Eleven Doors, Charlestown, Cornwall, PL25

REF AT0518- Centrally located in the heart of the village, yet enjoying a tucked away position less than 400 meters from the harbour is this spacious modern family home boasting charm and character. Set within beautiful gardens and enjoying a separate detached studio annexe, Tall Ships is all you need for a superb lifestyle in Cornwall!. Offering light and spacious five bedroom main accommodation with two ensuites, a living room with wood burner, conservatory, dining room, utility and kitchen/breakfast room along with a study, entrance hallway and under floor heating throughout. There is a large double garage and a separate studio annexe, for the visiting family or an additional income. The property is approached by driveway gates that give access to ample parking and the wonderfully landscaped gardens that wrap around the side and to the rear of the house. Viewing of this chain free home is highly recommended to appreciate its location and overall appeal.  EPC Band (tbc)

The property enjoys ownership of the access lane, 'Eleven Doors' which was originally named after the number of doors on the street. At the bottom of the lane a further area of land also owned by Tall Ships, proudly displays a granite Celtic cross and pretty seating area.

Location & History - Largely unspoiled by modern development, Charlestown is a world heritage site that is renowned for its picturesque harbour that is surrounded by immensely pretty sea captains houses and colour- washed cottages. Today it is still a working harbour as well as providing a safe haven for visiting old ships. It is also the location for many television series and cinematic film projects, the latest being the renowned BBC series, Poldark that was based on the books of the Cornish Author, Winston Graham.

Charlestown’s birth came from the growing demand on the nearby China Clay pits, which the St Austell area is famous for. The China Clay industry flourished during the latter part of the 18th century and a local businessman by the name of Charles Rashleigh identified the need for a local port.
With the aid of John Smeaton (renowned designer of harbours and lighthouses), Rashleigh took on the task of constructing a harbour at West Polmear, and appointed his protege Joseph Dingle as superintendent of the works and later harbour master. Dingle lived at Polmear Farm and embezzled huge sums from his patron, Rashleigh, sadly both dying penniless. The outer arm of the harbour was completed first, providing shelter to shipping and the inner piers were finished later in stages, after large areas of rock were able to be blasted away, which were then manually cut and removed or re-purposed.

In addition to the harbour, Charles Rashleigh constructed a gun battery in order to protect the harbour and village during the Napoleonic Wars. This battery was also used as look-out, from where local men could spot large shoals of fish and they would then alert the villagers and guide their boats to the fish. The name of the village was eventually changed in 1799 to honour Mr Charles Rashleigh, when it became Charles’ town. Many ships used the harbour and the local businesses began to flourish, with this its population grew, bringing with it the need for more houses, cottages,
a hotel, inn, the chapel and church. Although over time many of the historic industries have become almost non-existent in the area, Charlestown remains a working port and in modern times, it has become one of the most well known locations on Cornwall’s tourist map. The historical charm, character and appeal of the village and harbour attract thousands of people every year to visit the area.

The nearby town of St Austell offers numerous shops, supermarkets and a leisure centre, plus a mainline railway station to London Paddington. The attractive coastal town of Fowey just 71/2 miles distant has a range of shops, restaurants and bars and excellent sailing facilities.

THE ACCOMMODATION (all sizes are approximate)

Front Entrance Porch

Hallway

Living Room - 7.11m x 3.99m (23'4" x 13'1")

Conservatory - 3.66m x 3.35m (12'0" x 11'0")

Cloakroom

Dining Room - 5.03m x 4.04m (16'6" x 13'3")

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 6.15m x 2.92m (20'2" x 9'7")

Study - 2.92m x 1.96m (9'7" x 6'5")

Utility Room - 3.4m x 1.73m (11'2" x 5'8")

First Floor Landing

Bedroom 1 - 5.26m x 3.99m (17'3" x 13'1")maximums

Ensuite Bathroom - 0m x 0m (0'0" x 0'0")

Bedroom 2 - 4.42m x 2.84m (14'6" x 9'4") plus wardrobes

Ensuite Shower Room

Bedroom 3 - 4.11m x 3.68m (13'6" x 12'1") maximums

Bedroom 4 - 3.86m x 2.95m (12'8" x 9'8")

Bedroom 5 - 0.53m x 2.34m (1'9" x 7'8")

Family Bathroom

THE STUDIO

Living & Bedroom Area (open planned) - 8.31m x 4.19m (27'3" x 13'9")

Cloakroom

Shower Room

Double Garage - 6.1m x 5.97m (20'0" x 19'7")maximums

Exterior and Gardens

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