Location

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.

Description

A stunning Grade ll listed Regency period stucco house arranged over four floors retaining many original features and benefitting from beautiful mature tiered gardens. The property was built in the grounds of Alverne Hill, the next door property, when the then owner was widowed and found the house too large. Located on Alverton Street the property sits behind a mid-level wall with iron railings and hedging. There is an iron gate with a pathway leading to the front door and further double iron gates opening on to the driveway giving access to the lower ground floor, garage and gardens.

The House

Ground Floor

From the Iron gate in the front wall a slate path leads to the front door with glazed half windows to each side. The door opens in to a front lobby with a herringbone parquet floor with ample space for cloaks and shoes, a WC and the entrance to the conservatory. On the right, up a granite step, a door opens in to the central hall off which are three reception rooms, the kitchen breakfast room and the stairs to the first floor. To the right off the hall is the first reception room with a bay window to the front with original features to include window shutters, cornicing, ceiling rose and a fireplace with marble surround. Central double doors with recessed cupboards with shelves above to each side opens in a second reception room which is currently used as a dining room. This is a dual aspect room with original features to include a ceiling rose and a fireplace with marble surround. A door in the corner of the room opens in to a rear lobby off which is the staircase to the lower ground floor and a further door back in to the hall. To the left is a further reception room with a large window overlooking the gardens. Original features include window shutters, cornicing, central ceiling rose and a fireplace, now containing a recessed wood burner, with a marble surround. The kitchen breakfast room has a window, with shutters, overlooking the gardens, stripped wooden floor, hand painted wooden wall and base cupboards, a double Belfast sink with plate rack above. There is space for a tall Fridge freezer, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a Rangemaster range oven with a five-ring induction hob.

First Floor

A glorious wide staircase with a curved banister ascends to the first floor with a double height window on the half landing flooding both the ground floor hall and landing with light. Off the landing are four similar sized double bedrooms, two overlook the gardens and the others the front of the property. The first bedroom on the left is dual aspect, one window has the original shutters, has an original fireplace, built in wardrobe and drawers. The second bedroom on the left has a window with original shutters and a built in wardrobe with a central dressing table and mirror. The first bedroom on the right at the top of the stairs is currently used as a study and has a window with original shutters overlooking the gardens and views over towards Newlyn an original fireplace with painted tile inserts. The second bedroom also boasts views out over the garden and Newlyn has stripped wooden floor, a built in cupboard, an original fireplace with tiled inserts and also benefits from an en suite bathroom with a walk in shower. A further doorway off the landing opens in to a corridor leading to the stairs to the second floor, an airing cupboard and the family bathroom which has both a bath and walk in rainfall shower.

Second Floor

A narrow return staircase ascends to the second floor landing off which is a further bedroom. This is a partially vaulted room with both a Velux window and a dormer window which has fabulous view over towards Newlyn and glimpses of the sea. The room has an original fireplace and two large under eaves storage cupboards.

Lower Ground Floor

The lower ground floor has separate access from the driveway or can be accessed from the main house rear lobby. The door to the lower ground floor opens into a central hall off which are two reception rooms, a bedroom, a kitchenette, a bathroom ,and a wine cellar. The kitchenette has both wall and base cupboards, a sink and space for an under counter fridge. All three of the main rooms have beamed ceilings, one is currently used as a bedroom, another a games room and third is used as a laundry room. Off the laundry room is a utility area with plumbing and space for both a washing machine and tumble drier and also houses the central heating boiler. The bathroom has a shower. At the end of the hall are double doors opening in to a granite paved wine cellar with the original wine bins.

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR
Front

Located on Alverton Street the property sits behind a mid-level wall with iron railings and hedging above. There is an iron gate with a pathway leading to the front door and further double iron gates opening on to the gravelled driveway giving access to the lower ground floor entrance, garage and gardens. There is parking for three cars.

Rear

The rear south facing garden is on two levels and throughout has a stunning array of mature planting to include hydrangeas, camelias, Cornish myrtle and tree ferns.
The Upper garden area has a large lawn with a centrally planted large acer and a beautiful wisteria on the rear wall of the house. There is a raised paved patio area to the front of the conservatory. The lower garden, again with a central lawned area is accessed via a gravel path and granite steps. It has hedging on two sides, bamboo at the bottom and fencing to the right making this a very quiet, sunny and private spot.

Services-

Mains Water, Drainage, Gas & Electricity

Heating: Gas (recently upgraded system – both boiler and radiators)

Broadband: BT Full Fibre (Download 150mbps - Upload 21mbps)

Alarm system

Council Tax Band: F

Grade ll listing no 1143182

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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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

From the A30. Pass the Sainsbury's on the right hand side and at the next roundabout continue on the A30, over two roundabouts and pass the Polgoon Winery on the right and at the next roundabout take the first left.
Continue along Alverton Street, over the mini roundabout and West Lodge is located on the right hand side of the road opposite the entrance to Kings Road.


Newlyn 1 miles – St Ives 10 miles – Porthleven 13 miles – Truro 29 miles – Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 43 miles

(All distances are approximate and in miles)