Property description
LOCATION 'Mount Stone House' is tucked away in a remarkable setting, very close to the renowned Grade I Listed buildings of Royal William Yard, on the south western corner of Plymouth's waterfront. The property is approached by a private drive, in the rapidly changing western corner of the waterfront about half a mile from Millbay and adjoining the mainly Georgian Durnford Street. Designated as a Conservation Area and restored in the 1990's as part of an Urban Development Corporation, the location is dominated by the extraordinary and remarkable Grade I buildings of Royal William Yard, the former Naval Victualling Yard. The imposing and substantial stone structures of the yard now comprise a variety of excellent restaurants, boutique retail establishments, a bakery and a large number of exceptional apartments.
The City of Plymouth is well known for its marine facilities and history which includes the historic Barbican, the large University, Theatre Royal, National Marine Aquarium and cross channel ferryport to Roscoff in Brittany and Santander in Northern Spain. Plymouth Sound is renowned for its marine events including transatlantic sailing and, more recently, in 2013 the America's Cup Yacht Race. The winners of the Plymouth event were the New Zealand team, who occupied Mount Stone House for the duration of their stay in the City.
DESCRIPTION The detached house is noted in its listing as being "mid late 18th century, south wing rebuilt 1780 following a fire, extended and altered circa 1833 by John Foulston." The listing continues to note the architectural intricacies of this building in considerable depth. Pevsner in his "Buildings of England Devon" describes as follows
. "At the south end of Cremyll Street, Mount Stone, tucked away in the bowl of a former quarry."
The present owners have been in occupation since 1999. They have painstakingly restored this exceptional house into a welcoming and magnetically appealing family residence with its versatile accommodation and array of facilities. The gardens have been restored to glory, set within the high stone walls and rockfaces, now an easily maintained sequence of lawns, terraces, kitchen gardens and elevated areas. The house overlooks the nearby water of Stonehouse Lake, the Mayflower Marina, the majestic buildings of Royal William Yard and the River Tamar. There are lovely views across the water from much of the house, extending over many miles of the estuary. These views can also be enjoyed from the gardens.
In brief, the accommodation comprises the following:
GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION HALL Double aspect. French doors to garden. Twin entrance doors from courtyard flanked by windows to side and above. Dentil cornice. Centre rose. Dado rail. White marble fireplace with open fire. Alcove cupboard and shelving. Wall lights.
HALLWAY Parquet floor. Staircase off. Understairs cupboard. Recessed cupboards. Archway. Dado rail.
CLOAKROOM/W.C. Low level WC and wash hand basin.
DINING ROOM 18' 1" x 16' 0" (5.51m x 4.88m) An elegant room with two arched mirrored alcoves with cupboards and white marble fireplace with open fire and slate hearth. Two shuttered windows. Picture and wall lights.
SITTING ROOM 21' 4" x 16' 0" (6.5m x 4.88m) Fireplace with open fire and suspended basket. Half glazed door and two windows, all shuttered, overlooking the garden. Highly ornate coving.
KITCHEN 19' 6" x 11' 4" (5.94m x 3.45m) Pickles solid ash kitchen with marble working surfaces. Franke stainless steel sink unit. Stainless steel range cooker. Tiled splash-back areas. Parquet floor. Back staircase off. Book-shelving. Twin glazed doors to external lobby and thence to garden.
BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 4" x 10' 7" (4.37m x 3.23m) French doors to garden. Parquet floor.
BOILER ROOM Ferroli gas fire boiler serving the central heating and domestic hot water system. Linen shelving. Hot water cyclinder.
BACK HALL WINE CELLAR 16' 7" x 7' 4" (5.05m x 2.24m) UTILITY ROOM Two bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Tiled working surfaces and splash-backs. Plumbing for washing machine/tumble dryer. Linen cupboard.
EXTERNAL LOBBY Half glazed outside door. Tiled floor.
SEPARATE WC Low level suite.
SNUG/TV ROOM 12' 8" x 12' 0" (3.86m x 3.66m) Dual aspect. Range of fitted cupboards. Book-shelving.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING The staircase sweeps up from the hall, illuminated by a tall window with views to Royal William Yard and the Tamar. Upper and inner landings off.
UPPER LANDING BEDROOM ONE 16' 9" x 15' 7" (5.11m x 4.75m) Two shuttered windows. Fireplace.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM/WC Panelled bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Shutters.
BEDROOM TWO 17' 6" x 16' 4" (5.33m x 4.98m) Two shuttered windows. Fitted double wardrobe and book-shelving.
BATHROOM/WC ONE Two vanity wash hand basins and cupboards. Vanity mirror. Panelled bath with mixer tap. Mira shower. Low level WC. Centrally heated towel rail. Shuttered window.
INNER LANDING AREA Access from back staircase.
BEDROOM THREE 14' 5" x 11' 3" (4.39m x 3.43m) Window seat. Dado rail. Two recessed cupboards.
BEDROOM FOUR 16' 2" x 13' 0" (4.93m x 3.96m) Ornate cornice. Unusual coloured fireplace with grate and hearth. Two recessed cupboards. Dado rail. View to Royal William Yard.
BEDROOM FIVE 12' 2" x 10' 4" (3.71m x 3.15m) Dado rail. Fitted wardrobe. View to Royal William Yard.
BEDROOM SIX 18' 9" x 8' 6" (5.72m x 2.59m) Dual aspect. Dormer window. Shower cabinet. Wash hand basin and window seat.
LOBBY Linen cupboard.
BATH/SHOWER ROOM Panelled bath. Separate shower cabinet. Pedestal wash hand basin. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.
SEPARATE WC Low level WC.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING Approached by back staircase.
BEDROOM SEVEN 12' 7" x 12' 1" (3.84m x 3.68m) 'Porthole' window to Royal William Yard.
BEDROOM EIGHT 15' 0" x 12' 8" (4.57m x 3.86m) Fitted wardrobes. Wall lights. Views over the rear garden. Small staircase up to third floor.
THIRD FLOOR KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 3" x 11' 1" (4.34m x 3.38m) Stainless steel sink unit. Electric cooker point. Fluorescent light. Dormer window overlooking the rear garden.
VIA LOBBY TO: SHOWER ROOM/WC Shower with thermostatically controlled unit. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin.
OUTSIDE The property is approached by a stone walled driveway which will divide (with new gateway to be formed), to the right, into the grounds of a property to be erected by the current owners. An exclusive entrance gateway will be provided leading into the main drive area.
MAIN DRIVE/COURTYARD Pillared entrance to the accommodation. High stone wall. Pedestrian gate leading through a gazebo into the garden.
GARDENS The principal garden is exceptional (see photographs). Set within an old quarry and bounded by stone faces, walls, trees and shrubberies. This is an enthusiastically maintained, most attractive sheltered and private area. An expanse of lawn is bounded by deep and colourful borders. To one side a path meanders up to a high level where a flagpole is often erected. The main garden includes a lily pond, dining terrace, stone walling and archway with metal gateway leading in turn to the kitchen garden. To one side adjoining the kitchen and breakfast room area is a mainly walled courtyard with slate flagstones. The kitchen garden itself is enclosed by stone walls and includes a variety of fruit bushes, lawns and delightful areas adjacent to the games room/studio.
GAMES ROOM/STUDIO 24' 0" x 14' 4" (7.32m x 4.37m) This is a substantial and well equipped building with a well presented interior. French doors and range of windows to garden. Two Velux double glazed skylights. Kitchen area. Sink and cupboard area.
LOBBY (with external door)
CLOAKROOM/WC Low level suite. Wash hand basin. Glow Worm gas fired central heating boiler.
WET ROOM SHOWER Thermostatically controlled unit. Two centrally heated towel rails. Sauna with Saunatec unit. Bench seating for six.
UPPER GARDEN This area lies off further enclosed pathways to the north side of the grounds. Beside this area there is a pathway and pedestrian gateway to Durnford Street. The lawn is interspersed with various apple trees and rises up to a further terrace which commands exceptional views over the property, towards Royal William Yard and beyond to Mayflower Marina and the River Tamar.
FRONT GARDEN A level lawned front garden sets the property back from the drive. Walls, fences and borders bound the area and there is a stone wall to one side with views to the water.
SERVICES Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. Gas fired central heating.
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied on for any purpose.
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