SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

Kitchen. Living Room. Cloakroom. Utility Room. Inner Hallway.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1. Bedroom 2. Bedroom 3. Bedroom 4. Bathroom. Landing.

OUTSIDE

Large gardens. Private boat slipway. Private off road parking.

THE PROPERTY

LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION!!! A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY, AND TO BE SOLD FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ALMOST 150 YEARS. Located within a magical and idyllic setting. An exceptionally attractive and extended, four bedroom, Grade II Listed creekside detached cottage of immense charm, benefiting with it's own slipway, large gardens, and private off road parking with boat storage.

This much loved, gorgeous waterside cottage was built circa 1800, was renovated and extended by our vendors during 2006. The property will undoubtedly appeal to boating, sailing and canoeing enthusiasts seeking this enchanting location in the Southern Helford.

The home offers painted external stone elevations, under a pitched slate tiled roof, traditional wooden framed windows, and warmed by an oil fired central heating system. The property has the benefit of underfloor heating throughout the entire ground floor, and radiators have been installed on the first floor. The property is further warmed during the winter months by an impressive oil fired Aga which is used for additional cooking facilities, together providing permeating warmth throughout the building fabric. The home also boasts of a fabulous stone built open inglenook fireplace which is situated within the living room.

The kitchen/diner is well equipped with a generous selection of oak fronted storage units, integrated appliances and quality honed granite work surfaces. Doors lead off from the kitchen to the cloakroom, utility room and the delightful character living room featuring an open beam ceiling, and a gorgeous inglenook fireplace complemented by a multi fuel stove. A staircase ascends from the living room to the first floor landing, where further doors lead off to the four bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The home offers exceedingly generous, mature and prolific gardens extending to circa half an acre, which is part bordered by a stream, and complemented by a plethora of specimen trees, plants and shrubs. The garden has much further potential for architectural landscaping etc, and is situated on various levels providing delightful views, while providing a haven for much visiting wildlife. The garden also provides two wooden storage sheds (the main one is of a generous size), ample private parking and boat storage if required.

This character waterside home has been in the same family ownership for an amazing circa 150 years, and now presents itself as a wonderful and quite unique residence which will appeal to a wide spectrum of potential buyers seeking something very special. Creek side properties of this caliber, ilk and location are very rare to come onto the open market, and affords a wonderful opportunity for a discerning buyer seeking a home in this tranquil waterside setting. We have been informed by our vendor that the land extends to circa half an acre which includes a slipway into the creek.

LOCATION

Carne is a delightful sheltered Southern Helford creekside hamlet, offering a cluster of period cottages nestling beside the tidal waterside. The highly sought after residential village of Manaccan is situated within the gorgeous rural southern Helford. The village offers an excellent primary school, historic St Anthony Church, together with the New Inn public house. The nearby Helford village (approximately just over a mile away) is located in one of Cornwall's most picturesque iconic destinations, nestled amongst delightful creeks and inlets off the Helford river which separates both South and North Helford environs. The area is renowned for it's day sailing waters, wildlife and footpath walkers wishing to explore this gorgeous and tranquil setting. The village is complemented by a stunning and eclectic variety of attractive thatched and traditional slate roof cottages that spill down to the creekside. The famous thatched Shipwrights Arms is located in the centre of the village together with a village shop/store for everyday needs. Frenchman's Creek, immortalised by Daphne DeMaurier is nearby where one can appreciate the superb and idyllic surrounding countryside. St Anthony is just around St Dennis headland with the back drop of the iconic twelve century church set amongst wonderful gardens. A passenger ferry sails to the north side of the Helford giving access to Glendurgan and Trebah gardens considered to be some of the very finest the UK has to offer due to the exceptionally mild and warmer winter climate. The nearby historic market town of Helston stands at the gateway of the Lizard Peninsula which is Britain's most southerly point, which gives access to some of the most dramatic coastal scenery and beaches the UK has to offer. The coastal and inland villages are most picturesque which add to the overall charm of this delightful and highly regarded peninsula. Helston has an eclectic array of individual shops, well regarded schools (both junior and senior) sports centre, doctor's surgeries, pharmacies and a cinema. The area boasts some outstanding walks and scenery nearby, eg Helston's boating lake through the National Trust land towards the outstanding Loe Pool and Loe Bar with the sea nearby.

DIRECTIONS

From Manaccan, take the road sign to Carne/Gillan and the property can be found directly overlooking Carne Creek, with much surrounding woodland owned by National Trust.

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TENURE - Freehold Title

SERVICES

Mains Water. Mains Electricity. Mains Drainage. Oil fired central heating.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

(All dimensions and floor plans are approximate)
The property is approached from the creekside lane, where a wooden garden gate opens onto an enclosed slate paved patio leading up to the hand built oak stable door opening into the kitchen.

Kitchen

5.61m x 3.96m (18'5 x 13')
A generous double aspect traditional farmhouse style kitchen enjoying lovely creekside views. The kitchen has ample space to accommodate a dining table, and offers an excellent selection of oak fronted base/wall storage units, complemented by scrolled steel handles, and stunning polished granite work surfaces together with splash backs. Inset one and a half stainless steel drainer sink fitted with a mono mixer tap with an integrated flexible wash hose. Inset five burner LPG hob with an extractor canopy above. Impressive broad fronting oil fired Aga used for cooking and ambient warmth, complemented by three hot plates and four ovens below. Integrated dishwasher, high level electric oven and microwave. Dressed slate flooring complemented by under floor heating. Space and plumbing provided for an 'American' style fridge freezer. Superb full height oak larder unit fitted with steel container racks. Large exposed structural timber beam with inset ceiling lighting. Doors off to the living room, inner hall, cloakroom and utility room.

Living Room

8.00m into recess x 4.95m (26'3" into recess x 16'
An enchanting double aspect character living room enjoying creek views. This lovely room is complemented by an impressive open stone built inglenook fireplace with an integrated multi fuel stove and supported by a large oak lintel. Dressed slate flooring with under floor heating. Painted open beam ceiling. Exposed granite quoins to window reveals. Traditional painted front door leading out into the garden. Period stained glass door with access to the staircase which ascends to the first floor accommodation.

Inner Hallway

Dressed slate floor with under floor heating. Feature exposed granite wall. Door to cloakroom and utility room.

Cloakroom

1.60m x 0.89m (5'3" x 2'11")
Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin with a mono mixer tap. Dressed slate floor with under floor heating. Loft access hatch, extractor fan and ceiling light.

Utility Room

3.23m x 1.93m (10'7" x 6'4")
Floor mounted 'Worcester' oil fired boiler providing the central heating and hot water. Storage cupboards, inset stainless steel sink with a mono mixer tap, space and plumbing provided for a washing machine. Window and door to the front aspect. Slate floor with under floor heating. Wall mounted electric distribution board together with an isolator switch. Ceiling light.

Staircase

The staircase ascends from the living room to the first floor landing.

First Floor landing

A generous landing area. Loft access hatch and doors off to:-

Bedroom One

4.37m x 4.14m (14'4" x 13'7")
A double aspect bedroom, one window overlooking the creek. Radiator and ceiling light.

Bedroom Two

4.45m into recess x 2.87m (14'7" into recess x 9'5
Window overlooking the rear garden. Alcove, radiator and ceiling light.

Bedroom Three

3.63m into recess x 2.90m (11'11" into recess x 9'
Window, radiator and ceiling light.

Bedroom Four

2.59m x 1.93m (8'6" x 6'4")
Window overlooking the creek, radiator and ceiling light.

Bathroom

4.83m x 1.96m (15'10" x 6'5")
Whirlpool type bath. Shower unit. Low level WC. Two wash hand basins. Bidet. Dual powered towel rail. Electric under floor heating. Ceramic tiling to walls and floor.

Agents Note

The above property details should be considered as a general guide only for prospective purchasers, and do not form part of any offer, or contract and should not be relied upon as a statement or representations of fact. Olivers Estate Agents does not have any authority to give any warranty in relation to the property. We would like to bring to the attention of any purchaser that we have endeavoured to provide a realistic description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out relating to the property, services, appliances and any further fixtures and fittings/equipment. If double glazing has been stated in the details, the purchaser is advised to satisfy themselves as to the type and amount of double glazing fitted to the property. It should not be assumed that the property has all the planning, building regulations etc and any buyer should seek the advice of their instructed solicitor. We recommend all buyers to carry out their own survey/investigations relating to the purchase of any of our properties. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions and acreages are approximate and therefore should not be relied upon for accuracy.

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