Ref: LCAA7057 £175,000 11 Beachfield Court, Promenade, Penzance, West Cornwall FREEHOLD A spacious, south facing, first floor apartment with arguably one of the finest views in the Penzance area, taking in the panorama of Mounts Bay, St Michael’s Mount, the Jubilee Pool and Newlyn harbour. A full width 24ft balcony directly overlooking the fabulous vista. 2 Ref: LCAA7057 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: communal entrance door with intercom, hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. First Floor: private front door, hallway, kitchen, living room with full width balcony, 2 bedrooms, bathroom. Outside: single garage. DESCRIPTION The sale of 11 Beachfield Court – offered for the first time in 9 years since last sold, offers the chance to buy at a very competitive price level in one of Penzance’s most prime sea front positions where vastly higher prices are generally applicable. The apartment is surely a ‘perfect’ candidate for lucrative holiday lettings given the exceptional level ‘frontline’ location on the promenade where very high weekly tariffs are commanded for holiday rentals. 3 Ref: LCAA7057 A well presented first floor apartment in what was once considered one of Penzance’s Modernist buildings within easy reach of both Newlyn and Penzance town centre in a glorious position that affords the apartment some stunning views over Mounts Bay, St Michael’s Mount and the surrounding coastline. The comfortable accommodation comprises a communal entrance hall with stairs up to a first floor landing which leads to the front of the building where the apartment has its own front door. All on one level, the apartment comprises: entrance hall, a well equipped kitchen, bathroom with white suite, second double bedroom to the rear and a very large living room to the front with wonderful panoramic views and sliding doors opening into the master bedroom which has a large picture window taking in all of the view. From the living room a door opens onto the full width 24ft balcony ideal for alfresco dining, and the view broadens even further. LOCATION Beachfield Court is just across the road from the seafront and is within walking distance of the heart of Penzance, the facilities in Newlyn including the recently opened cinema, the various wonderful parks around Penzance and the Jubilee Lido swimming pool. Penzance is considered to capital of west Cornwall and is at the end of the Penzance to Paddington main railway line with direct trains to London (4½ hours). The town has a rich seafaring heritage and its centre abounds with period buildings which now house a wide array of High Street names and specialised retailers. The area is also famous for its arts and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which also has a large and colourful fishing fleet. In Penzance, there are hotels, restaurants, cafés, museums, education for all ages and a hospital. Within a short walk of the apartment are the Newlyn Art Gallery, Penlee House Gallery and The Exchange in Penzance. West Cornwall is known for its rugged beauty and is surrounded by the South West Coast Path which leads along dramatic clifftops to sheltered coves and larger sandy beaches. Just to the east of Penzance is the village of Marazion and St Michael’s Mount which can be accessed by foot across a causeway at low tide. There are many other sandy beaches including Praa Sands to the east, whilst to the far west is Sennen Cove and Whitesand Bay near Land’s End - a two mile long stretch of beautiful white sands beside a picturesque harbourside village which is renowned for surfing. To the south is Mousehole which attracts people from all over Europe to see its harbourside lights at Christmas and about 20 minutes’ drive to the north is the resort and surfing town of St Ives which is considered to have the best light for painting in Britain as it reflects off the waters of the four mile wide St Ives Bay. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) COMMUNAL ENTRANCE HALL. A secure communal door with intercom leads into:- COMMUNAL HALLWAY. Stairs rising up to the first floor. Private front door leads into:- HALL. Electric panel radiator, airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. 4 Ref: LCAA7057 KITCHEN - 8’10” x 6’2”. Fitted with a range of base and eye level units and drawers with matching splashbacks, 1½ bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap over, integrated electric oven with halogen hob and extractor over, space for fridge/freezer and space for washing machine. Double glazed window to rear. LIVING ROOM – 15’3” x 12’8”. A wonderful room with a feeling of light and space, two large picture windows enjoying views across Mounts Bay to St Michael’s Mount, the Jubilee Pool, Newlyn harbour and the picturesque village of Mousehole. A double glazed uPVC door leads out onto a south facing full width 24ft balcony, perfect for taking in the view and with space for table and chairs ideal for alfresco dining. Electric storage heater. Sliding doors lead to:- MASTER BEDROOM (1) – 11’2” x 10’6”. A large double bedroom with broad and endless views across Mounts Bay, out to sea and even as far as the Lizard Peninsula. Large fitted wardrobes and cupboards over giving plenty of storage. Currently used as a twin but would make the perfect master bedroom. BEDROOM 2 – 9’3” x 8’. Double bedroom with full width double glazed window to the rear, panel radiator and two large fitted wardrobes with cupboards over. BATHROOM. Double glazed opaque window to the rear, three piece white suite comprising wash hand basin, low level wc and bath with electric shower over. OUTSIDE SINGLE GARAGE. 5 Ref: LCAA7057 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 – TR18 4NQ. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage and electricity. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – Upon entering Penzance from the A30 continue along the promenade towards Newlyn. Go over the Wherrytown roundabout and Beachfield Court is the third building to be found on the right hand side. Number 11 is on the first floor. 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. TENURE AND POSSESSION – The property is to be sold with a share of the freehold. There are 16 apartments in the building each with equal shares. The current service charge is circa £400 an annum and this includes buildings insurance, general maintenance and painting. There are no other charges associated with the apartment. 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. 6 Ref: LCAA7057 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. 7 Ref: LCAA7057 Title Number CL109763 (01.09.1995). The Freehold land shown edged with red on the plan of the above Title filed at the Registry and being 11 Beachfield Court, Penzance, TR18 4NQ. NOTE 1: As to the part tinted blue on the title plan only the first floor flat is included in the title. NOTE 2: As to the part tinted yellow on the title plan only the ground floor garage is included in the title. 8 Ref: LCAA7057 9 Ref: LCAA7057 .