Guide Price £650,000 4 bedroom detached house for sale Chapel House, Helston, Mawgan

A highly individual chapel conversion which offers adaptable and spacious accommodation with three/four bedrooms and the option of a self contained annexe. Imaginatively converted from the original chapel, the property retains many unusual aspects to provide a subtle blend of character and modern enhancements. The inclusion of a large former Sunday School building will appeal to discerning purchasers seeking a larger property which is truly unique.

LOCATION
Approximately five miles from the market town of Helston, Garras is a small hamlet on the fringes of the Trelowarren Estate with its popular bistro, historic manor and over one thousand acres of pasture and woodland.
Close to Garras is the beautiful Helford River which is a utopia for yachting enthusiasts. Also close at hand are the many beautiful sandy beaches, dramatic coastal walks and stunning inland scenery of the Lizard Peninsula.
Garras itself offers a highly regarded primary school and the village of Mawgan has a village shop and pub. Helston offers more comprehensive shopping, schooling and banking facilities. Other nearby towns include Penzance, Falmouth and the cathedral city of Truro is approximately twenty miles away with its mainline railway station.

THE PROPERTY
We are advised that the original chapel dates back to the first half of the nineteenth century. During the 1930’s, the chapel was visited by John Betjeman who describes the property as ‘Italianate’ in his book ‘First and last loves’.
The chapel is currently offered as a large home which has been thoughtfully converted by the current vendors to offer a genuinely contemporary living environment. The overall impression is of a Mediterranean sanctuary more likely to found in southern Europe than west Cornwall. Approached through a very private gated courtyard, the property itself features open living spaces with suitably large windows giving a light and airy feel. There is the option to utilise some of the ground floor space as a self contained annexe and the former Sunday school building, currently used as two studios, lend further options for adaptation subject to planning consent.
Majority double-glazed and warmed throughout by under-floor heating, the property is set in private gardens which, again, reflect its continental aspirations.
Parking, for a number of vehicles, exists to the front of the property.


THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES: (all dimensions are approximate)

Large wooden double doors open to:


ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 4.70m x 2.05m (15’5” x 6’9”)
[Irregular shape]. Ceiling mounted spotlights. Forming a crescent-shaped room the original floor tiling is in place and large storage cupboards, which once housed staircases leading to the first floor, are to either side. Extensive wooden wall panelling is used with decorative borders. Steps up to:



RECEPTION HALLWAY 8.53m x 3.60m (28’ x 11’10”)
[Average measurements] Currently used as a gallery, an extremely light and airy room with various spotlighting. ‘French’ windows to the side garden. Quarry tiled flooring. Stairs to the first floor and doorways to bedrooms two, four and:


WET ROOM
Ceiling spotlights. Fully tiled walls. Mains shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Cupboard housing oil-fired condensing boiler providing domestic hot water and under-floor heating control console. Tiled flooring.



BEDROOM No 4 3.06m x 2.72m (10’ x 8’11”)
Imaginative use of wood panelling. Built-in double wardrobe. Window overlooking the side. Door to:


INNER HALLWAY
Part glazed door to outside. Door to Bedroom Three and door to:



CLOAKROOM
Ceiling light. WC. Wash basin with tiled splash-back. Tiled flooring.


BEDROOM No 3 5.51m x 3.33m (18’1” x 10’11”)
Ceiling light. Two windows and ‘French’ windows to the rear of the property. A particularly adaptable room which is partly fitted with a range of kitchen units. Inset 1½ bowl single drainer, stainless steel sink unit. Space for cooker with filter hood over. Additional door to:




INNER HALLWAY
large storage cupboard. Door to side garden and door to:

BEDROOM No 2 3.62m x 3.55m (11’10” x 11’8”)
[Maximum measurements]. Ceiling spotlighting. Two wall lights. Window overlooking the side garden. Two built in wardrobes. Door to reception hallway and door to:



EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Two ceiling spotlights. Fully tiled walls. Suite comprising panelled bath with shower hose. Low level WC. Wash hand basin with light/shaver point over. Extractor fan. Heated towel rail.


FIRST FLOOR
Exposed wooden staircase leads from the Reception Hallway to open centrally within the:


OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING AREA 8.49m x 5.43m (27’11” x 17’10”)
A truly stunning room with reclaimed floorboards, large windows to two sides and an attractive central ceiling rose.
The kitchen area comprises a range of bespoke eye level storage cabinets and base units with a deep ‘Orroco’ hardwood work-surface over. Double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Large gas cooker with filter hood over.

The dining area features an attractive multi-fuel stove. Double wooden doors lead from the dining area to the master bedroom and:


SITTING ROOM 8.47m x 4.93m (27’10” x 16’2”)
[Maximum measurements]. Ceiling spotlighting. Featuring a stunning original window with an intricate design and large seat/platform below. Partly adapted to accommodate an office space with a built in desk unit. Reclaimed floorboards.

MASTER BEDROOM 3.69m x 3.20m (12’1” x 10’6”)
Window overlooking the side garden. Range of built-in wardrobes and storage units. Door to:




EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Sunken bath with central mixer tap and mosaic tiled surround. Twin wash hand basins with mixer taps. Low level WC. Heated towel rail . Wooden flooring.

THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Double doors lead to an ENTRANCE VESTIBULE with further double doors to:




INNER HALLWAY
Ladder leading up to mezzanine storage area. Doors to:

STUDIO No 2 5.76m x 5.20m (18’11” x 17’1”)
High ceilings. Large opaque window. Radiator.



STUDIO No 1 5.75m x 5.33m (18’11” x 17’6”)
High ceilings. Large opaque window. Two large skylights. Radiator. Door to:




UTILITY ROOM 2.35m x 1.90m (7’8” x 6’3”)
Ceiling light. ‘Grant’ condensing boiler. Belfast sink. WC. Door to outside.

OUTSIDE
The property is initially approached over a gravelled driveway, through double metal gates to a gravelled parking area for up to two vehicles. A doorway leads into the Sunday School and large double wooden doors, with a dovecote incorporated into the surrounding brickwork, lead into the enclosed courtyard and front garden of the chapel with additional gated pedestrian access to the side.

The gardens of the property are predominantly to the front and side of comprising of a pretty approach to the main doors with a number of trees shrubs and well stocked borders.
To the side of the property there is a south facing decking area and well maintained lawns. Again here are a profusion of trees, shrubs and plants, many of which could be considered to be sub-tropical including palms and ferns.

To the rear of the garden there are two wooden summer houses and pedestrian access to the rear of the property.

Accessed from the courtyard is a useful covered storage area which in turn leads to:


GARAGE 5.83m x 2.98m (19’2” x 9’9”)
Security lighting. Double wooden doors to an additional gravelled parking space at the front.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and private drainage.



COUNCIL TAX
Please visit www.voa.gov.uk for the banding of this property.
The postcode TR12 6LN will be required.




DIRECTIONS
From Helston, take the A3083 south past RNAS Culdrose naval base. Turn left at the first roundabout onto the B3293 and on through the hamlet of Rosevear. Bear right at the roundabout passing Garras C.P School on the left. Chapel House will be found approximately 500 yards on the right by the telephone box. Please park thoughtfully without blocking access to neighbouring properties.



VIEWING
by appointment only with the vendor's agent:

BRAY & CO
71 Meneage Street
Helston
TR13 8RB
Tel: 01326 562562
Fax: 01326 569836
Email: helston@brayandco.co.uk
Website: www.brayandco.co.uk
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