”x 9’4”. French doors opening directly on to a slate paved sun terrace overlooking the creek and a further window again taking maximum advantage of the creek views. Wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, ceiling light and almost full width cedar doors opening back through into the inner hallway. KITCHEN – 14’3” x 7’7”. A mixture of granite and marble worksurfaces to three sides and a range of white painted, panelled wall and base units, which includes some display shelving along with accompanying tiled splashbacks, stainless steel 1½ bowl sink with brushed stainless steel contemporary style hot and cold mixer tap over. Inset ceramic hob having a feature canopied extractor over, integrated appliances including an under counter stainless steel oven, dishwasher, under counter fridge and matching under counter freezer, eye line microwave oven, ceiling striplight and two further ceiling light points and magnificent views across the Helford River. FIRST FLOOR Accessed via a staircase to a landing with window to a side EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Large fully tiled shower and drawers under, wc, panelled bath with chrome mixer tap elevation, wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, ceiling cubicle, wc, wash hand basin/vanity unit with tiled shelving and tiled splashbacks, separate tiled corner shower cubicle, light point, stairs to the second floor and doors through into:- and splashbacks with cupboard under, shaver point, low flush shaver point, electric towel heater, ceiling light point, extractor wc, wall mounted thermostatically controlled radiator, wall fan and magnificent views across the Helford River.