Property description

Pond House is a charming, period residence set in the idyllic coastal village of Charlestown on the ever popular South Cornish coast. The property itself, believed to date back to the 1850's, is a delightful, six bedroom family home set in a quiet and tranquil setting within grounds extending to just over three acres.

Nestled nicely behind a private stone wall this property forms part of the historic village and we are led to believe the property was owned by the late Noel Cowards' Aunt and has also visited and stayed at the property.

This elegant property has accommodation spread over three floors. All of which has been beautifully and meticulously decorated to the very highest standard throughout with the majority of the rooms offering wonderful proportions. The vendor has retained many of the original character features within the property, which extend to include sash windows, period open fireplaces and gorgeous cornicing.

On the lower ground floor are a generous open plan kitchen / dining area which our client installed some years ago. Careful care and attention was taken during the creation of this room and now provides a wonderful family area. There are also French doors which open to the formal level lawned gardens located at the side of the property. Completing the accommodation on this floor is a utility room and separate boot room which provide access to the side terrace and outbuildings.

The formal drawing room, located on the entrance level and at the southern end of the property is a charming room with a large bay window in one corner which provides a delightful view over Charlestown towards the English Channel in the distance. Within the floor there are a further two receptions rooms together with a side lobby, large family bathroom with roll-top bath and integral double garage. Our client has converted the double garage into a photographic studio by putting up an internal wall between the existing garage doors, which remains in place. There would be little work involved into transforming this room back into its original purpose.

To the first floor there are six bedrooms, all of which are of a generous size. One of the bedrooms provides en suite shower room facilities whilst there is a generous family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and cast iron roll-top bath, which services the remaining five bedrooms.

Externally there are formal gardens laid mainly to lawn together with a paddock totalling approx 3 acres in size. We have been informed by the vendor who has made enquiries with various authorities that within a few years the land behind Pond House may be avalable for development. Within the paddock is a detached, timber built stable block with three boxes each fitted with automatic water feeders, tack room and separate WC. There is a wonderful sweeping driveway which leads directly to the paddock therefore providing ease of access for a horsebox. Within the grounds there are a number of useful outbuildings together with a potting shed and greenhouse. There is also a vegetable plot and small orchard within the grounds.

Adjacent to Pond House and included within the sale is a detached, two bedroom, former Blacksmiths Forge which has now been beautifully converted into a Grade II* listed property. At present the vendor's mother lives in this property however this cottage provides any new purchaser the opportunity to generate some income should they choose to holiday let the cottage. There are no residential restrictions on this cottage and therefore can be used as either a permanent home or for holiday letting.

All of the previously mentioned combined with the beautifully decorated rooms have made this an exceptional house which must be viewed internally to fully appreciate not only the standard of the finish but also the versatility and space on offer.

Pond House
� A charming five bedroom period home
� Filled with an abundance of character and charm
� Formal drawing room with pleasant sea views
� Ground floor study / snug
� Third reception room leading to a side lobby
� Integrated double garage currently arranged as a photographic studio
� Impressive open plan kitchen / dining area on the lower ground floor
� Utility and separate store room also on this floor
� Six first floor bedrooms one of them providing en suite shower facilities
� Two Family bathrooms both with separate shower cubicles
The Old Forge
� An impressive two bedroom former Forge
� Grade II* listed
� Open-plan Sitting and dining room
� Comprehensively fitted kitchen with modern appliances
� Ground floor bedroom with en-suite shower room
� First floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom
� Property makes an ideal letting cottage or accommodation for a dependent relative or child
Outside
� Formal gardens laid mainly to lawn
� Paddock extending to approx 3 acres in size
� Detached, timber built stable block with tack room and outside WC
� A number of useful outbuildings and a potting shed
� Driveway parking for numerous vehicles

Location	Approximately three hundred and fifty yards from the harbour and sea, 'Pond House' & 'The Old Forge', are perfectly positioned to take full advantage of the amenities that this picturesque village has to offer. Charlestown is renowned for the Georgian harbour built by local landowner Charles Rashleigh and today is home to many tall ships that moor there. Within the village is a general store, together with inns, restaurants and of course the South West Coast Path.    The nearby town of St Austell provides a comprehensive range of shopping, banking, schooling and recreational facilities whilst the Cathedral City of Truro lies approximately fifteen miles distant offering first class shopping, business and commercial facilities plus private and state schooling.
.	There are a number of local beaches around St Austell Bay whilst at Carlyon Bay there is a cliff top 18-hole golf course. Slightly further afield there are a number of picturesque coves and harbour villages together with the captivating scenery of the Roseland Peninsula. For sailing enthusiasts there are clubs at Porthpean, Pentewan and Fowey.    Pond House & The Old Forge is also ideally positioned to access other notable local attractions including the world renowned Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Both St Austell and Truro have mainline railway connections to London Paddington whilst on the north coast is Newquay Airport with a number of scheduled flights to both domestic and international destinations.
Services	The following services are available; mains electricity, mains gas, mains water, private drainage, telephone line connected, satellite television and broadband. (However we have not verified connection)
Directions	Upon entering the village of Charlestown proceed down the hill. Prior to taking the left hand turning signposted for Carlyon Bay the property is located immediately on your right hand side behind large black gates.