Location

Alta is situated in an elevated position between Constantine and Port Navas on the north side of the Helford River. Constantine is a busy village with a well-regarded primary school, a popular store/delicatessen with a nationally renowned range of fine wines and spirits, doctors' surgery, a local shop and Post Office, pub, performing arts venue and a beautiful church which dates back to 1420. Constantine has also very recently had the privilege of being selected in The Times' '20 best secret villages to live in' village.

Port Navas is centred around a handful of stone cottages at the head of the creek, with the Yacht Club with bar and excellent restaurant being the focal point and, together with the oyster house quay, the hub of the annual Port Navas Regatta. Less than a mile away is the Potager Garden and Café which has an excellent reputation and strong local following. Alta is also just a 10 minute drive to the beaches of Maenporth, Swanpool and Gyllyngvase which are dog-friendly part of the year.

The Helford River is one of the most beautiful, historic and unspoilt rivers in Cornwall, with its deep valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks that cut inland along this sheltered part of the south Cornwall coast. It was renowned as a haven for pirates and inspired many writers, famously Daphne du Maurier with her Frenchman's Creek novel. There are many small quays and secluded coves on the river to visit by boat, while a pedestrian ferry links the north and south banks.   The area offers safe swimming and sailing facilities and a wonderful natural harbour from which to explore the south Cornish coast, much of which is owned and protected by the National Trust. As well as having fine coastal walks and creek paths, the area also has a mild climate suited to many sub-tropical plants, as the famous gardens of Glendurgan and Trebah illustrate so well. For the golfer the clubs at Budock Vean, Falmouth and Mullion are less than half an hour's drive away.
The vibrant university town of Falmouth, with its beaches, yacht marinas, National Maritime Museum, varied restaurants and The Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is just eight miles away and has a variety of primary and secondary schools. The cathedral city of Truro is approximately 12.5 miles away and provides an excellent range of shopping and schooling facilities together with a mainline rail link to London Paddington. Cornwall Airport (Newquay) provides daily return flights to London along with other domestic and international destinations.

Description

Located within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Alta is a stunning modern home set within beautifully landscaped gardens just a short distance from the Helford River. The house has far reaching views to the south, taking in the rolling countryside of the Lizard, views of the Polweveral Creek and glimpses of the sea. Built in 2013 of granite block, red cedar cladding and a slate roof Alta is a modern eco-friendly property benefiting from an Air Source Heating System, Solar panels, high levels of insulation throughout and triple glazed high performance windows. The property has oak flooring throughout. The property is a second home and is also marketed as a holiday home with Cornish Gems https://www.cornishgems.com/holiday-cottages/alta.html

Ground Floor - A paved pathway leads from the gravelled courtyard to an impressive glass panelled front door with glass panels to each side with the same mirrored above on the first floor. The door opens in to a double height central hallway with to the left the main reception room, ahead both the staircase and the kitchen dining area and to the right a cloakroom and separate WC. The triple aspect large reception room has a wood burner on a granite hearth four panel floor to ceiling windows overlooking the terrace and views with the central two opening on to the terrace. The triple aspect kitchen dining area also has a four panel floor to ceiling windows with the two central panes opening on to the terrace. The kitchen has wooden units, to include a mix of cupboards and draws, a large central island with breakfast bar and granite work surfaces. There is an integrated dishwasher and microwave and space for a large range oven, American style fridge freezer, under counter wine fridge. Leading off the kitchen is the utility room which also has a door in to the garage and also on to the courtyard. The utility has a range of units, a sink and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and a tumble drier.

First floor - A contemporary oak open tread return staircase with glass panels ascends to the large landing off which all the rooms lead. There are five double bedrooms, albeit one is currently used as a snug/tv room, all have built in wardrobes and two have en suite bathrooms and three have access to balconies. The principal bedroom is dual aspect, has a private balcony with countryside and creek views, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a dressing room with both built in wardrobes and drawers along with an en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate walk in shower. Two other bedrooms share a south facing balcony with one of them having a bathroom with both a bath and walk in shower. The family bathroom has both a bath and separate shower. Next to the family bathroom is a linen cupboard

Little Alta / Annexe - Little Alta is set apart from the house, just a few metres across the courtyard nestled amongst the fir trees. The annex offers a generous bedroom, contemporary wet room, a small kitchenette and relaxing seating area. A large decked entertaining area fronts Little Alta offering a private, quiet and relaxing space. The central front door opens in to an open plan living area with a wood burner and seating area. The kitchenette has stainless steel units with woodblock work surfaces an integrated two ring induction hob, oven and under counter fridge. The dual aspect bedroom has a part vaulted ceiling and views out on to the garden. The bathroom, also dual aspect, has tiled flooring a walk in shower and a large cupboard containing both the hot water tank and below a washing machine.

Gardens & The Exterior - Entrance from the lane is through a double Five-Bar gate with a tarmac driveway flanked on either side by Cornish hedges leading to double electric wooden gates which open in to a wide gravelled courtyard with ample parking for up to ten cars. The gardens, set over one and half acres, have been quite beautifully landscaped with a mass of mature trees, shrubs and plants to include Fir, Magnolia and Cedar trees, masses of Camelias, Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Palms & Cordylines to name but a few. There is a large, travertine tiled south facing entertaining terrace with 180 degree views from Polweveral creek, across fields to the peninsula and the sea in the distance. Off the terrace at the side of the house is a raised deck area where a Hot Tub is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the views
Lawns slope away from the terrace with steps descending to a sunken fire pit. A gravelled footpath follows the perimeter of the garden to a lower level large flat lawn which borders fields and has wonderful views.

Out Buildings to include: The Garage - The garage is integral to the house and has an electric up and over door and has space for two cars however it is currently used as a games room/gym. Large cupboards on the far wall contain elements of the heating system along with the hot water tank. A door opens in to the garden, Garden WC - Integral to the house it is located at the side of the house next to the door in to the garage
Pump House - Located to the left of the garden annexe this contains the bore hole water filtration system, Garden Shed/Workshop - Located on the right of the garden annexe this is a large space with ample room for garden equipment and a workshop area, Greenhouse

Directions

If using a Satnav please note the post code TR11 5RG will not take you to the property. For pinpoint accuracy use the What Three Words app with the reference: bedspread.shut.ages which will take you to the property.

Distances: Constantine 1.5 miles, Port Navas 1.5 miles, Falmouth 8 miles, Helston 8 miles, Truro 12.5 miles, Newquay Airport 31.5 miles. (All distances are approximate and in miles)