St Mawes, The Roseland Peninsula, Truro, Cornwall
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
3,598 sq ft
334 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- A deceptively spacious, family sized, and luxuriously specified contemporary detached house.
- 175 yards from shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes, and the harbourside.
- Exceptional views over the enchanting St Mawes harbour, to Falmouth Bay and St Anthony National Trust Headland.
- Completely re-furbished, modernised and extended to quality specifications in 2017.
- Spacious Balcony Terrace accessed via wide folding patio doors to bring the outside within.
- Games / Hobbies Room with Annexe Potential (subject to consents)
- Versatile 4 bedroom, 2 reception room and 4 bath / shower room accommodation over two floors.
- Eco Friendly Running Costs with Ground Source underfloor heating and solar power and feedin tarrif.
- Double Garage and Private Landscaped easy to maintain gardens.
- Pedestrian ferries, beaches, watersport facilities, and beautiful coastal and riverside walks all on the doorstep.
Description
A beautifully refurbished four-bedroom detached contemporary home in St Mawes enjoying spectacular harbour and bay views. Modernised and extended in 2017, offering impressive open-plan living, a striking principal suite with atrium window, eco-efficient running costs and potential annexe accommodation, all within a short walk of the village centre and harbourside.
Accommodation Summary (Measurements are approximate)
Internal Floor Area: 3598 sq.ft (334.5 sq.m.)
Ground Floor (2700 sq.ft (251.1 sq.m)):
Entrance Courtyard, Reception Hall, Cloakroom W/C, Study, Living Room, Kitchen / Dining Room, Sun Terrace / Balcony, Principal Bedroom with Ensuite Shower Room and Atrium Picture Window. Informal Entrance, Shower Room Utility Room, Covered Rear Patio, Hobbies Room, Double Garage.
Lower Ground Floor (898sq.ft (83.4 sq.m.)):
Library, Guest Bedroom with Concealed Kitchenette, Two Further Bedrooms, Family Bathroom and Separate Shower Room. (The guest bedroom with kitchenette, shower room and second bedroom (currently used as a second study) can be separated from the main house as a self-contained flat).
Outside (Plot Size circa 0.27 of an acre):
Driveway and Parking Forecourt for three vehicles. Private Landscaped Rear Gardens and Terraces with Pedestrian Access Gate for a short cut exit to the village centre.
Introduction
This exceptional contemporary detached home with stunning views presents a rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully refurbished coastal property in one of Cornwall’s most sought-after harbour villages. Deceptively spacious and thoughtfully designed, Watersmeet underwent comprehensive refurbishment, modernisation and extension in 2017, finished to an excellent specification to create a stylish and highly comfortable home.
The heart of the property is a superb open-plan living, dining, kitchen and family space designed to maximise natural light and the outstanding views. Wide folding doors open onto a spacious balcony terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. From here there are panoramic views across St Mawes harbour towards Falmouth Bay and the National Trust headland of St Anthony. These remarkable coastal vistas can be enjoyed from many of the principal rooms, providing an exceptional setting for both entertaining and relaxed everyday living.
Description
The accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides four generous bedrooms, two reception rooms and four bath or shower rooms, offering excellent flexibility for family life and visiting guests. The principal bedroom suite is a particularly impressive space, featuring a striking atrium window that frames the harbour outlook while filling the room with natural light, creating a calm and uplifting retreat. A dedicated games or hobbies room provides excellent versatility and offers potential for conversion into self-contained annexe accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. During the 2017 refurbishment, provision was made for this possibility with a connection to mains sewerage, a separate electrical circuit, and the installation of an RSJ between this room and the reception hall to allow future access if desired.
Watersmeet also benefits from modern energy-efficient systems including ground source underfloor heating throughout and solar panels with a beneficial feed-in tariff, helping to reduce running costs while supporting a more sustainable lifestyle. Outside, the property features a thoughtfully landscaped Beth Chatto–inspired dry garden, designed for both visual impact and low maintenance, with direct access from the downstairs bedrooms. A double garage provides secure parking and practical storage.
The location is particularly convenient. The centre of St Mawes, with its shops, restaurants, cafés and traditional harbourside, lies within approximately 175 yards. Passenger ferries to Falmouth, attractive beaches, sailing facilities and numerous scenic coastal and riverside walks are all close at hand, offering an exceptional lifestyle in one of Cornwall’s most desirable coastal communities.
The Views
Watersmeet enjoys far-reaching coastal views, encompassing fishing boats and moorings within St Mawes harbour, stretching towards Amsterdam and Carricknath Points on the National Trust-owned St Anthony Headland. Beyond, the views extend across Falmouth Bay towards the Manacles and out into the English Channel. The harbour and bay remain animated throughout the year, with sailing activity and seasonal racing adding to the vibrant maritime atmosphere.
Location Summary (Distances and times are approximate)
Central Village and harbourside: 175 yards. Summers Beach: 550 yards. King Harry Ferry: 5 miles. Truro: 10 miles via car ferry or 16 miles by road. Falmouth: 20 minutes by foot ferry or 15 miles by car ferry. Cornwall Airport Newquay: 29 miles with flights to London, other UK regional airports and European destinations. St Austell: 15 miles with London Paddington 4.5 hours by direct train.
St Mawes
The exclusive Cornish coastal village of St Mawes was voted in 2020 by a Which? Customer Survey as the “Top Seaside Town in the UK”. This enchanting south facing harbour village, named “Britain’s St Tropez” by the Daily Mail, sits on the tip of the Roseland Peninsula and the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is centred round its quaint harbour, its own beaches and Castle built by Henry VIII. There is an all-year-round pedestrian ferry service to and from Falmouth and a seasonal ferry runs to Place, providing access to the scenic walks on the National Trust owned St Anthony Headland and the South West Coastal Path.
Local Amenities
St Mawes has a wide range of amenities, which are open all year, including bakers, convenience store, post office/newsagent, doctors, dentist, pharmacy, village hall, social club, churches, delicatessen and clothing shops. The village also has two public houses, and an excellent range of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, gift and ice cream shops. Olga Polizzi's Hotel Tresanton and the chic Idle Rocks Hotel both lure the rich and famous. The village has superbly varied and accessible sailing waters, an active sailing club, gig rowing club, tennis club, and bridge club.
Cornwall
The Duchy of Cornwall offers a range of attractions such as the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and the Tate Gallery. The Cathedral City of Truro is the main financial and commercial centre of Cornwall. It has a fine range of shops, private schools, college and main hospital (RCH Treliske).
Fine Dining Restaurants
Fine dining Michelin star and celebrity chef restaurants are in abundance, including Rick Stein (Padstow), Rob Eden (Watergate Bay), Adam Handling (Newquay), Nathan Outlaw (Port Isaac), and Paul Ainsworth (Padstow and Rock). On The Roseland is Guy Owen at The Idle Rocks Hotel in St Mawes, Paul Wadham at Hotel Tresanton in St Mawes, and Simon Stallard at The Hidden Hut on Porthcurnick Beach and The Standard Inn in Gerrans.
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General Information
Services: Mains water, drainage and three phase electricity. Double glazing, Ground Source Heat Pump providing hot water and underfloor heating. Solar Panels (in the ownership of the property) with Feed in Tarriff.
Energy Performance Certificate Rating: C
Council Tax Band: G
Land Registry Title Number: CL290415
Tenure: Freehold
Relevant Planning Application Number: PA15/10117
Viewing: Strictly by appointment.
Postal Address: Watersmeet, Polvarth Road, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5AY.
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- Band: G
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- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
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Monthly repayments£8,893
Property: £ 1,950,000
Deposit: £ 195,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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