North Corner, Coverack, TR12 £475,000 3 bedroom detached

LOCATION
Coverack is a picturesque fishing village on the south-east coast of the Lizard Peninsula. Once a notorious smugglers haunt, the village is now known for its peace and tranquility where fishing is carried on as a way of life from the ancient harbour. The village has a number of shops, a gallery, café and restaurants, catering for the visitors who appreciate the wonderful setting and the safe and sandy beach. Nearby is the larger village of St Keverne, and the historic market town of Helston is some 11 miles away. From the village are superb country and coastal walks taking in the stunning scenery.

THE PROPERTY
This attractive three bedroom house has been tastefully modernised and extended to offer spacious accommodation on three floors; the ground floor being a separate annexe providing versatile accommodation and the possibility of a fourth bedroom. The main accommodation briefly consists of three bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen, sunroom/dining room, living room and detached garage. The separate annexe consists of utility room, cellar, library/bedroom four and a shower room. There is a balcony running the length of the property with delightful sea and village views.
Outside there are generous gardens of approximately 0.6 of an acre.

THE ACCOMMODATION CONSISTS OF: (all dimensions are approximate)

Walkway from the gravelled driveway lead to the half-glazed front door into:

HALLWAY Uplighter wall light. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM No 3 2.89m x 2.72m (9'6" x 8'11") Multi-pane window overlooking front garden. Picture rail. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

BATHROOM Obscure glazed window. White suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, with tiled splash-backs, and low level WC. Glass shelf. Ladder-style radiator. Ceramic flooring.

BEDROOM No 2 5.13m x 2.69m (16'0" x 8'10") Dual aspect with multi-pane windows to the front and side. ‘French’ style doors to sun room, with sea views. Two built in wardrobes with hanging rails and cupboards over. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

LIVING ROOM/SNUG 3.68m x 2.71m (12'1" x 8'11") [Maximum measurements into bay window]. Bay window with views over front garden. Feature fireplace with wood mantle and shelving and with cupboards to either side. Cast iron multi-fuel burner with stone hearth. Radiator. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Fitted carpet. Step down to:

SUN ROOM/DINING ROOM 9.02m x 2.70m (29'6" x 8'11") Sloping roof. Glazed on all three sides with delightful views over the garden, sea and into the harbour. Two radiators. Cast iron wood burning stove. Fitted carpet.

‘French’ style doors out to:

BALCONY Running the length of the property. Galvanised railings. Excellent vantage point to view the garden, sea and harbour.

KITCHEN 3.51m x 2.65m (11'6" x 8'9") Dual aspect with multi-pane windows overlooking side and rear gardens. Range of wall cabinets and base units with tiled splash-backs and melamine work-surfaces over. Integral dishwasher. Inset single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap. Electric cooker point. Ceramic flooring. Multi-pane door to:

SIDE PORCH Dual aspect with windows to side and rear. Ceramic tiled flooring. ‘Stable’ type door to the garden.

Passageway leads from kitchen to stairs to:

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM No 1 6.39m x 3.47m (21'0" x 11'4") [Maximum measurements including chimney breast and stairwell]. Vaulted beamed ceiling. Restricted head room. Window with excellent sea and harbour views. Fitted carpet.

GROUND FLOOR
Steps from side patio to:

ANNEXE
Half-glazed oak ‘stable’ type door into:

UTILITY ROOM 4.47m x 2.31m (14'8" x 7'7") Inset spotlights. Belfast sink with drainer. ‘Potterton’ oil-fired boiler supplying hot water and central heating. Plumbing and space for automatic washing machine. Melamine work-surface with storage under. Wall mounted cupboard. Opening to:

CELLAR 3.72m x 2.51m (12'2" x 8'3") (restricted headroom)

Steps down to:

LIBRARY/BEDROOM No 4 8.59m x 4.87m (28’3” x 16’) [Maximum measurements including shower room] Dual aspect. Two oak framed windows to the rear and one to the front with garden views. 3 radiators. TV aerial point. Telephone point. Fitted carpet. Oak ‘French’ doors onto rear patio area.

SHOWER ROOM Walk-in shower with double tray and shower. Pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Oak framed, obscure glazed window. Fitted shelving. Extractor fan. Ladder style radiator. Ceramic flooring.

OUTSIDE
The gardens, in total amounting to approximately 0.6 of an acre extend to all four sides of the property and give a good degree of privacy.

GARAGE 6.23m x 3.76m (20'0" x 12'4") With pitch roof, boarded for storage. Up and over fibreglass door and personnel door into garden. Power and light.
Gate to front with gravelled driveway with parking for several cars.

FRONT GARDEN
Laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs and trees with stone steps down to :-

REAR GARDEN
Patio area. This is a woodland garden with areas to encourage wildlife. The garden was originally laid out by Treseder of Truro. Recent improvements have involved landscaping as well as clearing to re-discover some of the unusual mature trees and shrubs, including Eucryphia, Crinodendron, Hibiscus and Azara.

New planting has tried to complement the interesting feature of the original garden and as well as new Rhododendrons and Magnolias; includes Albizia, Polygala, Sophora, Chilean Hazel and Guava, Hoheria, Clethra, Tetrapanax, Chitalpa Tree, Sauraria, Phytolocca (American Pokeweed), Jovellana and mature tree ferns.

SIDE GARDEN
Paved patio area. Timber garden shed. Raised vegetable beds and mature woodland.

SERVICES Mains electricity, water and drainage.

COUNCIL TAX Currently Band ‘D’
Kerrier District Council, Council Offices, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne. TR14 8SX
Tel: 01209 614000

DIRECTIONS
From St Keverne take the B3294 Helston road and turn left for Coverack approximately half a mile outside St Keverne. Go straight on at the minor crossroads. As you go downhill towards Coverack, Heatherbank can be found on the left at the start of a sharp left hand bend.

VIEWING by appointment only with the vendor's agent:-

BRAY & CO
The Square
St Keverne
HELSTON
TR12 6NG

Tel/Fax: 01326 280044 24 hour answering service.
e-mail: stkeverne@brayandco.co.uk
website: www.brayandco.co.uk

DP: 080408