Manaccan, Helston

A SUBSTANTIAL 4 BEDROOM PROPERTY WITH STUNNING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS IN A TRANQUIL SECLUDED SETTING. AMPLE PARKING, GARDENS AND GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY ½ ACRE.

Description

This charming south-facing country-style property has many character features. From the front porch and entrance hall there is a modern open-plan kitchen/breakfast room to the left continuous with a light and bright conservatory with access to a paved patio for al-fresco dining. A spacious utility area, rear porch and downstairs cloakroom are also accessible from the kitchen. Turning right from the hall, there is a generously sized sitting room with window seats and a traditional inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove. This in turn opens into a formal dining room and through to the conservatory. From the hall a staircase leads to a landing with, on the left, a large double bedroom with dual aspect views of the countryside. Next to it there is a good sized contemporary bathroom with both a bath and shower, elegantly tiled and equipped with a heated towel rail. To the right, there are three further double bedrooms, one to the rear overlooking the garden and two to the front with rural views. One of these, the master bedroom, has an ensuite shower room/WC.

Gardens & Grounds

A generous gravelled parking area provides ample space for cars, boats and leisure vehicles. The gently sloping south-facing garden is a feature of the property: professionally planted by a well-known nursery and containing many unusual shrubs and trees. The garden, separate orchard and grounds total approximately ½ acre. An outbuilding block consists of four separate storage rooms, one of which houses a borehole. There are sheltered front and back seating areas for outside sun-downers or dining.

The Location

Enjoy Cornwall Living on the scenic Lizard Peninsula: Barvanjack is 1.6 miles from the picturesque village of Manaccan with its Norman Church, pub/restaurant and thriving primary school. Just 2.3 miles away lies Helford Village, a hub of maritime activity with a sailing club and waterside moorings, and the historic Shipwrights Arms. Explore the Helford Estuary, surrounded by National Trust lands and designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The many coastal walks offer breath-taking views at iconic spots such as Frenchman's Creek, made famous by Daphne Du Maurier. Helston, 9 miles away, is a vibrant town steeped in history but with modern amenities; home to the famous annual Flora Day celebration.

Services

The following services are available; mains water, private drainage, electricity. A borehole provides an additional source of water, mains is the primary supply.

Key facts

• Council tax band: F.
• EPC rating: F (score 33; potential rating D).
• Parking: off street, garage, secure.
• Outside: garden, conservatory.