Availability: For Sale | Bedrooms: 6| Tenure: Freehold
Ferriby is one of Penzance's most iconic Arts and Crafts houses which was built in 1895 for G B P Spooner Lillingston a Newlyn School artist. This beautiful South East facing property is located in a highly desirable position on Laregan Hill and comprises 3600 sq. ft of living accommodation. For sale with no onward chain this detached house has generous proportions, a magnificent sitting room and 6 bedrooms. There are spectacular sea views from the gardens and many ground and first floor rooms. The garden is impressive and well-established with ample grounds of circa 0.4 of an acre.
The town of Penzance is an historic port on the south facing shores of Mounts Bay. Along the seafront is the art deco Jubilee Pool and regular ferries to the Isles of Scilly. The town centre offers shops, cafes, and restaurants, a variety of historic architecture and the stunning sub-tropical gardens of Morrab and Penlee. Located in the far west of the County, Penzance is easily reached by either road or rail, with the A30 and A38 roads giving access from all parts of England. There are direct rail links with London, the Midlands and the north.
Granite steps to 1/2 glazed double doors.
Coloured frosted side windows and leaded stained glass over into:
Porch
1.42m x 2.72m
Period tiled flooring, granite step to grand arched doorway with magnificent half glazed stained glass with ornate side panels. Into:
Entrance Hall
6.05m x 5.4m
Oak parquet flooring throughout, dado rail, picture rail, cornicing, radiator, ornate skirting boards, two access points to understairs storage (one of which contains fitted wine racks) power points, stairs rising. Doors off entrance hall to:
Drawing Room
8.9m x 3.35m
High ceilings, part oak flooring, dado rail, picture rails, cornicing, two radiators, power points. Hard wood double-glazed tri-fold doors to front with views across the garden, to the sea, and Lizard point. Semicircular snug ‘turret’ with hard wood double-glazed windows on all sides with sea and garden views. Window to side with pretty leaded stained-glass windows over and window seating under. To the back of the room there is a beautiful fireplace with gas fire inset and coloured tiling. Slim window with stained glass to one side, vaulted ceiling with curved feature creating an ideal reading space.
Formal Dining Room
5.33m x 4.72m
Elegant wood floors in teak. Hard wood double-glazed box bay to front with sea and garden views. Two radiators, power points, picture rails, cornicing, Period ornamental fireplace in polished stone.
Study/Snug
3.73m x 4.6m
Double doors with stained glass inserts. Oak parquet, window to rear with stained glass insets over, period fireplace, radiator, dado rail, picture rail, cornicing, serving hatch, book shelving, wall mounted glass fronted cabinet.
'Turret' W/C
0.13m x 2.5m
Semi-circular. Two hard wood double-glazed frosted windows to front, tiled floor, wash hand basin, w/c, radiator.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
4.88m x 6.1m
Tiled flooring, windows to rear, door to pantry cupboard with slate shelving, Aga with slate mantle over and side cupboards with polished granite worktops. Fitted kitchen comprising extensive range of cupboards and drawers with polished granite worktop surface over, electric companion classic Aga. Space for dishwasher, double sink and mixer tap. Wall mounted dresser style cabinet, space for American fridge freezer, under unit lighting, tiled splash. Key cupboard. Door through to:
Laundry
4.88m x 3.53m
Tiled floors, dual aspect windows to side and rear, radiator, worktop surface and cupboards, sink and double drainer, space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Tiled splash, power points, stairs rising to first floor. Two under stairs storage cupboards. Door to boiler cupboard with storage.
Door to Rear Hallway
3.53m x 0.94m
Tiled floors, door to side entrance with small leaded window inset. Radiator, numerous coat hooks on wooden battens. Door to:
Shower Room
3.53m x 1.37m
Small stained glass leaded window to front, tiled floor, large walk-in fully tiled shower, wash hand basin, w/c, tall, heated towel rail, extractor fan.
From Entrance Hall, stairs rising to:
First Floor, dado rail, semi circular half-landing. Four hard wood double-glazed windows. Ideal for looking out to Mounts Bay, St. Michael's Mount and across to the Lizard.
Landing
Radiators, power points, phone point. Doors off to:
Bedroom 1
5.13m x 3.3m
Hard wood double-glazed windows to front with sea views across to Newlyn harbour and Penlee Point. Radiator, period fireplace, picture rail. ‘Turret’ section with six hard wood double-glazed windows with panelling under - stunning views across to St. Michaels Mount and beyond. Connecting door into:
Bedroom 2/Dressing Room
4.88m x 3.3m
Window to side with garden views with leaded stained glass above, picture rail, radiator, power points.
Bedroom 3
3.96m x 2.92m
Hard wood double-glazed windows to front with sea view, period fireplace. Radiator, power points, picture rail.
Bathroom
4.52m x 2.54m
Stripped pine floors, window to rear, radiator, period fireplace, tall, heated towel rail, picture rail, large shower, w/c, wash hand basin with cupboard under, roll top clawed bath. Extractor fan. Part tiled walls.
Bedroom 4
4.45m x 5.66m
Inset gas fire, four hard wood double-glazed windows to front with sea views, large radiator, power points, picture rail.
Shower Room
2.54m x 2.5m
Large shower, w/c, wash hand basin, window to rear and extractor fan, two doors to large airing cupboard with shelving.
Bedroom 5
3.7m x 3.58m
Window to rear, radiator, power points, picture rail.
Inner Landing
Access to attic space via wall mounted ladder, skylight. Rear staircase down to laundry room. Doors to:
Bedroom 6
4.2m x 3.56m
Period fireplace, radiator, power points, hard wood framed double-glazed French doors with shutters onto:
Balcony
1.73m x 3.76m
Decked with stunning sea views of St. Michaels Mount, the Lizard, and Newlyn harbour.
Secondary Kitchen
3.07m x 2.57m
Window to side with sea view, door to large walk-in cupboard, two cupboards with ample storage and shelving. Fitted kitchen comprising cupboards and drawers with 1 1/2 sink and mixer tap, integrated electric oven electric hob and slimline integrated dishwasher.
Outside
The property is approached via double wooden bespoke gates onto a brick paved driveway with parking for 2/3 cars. High stone side boundary walls. Steps upto paved front terrace running the length of the property. Granite steps down into the garden. Extensive lawned gardens to the front and side of the property. Paved terrace with two large summerhouses with fence and wall marking the boundaries. Handsome mature copper beach, eucalyptus, maple, magnolia and fir trees. Extensive borders well stocked with shrubs which include camelia, orange blossom, hydrangea, heather and azalea. Granite paviours steps leading up to a clematis-covered pagoda. To one side of the garden is a cobbled path. At the rear of the property a stone boundary wall is planted with mature trees and shrubs. The garden extends along the rear of the house with an elevated brick path planted to either side with roses, primroses, jasmine, azalea and succulents.
Outbuilding
4.04m x 2.51m
Attractive outbuilding in red brick with pitched natural slate roof, window to side and front with sea views. Power. Wood floors.
Services:
Gas, electric, mains water and drainage.
Broadband:
We understand Full fibre is available to the property.
Council Tax:
Band G.