Penmenner Road, The Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7NP | Property for sale | Savills
4,021 sq ft(373.56 sq m)
Guide price £1,500,000(€1,710,317)

Penmenner RoadThe Lizard, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 7NP


    Key features

    • Completely recently refurbished Victorian House over three floors
    • Spectacular views out over Mounts Bay and Kynance cove
    • Seven/Eight bedrooms
    • Five new bathrooms (Two en-suite)
    • Two new fully fitted kitchens one with an Aga
    • Ground floor cloakroom
    • Ground floor utility room
    • Multiple external seating areas
    • Double Garage with loft storage

    A magnificent Victorian property with spectacular views over Mounts Bay and has just been completely renovated to the highest standard and offers flexible accommodation

    About this property

    • Mounts Bay House is a grand old Victorian property with stunning views over Mounts Bay. It was built in 1880 and was a former Hotel. Converted to a private residence in 1990 it has just been completely renovated to the very highest possible standard and offers flexible accommodation as either a large family home with potential for separate multigenerational living or the option for a secondary income source. The property can be separated in to two large apartments as there are two entrances and a locking door on the first floor landing creating potential separation. The house has a modern new electrical and water system with separate heating controls on all three floors heating and 35mps Wi-FI access points throughout the house.

      The majority of the rooms boast the original stripped pine floor boards, high ceilings, cornicing and there are two quite large intricate ceiling roses in the ground floor sitting room & kitchen.

      Ground Floor

      Two granite steps ascend to the front door from the front garden opening in to a Minton tiled lobby. A part glazed door with side panels with coloured glass inserts then opens in to the ground floor hall off which to the right is the sitting room and on the left the kitchen. The hall continues through a double corbelled archway with the staircase to the first floor on the left and the main bedrooms, family bathroom and utility to the right. The Sitting Room has a box bay seaward facing window, original cornicing and ceiling rose, a fireplace with marble surround and inset wood burner. The dual aspect Kitchen has a box bay seaward facing window, original cornicing and ceiling rose and an inset wood burner. There are dark blue wall and base units to include a pull-out larder cupboard, a central island has granite work surfaces and breakfast bar. Appliances include a large 5 door electric Aga, built in Fridge/Freezer, slimline dishwasher, Neff Induction hob with Neff Combo Oven, and a wood burner stove. There are three bedrooms two good sized doubles and a smaller room which has fitted bunk beds. One of the doubles has a box bay window with sea views original cornicing and ceiling rose and a cast iron fireplace (not working) with tiled inserts and slate surround. The second double is dual aspect has engineered oak flooring, a built-in wardrobe and recessed shelving and a door leading to the Utility. The utility room has access to the rear courtyard, has a sink, wall & base units and plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble drier. The utility also contains the new water system including central heating boiler and hot water tank plus a plant cupboard. There is a cloakroom and two bathrooms, the family bathroom on the ground floor and a shower room on the first floor landing. The cloakroom is under the stairs and the family bathroom has a claw foot bath with hand held shower with rainfall shower above whilst the Shower room has a quadrant shower. Flooding the hall with light is a large Victorian arched window on the staircase half landing having frosted glass with coloured glazed inserts to the side. This is an original window and is the only non-double glazed window in the property.

      First Floor

      The entrance to the upper floors is via a new staircase from the exterior side patio area. The door opens in to a lobby area to which the owner has designed and laid a Victorian style mosaic floor. At the top of the stairs to the right is a double aspect double bedroom and to the left stairs to the second floor and a corridor leading to a further double bedroom with a box bay window with sea views, cast iron fireplace with pine surround and a built in wardrobe and then round to the main living area and family bathroom. The main living area is an absolutely stunning room, all the windows are seaward facing, have large window seats and a central door opens out on to a glass encased balcony. The views from this level are amazing, particularly the sunsets. The sitting area has a cast iron fireplace with inset wood burner and painted slate fire surround. The “L” shaped kitchen area has wall and base units and a central island with breakfast bar in a soft khaki green with granite work surfaces and splash backs. The integrated appliances include a washing machine, tumble drier, a combination oven, oven and induction hob and space for a large American style fridge/freezer. The family bathroom is the other side of the corridor and has a clawfoot bath, hand held shower and rainfall shower above. To the left of the main living room is the lockable door on to the landing leading to the stairs down to the ground floor.

      SERVICES
      Mains water (metered), drainage and Three Phase electricity.

      Oil Fired Central Heating

      Fibre Broadband

      View payable Stamp Duty for this property

    This is quite the house! Perfect for a large family, for multigenerational living or has the potential for a secondary income. The house has been beautifully and considerately refurbished to an extremely high standard.

    George HillProperty agent

    Local information

    • Cornwall's unique character comes from its historic landscape and some 400 miles of spectacular coastline. Lizard Village is the most southerly settlement on the British mainland. There are a number of active social clubs, three pubs, several local cafes (great local caught fish and chips) and an excellent primary school. Arranged around the village green and surrounded by National Trust land, the village is popular with holidaymakers and residents alike. Kynance Cove, one of the best-loved beaches in the county, is two miles to the west, with Landewednack Beach within a mile; to the north-east the pretty old fishing village of Cadgwith lies some three miles distant, while more varied shopping and dining facilities can be found in Mullion, which also hosts an outstanding secondary school, around five miles north-west.
    • The Lizard Peninsula is renowned for its scenery, flora and fauna. Much of the coastline is protected by the National Trust and the surrounding countryside is classified as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterised by towering serpentine cliffs, magnificent beaches and pretty fishing villages. The Lizard's varied strata and microclimate allow 600 species of flowering plant, nearly a quarter of all UK species, to thrive here, including Cornish Heath, found nowhere else in Britain.
    • The market town of Helston has a wide range of shopping and schooling facilities, whilst the cathedral city of Truro, approximately 25 miles away, is the municipal centre of the county. Travel links to the area are good, with Coverack being served by wide roads and the A30 providing dual carriageway access through Cornwall from the M5 at Exeter. There are mainline railway stations at Redruth and Truro and Cornwall Airport (Newquay), offers both domestic and international locations

    Additional information

    • Second Floor- The stairs ascend to a central landing off which there are two good sized bedrooms and a small room which could either be a single bedroom, home office or craft room. All the rooms are in the eaves and have exposed beams. Both the bedrooms have large electric Velux windows and en suite shower rooms with large walk in showers with rainfall heads. The front bedroom is dual aspect and has quite amazing views over Mounts Bay and Kynance Cove whilst the rear bedroom is also dual aspect and has views out over the English Channel.
    • GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR
    • From Penmenner Lane the hedge lined gravelled driveway bears left and opens up in to a large open area where there is a double garage, entrance to the rear courtyard and ample parking.
    • A low level Cornish hedge separates the driveway from the gardens with the entrance between two granite pillars opening on to a well-lit porcelain tiled path that flows round the house and to the individual entertaining areas.
    • The garden is mainly laid to lawn, faces due west, and has quite magnificent seaward views out over farmland to Kynance Cove, Mounts Bay and on a clear day Newlyn and Mousehole are clearly visible.
    • Entertaining Areas- There are three defined entertaining/seating areas, all with seaward facing views. The area to the right of the property has a raised counter with tiled top, tree-stump table and space for a Hot Tub, on the left is a raised deck seating area. At the side of the property is a large patio area with space for a Hot Tub and for tables and chairs
    • The Rear Courtyard- The large rear paved courtyard is completely enclosed and can be accessed from the Utility room, driveway and the garage. It is a private, sheltered, warm, sunny sitting area.
    • Double Garage- The garage has space for two cars, an electric up and over door and a boarded loft space with access stairs.
    • FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
    • Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
    • FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
    • Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.
    • IMPORTANT NOTICE- Savills, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
    • 1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
    • 2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
    • Directions: From Helston follow the A3083 to the Lizard Village. Continue into the centre of the village, past the green on your right and bear right on to Penmenner Road by the Roskilly's Ice cream & Anne's Pasty shop. Continue along Penmenner Road and the entrance to Mounts Bay House is a shared driveway on the right immediately after the turning to Parc Bawse. Kynance Cove 2 - Mullion 5 – Helston 11 – Falmouth 24 – Truro 28 Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 43 (All distances are approximate and in miles)
    • EPC Rating: C
    • Tenure: Freehold
    • Council Tax Band: TBC