329,950 3 The Rocks, Pentewan, Cornwall FREEHOLD An extremely attractive three storey, mid terraced, 3 bedroomed stone house that enjoys an elevated position commanding stunning, panoramic views over the sea and surrounding coastline. The well presented accommodation incorporates many character features and is just a short walk from the beach, local inn and village shop.
2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance porch, sitting/dining room/kitchen. First Floor: 2 bedrooms, family bathroom. Second Floor: master bedroom, en-suite shower room, landing/storage area. Outside: at the front is a pretty, paved, patio area with flower bed borders, enjoying views towards the sea and coast. At the rear is decking and a path to separate orchard area. DESCRIPTION 3 The Rocks is an extremely attractive mid terrace, three storey, three bedroomed stone house occupying a delightful, elevated position on the edge of this popular coastal village commanding wonderful views out over the old harbour to the sea and surrounding coastline. The property is well presented with accommodation arranged over three floors and has a sitting out area in the front garden looking towards the sea, and manageable rear gardens that comprise an area of decking adjacent to the house and a footpath down to an area of orchard garden. The property retains many character features and is well presented with a sitting room/dining room/kitchen on the ground floor including a feature fireplace, a window to the sitting area looking towards the sea with a window seat beneath, a well fitted kitchen with modern units/appliances and a distinct dining area. On the first floor are two double bedrooms with lovely views and a well equipped family bathroom. On the second floor is a landing/storage
3 area leading through to a large master bedroom, built into the eaves with the best views in the house and an en-suite shower room. Doors from the master bedroom on the second floor and from a rear porch off the first floor landing, open onto the rear gardens. The property would be ideal as a main residence or holiday home/letting investment as Pentewan is an extremely popular village with a lovely long sandy beach, a local pub and restaurant, a local shop and an active sailing club. LOCATION The popular village of Pentewan lies between the town of St Austell to the north and the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey to the south, on Cornwall s south Riviera coastline. Pentewan village has a large sandy beach behind which is privately owned caravan and camping site with a large leisure centre, bar and restaurant. The village has a local shop, The Ship Inn and a restaurant together with an active sailing club. Excellent bathing can be enjoyed from the beach together with surfing under certain conditions and the South West Coastal Footpath on both sides provides access to wonderful coastal walks to further beaches, villages and hamlets. To the south the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey is centred around its picturesque inner and outer harbours providing a selection of shops, restaurants, cafés, bars and an active fishing fleet so fresh fish can be bought from the market or the boats direct. Fishing trips can be booked from the harbour. To the north lies the main town of St Austell providing a wide array of leisure, commercial and retail facilities, out of town trading estates, supermarkets, a variety of sport clubs, a large leisure centre, multiplex cinema and a mainline station that provides a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours. The road network from St Austell connects across county to the A30 quite easily or continues via the A390 to the A38 up to the city of Plymouth. From Plymouth or via the A30 there are dual carriageway links all the way north to Exeter where it joins the national motorway network. To the north west lies Newquay Airport providing daily shuttle flights to London and some European airports.
4 THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Stone steps to covered entrance with outside courtesy light and part glazed timber stable door to:- ENTRANCE PORCH. Slate flagged floor, boxed in electric consumer circuit breaker board and meter, part wooden panelled walling, part glazed panelled door to:- SITTING / DINING ROOM / KITCHEN 20 3 x 17 8.
5 SITTING AREA. Double glazed window to the front with window seat beneath, providing lovely sea and coastal views. Impressive recessed stone fireplace with a raised stone hearth and the remains of a clome oven to one side, timber lintel above and fitted woodburning stove. Beamed ceiling, turning staircase to the first floor, radiator with thermostatic control. DINING / KITCHEN AREA. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of cream units comprising base level cupboards and drawers with stone effect laminated roll edge worktop surfaces. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, built-in electric cooker, incorporating a four ring hob top with oven and grill beneath. Deep recess with stone shelving for storage, pots, pans etc. Double glazed window overlooking the sea. Radiator, beamed ceiling, exposed oak flooring, undercounter space for fridge. From the sitting area a turning staircase with wooden handrails, newel posts and banisters, ascends to the:- FIRST FLOOR LANDING. Staircase to the second floor, opaque glazed window, radiator, built-in storage cupboard housing a Worcester oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating, with shelving above. Doors off to:-
6 BEDROOM 2 12 6 x 10 8. Double glazed window overlooking the sea and the old harbour. Radiator with thermostatic control, built-in double wardrobe. BEDROOM 3 10 x 8 5. Double glazed window with sea, coastal and harbour views, builtin wardrobe, recessed book shelving, radiator with thermostatic control, further builtin cupboard. BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, all with tiled wall surrounds. Vinyl flooring, opaque secondary glazed window, inset ceiling downlighters, ladder radiator/towel rail with thermostatic control. A door from the landing opens onto the:- REAR PORCH. Tiled floor, double glazed windows overlooking the garden, part double glazed upvc door opening onto the garden. Space for washing machine and upright fridge freezer. From the first floor landing a staircase ascends to the second floor with wooden newel posts, handrails and banisters. LANDING / STORAGE AREA 10 8 x 10 6 (floor area). This room is built into the eaves with slightly restricted head height on one side and has a double glazed skylight window overlooking the gardens. Doors way to:- BEDROOM 1 18 9 x 14 6 (floor area). Built into the eaves with restricted head height to the sides, double glazed window providing panoramic sea and coastal views, laminated wood effect flooring, built-in eaves storage cupboard, loft hatch access, radiator with thermostatic control, part glazed stable door to the garden, further door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitments, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled flooring, radiator with thermostatic control, double glazed window providing stunning sea and coastal views, inset ceiling downlighter.
7 OUTSIDE FRONT. The property is approached from a footpath that can be accessed from the approach road into the village, just before the pub or from the village square, just after the pub. Paved steps from the square lead up to The Rocks and number 3 which will be found on the right hand side as you ascend the steps. In front of the house, on the other side of the access footpath, is an attractive paved patio area with flower and shrub bed borders, facing south west enjoying lovely views out towards the sea and surrounding coastline. REAR. The rear garden can be accessed from the first floor landing or from the master bedroom and comprises a decked platform leading to a further area of decking which provides a lovely sitting area off the master bedroom with delightful views down over the valley behind the village. A path leads from this level down to the rear porch accessed from the first floor landing and the oil storage tank is at a lower level with communal steps and a path down through the gardens to a door opening onto the square and it is via this footpath that the oil tanker gains access for refuelling. A gate beside the decking opens on to a path which leads down through a neighbour s garden into an area of orchard garden beyond which is owned by 3, The Rocks. 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: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com. POST CODE PL26 6BZ. SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage, oil fired central heating. Telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS From St Austell follow the B3273 towards Mevagissey proceeding through the village of London Apprentice, along a wooded valley and into the village of Pentewan. As you enter the village, turn left just past the Texaco garage, go across a pretty but narrow stone bridge, past the Ship Inn and park in the square. The house is located on a footpath behind the Ship Inn which has entrances off the corner of the square or between the Ship Inn and the shop. 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.
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