Ref: LCAA , Maritime House, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall

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1 385,000 9 Maritime House, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, Cornwall LEASEHOLD A superb 4 bedroomed, 2 bath/shower roomed duplex apartment within this small and highly select development which surrounds Falmouth s Event Square, landmark National Maritime Museum and Falmouth harbour. With accommodation of exceptional quality and design, offering stunning contemporary and extraordinary spacious accommodation plus balcony with oblique harbour views and parking. Ideal as either a main or second home or lucrative letting investment.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall with turning staircase to first floor, wc, bedroom 4, open-plan living/dining room/kitchen, balcony. First Floor: master bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms (4 in total), family bathroom. Outside: allocated parking space. DESCRIPTION Maritime House was commissioned through the South West Regional Development Authority by means of a design competition won by renowned architects, Long & and Kentish. The concept evokes a maritime aesthetic of timber clad buildings akin to those which once inhabited this picturesque waterfront setting. Maritime House forms part of the ensemble of buildings which surround and define Events Square leading to the National Maritime Museum, now one of the foremost quality tourist attraction within the county. Built in 2006 the duplex apartment was constructed and appointed to the highest standards with a quality of material and finish rarely found in even the most select of new developments. Indeed, Maritime House has become one of the most sought after locations for the increasing number of highly discerning purchasers seeking exceptional

3 3 accommodation in a convenient waterfronting setting within the town of Falmouth which year after year continues to draw many buyers from within and out of the county. The accommodation is particularly spacious with broad open-plan living room/dining room/kitchen with doors opening to a broad south facing balcony overlooking the events square. On the ground floor there is a fourth double bedroom or study plus a well appointed cloaks/wc. On the first floor there are three double bedrooms plus a family bathroom. The master bedroom has both a dressing area and en-suite shower room. Heating is provided by mains gas fired underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators on the first floor, hot water is primarily supplied via solar panels on the roof. The kitchen is lavishly appointed with a comprehensive range of fitted units, polished granite worktop surfaces and a wide array of high quality, integrated electrical appliances. There is a private parking space with the apartment, use of fantastic communal courtyard garden which is a wonderful private oasis and a real suntrap. Exceptional duplex apartment. Part of small select development built in 2006 which flanks Falmouth s Events Square adjacent to Falmouth harbour and landmark National Maritime Museum. Built with exceptional quality and considerable architectural flair offering stunning contemporary and very spacious accommodation on two floors. South facing balcony overlooking Events Square which regularly hosts events like The Oyster Festival etc and oblique views to Falmouth harbour, a source of constant maritime activity.

4 4 Located right in the heart of Falmouth with a huge array of restaurants, cafés, pubs, shops etc all within a short stroll. A superb lock up and leave with allocated parking space and secure access through communal entrance with lift. Use of wonderful private communal courtyard garden, a private oasis and a real suntrap. Excellent track record as a letting investment for holiday or longer term letting. For further information contact Lillicrap Chilcott. Superb quality of hardwood joinery found throughout. Heavy oak veneered doors, natural oak floors, solid oak skirtings and door architraves, quality hardwood double glazed windows. Gas fired underfloor heating and solar hot water.

5 5 LOCATION Falmouth harbour and the estuary of the River Fal is one of the world s largest and most beautiful natural harbours providing access to some of the finest day sailing waters in the country. A railway station and branch line service operate within a few minutes walk of Maritime House connecting to the main Penzance to Paddington line at Truro. Newquay Airport, some 25 miles distant, provides daily shuttle flights around the country. Falmouth has a wide range of sailing facilities and amenities including dingy storage, an active sailing club with its associated facilities literally a stone s throw away and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and marina at Greenbank and North Parade. The harbour, estuary and bay provide extensive and safe sailing waters with other nearby clubs at Flushing, Mylor, St Just-in-Roseland and St Mawes, all of which add to the competition which ultimately culminates in Falmouth Week, Falmouth s regatta. There are golf courses at Budock Vean, Falmouth, Killiow and Truro. Falmouth offers excellent leisure amenities including an indoor swimming pool (Ships and Castles), a ten pin bowling stadium and an abundance of wonderful scenic walks along the nearby sandy beaches at Castle, Gyllingvase and around to Pendennis Point. The bustling and colourful harbourside town of Falmouth is a highly sought after location for prospective purchasers with the town centre offering exceptional and cosmopolitan array of shops, bistros and high quality restaurants all within a few minutes of Maritime House. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) Facsimile: (01872) Website: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com POST CODE TR11 3XA.

6 6 SERVICES Mains water, mains gas, mains drainage, mains electricity. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS From the left hand side of the rear of the development to the left of the Tesco Express follow a walkway bordering the harbour where after a short distance is a communal entrance door on the right hand side. Take the lift or communal stairway to the first floor, through into the central communal courtyard, up a short flight of stairs and number 9 is found on the right hand side. 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 Residue of 90 year lease (2006). Current service charge is per calendar month with building insurance 782 per annum. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day). Saturday am

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