Freshwater Lane, St Mawes, Cornwall
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- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
4
- SIZE
3,877 sq ft
360 sq m
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Freehold
Key features
- Landmark coastal residence in one of St Mawes’ most prestigious settings
- Exceptional period home, beautifully restored to blend heritage with contemporary luxury
- Moments from beaches, sailing waters and the heart of the village
- 4/5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4/5 reception rooms of outstanding quality
- Statement bespoke kitchen with elegant day and informal dining room opening onto a wide sun terrace
- Superb principal suite with private balcony, dressing area and luxury en suite
- Superb principal suite with private balcony, dressing area and luxury en suite
- First-floor views extending to St Mawes harbour and Falmouth Bay
- Realatively level landscaped gardens of approx. 0.71 acres.
- Expansive terraces and balconies designed for refined coastal living
Description
A distinguished coastal residence in one of St Mawes’ most coveted settings, commanding panoramic views across river and countryside. Beautifully restored to exceptional standards, it offers a seamless blend of period elegance and refined contemporary living, just a gentle stroll from the village, beaches and sailing waters.
Accommodation Summary (Measurements are approximate)
Gross Internal Floor Areas: 3877 sq.ft (360.1 sq.m.) plus Balconies and Terraces 505 sq.ft (46.9 sq.m.)
Ground Floor (2025 sq.ft (188 sq.m) plus Balcony Terrace 277 sq.ft (25.7 sq.m.)):
Pillared Entrance Portico, Entrance Porch, Reception Hall, Cloakroom and Separate WC, Snug, Lounge, Office/Study, Dining Room, Open Plan Bespoke Kitchen, Breakfast / Day Room with Balcony / Terrace, Link Hallway, Utility / Boot Room.
First Floor (1319 sq.ft. (122.6 sq.m) plus Balconies (228sq.ft (21.2 sq.m.)):
Galleried Landing, Principal Bedroom Suite with Sitting / Dressing Area, Balcony and Spacious Luxury En-Suite Bathroom with walk in Shower. Guest Bedroom with Balcony and En-Suite Shower Room, Bedroom Three, Walk- in Storage, Bedroom Four, and Family Bathroom.
Outside (Plot Size circa 0.71 of an acre): Sweeping pillared driveway with turning circle and central island, extensive parking. Detached garage with sail loft above and connecting workshop, complemented by a secondary access drive for boat storage. Gardeners’ WC/Boiler Room, Sunroom, beautifully landscaped and relatively level mature gardens.
Introduction
Occupying an enviable position along Freshwater Lane, this elegant and imposing detached home offers generous and versatile accommodation, perfectly suited to both permanent living and luxurious coastal retreats. The house has been thoughtfully reconfigured and enhanced to create a light-filled, flowing interior, where traditional proportions and character features sit comfortably alongside modern finishes and high-quality craftsmanship.
Set within mature, relatively level gardens of approximately 0.71 acres, the property offers a rare balance of space, privacy and accessibility, all within easy reach of St Mawes’ renowned sailing waters, beaches and amenities.
History
Originally constructed in the 1930s, the property is recognised as one of the village’s principal period homes, notable for its distinctive architectural detailing including hurricane windows. Historically, the grounds extended further, with neighbouring properties later created from the original plot, whilst carefully protected aspects help preserve its exceptional outlook.
H Tiddy sold the property in 2007 as a 1970s time warp, following which it underwent a sympathetic restoration, carefully preserving its period character while bringing the house up to modern standards.
The property was then sold again by H Tiddy to the current owners in July 2017. Following planning consent under application number PA18/01020, they have taken the house to an exceptional level, enhancing and reconfiguring it to draw the magnificent views into the principal living spaces, most notably through the creation of: a striking kitchen/day room opening onto a wide sun terrace; and an outstanding principal bedroom suite with spacious en-suite bathroom and balcony; a generous Utility/Boot room and large double garage with workshop and sail loft above.
Description
The accommodation is generous, light-filled and highly adaptable, arranged over two floors and offering 4/5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 4/5 reception rooms, ideally suited to both family living and entertaining. A welcoming reception hall leads to a series of elegant and well-proportioned reception spaces including a formal lounge, dining room, study, providing flexibility and a natural flow throughout the ground floor.
At the heart of the home lies a beautifully designed bespoke kitchen, opening into a bright and sociable day room with log burner. Wide doors lead directly onto a generous sun terrace, creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living. The kitchen leads to a link hallway with front and rear side doors and connects to a large utility boot room.
The first floor is centred around a galleried landing and features an impressive principal suite, complete with sitting and dressing areas, private balcony and a spacious luxury en-suite with both bath and walk-in shower. The remaining bedrooms and bathrooms are equally well appointed, offering comfort and versatility for family and guests alike.
Outside, a sweeping pillared driveway with turning circle provides extensive parking, alongside a detached garage with sail loft above and workshop with the secondary access ideal for boat storage. The gardens are beautifully landscaped, relatively level and designed to be both attractive and manageable.
The Views
The property enjoys a truly exceptional outlook, with panoramic views across the Percuil River and its yacht moorings, framed by gently wooded National Trust countryside. From the first floor, the views extend further, taking in the rooftops of St Mawes, the harbour and the ever-changing activity of Falmouth Bay, with the Lizard Peninsula visible on the horizon.
These dual aspects provide a constantly evolving backdrop, capturing both the tranquillity of the river setting and the vibrancy of Cornwall’s south coast sailing waters.
Location Summary (Distances and times are approximate)
Central Village and harbourside: 750 yards. Freshwater Boatyard: 130 yards. Summers Beach: 750 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, electricity and drainage.
Energy Performance Certificate Rating: C
Council Tax Band: G
Land Registry Title Number: CL 240816
Tenure: Freehold
Relevant Planning Application Number: PA18/01020
Viewing: Strictly by appointment.
Postal Address: Roscarrick House, Freshwater Lane, St Mawes, Cornwall, TR2 5AR.
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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£18,241
Property: £ 4,000,000
Deposit: £ 400,000
Interest rate: 4.5%
Term: 30 years
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