Ref: LCAA6880 Offers over £375,000 Porthgwarra, LEASEHOLD Portmellon Road, Portmellon, Nr. Mevagissey, South Cornwall (residue of 999 year lease) A remarkably rare chance to purchase directly beside the sea and beach in a totally unopposed ‘frontline’ south facing position; a very practical and appealing 4 bedroomed property with full width south facing balcony overlooking the sea, being the upper two floors of a four storey terraced period building at the water’s edge. Sensational views across Portmellon Cove and beach to Chapel Point and out across Mevagissey Bay. 2 Ref: LCAA6880 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: with neutral decorations and uPVC framed double glazed windows: entrance hall/dining room, archway to 19’7” lounge, bi-fold doors to cantilevered full width balcony, shower room/wc, breakfast kitchen. Upper Floor: 4 generous sized bedrooms – 1 with en-suite shower room/wc. DESCRIPTION Porthgwarra is a stunningly situated frontline coastal residence perched high above and enjoying mesmerising views over Portmellon Cove, beach, Chapel Point opposite and far reaching views out to sea. Built in the 1800’s of stone construction Porthgwarra occupies the upper ground and first floor of this unusual beachside residence. 3 Ref: LCAA6880 The property is accessed from the roadside into a generous dining hall which in turn opens into the large seaward facing lounge through an open arch. Adjacent to this is a very good sized kitchen. The lounge has an attractive contemporary woodburning stove but the main feature of this fantastic reception room is the mesmerising far reaching views over the beach, cove and sea through the two sets of glazed bi-fold doors. These doors open to a full width balcony from which the full 180º panoramic views can be appreciated. By virtue of the favourable southerly aspect the balcony bathes in the sunshine through the majority of the day. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, two of which enjoy good sea views and with the master bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room. LOCATION Porthgwarra sits above Portmellon Cove which lies just to the south of Mevagissey fishing village which is an attractive port comprising inner and outer harbours. Portmellon itself provides an area with boat laying up facilities and a public slipway, giving access to the excellent sailing waters of Mevagissey Bay. There is also an inn overlooking the beach which is large and sandy at low tide. This is a sheltered area of the south Cornish coastline providing beautiful sandy beaches, cliff top walks and miles of unspoilt countryside, a lot of which can be enjoyed from the South West Coastal Footpath and several areas of which are under National Trust ownership. Mevagissey, to the north offers adequate day to day shopping facilities together with local inns and restaurants, all situated around the extremely attractive inner and outer harbour. To the north, approximately 7 miles away lies St Austell town centre which provides a much wider range of shopping facilities together with leisure centre, commercial facilities, two out of town shopping centres and three golf courses. Other local attractions include the Lost 4 Ref: LCAA6880 Gardens of Heligan within 3 miles, the Eden Project, which is situated on the other side of St Austell town, together with the beautiful and unspoilt countryside of the Roseland Peninsula all of which lies to the south and can be easily accessed from this location. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Porthgwarra is set slightly back from Portmellon Road – the narrow lane leading down to Portmellon Beach just metres away – behind a very shallow forecourt with convenient coal/wood/refuse bunker, level access (up just one step) with half glazed uPVC front door into:- HALL / DINING ROOM – 10’8” x 10’5”. A spacious and welcoming entrance with direct view through the lounge to the sea. Door to kitchen (see below). Wide archway into:- 5 Ref: LCAA6880 LOUNGE – 19’7” x 10’8” increasing to 13’1”. A broad south facing room opening through two pairs of uPVC framed bifold doors onto the balcony (described below) commanding sensational, uninterrupted and uninterruptable views across Portmellon Cove, the sandy beach and directly out to sea, across St Austell Bay taking in Chapel Point directly opposite; an extraordinarily beautiful and everchanging vista. Woodburning stove with slate tiled hearth, two wall light points, TV aerial socket. FULL WIDTH CANTILEVERED BALCONY. Galvanised balustrade. Plenty of space for a small table and chairs to sit and enjoy the magnificent beach, cove and sea view. SQUARE INNER HALL. Staircase off to the upper floor with turned newels and handrail. SHOWER ROOM / WC. Modern sanitaryware in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, glass shelf, mirror and striplight/electric shaver socket over, low flush wc, wide shower tray with curved glass screen and thermostatically controlled shower. Ceramic floor and wall tiling. Electrically heated towel rail, uPVC framed window overlooking the cove. BREAKFAST KITCHEN – 13’6” x 8’7”. Two uPVC framed sealed unit double glazed windows to the lane side. Modern units in ivory colour with slate coloured work surfaces comprising deep sink with mixer tap, drainer, space for electric cooker, space for washing machine, space for dryer, space for dishwasher. Storage cupboards, drawers, wall cupboards. Filtered cooker hood with light. Mosaic ceramic splashback tiling. Space for upright fridge/freezer and for a small kitchen table and chairs. Plate shelving. Vinyl floor covering. Cupboard containing trip switches. 6 Ref: LCAA6880 ON THE TOP FLOOR LANDING. Loft access hatch. BEDROOM 1 – 10’6” x 9’7”. Sloping ceiling and uPVC framed sealed unit double glazed dormer window allowing fabulous views over the cove directly below, the beach, sea and coastline to Chapel Point. Recessed/linen/storage cupboard off containing hot water cylinder with immersion heater, time clock and slatted shelving. Eaves storage cupboard. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM / WC. Modern sanitaryware in white comprising pedestal wash hand basin with blue/green splashback tiling, mixer tap and mirror over, low flush wc, shower cubicle with glazed screen, blue/green tiling and Triton thermostatically controlled shower. Vinyl floor covering, electrically heated towel rail, glass shelf, further mirror. Extractor fan. Sealed unit double glazed skylight. 7 Ref: LCAA6880 BEDROOM 2 – 11’9” x 11’8”. A dual aspect room with part sloping ceiling, sealed unit double glazed dormer window and further window to the east side elevation. Exceptional views over the beach, cove, rocky shoreline, Chapel Point and far out to sea across the bay. BEDROOM 3 – 11’ x 11’ reducing to 8’3”. Part sloping ceiling and uPVC framed sealed unit double glazed dormer window to the lane side elevation, white painted beams and white painted stonework, full length shelf, downlights. BEDROOM 4 – 14’ x 9’3” max. A very generous sized fourth bedroom with part sloping ceiling and sealed unit double glazed uPVC dormer window to the lane side elevation. White painted beams, recessed double wardrobe. PARKING. There is public roadside parking behind the beach just metres away. 8 Ref: LCAA6880 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 – PL26 6PJ. SERVICES – To be confirmed. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Mevagissey proceed south out of the centre of the village and rise up Polkirt Hill. Follow the road above the coastline towards Portmellon and upon descending down towards Portmellon Cove, Porthgwarra will be found on the left hand side. TENURE – Leasehold; residue of 999 years from 30th June 1995. Ground rent £25 per annum. Freeholder and maintenance charges, the leaseholder of one of the two lower apartments is the freeholder of the building. We understand that Porthgwarra pays 50% of the annual premium for buildings insurance for the building. We further understand that maintenance of the roof is the responsibility of Porthgwarra alone whilst Porthgwarra makes no contribution at all to maintenance of the foundations of the building. External decoration costs are split between the three apartments. 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. 9 Ref: LCAA6880 .