luxury houses with reception room for sale Portscatho, United Kingdom
Seaside house with garden and terrace Portscatho (United Kingdom)
Accommodation Summary Approximate Internal Floor Area: 2,559 sq.ft. (237.9 sq.m.) Clifton House Ground Floor: Entrance porch. Reception hall. Sitting room with bay window enjoying panoramic sea views. Living room with bay window overlooking Gerrans Bay. Dining room. Kitchen. Bedroom, Ensuite Shower Room, Utility room. Cloakroom. First Floor: Principal bedroom with spectacular sea views. Three further bedrooms. Ensuite bathroom. Family Shower room. Separate WC. Kinpol Entrance hall. Open-plan sitting/dining room with kitchen. Two bedrooms. Bathroom. Separate W/C. Outside Beautiful enclosed front gardens enjoying uninterrupted views across Gerrans Bay. Charming and sheltered central courtyard positioned between Clifton House and Kinpol, creating a wonderful entertaining space. Mature rear gardens. Parking to both the front and rear of the property. Description Occupying a commanding position along the highly regarded Clifton Terrace, Clifton House is an elegant coastal residence that has remained in the same ownership for over 50 years. Offering over 2,500 square feet of accommodation together with the attached bungalow known as Kinpol, the property presents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire one of Portscatho's landmark homes. The property enjoys an elevated position with glorious views across Gerrans Bay from many of the principal rooms. Large bay windows in both reception rooms perfectly frame the spectacular coastal outlook whilst flooding the interiors with natural light, creating wonderfully bright living spaces that make the very most of this exceptional setting. The accommodation is generously proportioned throughout, retaining much of its original character and charm whilst offering exciting scope for sympathetic modernisation to create a magnificent coastal home tailored to modern living. At the heart of the house, the dining room connects seamlessly with the kitchen, whilst the two elegant reception rooms provide superb spaces for both entertaining and relaxing, each enjoying uninterrupted sea views through attractive bay windows. With a ground floor bedroom and shower room, and four further bedrooms within Clifton House are arranged across the first floor, with the principal bedroom benefiting from some of the finest views in the property, stretching across the village and out over Gerrans Bay towards the open sea. Kinpol Adjoining Clifton House is Kinpol, a self-contained two-bedroom bungalow that offers exceptional flexibility. Ideal as independent guest accommodation, accommodation for a dependant relative, a holiday let (subject to any necessary consents), or simply incorporated into the principal residence to create an even larger family home, Kinpol significantly enhances the versatility and appeal of this unique property. Outside The gardens are a particularly attractive feature of the property. To the front, enclosed landscaped gardens enjoy magnificent south-facing views across Gerrans Bay, providing the perfect setting from which to watch the ever-changing activity on the water. Between Clifton House and Kinpol lies a beautiful enclosed courtyard, creating a wonderfully private and sheltered outdoor entertaining space, ideal for alfresco dining and family gatherings throughout the warmer months. Beyond, mature rear gardens provide further areas of privacy and colour, whilst the unusual advantage of parking both to the front and rear is a highly prized feature within this sought-after coastal village. Location Summary (Distances and times are approximate) The Hidden Hut, Porthcurnick Beach and South West Coastal Path: 750 yards walk. Portscatho Village centre: 0.1 miles. St Mawes: 4 miles (20 minutes pedestrian ferry to Falmouth). King Harry Car Ferry: 5 miles. Truro: 9 miles by car ferry or 15 miles. St Austell: 15 miles (London Paddington circa 4.5 hours by rail). Falmouth: 15 miles by car ferry. Cornwall Airport Newquay: 24 miles. Portscatho and Gerrans Portscatho and Gerrans are attractive, unspoilt coastal villages in the outstanding natural beauty of the Roseland Peninsula. It has a small harbour, safe beaches, lovely country and cliff walks, and sailing and other facilities within easy reach. There are sufficient shops for day to day and other needs, a Post Office, pubs and a restaurant. In addition, there is a Church, Doctors’ surgery and Squash club. The local primary school is less than half a mile distant.. St Mawes The exclusive Cornish coastal village of St Mawes was voted in 2020 by a Which? Customer Survey as the “Top Seaside Town in the UK”. This enchanting south facing harbour village, named “Britain’s St Tropez” by the Daily Mail, is found on the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of its surroundings are owned by the National Trust. The village is centred round its quaint harbour, its own beaches and Castle built by Henry VIII. There is an all-year-round pedestrian ferry service to and from Falmouth and a seasonal ferry runs to Place, providing access to the scenic walks on the National Trust owned St Anthony Headland. Local Amenities St Mawes has a wide range of amenities, which are open all year, including a bakery, convenience store, post office/newsagent, doctors, dentist, pharmacy, village hall, social club, churches, delicatessen and clothing shops. The village also has two public houses, and a range of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, gift and ice cream shops. Olga Polizzi's Hotel Tresanton and the chic Idle Rocks Hotel both lure the rich and famous. The village has superbly varied and accessible sailing waters and an active sailing club with a full programme to cater for all ages. Cornwall The Duchy of Cornwall offers a range of attractions such as the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and the Tate Gallery. The Cathedral City of Truro is the main financial and commercial centre of Cornwall. It has a fine range of shops, private schools, college and main hospital (RCH Treliske). Cornwall Airport in Newquay has regular daily flights to London as well as connections to other UK regional airports and a number of European destinations. Fine Dining Restaurants Fine dining Michelin star and celebrity chef restaurants are in abundance, including Rick Stein (Padstow), Nathan Outlaw (Port Isaac), Adam Handling (Newquay) and Paul Ainsworth (Padstow and Rock). On The Roseland is Guy Owen at The Idle Rocks Hotel in St Mawes, Paul Wadham at Hotel Tresanton in St Mawes, and Simon Stallard at The Hidden Hut on Porthcurnick Beach and The Standard Inn in Gerrans. General Information Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Tenure: Freehold. Council Tax: F for Clifton House and A for Kinpol. EPC: Clifton House E (39) and Kinpol E (45) Viewing: Strictly by Appointment Material Information: Go to Brochure/Media Tabs
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House with garden and terrace Falmouth (United Kingdom)
Set within the highly sought-after waterside village of Port Navas, The Foreshore is a truly captivating, detached residence, occupying an enviable position on the banks of the Helford River. With uninterrupted views across the tranquil, tree-lined creeks and the rare advantage of its own private slipway, this charming home presents an exceptional opportunity to embrace one of Cornwall’s most desirable waterfront lifestyles. The property The Foreshore offers a well-balanced arrangement of accommodation, brimming with character and potential. While already a much-loved home, it now presents an exciting opportunity for a new owner to sensitively modernise and create a bespoke waterside retreat tailored to their own vision. The principal reception spaces are thoughtfully arranged to make the most of the home’s extraordinary setting. A beautifully positioned sitting room, complete with expansive glazing, draws the outside in, framing ever-changing river views and flooding the space with natural light. This is a room designed for quiet relaxation as much as for entertaining, where the rhythm of the water becomes part of everyday living. In addition, two further reception rooms provide flexibility for formal dining, a snug, or home working, each offering its own perspective of the gardens or surrounding landscape. The kitchen, well-proportioned and functional, presents clear scope for reimagining into a contemporary, open-plan space that could further enhance the connection between house and water. Across the home, four bedrooms provide comfortable accommodation for family and guests alike. The principal bedroom enjoys a particularly privileged outlook, enhanced by a charming bay window that frames wonderful views across the river, creating a peaceful and ever-changing backdrop. Three bath/shower rooms serve the property, ensuring both practicality and convenience. With no onward chain and immense scope to enhance, The Foreshore represents a rare opportunity to acquire a truly special waterfront home and create something exceptional in one of Cornwall’s most idyllic settings. The gardens The grounds are a defining feature of The Foreshore, extending to a substantial plot that gently descends towards the water’s edge. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully landscaped, the gardens offer a series of terraces, established planting, and sweeping lawn areas that create both structure and softness throughout the seasons. From elevated vantage points, the views across the river are simply breathtaking, while lower down, the connection to the water becomes immediate and immersive. The property benefits from its own private slipway, allowing direct access to the river, an increasingly rare and highly prized feature, perfect for boating, paddleboarding, or simply enjoying life on the water. The combination of privacy, space, and direct frontage creates a setting that is both peaceful and deeply special, offering a lifestyle that few properties can truly match. The Foreshore’s unique position and direct access to the water allow one to fully embrace the Helford’s renowned way of life, where days can begin with a gentle paddle along the creek, afternoons spent sailing its sheltered waters, and evenings enjoyed watching the light dance across the river from your own garden. Location Port Navas is widely regarded as one of the Helford River’s most picturesque and exclusive waterside enclaves, known for its unspoilt beauty, sheltered creeks, and timeless charm. The surrounding countryside is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering endless opportunities for walking, sailing, and exploring the Cornish coastline. Nearby, the village of Constantine provides everyday amenities, while the maritime town of Falmouth offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, galleries, and independent shops. The Helford Passage, with its renowned waterside pub and access to the Southwest Coast Path, is also within easy reach. Cornwall Cornwall, on England’s southwestern coast, is a region of breathtaking natural beauty, famed for its dramatic cliffs, golden beaches, and turquoise waters. Its coastline stretches for over 400 miles, offering everything from world-class surfing at Fistral Beach in Newquay to peaceful, picturesque coves like Kynance and Porthcurno. Beyond the beaches, Cornwall is rich in heritage and charm, with historic fishing villages such as St Ives and Padstow, the iconic St Michael’s Mount, and attractions like the Eden Project. Despite its coastal seclusion, Cornwall is well connected via the A30 trunk road, regular mainline train services to London, and flights from Newquay Airport, making it both a sought-after destination and a practical place to call home. Services Mains water and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Private drainage. Freehold tenure. Council Tax – Band G. EPC – E40. What 3 words looms.fake.searched General information To view the Key facts for buyers report/material information, please see the link titled Material information. Important information Every effort has been made with these details, but accuracy is not guaranteed and they are not to form part of a contract. Representation or warranty is not given in relation to this property. An Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request. The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents. All negotiations must be with Fine & Country Mid-West Cornwall. 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