PORTHGWIDDEN Apartments 2 & 8

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1 PORTHGWIDDEN Apartments 2 & 8

2 PORTHGWIDDEN Apartments 2 & 8 Porthgwidden, Feock, Truro, Cornwall TR3 6SG Available as a whole or separately, two interconnecting ground floor apartments in an elegant waterfront mansion. Loe Beach Truro - 5 Mylor - 8 Falmouth - 10 St Mawes, by ferry - 8 Cornwall Airport, Newquay - 24 (all distances in miles and approximate) Two interconnecting ground floor apartments Available as a whole or separately Up to 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms About 6.7 acres of private communal waterfront grounds Use of private slipway Two garages and parking Licensed moorings available (at discretion of harbour authority) Use of private squash court Available for the first time in over 20 years SITUATION The pretty parish of Feock has long been regarded as one of the most exclusive waterside locations in Cornwall and with considerable justification. Ideally positioned at the head of the Carrick Roads, Feock is home to some of the most sought after properties in the county. Situated between the cathedral city of Truro and the historic port of Falmouth, there is immediate access to some of the best day-sailing waters in the British Isles. The Carrick Roads offer an ever-changing marine viewing gallery, with the Falmouth Working Boats dredging oysters, ships laying-up at Trelissick, and of course Loe Beach regatta, one of the summer s most popular village regattas. There are also moorings and lay-up facilities at Loe Beach, a popular beach café and a summer sailing school. The historic National Trust-owned Trelissick Estate lies almost immediately to the east where the King Harry Ferry crosses to the beautiful and unspoilt Roseland Peninsula. Hard to believe in such an idyllic marine setting, the schools and shops of Truro are only about five miles distant. There is a mainline rail link with overnight sleeper service to London Paddington whilst Cornwall Airport (Newquay) provides daily flights to London. To the south, Falmouth is home to a wide range of marine facilities including yacht marinas, the landmark National Maritime Museum Cornwall and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club. HISTORY Rex Barratt, in his book Stately Homes In and Around Truro states that Porthgwidden, derived from the Cornish place name of Porthgwyn, believed to mean the white cove, was built in or around the year 1830 by Edmund Turner, MP for Truro The property was acquired in 1842 by John Philpots, one time MP for Gloucester, and enlarged by his sons, the Reverend Canon T Philpots, vicar of the parish for thirty years from and donor of the south porch of Truro Cathedral, who occupied the house until his death in It was then let to various tenants, Bolitho, Spottiswood, Trefusis - and in 1923 became the property of H.K.Neal, followed in 1935 by Kenneth Holman. During the earlier part of its history the Royal Horticultural Show was held in the grounds and distinguished visitors in the past have included the late Queen Mary and the composer, Edward Elgar. THE PROPERTY Porthgwidden House is a wonderful waterside mansion set in beautiful parkland descending to the shore of the Fal Estuary. It is unusual to find such a property in the west country of England and indeed Porthgwidden is perhaps more akin to that of waterside real estate on the American east coast. The residents all enjoy exclusive use of the 6.7 acres of grounds as well as use of the private slipway. In addition, there is a private squash court for the use of the residents, waterside barbecue area and enchanting woodland, with attractive walks through mature rhododendrons and various other specimen plants and shrubs.

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4 APARTMENT 2 In present ownership since 1988 and the larger of the two properties, no. 2 is situated at the front of the building on the ground floor. The apartment offers an elegant interior which includes two double bedrooms (both en suite), living room opening on to a terrace overlooking the spectacular view, kitchen with integrated appliances and original cellar. The main bedroom (currently used as a dining room) also has fabulous views. John Such Also on the ground floor and in present ownership since 1997, this apartment is positioned behind no. 2 and has a double bedroom, living room, bathroom and utility which would revert to a kitchen if purchased as a separate apartment. There is a door from the utility/kitchen out into an inner courtyard, which serves as a pleasant garden area for the apartment to use. Currently arranged as one home, the apartments work equally well as separate dwellings, as they were originally prior to being converted. Each apartment has its own garage. SERVICES Mains electricity and water. Shared private drainage ENERGY PERFORMACE A copy of the full Energy Performance Certificate is available on request. TENURE Leasehold for the remainder of a term of 999 years from Variable service charge. The freehold is vested in Porthgwidden Estate Limited which is owned by the eight apartment owners. It hires a property management company. Shares in PEL are transferred as part of, and included in, the sale of an apartment. VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with Savills. Prior to making an appointment to view we strongly recommend that you discuss any particular points which are likely to affect your interest in the property with a member of staff who has seen the property. DIRECTIONS From Truro proceed towards Falmouth on the A390. At Playing Place take the turning for Feock and proceed towards Restronguet Point, passing Ferris Garage. Proceed downhill and the entrance to Porthgwidden will be directly ahead in between the junction on the left, and the right hand bend on to Restronguet Point. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc, are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

5 Ordnance Survey Crown Copyright All rights reserved. Licence number NOT TO SCALE Important Notice Savills and their clients give notice that: 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.16/02/26 SG Freehold Boundary APARTMENT 2 Apartment 2 Apartment 8 NOT TO SCALE Gross internal floor area (approx): Total: sq m / 1959 sq ft (excludes cellar) APARTMENT sq m / 1194 sq ft (excludes cellar) 54.2 sq m / 584 sq ft) For Identification only - Not to scale Savills Cornwall 73 Lemon Street, Truro Cornwall TR1 2PN truro@savills.com

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