Harbourmaster s House Portreath, North Cornish Coast
HARBOURMASTER S HOUSE PORTREATH, NORTH CORNISH COAST A large family home or home with an income. Originally the Harbourmaster s House, set on the harbour wall in a frontline position that provides fantastic, mesmerising unobstructed views straight over the harbour, across the beach, open sea and along the coast. This stunning residence has just been the subject of a thorough refurbishment, now impeccably presented with adaptable 6 bedroomed accommodation that can be configured as one large family residence or two self-contained houses, one 4 bedroomed and the other 2 bedroomed. SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, bedroom 3, en-suite shower room, bedroom 4, en-suite bathroom. First Floor: kitchen/dining/sitting room, utility room, cloakroom, second large reception area with kitchen, utility room. A flight of stairs from both reception rooms ascend to the:- Second Floor: main house, landing, bedroom 1, en-suite shower room, balcony overlooking the sea. Bedroom 2. Secondary landing, bedroom 5, bedroom 6 and a family bathroom. Outside: gravelled parking area to the side of the property with a part paved part gravelled level garden overlooking the harbour, beach and sea. At first floor level there is a part decked part stone paved terrace overlooking the sea. At second floor level, two of the bedrooms have balconies facing the views. Viewing strictly by appointment through the vendor s Sole Agent: Lillicrap Chilcott. Landrian House. 59-60 Lemon Street. Truro. TR1 2PE Tel: 01872 273473 Fax: 01872 273474 Email: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com
DESCRIPTION An incredibly versatile and adaptable frontline coastal residence, commanding fantastic views out across Portreath Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Perched on the inner harbour wall, the property enjoys views straight down into the harbour with all the fishing boat activity immediately beneath you. The highly adaptable accommodation has been refitted to a high standard and reconfigured. It can either be a large six bedroom family residence with amazing open-plan reception areas enjoying stunning beach, sea and coastal views or, with the installation of one wall or two sets of doors, the accommodation can be completely split into two separate properties comprising a large four bedroom family home over three storeys and a second adjacent attached two bedroom holiday/letting/annexe with its own separate access and equally good views. The services to both residences are already split, each have independent oil fired boilers and separate kitchens and bathrooms. An ideal opportunity for those wishing to retire to the county to a frontline residence with the ability to either house two sections of one family or to live in one of the residences and gain a useful letting income from the other. There is underfloor heating throughout, fired by two oil fired boilers. The reception areas feature light wood flooring and double doors in both, open onto balconies or terraces enjoying the fantastic beach, sea and coastal views. The kitchens are well fitted with ivory/cream units with integrated appliances and cream stone worktop surfaces. From each reception room there are bespoke turning oak staircases with glass panels, framed by oak handrails and newel posts. One staircase accesses two bedrooms and a bathroom, the other accesses two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a bathroom. LOCATION Portreath village, on Cornwall s north Atlantic coastline, has long been a holiday retreat, and over recent years has increased considerably in popularity. The village is very evidently a place where a lot of money is being spent on the housing stock, especially those surrounding the beautiful sandy beach. The profile of the area has risen considerably, and the beach provides a playground to holidaymakers and locals alike providing excellent bathing and surfing. There are lovely walks along the surrounding coastline via the South West Coastal Footpath, much of which us under stewardship of the National Trust. Portreath has recently become a World Heritage site and is situated on Cornwall s north Atlantic coastline, to the west of Truro with a pier and harbour providing shelter for an active fishing fleet. Portreath is at the end of the Bissoe valley cycle trail which stretches from the north coast to the south coast at Devoran, providing traffic free cycling and walking through Cornwall s mining heritage landscape with many further trails branching off it. The village provides a bakery, general store, post office, surf shops, inns, cafés, restaurant and a primary school. Secondary schooling is available at Redruth and Truro, the latter also having three private schools. Redruth is the nearest large town offering a cinema, numerous shops, restaurants and a main line railway station which has a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours. The county capital of Truro is some fifteen minutes drive away offering extensive leisure, commercial and retail amenities commensurate with Cornwall s capital including the county s major hospital and the Hall for Cornwall which hosts a variety theatrical and entertainment events throughout the year. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Part opaque glazed upvc door to:- ENTRANCE HALL. Fitted mat, two double glazed windows overlook, the harbour and two more provide views to the sea. Porcellanato tiled flooring, inset ceiling downlighters, wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating. Boiler cupboard housing a freestanding Grant oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating. Bespoke turning oak staircase ascending to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard housing a hot water cylinder with wall mounted electronic programming controls. Doors off to:- BEDROOM 3 16 3 x 9 4, narrowing to 7 3 at one end. Two double glazed sash windows provide stunning views out over the harbour, and sea, television aerial point, inset ceiling downlighters, two wall light points with power points. Wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating, built-in double wardrobe. Door off to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitments, inset ceiling downlighter, wash hand basin with chromium mixer tap, wall light/electric shaver point above, low level wc, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail. BEDROOM 4 9 8 min. x 8 2. Dual aspect with deeply recessed double glazed sash windows providing views over the village and harbour, television aerial point, wall mounted programming controls for the underfloor heating, built-in double wardrobe, bedside wall light and power points. Door to:-
EN-SUITE BATHROOM. Large panel enclosed Roca bath with chromium shower attachment and mixer tap, Roca close coupled wc with Roca white sink to one side and chromium mixer tap. Extractor fan, wall mounted electric light/shaver point, fully tiled shower cubicle, wall mounted chromium ladder towel rail. From the entrance hall a bespoke turning oak staircase with oak newel posts, handrails and glass safety panels, ascends to the:- KITCHEN / DINING ROOM / SITTING ROOM 29 6 x 20 7. A fantastic triple aspect reception space with, large walk-in bay window with two double glazed French doors, flanked by large double glazed windows, opening onto a raised decked balcony and providing stunning views over the harbour, beach and sea. Walk-in bay window with four double glazed sash windows, overlooking the harbour. Two large double glazed sash windows overlooking the village. The room is divided into three distinct areas. KITCHEN. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of ivory coloured gloss units comprising a comprehensive range of base level cupboards and drawers with further full height cupboard and surrounding cream stone worktop surfaces. 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit. A range of integrated appliances include a four ring Neff ceramic hob top with Neff filter hood above. Integrated Neff dishwasher, Neff oven/grill with microwave above, corner shelved carousel unit and two pull out spice rack units on either side of the oven. Porcelain tiled flooring, inset ceiling downlighters, opaque glazed door to:- DINING AREA. Attractive wooden flooring throughout. In one corner is a freestanding woodburning stove. Inset ceiling downlighters. Secondary bespoke oak staircase ascending to the second floor. Television aerial point. From the kitchen area a door opens onto the:- UTILITY ROOM. Space for washing machine and for tumble dryer above polished stone work surface. Porcelain tiled flooring, inset ceiling downlighter, wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker board, door to:- CLOAKROOM. White low level wc, corner wall mounted wash hand basin, ceiling downlighter, extractor fan, Porcelain tiled flooring. From the first reception area, a broad walkway opens onto:- SECONDARY SITTING ROOM / KITCHEN 23 9 x 20 6 overall, narrowing to 13 8 at one end. Two upvc double glazed French doors flanked by double glazed windows, opening on to a raised paved terrace providing panoramic views down over the harbour, across the beach and out to sea. Further double glazed window to one side providing sea and coastal views. Secondary staircase ascending to the first floor. SITTING AREA. Wood flooring with underfloor heating. Corner slate hearth with freestanding woodburning stove, inset ceiling downlighters, high ceiling in part, with double glazed Velux skylight window, wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating. KITCHEN AREA. The kitchen is semi divided from the room and is well fitted in gloss units (as per the main kitchen), cream stone worktop surfaces, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with chromium mixer tap. A range of integrated Neff appliances comprising a ceramic hob, extractor hood, oven/grill with microwave oven beneath, dishwasher, fridge and separate freezer. Carousel corner shelved unit, inset ceiling downlighters, porcelain tiled flooring. From the sitting area an oak door opens onto a:- SECOND UTILITY ROOM. Cream coloured gloss units to match the kitchen, comprising base level cupboards with further matching wall mounted cupboards. Inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit, freestanding Grant oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and underfloor heating. Porcelain tiled flooring, cupboard housing the underfloor heating zone valves. Wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating, wall mounted consumer circuit breaker board, inset ceiling downlighters, upvc door to rear access. From the main kitchen/sitting room/dining room a turning oak staircase with oak handrails, newel posts and inset glazed safety panels, ascends to a:- SECOND FLOOR LANDING. Large opaque glazed window providing borrowed light, vaulted ceiling with exposed beam and inset downlighters. Doors off to:- BEDROOM 1 15 9 x 9 8, narrowing to 8 6 (an irregular shaped room). A fantastic double aspect room with two apex walls of double glazed windows. High vaulted ceiling with exposed beam. Both glazed apex walls have French doors flanked by double glazed windows, opening onto balconies. The one at the front provides stunning views over the harbour out across the beach/sea, the other overlooks the harbour and beach. Large built-in wardrobe, bedside lights/power points, wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating, further built-in wardrobe, television aerial point, double glazed oak framed door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Shower cubicle with tiled wall surrounds, fitted shower with rain head, low level Kohler wc, white ceramic Kohler wash hand basin with vanity cabinet beneath, toiletry shelving down one side, porcelain tiled floor, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, vaulted ceiling, double glazed Velux skylight window, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan, electric light/shaver point. BEDROOM 2 10 3 x 10 plus door recess area. Dual aspect with double glazed sash windows providing views over the harbour, two built-in double wardrobes, high vaulted ceiling with exposed beam, wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating, TV aerial point, opaque glazed door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Fully tiled shower cubicle, low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, double glazed sash window, two built-in storage cupboards one of which provides access to the zone valves for the underfloor heating, the other one houses a pressurised hot water cylinder with immersion facility. TV aerial point. From the secondary sitting room / kitchen a bespoke turning oak staircase with oak handrail/newels posts and glazed safety panels ascends to a:- SECOND FLOOR LANDING. Vaulted ceiling, inset ceiling downlighters, doors off to:- BEDROOM 5 11 7 x 10 5. A fantastic room with an apex wall of double glazed windows providing stunning views over the harbour and sea. Double glazed upvc French doors flanked by double glazed windows to a raised balcony with stainless steel safety stanchions and glazed safety panels. Built-in double wardrobe, television aerial point, wall mounted programming control for the underfloor heating. BEDROOM 6 10 6 x 10 8, extending to 12 9 into the door recess. Dual aspect with a upvc double glazed sash window, double glazed Velux skylight window, built-in wardrobe/cupboard, wall mounting programming control for the central heating and hot water, wall mounted thermostatic control for the underfloor heating, television aerial point, vaulted ceiling with exposed beam. BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath, fitted shower at one end with Roman shower screen to one side, complementary tiled wall surrounds, Utopia ceramic hand basin on a vanity cabinet with cupboard and drawer beneath. Low level wc, shelving down one side, double glazed Velux skylight window, vaulted ceiling, extractor fan, inset ceiling downlighters, vinyl tiled flooring, wall mounted chromium ladder radiator/towel rail.
N.B. The second sitting room/kitchen, utility room, bedroom 5 and 6 and the family bathroom can operate as a completely self contained residence. The smaller section of accommodation has a gate on to the coastal footpath from the stone paved terrace at the front. There is a secondary access from the utility room to rear steps accessing the coastal footpath and the parking area. The main accommodation would be accessed directly from the parking area. Harbourmaster s House Approx. Gross Internal Floor Area: 2605 sq ft (242.0 sq m) For identification only Not to scale. OUTSIDE The property is accessed over a private road which culminates in the granite gravelled parking and turning area adjacent to the house. Beyond the parking area are gravelled and paved sitting areas with low retaining walls on all sides allowing the wonderful views to be enjoyed. At second floor level the two main bedrooms have balconies overlooking the sea. External power point and courtesy/security lights with external walls finished in coloured render and weatherboarding. 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 TR16 4LF. SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage. Oil fired underfloor heating to both floors with two separate boilers. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS From Truro follow the A30 south towards Penzance turning off on the Portreath/Porthtowan turning, go up the slip road to the roundabout at which turn right and follow the road down into North Country. Take the first turning left towards Illogan and at the next T-junction turn right towards Portreath. Go past Cornish Gold and keep following the road through Bridge and on, into Porteath. Proceed through the village passing the school on your left. Keep following the road into the village centre until you come to the Portreath Arms on your right. Just after the Portreath Arms, take the next turning right before the bus shelter. Follow the road to the bottom of the hill where you will find an unmade road on the left with a seven bar galvanised metal vehicular gate with a yellow and black sign on it saying private road residents only. Proceed through the gate and The Harbourmaster s House is the last house you come to at the end of this lane. 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. First Floor Ground Floor Top Floor
THE CORNWALL ESTATE AGENT www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com 01872 273473 email sales@lillicrapchilcott.com