Whitlocks Estate Agents, Penzance

Flat / Apartment

Flat 4, Harbourside Flats, Porthleven, TR13 9JP

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A rare opportunity to buy a property in this price range so close to the quayside in Porthleven, one of Cornwall’s most picturesque and unspoilt fishing ports. Surrounded by shops, pubs and restaurants, this lovely harbour front area would be a perfect setting for either a full time home or holiday retreat.

Situated on the second (top) floor of this imposing period building with views over the green and harbour’s edge from the open plan kitchen/living room. In addition it has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom.

Offered to the market with vacant possession and the benefit of a new lease.

Location. Porthleven is Great Britain’s most southerly port and is, in addition to being a popular holiday destination, a thriving community town with a population of around 4000, with shops, churches, school and many events throughout the year including the popular torchlight procession at the end of August Bank Holiday and the now famous food festival, held annually in April. It has a lovely, long sandy beach just to the east of the harbour which is also popular with local surfers, and easy access to the neighbouring beaches at Loe Bar and Prussia Cove.

The nearby town of Helston, famous for the ancient Furry Dance, is just 2.5 miles away and the major towns of Penzance and Redruth, with mainline rail services to London (Paddington) are both approximately 12 miles distant.

ENTRANCE HALL:
Upvc double glazed window to side. Electric meter cupboard. Nihgt storage heater. Door off to:

Bedroom 1 10’1” x 8’7”
Upvc doubled glazed window to rear. Night storage heater.

BEDROOM 2 14’3” X 5’9”
Window to side. Night storage heater.

BATHROOM
White three piece suite comprising was basin, low level WC, bath with electric shower over. Cupboard housing Fortic hot water cylinder.

LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN 17’2” X 14’3” (narrowing to 11’5”)
Two Upvc double glazed windows to front with views over the green to the harbour. Third Upvc double glazed window to the side with open outlook. Range of floor and wall units. Roll edge worktops with inset sink and hob with extractor fan over and slot in oven below. Night storage heater.

Two bed maisonette

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A beautifully presented maisonette with accommodation arranged on two upper floors of a granite-built townhouse. Within a few hundred yards of the town centre and harbour and having far-reaching views from the upper floor to Mounts Bay.

SITUATION & DESCRIPTION

 

The “maisonette” includes the two upper floors of a granite townhouse, which is understood to date from the turn of the 19th/20th century. Within a few hundred yards are the varied amenities of Penzance town centre, also a bus terminal, mainline railway station (London Paddington just over 5 hours) and the harbour front.

 

 

THE  ACCOMMODATION, is particularly well-presented and with approximate dimensions is as follows:

 

Granite steps from pavement to front door.

 

ENTRANCE PORTICO:

Inner door to flat 3. Stairs turning and rising to the first floor which is the lower of the two floors of Flat 3.

ENTRANCE HALL:

Cupboard housing fuse box. Coat hanging area. Understairs storage area.

 

 

BATHROOM/WC:  

White suite of enclosed bath with Triton electric shower above and fully tiled walls with shower curtain. Wash basin within recess and low level WC with wooden seat. Towel radiator. Frosted glass double glazed windows. Medicine cupboard.

 

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM:  13’3” X 7’6”

Modern fitted kitchen with white fronted units including cupboards, drawers, shelves and high level cupboards. Laminated worktop with inset single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Electric four ring cooker with extractor hood above/. Space beneath worktop for washing machine etc… Further worktop above stairwell and built in table above electric storage radiator. Two double glazed windows with fitted roller blinds. Strip wood floor. Door to:

 

BEDROOM 1:  9’10” X 10’9”

Two aspects with double glazed windows with fitted roller blinds and net curtains. Original cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantle piece. Recessed shelving above built in strip wood cupboards with downlighting above. Strip wood floor.

 

BEDROOM 2:  12’9” X 7’5”

Double glazed window with fitted roller blind and net curtain. Strip wood floor. Cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantle piece. Built in shelving. Built in wardrobe with fitted clothes hooks.

 

Strip wood staircase from hall to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UPPER FLOOR:

 

 

LIVING ROOM, with sitting and dining areas:  19’6” x 21’9”(into eaves) max measurements

An open plan room with vaulted ceiling and painted roof timbers. Double glazed window and Velux window with spectacular far reaching views towards Mounts Bay and The Lizard Peninsula beyond. There are both sitting and dining areas within this room, part of which could be used as an occasional bedroom if required. Eaves storage cupboards. Built in cupboard housing lagged water cylinder with timer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Services :   Mains services available

Council Tax:   Band ‘A’.

 

Outgoings:  Maintenance is divided between the 3 flats.

 

Tenure :     Leasehold –  Balance of 999 year lease.

 

Local Authority:     Cornwall Council   Tel: 0300 123 4100

 

Viewing  :      Strictly by prior appointment with the agents, Whitlocks   Tel: 01736 369296

 

Directions :    From the Longboat Inn next to Penzance railway station, turn into Mount Street and proceed uphill for approximately 300 yards and 75 St James Street is on the left hand side, (see attached plan).

 

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.

Apartment 6, Chycelin

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A sunny and spacious two bedroomed first floor apartment in an elegant period house, surrounded by private communal gardens. Chycelin is set well back from Alverton Street, up a long drive, giving its occupants a good degree of peace and privacy along with very pleasant views from most windows. It comes with allocated parking and is just a short level walk to the town centre. Offered chain free with vacant possession and available for immediate viewing.

 

LOCATION:
Penzance is a thriving coastal town with a good range of shopping, leisure and educational facilities, a busy harbour area and a great range of galleries, cafes and restaurants. The area has a lively art scene, made famous by the Newlyn and St Ives schools. Penzance itself is surrounded by beautiful coast and countryside and has good transport links to the rest of the county via the A30 and a main line 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:

From the communal hallway with original gentle sweeping stairs you approach the landing with front door to:

HALL:
Hatch to insulated loft space. Shelved storage cupboard. Night storage heater. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged copper cylinder with immersion heater and timber slated shelves. Doors off to:

SITTING ROOM: 14’5” x 14’10” (16’1” into window)
A spacious and welcoming room of generous proportions with sash window to front overlooking the garden with working original boxed panelled shutters with matching panelling above and below. Coved ceiling. Night storage heater.

KITCHEN: 8’6” x 7’5” (9’7” into doorway)
Small pane sash window to side. Hand built kitchen comprising base and wall cupboards in pine, including glazed display cupboards. Fitted roll edged worktops with tiled splashbacks and inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit. Space under work surface for fridge. Space for electric cooker.

UTILITY:
Skylight window. Storage cupboard. Raised platform and plumbing for automatic washing machine.

BEDROOM 1: 14’10” (maximum. Into window including depth of wardrobes) x 10’4”
Sash window to front overlooking the garden with original panelled shutters and matching panelling above and below. Night storage heater. Built in wardrobe comprising a curtained lower area with shelves and hanging rails and doors to storage top boxes above.

BEDROOM 2: 11’5” (into window) x 7’8”
Sash window to front overlooking the garden, again with working shutters and panelling. Night storage heater.

BATHROOM:
3 Piece white suite comprising panelled bath with Mira shower over and folding glass screen. Pedestal wash basin. Low level WC, small paned window to rear. Heated towel rail. Electric downdraught fan heater.

O U T S I D E:
The property is approached through granite gate posts onto a tarmac drive which takes you up through the lawned and very well planted gardens and around to the parking area where apartment 6 has an allocated space. Most of the garden is south facing on a gentle slope and screens the property incredibly well from both vehicular and pedestrian traffic, giving Chycelin a very tranquil feel.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:
SERVICES:
Mains water, electricity and drainage.

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cornwall Council Tel: 0300 1234 100

OUTGOINGS:
Council Tax: Band ‘B’
Approximate annual outgoings, £1300.00, (service charge & ground rent included)

TENURE: LEASEHOLD, (59 Years remaining on Lease)

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks on 01736 369296

DIRECTIONS (SEE ATTACHED MAP):
Proceed out of town along Alverton Street passing St Johns Hall on your right hand side, continuing over the roundabout at the bottom of Penalverne towards Alverton, where the drive to Chycelin will be seen on your right hand side, just before the turning into Kings Road. At the entrance to the drive are granite gate posts and a large landmark magnolia tree along with a Whitlocks for sale board.

1 bed apartment

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Penzance is a thriving and busy community town with a comprehensive range of shops, schools and leisure facilities including a wide selection of pubs, cafes and galleries. It is surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful beaches and coastline including the popular south coast beaches at Praa Sands, Perranuthnoe and Marazion, home of the iconic St Michael’s Mount and the dramatic North Coast with its rugged cliffs and famous surfing beach at Sennen. Penzance is also connected by mainline rail link to London Paddington.

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a generously proportioned town centre apartment with views to the Bay and St Michael’s Mount. Created from the conversion of a former commercial warehouse and retaining many interesting features from its past. Spacious living space. windows which have views towards the sea and harbour. Offered chain free and highly recommended.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES:
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas

Council Tax: Band ‘TBA’

Leasehold: New 999 year lease

Local Authority: Cornwall Council Tel:

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents, Whitlocks Tel:

DIRECTIONS:
At the bottom, eastern end, of Market Jew Street, keep to your right and follow the pavement down towards the Harbour car park and as you round the corner from Albert Street into Wharf Road the apartments will be seen on your right hand side.

3 bed ground floor flat

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This spacious apartment grants its occupants easy access to Morrab Gardens, as it backs onto
St Marys Terrace and the seafront and promenade at the end of the road. There are shops and amenities within a few level steps which include a supermarket, cafes, pubs and galleries. Although it is in need of some updating and decorating throughout, it offers the potential to create a super town centre home, investment or holiday home. Offered chain free with vacant possession.

LOCATION:
Conveniently positioned between Chapel St and Morrab Road on the seaward side of Penzance. Close to most of the towns commercial, educational and leisure activities as well as a comprehensive range of bars, restaurants and galleries The famous sub tropical Morrab Gardens, Penlee Park and House, the seafront, harbour and railway station with a mainline link to London Paddington are all within easy walking distance.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES:
All mains services.

Council Tax: Band ‘A’

Leasehold: Remainder of 999 years from 1999

Share of Freehold

Local Authority: Cornwall Council Tel:

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment with the sole agents, Whitlocks Tel:

DIRECTIONS:
From Whitlocks office proceed to the bottom of Causewayhead, across Market Place and as you descend towards Chapel Street continue straight on at the Globe Inn into Queen Street where the property will be found approximately 50 yards down the street with a Whitlocks board clearly displayed.

 

1 bed flat

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SITUATION
Cape Cornwall Road (an extension of Cape Cornwall Street) is within a few hundred yards of St Just town square. The town has a good variety of shops and other amenities, including a Parish Church, golf course a mile away at Cape Cornwall and St Just is on a bus route. Penzance, the largest town in West Cornwall, is about seven miles to the west and has both a bus terminal and mainline railway station (London Paddington approx. 5 ¼ miles. St Just is within easy reach of many coves and beautiful sandy beaches and is in the heart of Penwith’s historic mining country.

DESCRIPTION
The present owner bought The Stables over 40 years ago and converted the property into two self-contained one-bedroomed flats. They are now offered for sale separately with vacant possession and represent an excellent investment, or home with income. New long leases are being prepared and it is envisaged that a management company will be set up for the two properties to administer the shared maintenance costs in particular (insurance etc.)

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services : Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected.

Council Tax: Flat 2 – Band A

Tenure : Leasehold

Local Authority: Cornwall Council Tel:

Viewing : Strictly by prior appointment with the agents, Whitlocks Tel:

Directions : From the Market Square in the centre of St Just proceed past the Co-Op where the road narrows and by the War Memorial turn left into Cape Cornwall Street which after a few hundred yards becomes Cape Cornwall Road and the property will be found past the School on the left hand side.

1 bed ground floor flat

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Well-presented and available for early occupancy, with no onward chain.

SITUATION:
Pendarves Flats are conveniently located near West Penwith Hospital and a few hundred yards from the town centre. Penzance has a wide range of shops and a variety of other facilities, whilst there is also a mainline railway station (London Paddington approximately 5 ? hours) and a bus terminal. Penzance is an active port, commercial centre and local leisure amenities include both indoor and outdoor art deco swimming pools, Acorn Theatre and cinemas.

DESCRIPTION:
Pendarves Flats include a number of privately owned units and some owned by Devon and Cornwall Housing Association, the latter supervising the maintenance for which a charge is made (see below). No. 37 is an upper ground floor flat, therefore would be suitable for a variety of buyer, including those who cannot cope with stairs. It is well presented with an outlook over the surrounding lawns, whilst to the rear there is roadside parking and a hut allocated to No. 37. Garaging may be available to rent by application to Devon and Cornwall Housing Association.

OUTGOINGS: Ground rent: £10 per year, Lease approximately £300 per year

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES: All mains services are available

TENURE: Leasehold with the balance of a 96 years left

COUNCIL TAX: Band ‘A’

LOCAL AUTHORITY: Cornwall Council, Tel. 0300 1234 100

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the Agents: Tel. 01736 369296

DIRECTIONS:
From Penzance by-pass turn off the roundabout at Heamoor towards Penzance centre. Continue past the Cemetery, Penwith College and after 200 yards the Hospital is on the right hand side. Pendarves Flats are opposite on the left of the road, set back behind lawns.

Ground floor 1 bed flat.

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A spacious ground floor one bedroomed flat with private courtyard. Living room, kitchen, bathroom with shower over, seperate w.c. Large storage room. Gas central heating. Working/retired persons only. EPC rating – D 55.

clarence street

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A first floor one bedroomed flat in the centre of Penzance. Living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom with shower over. Working/retired persons only. No pets/children/smokers. Rent includes water rates. EPC rating – D.