The Bridge, Boscastle, Cornwall, PL35

A light and airy two bedroom second floor flat with beautiful views over the rooftops to the National Trust owned coastal headland and cliffs surrounding the Elizabethan harbour, boasting a discrete, central location within an easy walk of the South West coastal path.

This well presented flat is situated on the second floor of the attractive Hollowell House, set in the conservation area in the centre of the lower part of Boscastle, with stone and slated external elevations providing character.

The flat has a variety of potential uses, either as a main residence, a coastal bolthole or as a holiday let. It is an ideal property in terms of security and ease of maintenance to lock up and leave, being an ideal base in North Cornwall, with excellent access to the South West Coastal path and to the best of the beaches along this stretch of coastline, including Trebarwith Strand just a few miles to the south.

There are fantastic walks inland along the Valency Valley and Boscastle has a lovely natural harbour surrounded by steep cliffs with the majority of land owned by the National Trust.

There is a huge amount of character within the lower part of the village with stunning old buildings and good facilities, including a regular bus route and a well-respected public house. There is a doctor’s surgery and primary school in the top part of the village making the village one of the best for amenities in North Cornwall.

There are just six flats in Hollowell House and it is well maintained by the freeholders, with the communal slated courtyard being an ideal place to sit enjoy the ambience and thriving nature of Boscastle, as well as being stocked with colourful planting through the season.

The flat itself has been well maintained and improved by the present owners offering comfortable and homely 2 bedroom accommodation with Upvc double glazed windows and electric heating.

The accommodation comprises a lounge with two windows looking towards the lovely view over the rooftops to the valley and the stunning headland beyond, a kitchen with room for a dining table, one double bedroom, one single bedroom and a bathroom.

Tenure - Leasehold - remainder of a 999 year lease granted in 1984 and the flat will be sold with a 1/6th share of the freehold.

Service charges - Between £400 and £600 per annum which includes building insurance.

Ground rent - £10 per annum

Council Tax band - A

Services - Mains water, electric and drainage.

Agents note - the online view photo of the harbour is not a view from the property.
On entering Boscastle it is probably best to park in the main car park in the lower part of the village and as you walk towards the bridge and access to the harbour, Hollowell House will be found on the right hand side, just before the bridge. Go through the archway to the left hand side of the building and then flights of stairs lead up to number 5 Hollowell House which is situated on the second floor.