2 bedroom detached house for sale

Set in about 3.18 acres in an elevated location with stunning uninterrupted views of St Michaels Mount and Mounts Bay

Description

The property and Barn are in need of renovation. The Cottage is of quirky internal design with a gothic feel. The rooms flow into each other with the only internal door being to the bathroom on the first floor.

The Cottage

The front door opens from a covered porch with cobbled floor in to a semi-circular room with three windows with built in cupboards in to the bay with a tiled work surface, a sink in the centre and shelving to the rear. An arch opens in to a kitchen/dining room with a colourfully painted ceiling, herringbone parquet flooring, a recessed Aga and shelving and cupboards to either side. There is a window with window seat with views out across the bay and a stable door that opens out to a cobbled terraced area.

To the left of the kitchen dining room is an arch with a step up in to a reception room with beamed ceiling, wooden floor and fireplace.

Stairs ascend to the first floor which mirrors the layout of downstairs having an room with a window overlooking the land and views to Mounts Bay, a door in to the bathroom and a step up in to a further room which has a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a Velux window.

The Barn

The barn is attached to the property and needs major repair. This is a large space with a vast inglenook to one end.

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR

The property sits in a south facing position on a levelled area and is bordered by trees on all sides with the land sloping westwards down to a stream.

The northern boundary is a public footpath leading to Tolver woods.

Garden

To the side of the cottage is a cobbled entertaining area along with a large pergola. To the front of the barn the gardens have gothic inspired raised beds and planters along with various other similarly inspired structures and seats.

Land

The land slopes westwards down to a stream that borders the property and is mainly grass

Outbuildings

There are four outbuildings to include: -
1. Water: This is stone built building containing the bore hole, treatment plant and compressor.
2. Laundry & WC: Good sized room with brick flooring, WC water & power
3. Storage: Stone built with tiled roof, door flanked by a window to either side, granite bedrock and concrete floor, shelving to rear, partially insulated with power
4. Wooden Shed: Wooden garden shed/storage

Agent note-

- Property in need of renovation, may not be mortgageable. Please check with your lender.

SERVICES
Private Water & Drainage
Electricity
Oil fired Aga

Council Tax Band: D

TENURE
Freehold

VIEWINGS
Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:

1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.

2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

Location

Ludgvan is a village and parish on high ground above Mounts Bay just 3 miles from the centre of Penzance. The parish church is dedicated to St Ludgvan and St Paul and dates mostly from the 14th and 15th century. As a point of interest there is a memorial within to the parents of Sir Humphrey Davy the inventor of the miners safety lamp.

Penzance is considered to be the capital of West Cornwall and The Sunday Times has recently voted it to be one of the best places to live in the UK in 2023. Easily accessible by car or by train, Penzance is the terminus for the GWR train line from Paddington which offers a regular direct service. The town has a rich seafaring heritage and its centre abounds with period buildings, artisan shops and a wide array of high street names and more specialised retailers along with national supermarkets. The area is also famous for its arts and there are many galleries in Penzance and neighbouring Newlyn which also has a large and colourful fishing fleet, fish market, restaurants, cinema and an excellent coffee shop. Within Penzance there are hotels, restaurants, cafés, museums, entertainment for all ages and a local hospital.

The beaches of Mounts Bay are very popular and a favoured destination for kite surfers, kayakers and paddle boarders.

Slightly further away on the way to Helston is Porthleven, now not only a spectacular harbour but a culinary hotspot with its incredible range of quality restaurants and an annual food festival.

The north coast is equally accessible with the town of St Ives a major attraction with its beautiful beaches, selection of high quality restaurants and its great shopping, not to forget the cultural experiences offered by Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Bernard Leech pottery.

Local Education- There are many primary schools in the area, all of which are Ofsted rated good, 2 secondary schools, again Ofsted rated Good and Penwith College (16-18) Ofsted rated Outstanding.

Square Footage: 1,394 sq ft


Acreage: 3.18 Acres

Directions

Take the B3311 out of Penzance in the direction of St Ives. Follow the road through Gulval, up the hill past the Kenegie Manor Holiday Park and take the 3rd lane on the left. Tregassack Road. Follow the lane down and Hilly Field Cottage is on the right by the Public Footpath sign.
From the A30
From Crowlas take the B3309 and continue through the village of Ludgvan to the T junction at Badgers Cross. Turn left and then take the 1st left in to Tregassack Road. Follow the lane down and Hilly Field Cottage is on the right by the Public Footpath sign.

Penzance 3 miles – Marazion 3.5 miles – St Ives 6 miles – – Truro 26.5 miles – Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 35 miles

(All distances are approximate and in miles)