Location

The Lizard is renowned for its beauty and spectacular landscapes, with much of the area designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The countryside and coastline are famed for their varied animal and plant-life, geology and history, while the climate on the Lizard is often milder than the rest of the country.

Once the haunt of smugglers and wreckers, Coverack is a beautiful example of a traditional Cornish fishing village, where the houses hug the curve of the bay. A thriving village, it has a well-regarded primary school, shop, church, pub, restaurants and cafes. There are two beaches in the village, Mill Beach in the bay and Porthbeer Cove to the west, overlooked by Chynalls Point (an iron age fort), on the South West Coast Path which passes through the village. Coverack is recognised as a water sports destination, with excellent facilities for windsurfing, diving and paddle boarding, as well as pleasure fishing. Sailing and mooring facilities are available on the Helford river and there is a challenging links golf course at Mullion.

Locally, the village of St Keverne provides a post office, two pubs, butchers, local shop, church and a nationally recognised ice-cream parlour at Roskilly’s, where there is also a craft centre, restaurant, gallery and animal area. The market town of Helston has a wide range of shopping and schooling facilities, whilst the cathedral city of Truro, approximately 25 miles away, is the municipal centre of the county. Travel links to the area are good, with Coverack being served by wide roads and the A30 providing dual carriageway access through Cornwall from the M5 at Exeter. There are mainline railway stations at Redruth and Truro and Cornwall Airport (Newquay), is an hour away.

Description

A former flower farm, is a stunning late Victorian four bedroom family home set in a picturesque coastal setting, benefitting from breathtaking sea views from both the ground and first floors. The house is in excellent decorative order and has oak flooring throughout the ground floor.

GROUND FLOOR: - The front door opens in to a small entrance lobby with a large walk in cloaks cupboard on the right. The lobby then opens in to the hall with the stairs ahead, the main reception room to the left and the WC and the kitchen dining room to the right. The main triple aspect reception room has three windows overlooking the garden, the bay, harbour and village beyond. There are also French doors out on the south facing entertaining area, a fireplace with a recessed log burner and a large walk in understairs storage cupboard. The dining area has two windows overlooking the south facing garden along with a door opening out on to the entertaining area. Off the dining room is a utility room which has a sink, plumbing for a washing machine, a hot water tank and the central heating boiler. The dual aspect kitchen, which is open to the dining area, has a range of Shaker style sage green wall and base units, granite work surfaces, a dual ceramic sink, a central island and the following integrated appliances: - Double Oven, Induction Hob, Fridge Freezer and dishwasher.

FIRST FLOOR: - Stairs ascend from the hall to the landing off which are the four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have fabulous views over the bay, harbour and village along with built in wardrobes and en suite bathrooms. The other two bedrooms have views out over the gardens, free standing sinks with one having a built in wardrobe. The family bathroom has a bath, separate shower and a large vanity unit with sink, WC and storage cupboard.

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR

The gardens, which wrap round the property, have been meticulously crafted and landscaped creating a number of separate areas and have been planted with a mix of both exotic and traditional plants

FRONT: - To the front of the property is a gravelled area with parking for 3-4 cars along with a single garage which has an electric door and a side door in to the garden.
SIDE: - The sheltered south facing garden has a large slate paved entertaining area, a lawn, and a pond with a waterfall.
REAR GARDEN: - A paved terrace, with panoramic views over the bay, harbour and village spans the width of the house and is flanked by a border full of Agapanthus, with the east facing lawns sloping away from the house. The lawned area is separated by a low level Cornish hedge giving hints to its past as a flower farm. To the left at the bottom of the garden is the “Secret Garden” which has been left wild but also contains a mix of fruit trees to include apple, pear, damson and a large mulberry tree.

RAISED DECK: - From the rear garden steps ascend to a raised deck area which has fabulous views over the bay, harbour and village. On the split level deck is a Summer house (with connected Wi-Fi) along with a glass dome viewing pod and a further garden shed.

UPPER GARDEN: - A path behind the garage leads up to a production area where there are three raised beds, a large greenhouse, garden shed and a large walk in fruit cage containing blackcurrant, raspberry, blueberry bushes along with a cherry tree.

SERVICES

Mains Water (metered), Drainage & Electricity

Oil Fired Central Heating

Roof mounted Solar Panels (with feed into the grid)

Council Tax Band: F

Double Glazed throughout

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

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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.

Directions

Take the B3293 to Coverack and St Keverne. There is a large boulder at the top of the hill welcoming you to Coverack follow the road down the hill. The lane leading to Mellan House is the fourth turning on the right. The house name plate is at the beginning of the lane.

St Keverne 4 – Helston 12 – Falmouth 19 – Truro 25 – Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 40

(All distances are approximate and in miles)