St Gluvias, nr Falmouth

SETTING THE SCENE

Harbour Lights is situated between the historic university town of Penryn and the charming riverside village of Flushing, enjoying a particularly sunny aspect beside the upper reaches of the Fal Estuary. This area of 28 minor creeks and rivers constitutes the third largest natural harbour in the world.

The only dwelling fronting the creek on this peninsula, the aptly named Harbour Lights is flanked by open farmland, and set in a wonderful position on a hillside with gardens and grounds descending down to a small creek, with a panorama that stretches across Falmouth Harbour to the Roseland peninsula beyond, framed by the town of Falmouth and village of Flushing on opposite banks of the river.

A stroll down the footpath takes you across beautiful unspoilt countryside to Trevissome Estate, where there is a slipway and the potential to keep and launch a boat. Further along, you reach the village of Flushing, which has wonderful amenities including a village store, two pubs and a café on the quay along with an active local community with both a sailing and gig-rowing club. The vibrant town of Penryn lies at the head of the river in the other direction, with many brilliant eateries, independent shops and galleries.

The house is also ideally placed for access to Falmouth harbour, the Carrick Roads and all tributaries of the River Fal, providing arguably some of the finest sailing waters available. Mylor Yacht Harbour is about a mile and a half away and provides excellent facilities including a marina with pontoon and swinging moorings, chandlers and a full range of marine services. There are many lovely walks right on your doorstep, reaching out to Penarrow and Trefusis headlands, overlooking the harbour and estuary beyond.

THE TOUR

Occupying a truly unique waterfront position on a private headland that juts out into the Penryn River, the house sits near the top of its generous grounds and holds mesmerising maritime views down the Penryn River, across Falmouth Harbour to St. Anthony's Lighthouse on the tip of the Roseland peninsula. A stroll down the garden and along the footpath that hugs the water's edge, takes you to the charming village of Flushing in one direction and the historic town of Penryn in the other. Fantastically located, the house has many famed and vibrant amenities - including Flushing Farmers market - within easy reach, yet still feels exceptionally private due to its tucked away position.

Unfolding over 3552 sq ft, the light-filled voluminous home comprises three bedroomed upper ground floor, with additional, flexible accommodation on the lower ground floor. With a series of exceptionally generous living areas, original wooden parquet can be found underfoot and vast amounts of glazing perfectly capture the far-reaching views. Dating from the 1960s, inside it is fair to say the property is true to its era, but has been lovingly maintained and, and as such, offers huge scope for remodelling or indeed complete rebuild subject to the necessary consents.

STEP OUTSIDE

Approached via a private drive and surrounded by open farmland, the house is exceptionally private, unveiling itself admits 3 acres of beautiful grounds in an unrivalled riverside setting. Established gardens containing colourful and sub-tropical plants surround and descend to the meadow below. Meandering through the pedestrian gate at the far end, you reach the creek where there is direct frontage - the perfect spot to launch a paddle board or rowing dinghy!

Dotted amongst the grounds are a number of beautiful outbuildings and architectural delights, including an exquisite cabin and a contemporary studio/home office. There is a large area of private parking accompanied by a generous garage and workshop.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity supplemented with 3.7kW solar panels and home battery, private drainage and ground source heat pump. Fibre to the property (FTTP) broadband.

DISTANCES (all distances approximate)

Penryn 1 mile, Falmouth 3 miles, Truro (main line station) 9 miles and Newquay Airport 28 miles

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