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A fabulous family five-bedroom house with a one-bedroom garden annexe in a spectacular location with sensational views over open countryside, and creek to the sea
Located within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Alta is a stunning modern home set within beautifully landscaped gardens just a short distance from the Helford River. The house has far reaching views to the south, taking in the rolling countryside of the Lizard, views of the Polweveral Creek and glimpses of the sea. Built in 2013 of granite block, red cedar cladding and a slate roof Alta is a modern eco-friendly property benefiting from an Air Source Heating System, Solar panels, high levels of insulation throughout and triple glazed high performance windows. The property has oak flooring throughout. The property is a second home and is also marketed as a holiday home with Cornish Gems https://www.cornishgems.com/holiday-cottages/alta.html
Ground Floor - A paved pathway leads from the gravelled courtyard to an impressive glass panelled front door with glass panels to each side with the same mirrored above on the first floor. The door opens in to a double height central hallway with to the left the main reception room, ahead both the staircase and the kitchen dining area and to the right a cloakroom and separate WC. The triple aspect large reception room has a wood burner on a granite hearth four panel floor to ceiling windows overlooking the terrace and views with the central two opening on to the terrace. The triple aspect kitchen dining area also has a four panel floor to ceiling windows with the two central panes opening on to the terrace. The kitchen has wooden units, to include a mix of cupboards and draws, a large central island with breakfast bar and granite work surfaces. There is an integrated dishwasher and microwave and space for a large range oven, American style fridge freezer, under counter wine fridge. Leading off the kitchen is the utility room which also has a door in to the garage and also on to the courtyard. The utility has a range of units, a sink and space and plumbing for both a washing machine and a tumble drier.
First floor - A contemporary oak open tread return staircase with glass panels ascends to the large landing off which all the rooms lead. There are five double bedrooms, albeit one is currently used as a snug/tv room, all have built in wardrobes and two have en suite bathrooms and three have access to balconies. The principal bedroom is dual aspect, has a private balcony with countryside and creek views, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a dressing room with both built in wardrobes and drawers along with an en suite bathroom with a bath and a separate walk in shower. Two other bedrooms share a south facing balcony with one of them having a bathroom with both a bath and walk in shower. The family bathroom has both a bath and separate shower. Next to the family bathroom is a linen cupboard
Little Alta / Annexe - Little Alta is set apart from the house, just a few metres across the courtyard nestled amongst the fir trees. The annex offers a generous bedroom, contemporary wet room, a small kitchenette and relaxing seating area. A large decked entertaining area fronts Little Alta offering a private, quiet and relaxing space. The central front door opens in to an open plan living area with a wood burner and seating area. The kitchenette has stainless steel units with woodblock work surfaces an integrated two ring induction hob, oven and under counter fridge. The dual aspect bedroom has a part vaulted ceiling and views out on to the garden. The bathroom, also dual aspect, has tiled flooring a walk in shower and a large cupboard containing both the hot water tank and below a washing machine.
Gardens & The Exterior - Entrance from the lane is through a double Five-Bar gate with a tarmac driveway flanked on either side by Cornish hedges leading to double electric wooden gates which open in to a wide gravelled courtyard with ample parking for up to ten cars. The gardens, set over one and half acres, have been quite beautifully landscaped with a mass of mature trees, shrubs and plants to include Fir, Magnolia and Cedar trees, masses of Camelias, Rhododendrons, Hydrangeas, Palms & Cordylines to name but a few. There is a large, travertine tiled south facing entertaining terrace with 180 degree views from Polweveral creek, across fields to the peninsula and the sea in the distance. Off the terrace at the side of the house is a raised deck area where a Hot Tub is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the views
Lawns slope away from the terrace with steps descending to a sunken fire pit. A gravelled footpath follows the perimeter of the garden to a lower level large flat lawn which borders fields and has wonderful views.
Out Buildings to include: The Garage - The garage is integral to the house and has an electric up and over door and has space for two cars however it is currently used as a games room/gym. Large cupboards on the far wall contain elements of the heating system along with the hot water tank. A door opens in to the garden, Garden WC - Integral to the house it is located at the side of the house next to the door in to the garage
Pump House - Located to the left of the garden annexe this contains the bore hole water filtration system, Garden Shed/Workshop - Located on the right of the garden annexe this is a large space with ample room for garden equipment and a workshop area, Greenhouse
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This is a great house. I love the views from the terrace, a perfect spot to enjoy a meal and a glass of wine with friends.
George HillProperty agent