Imagine starting every day with a walk on the beach.  This stunning, early 19^th century family home is within a few steps of Penzance’s famous promenade and seafront.  Lovingly cared for and extremely well presented by its current owner of over 23 years, it has five bedrooms and generous living space with two receptions and a number of period features including its original six panelled doors and many original fireplaces.  Within walking distance of the sub-tropical Morrab Gardens and Penlee Park and Tennis Club, this excellent location puts the towns amenities within easy reach.  Highly recommended and available for viewing.  EPC – D

LOCATION:

This stunning coastal house is well positioned for the towns’ comprehensive range of shops, schools and leisure facilities.  It is close to the noted art deco lido swimming pool and local gardens, parks and galleries.  Also, just a level walk along the waterfront is the fishing village of Newlyn.  Transport links from Penzance are excellent via the A30 trunk road and mainline rail link to London Paddington.  The surrounding area is full of wonderful coastline, coves and beaches to explore, perfect for walkers and nature lovers,

 

T H E   A C C O M M O D A T I O N, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

 

G R O U N D   F L O O R:

 

Pillared portico with part-glazed panelled door to:

 

HALL: 

Central heating radiator.  One wall with exposed granite.  Six panelled door to:

 

SITTING ROOM:   14’10” (into bay window) x 13’4” (into alcoves)

Double glazed bay window to front with original box panelling.  Feature fireplace (not operational) flanked with arched alcoves with dwarf cupboards and panelled doors.  Central heating radiator.  Original plaster ceiling coving.

 

 

From the hall through a Georgian fluted arch is the:

 

DINING ROOM:   15’4” (including width of stairs) x 10’5”

Central heating radiator.  Half-panelled walls.  Stairs to first floor with understairs cupboards.  Fitted downlighters.  Doorway to:

 

KITCHEN:   10’3” x 9’8”

Small paned fully glazed door and two windows to rear courtyard.  Velux rooflight.  Range of fitted floor and wall units incorporating drawers, wine racks, glazed display and open shelves.  Extensive run of roll edge worktops with tiled splashbacks and inset five ring gas hob, slot-in electric oven below and extractor over.  Inset sink unit.  Space for fridge and freezer.  Breakfast bar.  Central heating radiator.

 

Inner Hall

Space for coats and boots etc.  Storage cupboard.  Door to:

 

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: 

Low level WC, pedestal wash basin, fitted kitchen base unit with roll edge worktop over.  Inset stainless steel single drainer sink unit.  Tiled splashback.  Space and plumbing for washing machine.  Ceramic tiled floor.

 

F I R S T   F L O O R:

Split landing with original elegant handrails and square spindles,  Dado rail.  Stairs to second floor with similar handrail.  Door off to:

 

SHOWER ROOM:   

Sash window to side.  Airing cupboard housing Worcester gas central heating boiler and tank.  Wide glazed shower cubicle.  Wall mounted basin.  WC with concealed cistern.  Fitted downlighters.  Chrome ladder style radiators/towel rail.

 

 

BEDROOM 2:   10’5” (11’8” into alcove x 10’7”) (11’10” into window)

Original Georgian fireplace and surround.  Alcove cupboard with original six panelled door.  Wash basin with tiled splashback.  Sash window to rear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM 1:   15’10” x 15’1” (into bay narrowing to 11’5”)

This room would originally have been the drawing room in this house and could be used for that purpose again.  UPVC double glazed bay window to front with original box panelling.  Two central heating radiators.  Two arched alcoves.  Original plaster ceiling coving.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING

 

Dado rail.  Stairs to third floor.  Doors to:

FAMILY BATHROOM:  9’10” x 9’5”

Four piece white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash basin, panelled bath with tiled surround, glazed shower unit.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Fitted downlighters.  Chrome ladder style radiator/towel rail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM 3:   10’7” x 10’6”

Window to rear.  Original fireplace with cast iron raised grate and Georgian surround.  Wash basin with tiled splashback.  Storage cupboard with hanging rail.

 

 

 

BEDROOM 4:   15’10” x 11’11”

Again fitted with its original fireplace with raised hearth and surround.  Cupboard to one side with original panelled door. Window to front. Fitted wash basin with tiled surround.  Dado rail.  Central heating radiator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THIRD FLOOR

 

BEDROOM 5:   15’” x 15’2” (max) restricted headroom in places

Central heating radiator.  Extensive undereaves storage cupboards with louvre doors.  Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail.

 

 

 

O U T S I D E:

 

 

 

To the rear of the property is a paved courtyard with steps to a timber deck.  Timber garden shed.  Gate providing access to a walkway which leads to the parking space.  To the front of the property is a token garden setting it nicely back from the pedestrian walkway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

SERVICES:     All mains services connected

 

COUNCIL TAX:     Band ‘D’

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY:  Cornwall Council, Tel. 0300 1234 100

 

VIEWING:     Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks:  Tel. 01736 369296

 

DIRECTIONS:

Driving along the promenade from the lido swimming pool towards Newlyn.  Go past the Queens Hotel on your right and take the next turning on your right into Cornwall Terrace where the property will be found after just a few yards on your right hand side with a Whitlocks board clearly displayed.

Proof of Finance and I.D.

All purchasers.  Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to proceed by way of bank statements and/or mortgage agreement in principle.  We will also ask for two forms of identification, a passport or driving licence and a council tax or utility bill.

Agents Note:  The vendor is an employee of Whitlocks

This substantial bay-windowed house makes a wonderful and versatile family home, with jaw-dropping views across Mounts Bay from St Michaels Mount to Penlee Point,  and having flexible accommodation which can be used as a large single home or provide a granny annexe or letting unit on the ground floor.  Impeccably presented and meticulously maintained by its current careful owners who have updated and renovated the house during their occupancy.  Conveniently close to the town centre, schools, transport links and the harbour and beaches, we are confident that this quality home will provide its new owners with everything they are looking for.  Available for immediate viewing and highly recommended by the seller’s sole agents.

LOCATION:

Penzance is a thriving coastal town on the edge of Mounts Bay, home of the iconic St Michaels Mount and close to some of the county’s loveliest beaches, coves and the Cornish coastal path.  Well served by a good selection of shops, schools and leisure facilities as well as having excellent transport links via the A30 and mainline rail link to London Paddington.

 

T H E   A C C O M M O D A T I O N, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

 

G R O U N D   F L O O R:

 

Part glazed double glazed door to:

 

VESTIBULE:  

Glazed door to:

 

 

HALL:  

Stairs to first floor with original ornate newell post and turned spindles.  Central heating radiator.  Dado rail.  Coved ceiling.  Doors off to:

SITTING ROOM:   14’ x 15’11” (into bay window)

A generous room with 9’1” ceiling height and bay window to front with views to the sea.  Central heating radiator.  Coved ceiling.  Picture rail.  Fireplace with natural wood surround and gas fire flanked by arched alcoves.  Frosted triple doors to:

 

 

 

DINING ROOM/ANNEXE BEDROOM:   11’10” x 13’3” (narrowing to 7’8”)

Window to rear.  Central heating radiator.  Coved ceiling.  Picture rail.  Door to:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM:  

Fitted with a white suite comprising low level WC, wash basin, wide glazed and tiled shower cubicle.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Extractor fan.

 

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:  19’2” x 11’

Recently refitted with a quality shaker style kitchen comprising floor and wall units, larder tower and drawer unit.  Space for fridge/freezer and dishwasher.  Central heating radiator.  Extensive run of roll edge worktops with tiled splashbacks.  Inset four ring gas hob with extractor over and fitted double oven.  Window to side.

 

Rear Hall

Half glazed double glazed door to rear courtyard and door to:

 

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM: 6’9” x 6’6”  

Fitted base unit and worktop, stainless steel inset sink with tiled splashback.  Space and plumbing for washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer.  Recently installed Worcester boiler providing domestic hot water powering central heating.  Low level WC.  Central heating radiator.  Sash window to rear.

 

 

 

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:

Stairs to second floor, again with turned newell posts, spindles and matching balustrade.  Central heating radiator.  Dado rail.  Doors to:

 

BEDROOM 1/SECOND SITTING ROOM:  18’3” x 16’3” (narrowing to 11’10”)

Bay window to front with window seat and views over the town, harbour and Mounts Bay.  Fireplace with natural wood surround and gas fire, alcove to one side.  Coved ceiling.  Picture rail.  Central heating radiator.

 

 

BEDROOM 2:   13’ x 12’

Sash window to rear.  Alcove to hanging space.  Central heating radiator.

 

WC:  

Low level white suite with integral basin.  Sash window to side.

 

BATHROOM:  

Fitted with a white modern suite comprising panelled bath, fully tiled all around with shower over and glass screen, wash basin in marble top with cupboard beneath.  Chrome towel rail/radiator.  Window to side.

 

 

BEDROOM 3:   11’1” x 10’1”

Sash window to rear.  Central heating radiator.

 

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING:

Velux window.  Balustrade and spindles.  From the half landing is a door to a roof space/store measuring 20’9” x 7’ with velux window providing a useful space for storage or as a study.  Light and power.  From the main landing doors to:

 

WALK-IN DRESSING ROOM:  

Extensive hanging rails.  Light and power.  Door to:

 

BEDROOM 4:   21’7” (narrowing to 17’2”) x 11’7”

UPVC tilt and turn double glazed windows to front and rear, the front with wonderful views across the townscape to the harbour, Penlee Point and round the bay to St Michaels Mount.  Two central heating radiators.  Undereaves storage area.  Door to:

  

ENSUITE:  

Tiled and glazed shower cubicle.  Wash basin in vanity unit.  Low level WC.  Central heating radiator/towel rail.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Extractor fan.

 

O U T S I D E:

To the front of the property is a well-tended garden with areas, beds and flowering plants.  Fenced to both sides for privacy.  Patio area for sitting out.  To the rear is a courtyard garden with block built workshop, WC, outside tap, second store and rear pedestrian gate.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

SERVICES:     All mains services connected

 

COUNCIL TAX:     Band ‘D’

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY:  Cornwall Council, Tel. 0300 1234 100

 

VIEWING:     Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks:  Tel. 01736 369296

 

DIRECTIONS:

On entering Penzance in a westerley direction go past Sainsburys supermarket and continue towards the town.

After passing Chyandour Square on your right, take the next turning right into Britons Hill and as the road levels out at the top of the hill, Leskudjack Terrace is the elevated terrace of houses on your right, number 7 having a Whitlocks board in the front garden.