A CHARMING COTTAGE, RENOVATED AND BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED. LOCATED IN THE HEART OF POLRUAN WITH LARGE GARDEN HAVING FANTASTIC ESTUARY VIEWS AND SPACE FOR A SUMMERHOUSE/STUDIO. GENEROUS BASEMENT WORKSHOP FOR HOBBIES AND USEFUL STORAGE.
The Location - Polruan lies on the east bank of the river Fowey, just inside the entrance to Fowey harbour. The village has its own general stores, sub post office, tea rooms, two public houses and a long established boat building and repair yard. The village is connected to Fowey, which has a wider range of small shops and businesses catering for most day to day needs, by a regular passenger ferry. The immediate area is surrounded by many miles of wonderful coast and countryside, much of which is in the ownership of the National Trust.
Once away from the immediate local lanes, there are good road connections to the motorway system via the A38/A30. Railway connections (London Paddington) can be made at a number of local stations (Par, Liskeard & Lostwithiel).
Restored and updated by our clients in 2015, Ember Cottage is a super find. Comfortable, welcoming and homely, and with luxury touches, conveniently located in the heart of Polruan. Currently run as a successful holiday let, this property would also make an ideal main home.
Not far up Fore Street in Polruan, a short walk to the harbour, beach shops, cafes, and pubs, Ember Cottage is found set back, nestling in a row of charming traditional Cornish cottages. Stone steps lead up to a useful front patio, perfect for enjoying morning coffee in the sunshine.
The Property - Much bigger than on first impression, Ember Cottage is a real gem. One enters to a spacious open plan living & dining area full of character, leading to a very smart kitchen with underfloor heating. There is a stunning master suite with a boutique hotel ambience, a further double bedroom and a flexible room for use as a third bedroom or study. There are three luxury bathrooms in all, each with underfloor heating. The super garden (accessed via a shared path) has beautiful views of the Fowey Estuary, and enough space to add a pretty summer house, home office, or studio from which to relax, work and be creative whilst enjoying the activities of the harbour in all weathers, subject to the usual regulations, permissions etc. We understand from the vendor that a power supply to the garden exists already. There is also a very useful basement workshop/ games room/ storeroom (5m x 3.2m approx), with a window, power, light and a sink, with a second external store cupboard for DIY and garden paraphernalia. This area is located under the neighbouring property.
The underfloor heating in all bathrooms, and the kitchen, is an energy-efficient electric system with each room having its own control and timer. The central heating radiators and hot water system are oil-fired, with the oil tank camouflaged in the garden. The central heating and hot water can be controlled remotely with a Hive Smart control App.
The contents of the cottage are available by separate negotiation.
In more detail, the ground floor accommodation comprises a fantastic open-plan living room with original feature fireplace, and generous dining area. This leads on to the lovely kitchen area with integrated appliances including Induction hob and electric oven, washing machine, Smeg dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and even a wine fridge. From here a door leads out to the path (shared with a neighbour) up to the private garden, or down to the workshop and alley giving useful access direct to Fore Street.
Steps from the kitchen lead up to a well-appointed family bathroom, having a bath with power shower over.
Stairs from the dining area lead up to the first floor.
From the first floor landing doors open to a cleverly designed shower room with wc and large shower enclosure with double rainwater shower, with handheld shower head, a charming double bedroom at the front of the cottage, with airing cupboard storage, and a room with flexible usage, currently used as third bedroom but could be a super study or home office. A second staircase leads from this room up to the master suite on the second floor.
This attic room is light and bright, with two velux windows at the front and large windows to the rear. It really has the wow factor, with a good-sized bedroom area and an open plan bathroom with glamorous fittings including a freestanding bath with handheld shower head. There is ample storage, including large eaves storage cupboards.
Epc Rating D -
Services - None of the services, systems or appliances at the property have been tested by the Agents.
Viewing - Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents: May Whetter & Grose, Estuary House, Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AH.
Tel: 01726 832299 Email: info@maywhetter.co.uk
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