A rare and wonderful find in the middle of Mousehole. Away from cars and holiday makers and with a list of features you would not normally find in a property in the village. 

Location:

 

Mousehole is a famous, picturesque fishing village, with a harbour and beach, on the western side of Mounts Bay.  In the village is a school, Chapel and a good range of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants.  There is a Church and another popular pub in the neighbouring village of Paul at the top of the hill.  Around the coast road is the neighbouring fishing port of Newlyn with a larger selection of shops including a supermarket, pharmacy, butchers and bakers.  A mile further on from Newlyn is the major town of Penzance with a comprehensive range of commercial, educational and leisure facilities as well as a rail link to London Paddington.

 

 

The Accommodation, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

 

Half glazed door to:

 

 

PORCH:

Window to front. Quarry tiled floor. Doors to Utility and Hall:

 

 

 

HALL:  13’5” X 9’4” (including width of stairs)

One wall in exposed granite. Stairs to first floor with turned newel post and spindles. Night storage heater. Panelled doors to Understairs cupboard. Doors off to:

 

 

KITCHEN:  13’4” X 8’11”

Upvc double glazed sash window to side. Pale blue oil fired aga. Range of floor and wall cupboards including glass display and peninsula units. Roll edged worktop with tiled splashbacks. Door to:

 

 

 

REAR HALL:

Z braced door leading to shelved walk in larder. Half glazed and panelled door to:

 

 

REAR PORCH:

Half glazed door to garden flanked by windows either side. Quarry tiled floor. Door to Studio/Annexe.

 

 

 

 

SITTING ROOM:  26’2” X 11’ (12’5” into windows)

Exposed granite walls to each end with fireplaces, one housing a cast iron villager stove, both flanked by alcoves fitted with original cupboards with panelled and glazed doors. Three Upvc double glazed sash windows to front. Night storage heater.

 

 

 

 

UTILITY ROOM:  16’7” X 6’9” (widening to 7’6”)

Doors to Porch and Hall. Fitted base unit with stainless steel single drainer sink unit and tiled splashback. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Ramp to higher level with doors off to:

 

 

 

 

 

SHOWER ROOM:  10’10” X 6’8”

Velux roof light. White suite comprising tiled shower cubicle, wash basin with tiled splashback, low level WC and bidet. Night storage heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

STUDIO/POTENTIAL ANNEXE:  20’6” X 9’

Upvc double glazed window to side. Roof lantern. Night storage heater.

 

 

 

FIRST FLOOR SPLIT LANDNING:

Panelled and glazed door to:

 

 

 

 

BATHROOM:

White suite comprising cast iron roll edged bath, wash basin with cupboard beneath, low level WC. Part tiled walls. Upvc double glazed sash window to side.

 

 

 

FROM UPPER LANDING DOORS OFF TO:

 

 

BEDROOM 1:  27’7” X 12’

Four Upvc double glazed sash windows to front with view to the sea and the island. Range of built in wardrobes to one wall with rails and shelves. One wall in exposed granite with fireplace featuring granite mantle and hearth. Shelved alcove to one side. Stripped pine floor. Night storage heater.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM 2:  11’9” X 9’1” (Maximum)

Central heating radiator. Cupboard housing factory lagged water cylinder with dual immersion heater.

 

 

 

BEDROOM 3:  13’8” X 10’5” (Maximum)

Upvc double glazed sash window to side and rear. Night storage heater. Fitted bookshelves to one wall.

 

 

STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR

 

 

 

ROOF SPACE/BEDROOM:  24’11” X 14’4”

Two dormer windows to front with views to the sea and St Clements Island over the surrounding rooftops. Large under eaves storage area, also housing water system header tank.

 

 

 

 

 

OUTSIDE:

To the front of the property is a brick paver drive providing parking for approximately six vehicles and a detached two car garage 17’3” x 17’1” with metal up and over doors, vaulted ceiling with four Velux windows, light and power connected, pedestrian door to garden.

 

GARDEN:

Approximately 100 ‘ x 50’ laid to lawn and planted with trees and flowering shrubs. Meandering path through and an attractive arbour which was created with timber from one of the felled trees in the garden. Additional garden store/potting shed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

 

SERVICES:

Mains water, electricity & drainage. Night storage and oil fired heating.

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY:   Cornwall Council Tel: 0300 1234 100

 

OUTGOINGS:

Council Tax:  Band ‘tbc’

 

TENURE:       FREEHOLD

VIEWING:  Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks on 01736 369296

Directions:

On entering Mousehole pass the coastguard hotel on your left and drop down the hill turning right at the bottom into Commercial Road and at the top of the road continue straight ahead into Foxes Lane where “Trethewey” will be found at the every end of the lane on the left hand side adjacent to the school gate 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.

In one of West Penwith’s most spectacular clifftop positions, surrounded by granite and heather and within yards of the cove at Porthgwarra and Gwennap Head with jaw dropping views of the ocean, Hellas Point and the Longships Lighthouse.

Originally built as a coastguards cottage and approached over a private road, this three bedroomed house also comes with a garage and good sized gardens. Its main feature is undoubtedly the sensational location, making this a dream home for many people.

Please contact Whitlocks to arrange your viewing.

Location:

Porthgwarra is a beautiful coastal hamlet situated between Porthcurno, home of the famous cliff side Minack Theatre, and Land’s End. It has small sandy cove which featured in a number of scenes in the long running television series Poldark. It is popular with birdwatchers, as the area attracts many rare species and walkers, as the south west coastal path passes through it. Surrounded by beautiful coastline beaches, including the ever popular surfing beach at Sennen. The major town of Penzance is approximately 10 miles distant where you find a good range of independent and national shops, schools for all ages and excellent transport links via the A30 trunk road and mainline rail link to London Paddington.

The Accommodation, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

Half glazed double glazed door to:

KITCHEN: 17’2″ X 7’3″
Double glazed window to one side looking out to an ever changing moor view and three windows to courtyard. Range of floor and wall cupboards with tiled worktops over. Inset one and a half bowl sink unit. Inset four ring electric hob with slot in oven beneath. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge freezer. Former fireplace with pine doors and timber shelves. Central heating radiator. Breakfast bar. Door to:

BATHROOM:
Window to side. Three piece suite comprising panelled bath, tiled shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit. Fully tiled walls with glass tiled dado height border. Night storage heater. Electric downdraught heater.

SITTING ROOM: 15’3″ X 11’5″
Window to side with far reaching views. Sash window to rear courtyard. Fireplace housing cast iron wood burner on quarry tiled hearth flanked by original pine cupboards, one as a dresser, one full height. Picture rail. Night storage heater. Stripped panelled door to Understairs cupboard and similar door to:

 

HALL:
Stairs to first floor. Night storage heater. Doors off to:

WC:
White suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin. UPVC double glazed window to front.

DINING ROOM: 11’9″ X 9’6″
A charming room with UPVC double glazed sash window to front overlooking the garden. Night storage heater. Central heating radiator. Tiled fireplace with alcoves either side one with original dwarf cupboard. Picture rail.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Access to loft space. Velux window. Pine panel doors off to:

BEDROOM 1: 15’3″ X 9’6″
UPVC double glazed window to front with views across the countryside to the granite coast and ocean. Central heating radiator. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail. Night storage heater. Cast fireplace with slate surround. Picture rail.

BEDROOM 2: 11’5″ X 8’3″
UPVC double glazed window to rear with moorland view. Original cast fireplace and surround. Built in wardrobe with hanging rail. Over stairs cupboard with pine panelled door. Picture rail.

BEDROOM 3: 7’8″ X 6’5″
UPVC double glazed window to rear.

OUTSIDE:
To the seaward side of the property is a large garden split into four areas of patio, gravel and lawn. Well planted with flowering plants and hedges. Whilst below the property is a good sized garage with high roof line and metal roller shutter door.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES:
Mains water & electricity. Private drainage. Electric heating & Solid fuel central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cornwall Council Tel:

OUTGOINGS:
Council Tax: Band ‘C’

TENURE: FREEHOLD

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks on

Directions:
From Polgigga, on the edge of the village of St Levan, take the turning to Porthgwarra. Follow the road down into the cove, going around the cove café, and follow the road up the hill passing the public car park on your right hand side and continue into the road marked “private road” and after approximately 100 yards the coastguard cottages will be seen on your left hand side, No.4 being the one closest to the road with a Whitlocks “For Sale” 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.

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.

Offered to the market with no onward chain is this extremely well presented light and spacious two bedroom penthouse apartment that is arranged over two floors.  Outstanding coastal and countryside views can be enjoyed from the upper living area and sun terrace with further benefits to include majority double glazing, garage, communal parking along with garden/drying room.

 

This lovely apartment is warmed via a gas central heating system with accommodation in brief comprising two double bedrooms, shower room and utility room to the first floor along with the lovely light and airy living room to the second floor. 

 

Properties within this area rarely grace the market so we therefore recommend an early inspection to avoid disappointment. 

 

LOCATION:

Situated along a pleasant residential road but a short distance to the bustling market town of Penzance which offers a wide range of amenities to include restaurants, local and specialist shops, character public houses together with primary and secondary schooling.  Good commuter links are provided by the bus and mainline railway station which are approximately two miles distant.

 

 

 

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:

Steps to communal entrance with doorway to communal hallway.

 

Stairs rise to:

 

FIRST FLOOR:   Door to:

 

HALLWAY:

Stairs to second floor living room.  Openings to:

 

BEDROOM 1: 13’7”  x 10’6”

uPVC double glazed window to front with beautiful views over rooftops to Mounts Bay, Newlyn and beyond.  Radiator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM 2: 13’7”  x 8’10”

uPVC double glazed window to front.  Views to Mounts Bay, Lizard Point and across to Newlyn.  Built-in wardrobe.  Radiator.

 

SHOWER ROOM: 9’3 x 7’

Obscured glazed window to rear.  Shower cubicle with tiled surround with mains fed shower.  Wall mounted wash hand basin.  Close coupled WC with hidden cistern.  Wall mounted heated towel rail.  Airing cupboard.  Part-tiled surrounds.

 

UTILITY ROOM:   6’4” x 4’8” to face of wardrobe

Window to rear.  Butler style sink.  Space for washing machine and freezer.  Wall mounted heated towel rail.  Storage cupboard also housing gas combination boiler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stairs rise to First Floor

 

LIVING ROOM: 19’9” narrowing to 14’ x17’2” 

A lovely light, bright and airy room with two large opening sliding doors giving access to the sun terrace.  From here views  over Mounts Bay to Lizard Point and across to Newlyn can be thoroughly enjoyed.  Two windows to rear.  This lovely room is loosely divided into a kitchen/dining/lounge area.  With the kitchen to the rear comprising of worksurface areas with inset stainless steel sink.  Integral hob with oven below and extractor over.  Cupboard and drawers below.  Spaces for fridge.  Cupboards above.  Recessed stoplights.  Two radiators.  Sliding door to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUN TERRACE: 19’10” x 6’ x6” 

Again enjoying the aforementioned views.  Perfect for al fresco dining.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O U T S I D E:

The property is approached via communal driveway in turn giving access to the garage measuring 15’10” x 8’6” with up and over door.

 

There is communal gardens and drying area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES:

Mains electric, drainage, water and gas fired central heating.

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY:   Cornwall Council Tel: 0300 1234 100

 

OUTGOINGS:   Council Tax:  Band ‘C’

TENURE:       FREEHOLD

 

VIEWING:  Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks on 01736 369296

 

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.

 

 

DIRECTIONS (SEE ATTACHED MAP):  

From the top of Causewayhead bear left and continue down Clarence Street, turn right at the crossroads onto Alverton Street and continue along this road turning right onto Kings Road.  Take the next left onto Clarence Road and after approximately 100 yards the turning for Quarry Gardens can be seen to your right hand side.