4 bedroom house for sale

Overview

Unique opportunity to acquire an elegant detached late Victorian town house in an elevated position with views over Penzance harbour & St Michael’s Mount to the Lizard Peninsula & Penlee Point. Located on the corner of Penare Terrace and Barwis Hill, within easy walking distance of Penzance town, the railway & bus stations, close to both a secondary school & a very well regarded infant/primary school.

Built in 1890, constructed predominantly of local granite, with wooden bay windows to two levels on north & west elevations. The house is capped by a unique observation tower giving 360° views. Presented in excellent decorative order throughout, combining the necessary refinements of ‘21st century living’ with original period features. Ground floor comprises entrance vestibule leading to a large reception hall, drawing room, dining room, kitchen and utility room. First floor has master-suite comprising bedroom with large bath and shower room, further double bedroom, single bedroom and family shower/toilet. Second floor has a very large bedsitting room with stairs leading to the observation tower. Basement wine cellar accessed from the rear of the house. External features include gardens which are a mix of lawn, mature shrubs & exotic plants on two sides, with a rear patio plus an attached garage.

Mains services: Water, sewerage, electricity & gas.
Gas heated radiator central heating & hot water system. Electric immersion hot water backup.
All rooms have multiple modern electrical sockets and one, two or more radiators (17 total).
Cornwall Council Tax Band E.

Location
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The accommodation in more detail with approx room dimensions:

Ground floor

Entrance Vestibule - 5`0 (1.52m) x 4`3 (1.3m)
Encaustic Victorian floor tiles, wood panelling beneath dado rail, small window, pendant light fitting, pine inner door with feature coloured glass panels leading to:

Reception Hall 14’0 (4.27m) x 11’0 (3.25m) / 17’6"
Fireplace with Victorian pine surround & mantle, Edwardian tiles, cast iron grate & Delabole slate hearth. Original ceiling mouldings, decorative wood panelling to 4ft height with further plaster panelling above. South aspect double glazed window. Three original full height gesso framed mirrors at the base of the staircase angled to reflect light from the impressive stained glass window on half-landing. Two double panel radiators with fitted covers. Merbau laminate plank flooring, two pendant light fittings, telephone point.

Drawing room - 18`8 (5.69m) x 12`1 (3.68m)
Fireplace with Victorian slate surround & mantle, marble hearth, fitted with coal effect real flame gas fire. Alcoves to each side of fireplace with cupboards below, shelves above. Large north-facing multipane sash bay window. Elaborate ceiling coving, picture & dado rails. Two double panel radiators with fitted covers. Pendant light fitting, gas point, TV socket.

Dining room - 17`8 (5.38m) x 12`2 (3.71m)
Fireplace with painted Victorian wooden surround & mantle, marble hearth, cast iron arched insert. Candle sconces & alcoves each side of fireplace with decorative shelving above, and double panel radiators below, concealed behind bespoke covers. Large west-facing multipane sash bay window. Elaborate ceiling coving, picture & dado rails. Pendant light fitting, gas point.

Kitchen - 15`0 (4.57m) x 10`4 (3.15m)
Ceramic floor tiles, fitted beechwood faced floor & wall cabinets, island unit, glazed dresser, black work surfaces. Gas supply to double stove, large cooker hood, plumbing for dishwasher, Franke black 1/½ sink unit with mixer tap. West aspect double glazed window fitted with Roman blind. Understairs cupboard. Pendant lightfitting, spot & strip lights, double panel radiator. Door into Larder 5’ 6" (1.68m) x 4’ 0" (1.22m) with extensive shelving. Door leading to 2 steps down to:

Utility room - 13`6 (4.11m) x 9`0 (2.74m)
Ceramic floor tiles, fitted beechwood effect floor cabinets & triple wardrobes, cupboard housing gas boiler, extensive black work surfaces, plumbing & fittings for washing machine & tumble dryer. Butler’s sink with swan neck mixer tap. Ceiling mounted clothes drying frame (Sheilamaid). South & East facing double glazed windows fitted with roman blinds, ceiling spotlights. Door to rear yard and garage.


Staircase with banisters & elaborate dado rail from Reception hall to half landing with original Victorian stained glass window. Further half turned stairs to:

First floor landing
(‘L’ shaped)
Pendant light fitting, single panelled radiator with fitted cover. Stairs to Second Floor and doors to:

Bedroom 1 (Mastersuite) - 16`9 (5.11m) x 12`1 (3.68m)
Large north-facing multipane sash bay window, dado and picture rails. Pendant light fitting and double panel radiator.
Door leading to:

Master ensuite bathroom - 10`6 (3.2m) x 12`1 (3.68m)
Free-standing claw foot roll top bath, gold taps & mixer unit. Quadrant shower enclosure with Mira elec. Shower. Edwardian style pedestal basin, gold taps, matching WC. Large double glazed south-facing triple window. Storage cupboard, wall & ceiling light fittings, razor socket and double panel radiator.

Bedroom 2 (Double) - 17`6 (5.33m) x 12`1 (3.68m)
Large west-facing multipane sash bay window, dado & picture rails. Pendant light fitting and double panel radiator.

Bedroom 3 (Single) - 9`4 (2.84m) x 9`0 (2.74m)
West facing sash window, built in wardrobe. Ceiling light fitting and single panel radiator.

Family shower room & WC - 9`4 (2.84m) x 6`0 (1.83m)
Corner shower enclosure with Mira elec.Shower. WC, sink unit with mixer taps, drawers & cupboards. Two small south-facing windows. Wall and ceiling lights, razor socket and heated towel rail.

Stairs from First floor landing leading to:

Second floor landing and Bedroom 4 (Open plan Bed- - 24`8 (7.52m) x 19`3 (5.87m)
Currently configured as media room and office, but is very versatile depending on requirements. Merbau laminate plank flooring. Large south-facing double glazed window. Ceiling spotlight system and 4 stunning retro graphite radiators. Telephone broadband point, 2 TV points.

Also on this floor: Storage area 9’ 0" (2.74m) x 7’ 9" (2.36m) formerly tank room, would accommodate ensuite facilities. Separate airing cupboard with hot water tank. Further cupboard suitable for storage or wardrobe.

Wooden half-twist staircase leads to:

Observation tower - 6`6 (1.98m) x 6`6 (1.98m)
Glazed all round and fitted with built in seating.

Basement wine cellar & storage - 10`8 (3.25m) x 10`0 (3.05m)
Slate shelves, with maintenance access under most of the ground floor area.

Garage - 18`10 (5.74m) x 10`6 (3.2m)
Electric roller door, side & rear access doors. Extensive steel shelving.

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.