PROPERTY
Awash with colour and injected with endless character and charm, is this impressive residence that could easily be an 'eccentric sea captain's home'.
Enter in to a most-captivating home that has been crafted through extensions to the original building; creating an absolute one of a kind residence in splendid surroundings. The kitchen/diner is almost all glass, and set against some exposed granite with original windows opened through to the sitting room. The kitchen is bright, and offers everything a social chef could need.
The sitting room is a space divided across two levels with the main space set around a freestanding multi-fuel stove and with high, vaulted ceilings - at one end is a small, raised viewing area, and the space as a whole has light hitting it from all angles. The openings in this room are adorned with ancient wooden lintels rescued from old Newlyn harbour.
On the upper ground floor is a charming double bedroom with a built-in storage cupboard and a door leading out to a decked, sunny roof terrace that has glorious views down the valley. Also on this level is a smart, modern shower room.
At the opposite end of the sitting room, is the third bedroom, a room that is bound to appeal to anyone loving something a bit quirky. With space for a single bed and furniture, the current vendor has installed a bespoke, elevated bed that doubles the room's capacity!
On the lower ground floor, off a small hallway area, is the main bathroom - and this is a bathroom you will want to spend some time in. The walk-in shower has colourful mosaic tiles on the floor and the wall-mounted mirror is lit by illuminated seashells - there is a seperate bathtub clad in driftwood timber, obviously!
The master bedroom is triple aspect, large and boasts direct access to the lush garden via large double doors. You know a bedroom is a good size when the owner has a dining table and chairs as well as a lemon tree in the space - but it still feels roomy.
The gardens are undoubtedly one of many big selling features here, with a stream that runs through the garden, as well as a second stream marking the boundary; ensuring you are never far from the babble of running water amongst the subtropical surrounds. The stream is the source of the Nancherrow River, famed in the Rosamunde Pilcher novels.
At the end of the garden is a small bridge that leads across to a tiny islet, surrounded by greenery and with the streams running around it. A spiral staircase leads you up from the garden to the decked roof terrace from which you can enjoy some very peaceful valley views.
PLEASE NOTE: Kitchen appliances as well as some other items are included in the sale of this property, but the wood-fired hot tub is not.
LOCATION
Lower Bostraze is a hidden valley away from the main road, accessed via a long track and enjoying the tranquility that comes with being adjacent to the heather-filled moorland. It is easily accessible from St Just and offers access to the moors via footpath and a little further away is access to the coastpath.
St Just is a very popular town with a thriving community and a varied mix of busy shops and businesses. Properties here are predominantly granite cottages harking back to the tin mining era and St Just"s prosperous heritage.
Boasting two fantastic butchers, four pubs, traditional grocers, and two convenience stores, St Just has all the essentials covered, as well as offering well-respected art galleries, popular eateries, and some stunning coastal walks nearby.
There is both a primary and secondary school in St Just, both rated as Good by Ofsted most recently. Penzance is approximately 8 miles away.
KITCHEN/DINER - 6.7m x 3.13m (21'11" x 10'3")
Range of modern base units topped with solid timber worktops and a ceramic Belfast sink. 6-ring range cooker (included) with extractor over and integrated dishwasher. Exposed granite wall with two openings to living room. uPVC double glazed windows along one length with French doors out. Double glazed roof. Tiled floor. Underfloor heating.
SITTING ROOM - 7.32m x 3.05m (24'0" x 10'0")
Dual aspect room with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and small mezzanine storage area accessed via ladder. Exposed timber lintels over door and openings. Two Velux rooflights, plus two other feature windows. Multi-fuel stove. Carpet. Radiator. Steps lead up to:
BEDROOM - 1.8m x 3.98m (5'10" x 13'0")
Bedroom with uPVC double glazed window. Bespoke suspended bed, hung from ceiling. Carpet. Electric radiator.
RAISED SEATING AREA - 0.73m x 2.95m (2'4" x 9'8")
Carpet.
HALL AREA
Some exposed granite. uPVC double glazed window. Carpet.
BEDROOM - 2.96m x 4.55m (9'8" x 14'11")
Triple aspect double bedroom with sloped ceilings and exposed beams. Two uPVC double glazed windows, plus uPVC double glazed door out to roof terrace (door is 1.42m high). Built-in storage cupboard. Carpet. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM - 0.85m x 2.23m (2'9" x 7'3")
Mains powered shower in enclosure, wash basin and low-level WC. Heated towel rail. Vinyl floor.
ROOF TERRACE
Decked roof terrace accessible from the garden and the bedroom. Enjoying pleasant, elevated rural views with a glass balustrade and spiral staircase down to the garden.
HALLWAY - 2.97m x 1.49m (9'8" x 4'10")
Exposed beams.Built-in storage cupboard with plumbing for a washing machine. uPVC double glazed window. Vinyl floor. Radiator.
BEDROOM - 4.33m x 5.01m (14'2" x 16'5")
Triple-aspect, large double bedroom with timber double glazed windows plus one smaller feature window and large French doors out to garden.Exposed granite wall. Vinyl floor. Underfloor heating.
BATHROOM - 4.05m x 2.95m (13'3" x 9'8")
Suite comprises of walk-in shower with glass screen and mosaic tiled floor, bath cad with reclaimed timber, wash basin inset to vanity unit with length of solid surface shelving and storage beneath. Enclosed cistern WC. Heated towel rail. Inset shelving. Electric radiator. Timber double glazed window.
GARDEN
Gravelled path/driveway leads to front door and around the property to a pretty lawned garden with trees, shrubs and a stream running through. Block-built storage shed with mains power. Timber storage shed. Timber gate and small footbridge gives access to further grassy area surrounded by streams and trees.
AGENTS NOTE
Property Type & Construction: Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed) with extensions of block, cavity construction |
Electric: Mains |
Water: Mains |
Drainage: Private |
Heating: Back boiler on Woodburner, plus Electric |
Broadband: FTTC, ADSL |
Mobile Coverage: Networks likely available are EE, O2, Vodafone and Three |
Parking: Off street |
Restrictions/Covenants: No |
Rights of Way/Easements: No |
Flood Risk: Garden, yes |
Coastal Erosion Risk: None |
Planning Permission: None |
Accessibility/Adaptations: None |
Coalfield/Mining Area: Historic tin mining area |
AONB/Conservation Area/Listed: AONB |
Local Authority: Cornwall County Council |
Property orientation from front: South-west |
Viewings - By appointment via Andrew Exelby Estate Agents - 01736 697414
RENTAL POTENTIAL:
To discuss the long-term, residential rental potential of this property, or any other, please contact Whitlocks in Penzance who will be able to guide you through the process. Their telephone number is 01736 369296.
DISCLAIMER:
These sales particulars should act as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested services, appliances, and/or specific fittings. Some data above is dependant upon third party suppliers and responses were correct at the time of listing. Measurements and floorplans are a guide and should not be relied upon for carpets, furnishings, etc. If there are any important matters, which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property.