Chyandour Cliff, Penzance

£725,000 Guide Price
The Old Barracks House Chyandour Cliff, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 3LH
Sold STC

Property Features

  • OFFERED TO THE MARKET WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN
  • GLORIOUS PANORAMIC COASTLINE VIEWS TO MOUNTS BAY AND BEYOND
  • THREE/FOUR BEDROOM DETACHED FAMILY HOME
  • A REAL HIDDEN GEM TO THE PERIPHERY OF PENZANCE
  • WELL STOCKED GARDENS WITH SEATING AND PATHWAYS
  • OCTAGANOL TIMBER 'HOBBIT HOUSE'
  • PLENTIFUL PARKING FOR VEHICLES
  • UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS AND GAS CENTRAL HEATING
  • MUST BE VIEWED TO BE FULLY APPRECIATED
  • EPC RATING - D62 / COUNCIL TAX BAND - E
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About this Property

*** CHAIN FREE *** - The Old Barracks House is one of Penzance's hidden gems and sits within approximately one third of acre of well tended grounds and is but moments away from all of your day to day amenities. This well proportioned family home benefits from lovely panoramic views across Mounts Bay, plentiful parking, uPVC double glazed windows and a timber Hobbit House!

The home is warmed via a gas central heating system with accommodation in brief comprising, kitchen, dining room, sitting room, study/bedroom, and bathroom to the ground floor with the three bedrooms and shower room to the first floor.

This property along with its lovely grounds must be viewed to be fully appreciated so an early inspection is highly recommended.

Full Details

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. Furthermore, the local beach is year round dog friendly. There is also a cycling trial from Penzance to Marazion. Penzance is well served by a good selection of shops, schools and leisure facilities as well as having excellent transport links via the A30 and the nearby bus station and mainline rail link to London Paddington.

Wooden French doors to...

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Wooden windows to side. Part granite and tiled flooring. Inner wooden panelled door to...

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Tiled flooring. Inner wooden glazed sash window gaining light from the dining room. Radiator. Doors to...

BATHROOM 2.57m x 2.21m (8'05" x 7'03")
uPVC obscure double glazed sash window to front. Panelled bath with tiled surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Airing cupboard housing gas central heating boiler. Tiled flooring. Radiator.

INNER HALL
A mahogany stair case rises to the first floor with storage beneath. Engineered oak flooring, Radiator. Doors to...

MUSIC ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR 3.02m x 2.92m (9'11" x 9'07" )
uPVC double glazed sash window to side with lovely views to Mounts Bay, St Michael's Mount and across to Lizard Point. Inset Hamlet multi-fuel stove with attractive tiled surround. Recessed alcoves to sides with built in storage cupboards and shelves. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM 4.24m x 3.84m max (13'11" x 12'07" max)
uPVC double glazed sash window to side enjoying the aforementioned views with a further uPVC double glazed window to rear offering views to the town of Penzance. Dik Geurts wood burning stove set atop a tiled hearth with pitch pine wooden mantle over. Built-in storage cupboards. Engineered oak flooring. Radiator. Door to...

DINING ROOM 3.56m x 2.41m (11'08" x 7'11")
uPVC double glazed sash window to rear. Internal wooden sash window gaining light from entrance hallway. Pantry cupboard, Engineered oak flooring. Recessed spotlights. Radiator. Opening to...

KITCHEN 3.99m x 2.16m (13'01" x 7'01")
uPVC double glazed window to side. New multi-paned composite stable door to rear. Oak worksurfaces with inset ceramic one and a half bowel sink with drainer. Integral induction hob. Cupboards and drawers below. Integrated dishwasher with spaces for washing machine and upright fridge/freezer. Integral oven. Cupboards above. Recessed spotlights. Attractive natural slate flooring.

FIRST FLOOR
uPVC double glazed sash window to side with views to Mounts Bay and across to open farmland. Useful storage cupboard. Doors to...

BEDROOM ONE 4.11m x 3.84m (13'06" x 12'07" )
uPVC double glazed sash window to side offering panoramic views across Mounts Bay incorporating St Michael's Mount, Lizard Point, Penzance town and over to the fishing village of Newlyn. Built-in wardrobes. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 3.15m x 3.05m (10'04" x 10')
uPVC double glazed sash window to side. Views to St Michael's Mount and over to the east side of Penzance. Built-in cupboard. Loft access. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 3.81m max x 2.79m (12'06" max x 9'02" )
uPVC double glazed sash window to side with views to the upper garden. Large recently installed laddered loft hatch. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM 2.59m x 1.50m (8'06" x 4'11" )
uPVC part obscure double glazed sash window to front. Corner shower cubicle with mains fed shower over. Vanity mounted wash hand basin. Close coupled WC. Duel fuel wall mounted heated towel rail. Blue tooth enabled mirrored wall cabinet.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached via a sloped driveway with parking for approximately four vehicles along with further parking for two vehicles just prior. At the head of the driveway is a gravelled seating area that enjoys the spectacular views with pathways extending to the rear of the property and both the upper and lower gardens. From here there is also access to a large timber workshop along with a pergola that is home to an attractive scented Wisteria and grapevine.

LOWER GARDEN – Further gravelled terraced area which is perfect for alfresco dining whilst enjoying the views to Mounts Bay and over to St Michaels Mount. From here a mixture of stone and gravel walkways lead you around this well established garden which has been lovingly created by the current vendors. There are varying levels of lawns with apple trees along with pocketed seating areas to enjoy some peace and quiet. Furthermore, there is a wood burning hot tub set beneath a large date palm along with access to the ‘Hobbit House’ and washroom.

REAR/UPPER GARDEN – There is a part gravelled and paved seating area along with a timber shed with pathway extending around to the front of the property. Stone steps ascend to the upper garden with raised sleeper beds for vegetables and fruit bushes along with a lawn that enjoys far reaching panoramic views over the property from Marazion to Penzance. There are also a number of mature trees and shrubs with steps descending to the front of the property.

THE 'HOBBIT HOUSE' 3.96m x 3.96m (13' x 13')
A truly delightful octagonal timber building with sedum reciprocal roof covering that must be seen to be believed! A large circular timber door opens out and reveals this lovely organic area, with it's exposed timber surrounds, flooring and chunky roof structure with a circular central skylight window. There are a number of windows to the sides along with a full drop window that has been fashioned in such a way to take in the view of St Michaels Mount. There is power connected along with high speed broadband.

TIMBER WASHROOM 2.82m x 1.60m (9'3" x 5'3")
Wooden door and obscure glazed window to front. Cinderella® incineration toilet. Corner shower cubicle. Pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed storage area.

AGENTS NOTES
SERVICES - Mains electric, gas, water and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND - E
LOCAL AUTHORITY - Cornwall County Council
TENURE - Freehold
VIEWING - By appointment via Whitlocks estate agents - 01736 369296
The solar photovoltaics were installed by the vendors in 2017. The consumer unit along with the electrics were updated approximately six years ago. Pedestrian and vehicular rights of way exist across the adjacent coastguard land.

DIRECTIONS
From the Penzance train station travel in an easterly along Chyandour Cliff. On passing Royale Court continue along and take the immediate left turn after the first terrace of houses. Follow the road up and take the first left as signed for HM Coastguard. Follow this road straight ahead (passing the watch tower) whereby the property will be eventually seen to the upper left side. Using the What 3 Words application - crispier.cowering.flops.