Property description

Lanthorn House is an impressive period semi-detached residence believed to have been built in the 1830's and is located in a truly enviable elevated position affording far reaching views to Porthcothan Bay and the coast.

The property boasts many character features including refurbished original sash windows, original timber doors, feature cast iron fireplaces, slate floors, delightful arched window over staircase and two fireplaces with inset wood burning stoves.

To the ground floor there are two reception rooms, study, utility/shower room and a kitchen/breakfast room which benefits from a gas fired Aga and opens to a rear scullery.

The first floor accommodation offers 5 spacious bedrooms, bathroom and 3rd reception room which in turn leads to a good sized master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and French doors opening onto a paved balcony enjoying views to Porthcothan Bay and the coast.

The property sits within grounds of approximately 1 acre which are a notable feature with lawned gardens to two elevations and a sloping garden to the rear with a range of mature trees and plants and offer delightful views from the top level.

A gated entrance with impressive granite pillars and balls leads to a gravelled parking area for five plus cars and gives access to a double tandem garage.

The property offers versatile accommodation being ideal as a permanent or holiday home and enjoys a right of way through the valley giving access through two fields to Porthcothan Bay beach, which is a five minute walk away.

• A deceptively spacious 5 bedroom family home
• Located in a wonderful setting just 400 yards from Porthcothan Bay beach
• Outstanding views over the dunes towards the sea in the distance
• Spacious entrance porch leading to a wonderful sitting room with open fire
• Additional reception area currently being used as a snug
• Formal dining / breakfast area with gas fired Aga
• Kitchen area located beyond with access to the rear courtyard
• Ground floor shower room and separate utility room
• 5 First floor bedrooms with the master suite providing en suite and reception room facilities
• Family bathroom
• Master bedroom features a balcony with provides outstanding views towards the sea
• Extensive gravelled driveway parking and integral double length garage
• Mature gardens and grounds mainly laid to lawn featuring a number of beautiful seating areas

Location	Porthcothan is renowned as a surfing beach although the calmer weather in the summer also makes it popular for bathing. The South West Coast Path leads away from the beach in both directions over stunning headlands allowing breathtaking views and the beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the season.
.	There are a great deal of compelling reasons why so many families return to this location year after year with beautiful golden sandy beaches, some of the best surfing in the United Kingdom and because of its close proximity to the Camel Estuary between Padstow and Rock. At nearby Constantine Bay is a local store catering for day to day needs and here one will also find the championship Trevose Golf and Country Club.
.	The nearby town of Padstow has narrow streets lined with pretty granite and colour washed cottages that descend to the delightful fishing harbour where many shops, restaurants and public houses together with Rick Stein's seafood restaurant can be found. The sailing village of Rock is a short boat trip away on the regular passenger ferry service and there is also an out of hour's water taxi. About 15 minute's drive away is the larger market town of Wadebridge which offers a far more extensive array of facilities including a sports centre and cinema.
.	The Atlantic Highway road runs along the north coast of Cornwall into Devon and is only a few miles further to the south to reach the A30 expressway which joins the motorway network at Exeter. One of the draws to this area is the simple access by rail and plane as there is a mainline station at Bodmin Parkway a few miles to the south and Newquay Airport at St Mawgan is about 10 minute's drive away with regular flights to London as well as other internal and international destinations.
Services	The following services are available; mains electricity, mains water, mains gas, private drainage, telephone line, satellite television and broadband available. We as agents however have not verified connection
Directions	Proceed out of Padstow on the B3276. Proceed through the village of St Merryn and follow the road past the left hand turn to Rumford. Continue though the narrowing lanes on the approach to Porthcothan Bay take the first left immediately after the pond, continue down this road passing The Roundhouse on your right hand side. Lanthorn House is the third property on your left hand side.