Ref: LCAA5971 Offers around 450,000. Thalassa, 47A Church Street, Falmouth, South Cornwall

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1 Offers around 450,000 Thalassa, 47A Church Street, Falmouth, South Cornwall LEASEHOLD A true hidden gem. A private oasis located out of sight but right in the heart of the thriving harbourside town of Falmouth. A wonderful slate hung Grade II Listed Georgian maisonette with spacious 4/5 bedroomed accommodation and fantastic east and south facing roof terrace enjoying sensational unobstructed views out over Falmouth harbour, Flushing, Trefusis Point, the Carrick Roads and the Roseland Peninsula beyond; a source of constant maritime activity.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance door, staircase ascending two floors to: Second Floor: inner hall, sitting room, second sitting room, wc, kitchen/breakfast room, shower room/wc. First Floor: landing, master bedroom, study/5th bedroom, 3 further double bedrooms, family bathroom, airing cupboard, loft hatch to large boarded loft space. Outside: incredible east and south facing roof terrace with chrome and plate glass balustrade enjoying sensational views out over Falmouth harbour to Flushing, Trefusis Point, the Carrick Roads and the countryside of the Roseland Peninsula beyond. Elevated tiled terrace for alfresco dining. Space for garden furniture and easy chairs. DESCRIPTION Incredible broad roof terrace bounded by chrome and plate glass balustrades catching both morning and afternoon sun by virtue of its orientation, enjoying some of the most incredible unobstructed views out over the entirety of Falmouth harbour that you could hope to see. Both Pendennis and St Mawes castles are visible plus the Carrick Roads, a source of constant maritime activity. Viewing wholeheartedly recommended to fully appreciate this tremendous vista. A true hidden gem, located out of sight yet right in the very heart of the busiest part of Falmouth with shops, cafés, restaurants etc, right on your doorstep. Beautiful eye catching architecture, Grade II Listed, slate hung on its harbourside elevations with three quarter length small pane sash windows (all recently refurbished most with secondary glazing).

3 3 Generous 4/5 bedroomed, 2 bath/shower roomed, 3 reception roomed accommodation. Having recently undergone a very thorough schedule of refurbishment and improvement. The property features spacious well presented interiors, virtually new kitchen and bathroom, fantastic insulation, refurbished and secondary glazed sash windows, new fibreglass roofs, new heating system. Bedrooms and reception rooms enjoying fantastic far reaching views over the harbour. Ideal as a main or second home and/or high calibre holiday lettings. LOCATION Thalassa occupies one of the most central yet tucked away positions possible in Falmouth. The property is accessed via a quiet ope which opens out onto Church Street which is the main shopping high street in the middle of the thriving centre of the town. The bustling town centre has a broad selection of local and national retailers, art galleries, restaurants, inns and bars as well as coffee shops. At the end of the high street is the Events Square, surrounded by restaurants including Rick Steins and is adjacent to the landmark National Maritime Museum. Events Square now plays host to the Oyster Festival and the entertainment for Falmouth Week amongst many others. Falmouth is obviously renowned for its sailing heritage and is the best served of all ports around Cornwall with marinas and deep water moorings. Racing yachtsmen will enjoy a long season on the Carrick Roads with the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, St Mawes Sailing Club and others from around the area arranging regular racing along with regattas. No matter whether taking part or watching, the colourful spectacle throughout the summer months is something to behold.

4 4 There are sandy beaches within walking distance at Gyllyngvase and Swanpool and the surrounding countryside has many beautiful walks. There are golf courses at Falmouth, Budock Vean and Killiow on the way to Truro, which is Cornwall s capital city and has an even greater range of facilities and professional services. The Dell railway station is only 5 minutes walk from the house and it is a branch railway line from Falmouth to the main Penzance to Paddington line at Truro from where there are direct trains from London taking around 4½ hours. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From Church Street steps descend past the café leading to a half toughened glass entrance door into:- ENTRANCE HALL. Foot mat well, inset halogen downlights, fire alarm control panel, high level box containing electricity fuse box and meter, tiled flooring, turning staircase ascends two floors to:- SECOND FLOOR LANDING. Radiator, smoke detector, elegant turning staircase to galleried third floor landing. Doors into:- FRONT SITTING ROOM 17 1 x With small paned windows overlooking broad harbour fronting terrace with incredible views out over Falmouth harbour to Flushing, Trefusis Point and the Carrick Roads, a source of constant maritime activity, feature fireplace, radiator, smoke detector.

5 5 REAR SITTING ROOM 16 8 x With two small pane sash windows with secondary glazing overlooking Church Street, feature fireplace with a tiled surround and hearth, two radiators, smoke detector, picture rails, high level skirting boards. WC. Fitted with contemporary white sanitaryware including low flush wc, base level cupboard with wash hand basin and chrome mixer tap over, tiled splashback, tiled flooring high level window. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 16 max x max. Fitted on three sides with a range of sleek gloss grey base and eye level cupboards with polished granite effect worksurface over with integrated AEG induction hob with Premier Range contemporary extractor hood over and AEG double oven and grill, integrated large upright refrigerator, integrated AEG dishwasher, space for tumble dryer, wine chiller. Brushed steel sink with brushed steel mixer tap and additional retractable hose, brushed steel splashbacks, inset halogen downlights, radiator, wood laminate flooring, telephone points, small pane three quarter length sash window overlooking roof terrace and across Falmouth harbour, half small pane door overlooking and opening out onto roof terrace. SHOWER ROOM / WC. Fitted with contemporary white sanitaryware including low flush wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, raised wet room shower with glass block panel and thermostatic drench shower with additional hand held shower attachment. Gothic style alcoves, obscure glazed window to side, inset LED downlights, tiled on four sides, tiled flooring, chrome heated ladder style towel rail.

6 6 THIRD FLOOR LANDING. Radiator, air vent central heating control unit, cupboard with slatted shelving. Smoke detector. Doors into:- MASTER BEDROOM 13 5 max. x With small paned three quarter length sash window with secondary glazing enjoying incredible views out over Falmouth harbour and beyond. Radiator, TV aerial point, feature wrought iron fireplace. Smoke detector.

7 7 STUDY 8 8 x 7 1. With small paned three quarter length sash window with secondary glazing enjoying fantastic views across Falmouth harbour to Flushing. Radiator, telephone and TV aerial point. BEDROOM x 9 4 max. With small paned sash window with secondary glazing enjoying fantastic far reaching views over Falmouth harbour, feature fire surround, high and low level cupboards with louvred doors. BEDROOM x 8 8. A dual aspect room with small paned sash windows to front and side, one looking over Church Street and one with sea glimpses of Falmouth harbour. Feature open fireplace. Radiator. BEDROOM x 7 6. Small paned three quarter length sash windows overlooking Church Street with secondary glazing, radiator, smoke detector. FAMILY BATHROOM. Fitted with contemporary white sanitaryware including low flush wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, raised bath with chrome mixer tap with electric shower over, glass block screen, window overlooking Falmouth harbour, inset halogen downlights, tiled on four sides, tiled flooring, heated ladder style towel rail, shaver point. Loft hatch to large part boarded loft space with pull-down ladder and light.

8 8 OUTSIDE Broad harbour view roof terrace surrounded by chrome and plate glass balustrade enjoying sensational views out over Falmouth harbour to Flushing, Trefusis Point, the countryside of the Roseland Peninsula, Falmouth Yacht Harbour and the Carrick Roads, a source of constant maritime activity with raised tiled terrace ideal for alfresco dining, barbecues etc. Space for garden furniture, easy chairs etc. An incredible external facility right in the heart of town but enjoying a high degree of privacy and exceptional views and catching both south and east aspects so enjoying sun throughout the day.

9 9 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) Facsimile: (01872) Website: POST CODE TR11 3EA. SERVICES Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS Park at The Grapes car park and come out onto Church Street and turn left. Follow Church Street along where after approximately 100 yards there is a discreet ope on the left hand side. Proceed down the steps past the café on the right hand side where the entrance door to Thalassa, 47A Church Street will be found on the right hand side. TENURE The property has the benefit of the residue of a 999 year lease which started in There is a peppercorn ground rent of 1 per annum. External maintenance has been on the basis of a half contribution with the other half coming from the freeholder as and when works have been required. Currently Thalassa is insured by Allianz a Swinton Group Limited insurer and for the past year the premium cost 317. 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. to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day). Saturday am

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