A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO AQUIRE ONE OF FOWEY'S MOST HISTORIC HOUSES NESTLED IN THE HEART OF THE TOWN. THIS DELIGHTFUL HOUSE OFFERS FLEXIBLE ACCOMMODATION OVER THREE FLOORS AND PRIVATE SUNNY REAR COURTYARD. THIS PROPERTY OFFERS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE A READY MADE HOLIDAY LET OR COULD SIMPLY BE USED AS A WONDERFUL FAMILY HOME.
The Location - Fowey is regarded as one of the most attractive waterside communities in the county. Particularly well known as a popular sailing centre, the town has two thriving sailing clubs, a famous annual Regatta and excellent facilities for the keen yachtsman. For a small town Fowey provides a good range of shops and businesses catering for most day to day needs. The immediate area is surrounded by many miles of delightful coast and countryside much of which is in the ownership of the National Trust. Award winning restaurants, small boutique hotels, excellent public houses etc, have helped to establish Fowey as a popular, high quality, destination.
There are several excellent golf courses within easy reach, many world class gardens are to be found in the immediate area and the fascinating Eden Project with its futuristic biomes is just 5 miles to the north west.
There are good road links to the motorway system via the A38/A30. Railway links to London, Paddington, can be made locally at Par, and St. Austell and there are flights to London and other destinations from Newquay.
The Property - This fabulous Grade II Listed house has been restored and improved by the current owners whilst still retaining many period features. The historic and atmospheric accommodation is laid out over three floors and offers very flexible living space. The property is currently used as a holiday let.
Accessed directly from Lostwithiel Street, the front door opens to the entrance hall. There are three generous sized reception rooms with a good sized and well equipped kitchen/breakfast room with door opening to the private, walled courtyard.
Stairs lead from the hallway to a landing on the first floor, where there are three double bedrooms, all with recently upgraded en suite facilities. The principal bedroom suite is a spacious room with two large windows overlooking Lostwithiel Street.
The second floor comprises three further bedrooms with a family bathroom.
The property benefits from some lovely views from the rear towards Place and the church.
Outside - From the kitchen a door opens to an enclosed rear courtyard with an excellent degree of privacy and seclusion. A wooden gate gives rear access to a communal rear footpath beyond which is the magnificent St Fimbarrus Church and its beautiful church grounds, stocked with mature shrubs and trees.
Services - None of the services, systems or appliances at the property have been tested by the agents
Council Tax Band - D -
Freehold -
Epc - E -
Local Authority - Cornwall Council, 39 Penwinnick Road, St Austell PL25 5DR
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Owners Agents: May, Whetter & Grose, Estuary House, Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall. PL23 1AH Tel: 01726 832299.
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