Property description

Penolva is set in an outstanding position looking out to the mouth of the Helford River. The property provides reverse level accommodation with versatile living space on the ground floor whilst the sleeping accommodation is to the lower ground floor. Penolva has been designed with the ability to capture the most of the outstanding views from the majority of rooms. The ground floor entry level has a well appointed kitchen with doors that lead both to the formal dining area and the sizeable balcony. From here there are spectacular views spanning from Falmouth Bay across to St Antony's Church and beyond. There is a triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove, feature stone wall and again fantastic views. Further accommodation on this level includes a bedroom/office/study, a separate bathroom and cloakroom with utility room. The lower ground floor consists of 4 bedrooms all with glorious water views. The dual aspect master bedroom is of particular note with stunning views and French doors leading to its private patio. This bedroom has en-suite facilities with bath and separate shower. There are two further amazing rooms, the games room which could be used for a multitude of purposes including a cinema room or snooker room to name a few. This room has French doors leading out onto a patio. The second room is a secure store room which is divided into one larger room and three smaller rooms and again is a very usable space for such things as a wine cellar or safe storage area. Externally there is a double garage with internal and external access. The grounds extend to approximately 2.9 acres and are mostly laid to lawn. At the bottom corner of the plot there is a vehicular gate which leads to a beach. There is also a modern detached boat store.

• Detached 4/5 bedroom property with glorious sea views
• Comprehensively fitted dual aspect kitchen with water views
• Triple aspect sitting room with sea views and fireplace with stone surround
• Large dining room in excess of 31' in length
• Two generous balconies, one measuring approximately 30' in length facing the sea, ideal for alfresco dining
• Ground floor office/study / bedroom
• Four double bedrooms all with stunning sea views
• Master bedroom with en-suite facilities and doors to private patio area
• Two family bathrooms, one with bath and separate shower
• Games room measuring approximately 33'6'' x 21'10''
• Secure store rooms, ideal for wine cellar and or safe storage for expensive items
• Integral double garage with electric up and over door
• Gardens extending to approximately 2.9 acres, with fantastic sea views
• Secure modern boat store at the bottom of the garden
• Vehicular access gate to the neighbouring beach and lane approximately 20 metres away

Description	This property is set in an outstanding position looking out to the mouth of the Helford River with Falmouth Bay in the distance. The property provides reverse level accommodation with versatile living accommodation on the ground floor whilst the sleeping accommodation is to the lower ground floor. Penolva has been designed with the ability to capture the most outstanding views from the majority of rooms. The ground floor entry level has a well appointed dual aspect kitchen with doors that lead both to the formal dining area and the sizable balcony. From here there are spectacular views spanning from Falmouth Bay across to St Antony's Church and beyond. There is a triple aspect sitting room with wood burning stove, feature stone wall and again fantastic views. Further on this level are a bedroom/office/study, a separate bathroom and cloakroom with the utility room completing this floor.
.	The lower ground floor consists of four wonderful bedrooms all with glorious water views. The dual aspect master bedroom is of particular note with stunning views to be had from both windows and French doors leading to its private patio. The master bedroom has en-suite facilities with bath and separate shower. The family bathroom is located at the end of the hall and services the 3 further bedrooms. The lower ground floor is has two further amazing rooms, the games room which could be used for a multitude of purposes from larger cinema room or a snooker room to name a few. This room also has French doors leading out onto the ground floor patio area. The second room is a secure store room which is divided into one larger room and three further smaller rooms and again a very usable space for such things as a wine cellar or safe storage for art work or expensive antiques.
.	The property is completed with the double integral garage with electric up and over door and with both internal and external access doors. The grounds extend to approximately 2.9 acres which is mostly laid to lawn with a variety of specimen trees and shrubs. At the bottom corner of the plot there is a vehicular access gate which leads to the neighbouring beach which is only metres away. For added convenience there is also a modern detached boat store. In all this truly one off property is set in an amazing position with outstanding sea views from both the generous garden and the majority of rooms in the house.
Location	Gillan is a delightful creekside hamlet just outside the mouth of the beautiful Helford River in Falmouth Bay. Penolva overlooks the picturesque St Anthony in Meneage with its sailing school, boat hire and opportunity for moorings and is a private road within minutes walking distance of the creek and Gillan Harbour. At Gillan there is a sandy beach known to few visitors which provides a quiet haven for those wishing to spend lazy days fishing, boating or bathing. The whole area is one of outstanding natural beauty and offers wonderful coastal and rural walking including the South West Coast Path. The nearest village is Manaccan which has a Post Office, pretty thatched Pub, Restaurant, Health Centre and Junior School. St Keverne offers General Stores, Butcher, Pub with Restaurant and nearby Helston has Supermarkets,
.	monthly Farmers Market, Banks and Secondary Schools. Close by are the villages of Helford with its foot ferry across to Helford Passage, Porthallow with its beach and Pub and Porthkerris with a water sports centre, sailing club and dive school. The area generally has a lot to offer, there is an Arts Centre at the nearby Trelowarren Estate and one can even go Camel Trekking on Goonhilly Downs! Truro is approximately 45 minutes away and has a main line railway station, and there are national and international air links from Newquay Airport (approx 1 hour).
Services	The following services are available: Mains electricity, mains water supply, private drainage, oil central heating and telephone connection although we have not verified this.
Distances	St Keverne - 3 Miles Helston - 12 Miles Lizard - 12 Miles Falmouth - 20 Miles (all distances are approximate)

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