Guide 565,000 Seathrift, Loe Bar Road, Porthleven, Cornwall FREEHOLD In the market to be sold straightaway and priced to attract immediate interest. A detached 4 bedroomed family house commanding panoramic views across Mounts Bay to the Land s End peninsula and the English Channel approaches. A truly exceptional opportunity with plenty of scope for modernisation/alteration subject to all requisite consents first being obtained. Wholeheartedly and unhesitatingly recommended for immediate viewing.
2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: Entrance porch, living room, inner hall/study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, shower room, bedroom 4, sun porch. First Floor: 3 bedrooms, family bathroom, boiler room and access to the south facing sundeck. Outside: Surprisingly large, elevated gardens to the rear and first floor sundeck both providing fantastic panoramic coastal views. Parking for 1 vehicle, access to the attached single garage, width sitting out terrace to the front. To the side of the property is a small courtyard with enclosed oil tank. DESCRIPTION Seathrift occupies a stunning frontline position with uncompromised, uninterruptable panoramic sea views located moments away from the highly popular and increasingly in demand harbourside village of Porthleven along the highly desired Loe Bar Road. Seathrift provides an almost unique opportunity which rarely comes onto the open market. In brief, the accommodation comprises an entrance porch, large lounge with bay window, study/inner hall, kitchen breakfast room, four bedrooms, utility room, shower room, sun room and family bathroom. Accessed from one of the first floor bedrooms is a delightful
3 sundeck with vistas that really have to be seen to be believed. To the front of Seathrift is a broad full width sitting out terrace whilst to the side of the property is a single garage with steps leading up to an elevated, yet surprisingly large garden which ascends away from the property into the hillside providing plenty of scope and opportunity for improvements. Equally, as one would expect, the gardens at Seathrift provide fabulous views. The position of Seathrift really cannot be overplayed. Bear in mind the relative close proximity to the hustle and bustle of Porthleven, the scope to further explore Seathrift s potential and the really quite glorious views and you are left with a stunning, one off opportunity that we as sole agent believe will attract interest from well funded purchasers and therefore advise an early viewing to avoid disappointment.
4 A truly exceptional opportunity with scope for modernisation/alteration/extension subject to all requisite consents first being obtained. To be sold for the first time in around 30 years. Commanding captivating and panoramic views across Mounts Bay to Land s End and the English Channel approaches. 4 bedrooms. Parking for 1 vehicle and attached single garage. Broad, full width sitting out terrace to the front with amazing views. Family bathroom and second shower room. Lounge with feature fireplace and bay window. Ideal second home or holiday lettings investment. Close to the South West Coast Path. Close to the Penrose Estate National Trust walk. First Floor sundeck with amazing views. Surprisingly large rear garden. LOCATION Porthleven is a picturesque harbourside village located on the south west facing coast of Cornwall, with the Lizard Peninsula to the east and Land s End to the west. The harbour is at the heart of the village with its busting atmosphere, interesting shops and highly regarded restaurants. There are many services within the town including schooling, a doctor s surgery and general stores as well as various arts and sports clubs and societies. The harbour still protects an active fishing fleet which adds to the day to day spectacle
5 both within the village and also from the outlook of Seathrift. The harbour mouth is protected by a pier with a prominent church at its start and on the other side of the harbour entrance is a well known surfing break. The South West Coast Path stretches away along the coastline in both directions, to the north west above a rugged cliff lined shore towards Praa Sands and to the south east, along Porthleven Sands and past Loe Bar with Loe Pool and Penrose woodland walks behind. The ancient market town of Helston is only a few miles away and is famous for its annual Flora Day dance. The town is the main centre for the area and a wide range of national and local retailers, out of town supermarkets, trading estates, a sports centre, schooling up to college level and a small hospital. Helston is regarded as the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula, around which are many beautiful beaches, towering headlands, quaint villages and on the eastern side, the sailing waters of the Helford River. LOCAL FACILITIES Porthleven has a highly regarded primary school, mini supermarket and a regular bus service to all the nearby towns. DOCTORS AND DENTISTS There are a choice of dentists within the nearby Helston town with a doctor s surgery within Porthleven itself and a choice of dentists within the nearby market town of Helston. Helston also provides numerous dentists and a local, cottage hospital. PUBLIC HOUSE AND RESTAURANTS Porthleven benefits from several pubs including The Harbour Inn, The Atlantic Inn and The Ship. Porthleven has an excellent standard of food and a growing reputation. Most eateries will pride themselves on using only local produce with some 20 or so different restaurants and bistros to choose from with perhaps Rick Stein at Porthleven being the most famous.
6 THINGS TO DO There is always plenty to do at Porthleven whether you are looking for family activities or wanting to soak up some art and culture, the choices are almost limitless. You could for instance learn to surf at Dan Joel s Surf School, follow new trails and seek new adventures by hiring a mountain bike from Porthleven Cycle Hire, learn to brew Barista style coffee at The Brew House or soak up the art and culture by visiting one of the many galleries on offer. NEARBY WALKS Loe Pool and Loe Bar are less than a mile distant with beautiful Penrose Woods, in National Trust ownership nearby, and Praa Sands and Rinsey Beach a short distance away.
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9 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com POST CODE TR13 9ER. SERVICES Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity. Oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS From Porthleven proceed around the harbourside to the south east on Harbour Road and pass the pier and church. The road then becomes Cliff Road and where it splits take the right hand branch onto Loe Bar Road following this along above the beach and between cottages. As one begins to leave the houses of Porthleven behind, Seathrift will be found after a short distance on the left as indicated by our For Sale board. AGENT S NOTE The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).
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