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 Truro & West Penwith College (16-18) Ofsted rated Outstanding.

Description

Situated in an elevated position with panoramic views across Mounts Bay to St Michaels Mount and beyond and is a stylish and individual detached three bedroom house tucked away in a traffic free location, off a private lane and yet is moments from Penzance waterside and the town's amenities.

One of the highlights of the property is the magnificent, light and sociable, open plan living space that encompasses the kitchen, dining area, lounge and sun room. The latter of these has a striking pair of bespoke, full height, glazed, sliding doors.

Ground Floor
The front door opens in to a tiled entrance lobby with ample space for coats and shoes. A part glazed door from the lobby then opens in to the central hall with the stairs to the first floor immediately to the right with a further part glazed door opening in to the main open plan living area which has defined areas to include the kitchen, dining and sitting and a sun room which has a pair of bespoke, full height, glazed, sliding doors opening on the terrace
The kitchen area is in a U shape with cream gloss units to include a large larder cupboard and a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include an oven, combination oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher and an induction hob with built in extractor fan. There is also space for a wine fridge on the side of the breakfast bar. The dining area has a window overlooking the side passage and has two archways opening both in to the sun room and the living room which has a built in gas log effect fire. To the rear of the kitchen is a door giving access to the utility area, WC, wet room and the conservatory. The utility area has a sink, space for both a washing machine and tumble drier along with a cupboard containing the central heating boiler. The tiled wet room has an electric shower. The conservatory has a tiled floor, windows on two sides and doors opening on to the rear courtyard.

First Floor
Stairs ascend to the first floor landing off which are two double and one single bedroom and the family bathroom. Both double bedrooms are dual aspect, have built in wardrobes and doors out on to the balcony which spans the width of the house where the views across the bay are quite splendid. The family bathroom has a vanity unit, WC and walk in electric shower.

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR

Arnscott House sits in an elevated position on Chyandour Cliff overlooking Mounts Bay and has panoramic uninterrupted 180 degree views over Penzance Harbour, St Michaels Mount, the beaches of Longrock and Marazion and on a clear day across Mounts Bay to Lizard Point. The property sits in the centre of the plot with the gardens wrapping round the house.
Garage & Parking
The entrance off the lane is shared with another property and the driveway sweeps up right to a large double garage with parking for two plus cars in front. To the side of the garage is an Tesla EV charger. Two sets of steps lead up, one to the terrace and the other the front door.
Front Garden
The private South East facing front garden is paved and is surrounded by a mix of mature bushes and shrubs. Within the terrace is a sunken hexagonal, decked entertaining area.

Rear & Side Gardens

A partially covered paved side passage wraps round to the a courtyard bordered at the rear by a Cornish hedge and mature trees. At the side of the house facing the garage is a greenhouse and a sloping border planted with a mix of Olive trees, Camelias, Hydrangeas, Palms, Grasses and Roses

Directions

From the A30. Pass the Sainsbury’s on the right hand side and at the next roundabout bear left towards Penzance town centre. Pass the turning for Gulval and Chyandour lane on the right and as the road bends round there is a sharp steep turn on the right. Continue up the lane, past the HM Coastguard building on the left and Arnscott is the next driveway on the left. To note Google maps will take you to the door.

Distances (are approximate and in miles).

Penzance Train Station 0.5
Newlyn 2
St Ives 7
Porthleven 12
Truro 28
Cornwall Airport Newquay 42