Carn Todden, Mousehole, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19

A rare opportunity to acquire this beautifully presented four bedroom house in an iconic position in the centre of Mousehole with beach access.

Description

Built in the early 1800’s The Old Watch House is so named as it was where the Watchman lived. His role to be on the lookout for smugglers and to monitor the ships comings and goings into Mousehole Harbour. Hidden behind a hedge in the corner of the garden is a gate in the wall with steps leading immediately down to the Beach, which originally was the slipway for the Watchman’s boat. The Watch House is a truly unique property within Mousehole as it boasts a large waterfront position, stunning views, extensive prize-winning gardens and what is much sort after in Mousehole, ample parking with the addition of a large double tandem and a large single garage.


The House is a period property and has undergone extensive refurbishment and restoration over the years yet has retained many of its original features and charm.

Ground Floor
The front door, which has stained glass panels both above and to the sides, opens in to a Minton tiled porch. A part glazed door leads in to the large central dining room off which all the downstairs rooms lead along with the staircase to the first floor. The dining room has a large picture window overlooking the garden, slate flagstone flooring, an exposed Cornish Stone Inglenook along with a room-wide bespoke bookcase. Three steps down from the dining room is the main reception room which has two large box bay windows offering quite magnificent views, ancient elm wooden flooring, original cornicing and a stone fireplace and surround with a working open fire. A bookcase framed opening at the end of the dining room leads in to the Kitchen/Snug. The kitchen area has hand painted Shaker style kitchen cupboards and drawers, granite worktops and slate flagstones combined with space for a range cooker, an integrated fridge freezer, wine fridge, microwave and dishwasher along with a floor to ceiling five-shelf carousel unit. The Snug has original floor boards and patio doors leading out on to the terrace and entertaining area. Also, off the dining room to the rear on the left is a large double en suite bedroom with a box bay window looking out to the gardens, sea and village beyond. The en suite, has a large walk-in shower and is tiled in natural stone with a lava stone sink. Also off the dining room is a utility room with plumbing and space for both a washing machine and tumble drier along with wall and base units and a sink. At the end of the corridor is a cloaks cupboard and a WC.

First Floor
Stairs ascend from the dining room to the first-floor landing off which are three further bedrooms, one of which is en suite and the family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have box bay windows with fabulous views, painted distressed wooden flooring with one having an en suite bathroom which has a large walk-in shower, marble tiling and a sink hewed from a large slab of marble. The third smaller bedroom is down three steps from the landing and also has views out across St Clements Isle and Mounts Bay. The family bathroom has a large copper tin lined bateau bath, a separate walk-in shower and a vanity unit with a marble top. There is a large cupboard on the landing which contains the hot water cylinder, electric boiler and space for linen storage.

GARDENS & THE EXTERIOR

Entrance & Parking

Access to the house and gardens is from the North Quay car park though double wooden gates which open in to a good-sized parking area for at least four cars along with a large double tandem garage and a large single garage.

Garden

The prize-winning private garden, bordered by walls and hedges, has been beautifully laid out and has a huge variety of different flowers, shrubs trees and palms along with a long central lawn. A wide gravel pathway leads from the entrance through the garden to the house and terrace which wraps around the house. The terrace provides ample space for alfresco entertaining and its elevated position offers quite spectacular views out over the harbour, village, St Clements Isle and on a clear day across Mounts Bay to the Lizard. In the far corner of the garden is a gate which offers private access, via steps, down to the beach below.

Outdoor Solar Shower

There is an outdoor solar shower located outside the patio doors to the kitchen.

External Lighting

There is external lighting along the pathway from the garages to the house as well as on the terrace

Agent note-

- Images have been supplied by a third party and were taken over 6 months ago.

SERVICES-

Mains Water, Drainage & Electricity
Electric Central Heating
Broadband: SKY
Satellite TV: SKY

Parking for at least 4 cars

Council Tax Band: Not available as currently a holiday let

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

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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.

Location

Mousehole is one of Cornwall’s most loved harbours. Timeless and evocative of a bygone era, small streets and alleyways wind around the sandy harbour. Cliff paths lead in both directions along spectacular coastline to secret coves. Perhaps more than any other part of the county, West Cornwall embodies these qualities, blessed with stunning white powdered shell beaches and crystal clear blue water for some of the best water sports and diving in the UK.
Once referred to as “The loveliest village in England” by Dylan Thomas, Mousehole’s pretty stone cottages, fine restaurants, the famous Ship Inn, the Old Coastguard Hotel, Hole Foods Deli & Café and art galleries are clustered around the small medieval harbour.

Newlyn, just under two miles away, is a very vibrant place. Famous for both its historic and current fishing industry as well as the Newlyn School of Artists of the late 19th century. Lying on the shore of Mount’s Bay, Newlyn is one of the largest fishing ports in the UK. It lies adjacent to some of the richest fishing grounds in the Northern hemisphere and is the fulcrum of Cornwall’s fishing industry. The South West’s main fish market is in Newlyn and just opposite the harbour is good selection of excellent fish shops. Newlyn is also blessed with some great restaurants, café’s, bars, a specialist cheese shop, an excellent coffee shop, a traditional Cornish Ice cream shop and an independent cinema with its own restaurant.

The coastline around Newlyn & Penzance takes in some of the county’s most beautiful beaches, to include Sennen, Porthcurno & Praa Sands. The historic town of Penzance just five miles away has a wide range of shopping and schooling facilities. Penzance railway station provides direct trains to London Paddington and the town is now host to several well regarded restaurants and the recently refurbished Jubilee Pool.

The north coast is equally accessible with the town of St Ives a major attraction with its beautiful beaches, selection of high quality restaurants and its great shopping, not to forget the cultural experiences offered by Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and the Bernard Leech pottery

Square Footage: 2,556 sq ft



Directions

DIRECTIONS- From the centre of Newlyn drive round the harbour and continue until you reach Mousehole, pass The Old Coastguard Hotel on left hand side and continue down the hill, bear left down towards the harbour and drive up the slope in to the North Quay Car Park. The Old Watch House is located at the end of the car park with access through double gates where there is ample parking.


Newlyn 2 – Penzance 3 – Sennen Cove 10 – St Ives 11 - Truro 33 – Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 46

(All distances are approximate and in miles)

Additional Info

LOCAL EDUCATION- The local area is well served with schools. Mousehole has a primary school whilst Penzance has two good senior schools, Mounts Bay Academy and The Humphrey Davy School, along with the Truro and West Penwith College being excellent for further education