Ref: LCAA6778 Offers around 735,000. Bosmorva, Vicarage Lane, Lelant, St Ives, West Cornwall

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1 Offers around 735,000 Bosmorva, Vicarage Lane, Lelant, St Ives, West Cornwall FREEHOLD An outstanding non-listed Arts and Crafts half slate hung detached 4 bedroomed residence of significant architectural merit, proudly facing south east over about ⅓ of an acre of exquisite gardens to Lelant Saltings estuary. A gracious and beautifully presented home with a bespoke kitchen, 3 bathrooms and lovely original detail throughout, benefitting from a gated driveway and huge detached 4 car garage with many other possible uses, within walking distance of the estuary and a large but little known sandy beach.

2 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: stunning Arts and Crafts entrance into a hall, reception hall, large dual aspect lounge with granite fireplace and woodburning stove, sun room, dining room with woodburning stove, semi open-plan to a bespoke kitchen. Utility, snug sitting room/study, cloakroom. First Floor: large landing, master bedroom with excellent en-suite and balcony, further bedroom opening onto the balcony, guest bedroom en-suite, 4th bedroom, bathroom, separate wc. Outside: beautiful granite pillared drive, detached 4 car garage. Wonderful lawned and maturely planted gardens with hidden corners, patios, waterfall feature and ponds, sheltered courtyard and large elevated sun terrace facing the view. In all, just over ⅓ of an acre. DESCRIPTION Bosmorva is found in one of the loveliest villages around Cornwall and is one of the original grand houses. Lelant is one of the very few places in Cornwall where there are any architecturally significant Arts and Crafts properties and this one enjoys a lovely position well away from the road and with a clear south easterly view over its own beautiful garden to the

3 3 sandy Lelant Saltings estuary. The house is secluded from the quiet lane behind fencing, trees and hedging plants and is approached through a beautiful gate between ball topped granite gate piers. The gardens surrounding the house extend to over ⅓ of an acre and are absolutely magical with many different rooms fringed with a wonderful array of specimen plants that thrive in this sheltered yet very warm environment. There are various patios, open areas of lawn, a courtyard garden and secluded corners, many of which are linked by historic granite steps. The house has one of the prettiest façades of any property you are likely to see with interesting roof lines, Delabole slate hanging and an exquisite carved granted entrance with a curving topped door and matching curving slate surround. Inside the originality has been retained but has been sympathetically updated to create a home that is filled with light yet is still calming and very much up to date. An initial entrance hall then opens to a shaped reception hall with a fireplace, broad easy rising staircase and a lovely internal porthole window. The lounge is of a good size with a woodburning stove set into a granite surround and glazed doors opening into a sun room

4 4 which then spills out onto the full width of the house sun terrace raised above the garden to make the most of the outlook. The dining room and kitchen are semi open-plan to one another with the dining room also having a woodburning stove and small brick fireplace whilst the kitchen is fitted with a range of bespoke painted solid wood units with integrated appliances. In addition, there is the cloakroom, utility and a large study or additional reception room. The first floor is no less appealing with a splendid broad galleried landing off which are four bedrooms. The master and the room beside it both open out onto a sit out balcony facing the views and the master bedroom also has a modern period style en-suite bath/shower room. The guest bedroom also has an en-suite and there is an additional family bathroom and separate wc. The final excellent attribute of Bosmorva is that beyond its brick paved driveway is a 4 car garage which was designed to house classic cars but has many other potential uses and could even become further accommodation, subject to all necessary consents. There are very few houses in Cornwall that can hold a candle to Bosmorva and its location and exact position within the village only adds to its appeal.

5 5 LOCATION Vicarage Lane is in a tucked away and very quiet position just above a lane that leads along beside Lelant Saltings estuary which is popular for walking and cycling due to its flat nature and scenic outlook. The estuary narrows and spills out into St Ives Bay which is lined by beautiful, long sandy beaches. Porth Kidney Sands is the nearest beach to the property and can certainly be described as a local s beach as it has no direct road access and needs knowledge of the footpath across the golf course to reach its idyllic, sand dune backed position. The waters in front of Porth Kidney Sands are ideal for kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing and a footpath continues beyond the beach around to Carbis Bay and St Ives. Behind Porth Kidney Sands beach is the West Cornwall Golf Course, a highly regarded Links course with wonderful sea views. In the village are two inns and within walking distance is Scarlet Wines shop and restaurant with excellent food served throughout the day and a good selection of specialist alcoholic beverages and delicatessen. Again, just a short

6 6 walk away is a branch line train station which runs from the main line at St Erth to St Ives with a stop at Carbis Bay giving simple access to these fantastic destinations even in the height of summer when car parking would be at a premium. The link at St Erth is onto the Penzance to Paddington main railway line which allows for quick access to many of Cornwall s main towns, as well as to London. The A30 expressway runs around the outside of Hayle on the opposite side of Lelant Saltings estuary giving excellent road access throughout the county and to the motorway network at Exeter. Cornwall s capital, Truro, is less than 30 minutes drive away and offers the widest range of shops, professional services and commercial activity in the county. A complete range of facilities are available nearby with supermarkets at Hayle, St Ives and Penzance, with Hayle having recently opened an out of town centre with a Next, Marks & Spencer and Boots stores. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From the driveway a beautiful short flight of granite steps descend to a herringbone brick laid path from where a stunning granite and slate arched doorway covers an arched door with large porthole window opening to:- ENTRANCE HALL 6 7 x 5 9. High ceiling, quarry tiled floor, generous space for coats and furniture. Period painted, panelled and part glazed door with matching panels to either side opens to:- RECEPTION HALL 15 1 x max. An elegant space with period detail including a broad easy rising staircase with polished hardwood handrails rising over a broad three quarter height landing with huge window over. Internal ornate porthole window, gorgeous small corner brick fireplace with brick hearth with three angled shelves above. Thick picture rails, door to an understairs cupboard and two steps down to a lower area of hall with a door to the wc. Beautiful panelled wood doors to:- LOUNGE 20 9 x 14. Dual aspect with a broad double glazed window to the side over a thick quarry tiled sill. Multi pane glazed double doors opening to the sun room and helping to fill this room with light. Broad period granite fire surround with internal small brick fireplace and hearth housing an inset woodburning stove. Thick picture rails. SUN ROOM x 5. Broad sliding double glazed doors opening to the raised terrace and taking in views across the garden to the estuary. Quarry tiled floor, windows to either side of the sliding doors with angled granite sills. Glazed door to:-

7 7 DINING ROOM 15 2 x Broad double glazed window overlooking the estuary and quarry tiled sill below. Ornate small brick fireplace with matching hearth and beaten copper hearth surround with an inset woodburning stove and mantel with recessed arch topped display area over. Panelled wooden door to the reception hall, thick picture rails. Broad archway creating a semi open-plan feeling to:- KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 13 8 x Broad double glazed window overlooking the side courtyard garden with a quarry tiled sill below. Fitted with a beautiful range of painted solid wood kitchen units under woodblock worktops including a breakfast bar. Painted matchboard splashbacks, white ceramic twin bowl sink and drainer with a brushed steel mixer tap over. Integrated Neff electric twin oven and grill, four burner Neff stainless steel gas hob with a concealed extractor over. Concealed integrated fridge and freezer, concealed space for a dishwasher, larder unit, dedicated space for a microwave. Karndean stone effect flooring. Doorway to:-

8 8 UTILITY ROOM 11 x 5. Double glazed window facing the views with quarry tiled sill. Obscured double glazed door opening to the courtyard garden. Karndean stone effect flooring, wood effect worktop with space below for a washing machine and tumble dryer. White wall mounted cabinets, space for coats and further storage. STUDY / SNUG SITTING ROOM 13 2 x Dual aspect of double glazed windows to the front and side with quarry tiled sills below. WC. Of generous proportion with a large Villeroy & Boch white wash basin with chrome tap set over a limed wood cabinet below with white tiled surrounds and a mirror with integrated lighting over. Limed wood matchboarding to half height around the room, white wc, obscured double glazed window with thick quarry tiled sill. Fitted cupboard ideal for a vacuum cleaner and ironing board with fitted wine rack over. LANDING. A particularly large double width landing that is galleried over the elegant staircase with a hardwood handrail and lit by the huge double glazed window over the stairs. Interesting wall and ceiling angles, large loft hatch giving access to the roof space, thick picture rails, attractive panelled wood doors to a large airing cupboard and:- FIRST FLOOR

9 9 MASTER BEDROOM 15 2 x 13. Broad window to the side facing trees and the upper reaches of the estuary, double glazed door opening onto the balcony and giving lovely views over the estuary. Angled ceiling, thick picture rails, period decorative fireplace, double panelled wood doors to a fitted wardrobe. Panelled wood door to:- EN-SUITE BATH / SHOWER ROOM 11 2 x 8 5. A beautiful modern period style bathroom with white sanitaryware including a roll edged claw footed bath with period style chrome mixer tap and hand shower. Pedestal wash basin with chrome taps, wc. Separate large glazed screened shower enclosure with white tiled surrounds, tiled seat and chrome mixer shower. Off white stone effect Karndean flooring, light blue painted matchboarding to half height with white tiling above where necessary, white heated towel rail with additional electric element, picture rails, broad double glazed window facing trees and the upper reaches of the estuary. Panelled wood door returning to the landing. BALCONY 18 wide. Painted steel and glass balustrade and tiled floor. From here there are views stretching from Hayle and Carn Brea in the east over the estuary to countryside and landmarks behind Marazion. BEDROOM x 9 5. Double glazed door opening onto the balcony (as previously described). Gorgeous period small brick decorative fireplace with white painted mantel over. Area of angled ceiling, thick picture rails. BEDROOM x 8 7. Double glazed window to the side, area of angled ceiling, picture rails, fitted wardrobe with panelled wood door. BEDROOM 4 17 reducing to 14 7 x A delightful dual aspect room with two double glazed windows and canopied ceiling edges adding character. Picture rails, panelled doors to a recessed wardrobe and:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White sanitaryware including a pedestal

10 10 wash basin with chrome taps and wc. Curving glazed screened shower enclosure with white tiled surround and Mira Azora shower over. Two double glazed windows to the side, off white Karndean flooring, extractor fan, white heated towel rail with additional electric element. OUTSIDE The property is found in a quiet corner position off Vicarage Lane with a tarmac splay leading to a gorgeous period gate opening between cut granite gate piers with granite balled tops. Inside the gate is a herringbone brick paved driveway with a planted rocky bank to one side and a specimen filled bed to the other shaded by a beautiful tall multi stemmed mushroom shaped tree. The driveway also gives access to the detached garage. DETACHED 4 CAR GARAGE 34 5 x 21. Double width electrically operated up and over door, numerous windows, pedestrian door to the garden. Boarded ceiling with access hatch, numerous striplights and power points. This garage was designed to house classic cars but offers many different options and is

11 11 a fantastic cavity block built space which has the potential to be converted into additional living accommodation, subject to all necessary consents. Five broad granite steps descend from the driveway to the achingly beautiful façade of the house and its perfect arch topped front door. Broad pathways lead around to the east and west past many beautiful beds and to the west of the house is a sheltered and totally private small lawn and beds filled by hebes and interesting plants shaded by wonderful tall firs. This garden then opens out onto the elevated gravelled terrace with a magnificent granite topped low wall along its front elevated above the garden and providing views over the foliage to the estuary. Along the rear of the terrace are beds of arum lilies and hydrangea whilst to either side wide flights of granite steps descend to the lawn below. On the east side of the house is a secluded courtyard garden outside of the kitchen making it ideal for alfresco dining. To the rear is a summerhouse and this overlooks a circular slate patio edged with an L- shaped pergola with fitted seating and climbing plants. A hidden area behind this has a pedestrian gate onto the side access lane. On the south side of the house are wonderful

12 12 gardens with a level lawn below the terrace bounded by wonderful beds and a small pond with a waterfall feature descending to the pond in the lower part of the garden. Walkways lead through the lush foliage to a near circular lawn below a magnolia and edged with agapanthus. This area of the garden enjoys the best of the evening s sun and a short flight of steeper steps between slate capped walls rise up to a further secluded circular slate terrace which has a beautiful outlook between the foliage across the garden and back to the slate hung elevations of this gorgeous house. A lawned pathway to one side and granite steps to the other descend to the relatively good sized lower lawn where there are trees, specimen bamboo, palms and flowerbeds enjoying this very sheltered and sunny position filled with all manner of flowers and set around a picturesque small pond into which the waterfall from above would flow. A secret set of rock steps rise through the flowerbeds back up to the lawn below the raised terrace and this garden has many well thought out planted features that constantly attract the gaze.

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14 14 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) POST CODE TR26 3EA. SERVICES Mains water, drainage, electricity, gas. For Council Tax see DIRECTIONS Proceeding through Lelant heading towards St Ives rise up the short S-bend hill and then after a few hundred yards turn right into Vicarage Lane. Bosmorva will be found at the bottom of this part of Vicarage Lane 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. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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