Ref: LCAA6573 £875,000 Phoenix and Little Phoenix, Talland Bay, Nr. Looe, Cornwall FREEHOLD

A beautifully positioned, attractive and impeccably presented detached 4 bedroomed house and separate adjacent cottage commanding stunning views to Talland Bay beach, out across the sea, along the coastline and encompassing an

unspoilt valley and open countryside.

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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION MAIN HOUSE Ground Floor: covered entrance, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom, en-suite shower room, bedroom 2, bedroom 3, family bathroom. First Floor: large attic study/bedroom 4. COTTAGE Ground Floor: entrance hall, bedroom 1 with en-suite shower room. First Floor: sitting room/dining room/kitchen with balcony overlooking the valley and sea. Outside: the property is set within lovely gardens that are terraced, following the contours of the valley. On the seaward side of the property are large gravelled and paved south facing terraces with stone boundary walls providing large suntrap areas to sit and enjoy the amazing views over the beach, sea and the surrounding coastline. Footpaths lead down to a large flat area of lawn with a large timber summerhouse. There are two pedestrian accesses into the gardens from the road and a further gated access in the lower boundary. The cottage has its own separate access from the road and above both of them is a separate area of land accessed via vehicular gates which open onto a large gravelled parking area leading to a detached garage.

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DESCRIPTION Talland Bay is one of the south Cornish coasts jewels in the crown, comprising a sparsely inhabited valley centred around a sandy beach in a protected south facing cove surrounded by a mixture of woodland and farmland. This is an opportunity to purchase a strikingly attractive detached south facing four bedroomed family home set in lovely gardens and commanding panoramic views over the beach below, the cove and out to sea with further views to the side across the valley. There are lovely terraced gardens in front of the property facing south providing the perfect place to while away the hours overlooking the sea and valley with further lawned gardens below and a large summerhouse. Above the property is a separate detached one bedroomed holiday cottage which enjoys an excellent level of bookings and comprises a double bedroom with en-suite shower room to the ground floor and a kitchen/dining room/sitting room on the first floor opening out onto a balcony providing lovely views over the valley and down to the sea. Above these two properties is a separate plot of land on which stands a large detached garage with a gravelled parking area in front of it with room for parking several vehicles.

The property arguably enjoys a pride of place position within Talland Bay with lovely views to the beach and the sound of the sea drifting up to the accommodation and terraces. The accommodation takes best advantage of the views and is made private from the road by established boundaries. There are two pedestrian accesses to the main house with steps leading down to a covered entrance which opens onto a welcoming entrance hall. The open-plan hall to the sitting room and dining room, with a central fireplace and a two sided woodburning stove. The sitting room has double doors out on to the south facing terraces and lovely views over the sea, coastline and countryside and the dining room has twin glazed doors opening on to the conservatory. Along the back of the house are three bedrooms with the master bedroom having an en-suite shower room and doors out on to a decked balcony with valley and sea views. From the sitting room a spiral staircase ascends to the first floor

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where a lovely eaves room has a set of four double glazed Velux windows opening onto a balcony providing lovely coastal and countryside views, currently set up as a study and bedroom area. Above the main property is a separate detached one bedroomed reverse level holiday cottage which provides a good income from steady bookings and above this is a separate plot of land on which is a large detached garage with a parking area for several vehicles in front of it.

LOCATION This superb house and holiday cottage hold arguable one of the best positions within Talland Bay, facing due south with wonderful views straight out across the beach, sea, surrounding coastline and views to the side across the valley and open countryside. The setting is truly superb with the main house set within lovely gardens providing good privacy. A short walk from the property is the beautiful sandy beach at Talland Bay providing excellent bathing and access to a myriad of potential hobbies such as kayaking, fishing etc. Talland Bay has long been sought after due to the fact that there are very few properties in the bay and therefore for the most part there is an air of peace within the surroundings. Talland is situated between the picturesque fishing village of Polperro and the harbour town of Looe, both of which have been made prominent by the fishing industry in Cornwall. Polperro has a picturesque harbour with clustered fisherman’s cottages and houses around it and still has a small, active fishing fleet and fish market together with excellent restaurants, local inns and associated businesses/shops. To the east lies the larger fishing town of Looe which has long been regarded as the shark fishing capital of England and fishing trips can be booked from the bustling harbour and

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piers with fresh fish being readily available on a daily basis from the fish market. The town has an eclectic mix of national and local shops along its high street with a wide variety of inns, restaurants, cafés and other business. The town has a beach and numerous boating facilities to cater for the larger number of pleasure craft and yachts that use the harbour and East Looe river. On either side of Talland Bay the South West Coastal Footpath provides access to lovely cliff top walks and further beaches with much of the coastal land being under the stewardship of the National Trust. To the north is the nearest market town of Liskeard which has a mainline station that provides a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours and from Looe the East Looe railway provides a link to Liskeard on a branch line. The road network provides access out to the A38 which then provides a largely dual carriageway link to Plymouth and onward to Exeter where one can join the national motorway network. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Covered entrance with outside courtesy light, wall mounted electric meter box, door to implement store. Part glazed front door to:- ENTRANCE HALL. Vinyl tiled floor, radiator, boxed in electric circuit breaker board, coved ceiling with inset downlighters, archway to:- SITTING ROOM – 21’9” x 10’4”. A stunning room, part of which has a high, vaulted ceiling with gable end, high level double glazed porthole window, below which is a sliding double glazed patio door and large adjacent window, opening onto a large decked terrace and providing stunning beach, sea and coastal views. Wood effect flooring, open fireplace through to the dining room with a raised slate hearth on which stands a twin sided multi fuel burning stove. TV aerial lead, a range of built-in shelving, dark wood effect flooring, boxed

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in radiator, spiral staircase to the first floor, inset ceiling downlighters, the sitting room is semi open-plan to the:- DINING ROOM – 13’5” x 9’5” min. A lovely light, dual aspect room with glazed panelled doors to the conservatory which also provide stunning beach, sea and coastal views. A further double glazed window to the side overlooks a valley. Dark wood effect flooring, boxed in radiator, fireplace through from the sitting room, multi fuel burning stove, twin glazed panelled doors to:-

CONSERVATORY – 10’4” x 6’3” to the glass. The front is an apex wall of double glazed windows facing the sea and beach, with a further large double glazed window to the side overlooking a valley. Dark wood flooring, vaulted ceiling. KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 28’8” x 10’5” max. 10’ min. Divided in to two distinct areas.

KITCHEN. Fitted with a comprehensive range of cream cabinets comprising base level cupboards and drawers with further matching wall units and a large central island unit. Complementary polished cream composite stone worktops with tiled wall surrounds and concealed pelmet lighting. White ceramic sink unit with chromium mixer tap and concealed overhead lighting, a comprehensive range of appliances include a double

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oven and grill, four ring AEG ceramic electric hob with filter hood above finished in brushed stainless steel, integrated dishwasher, concealed shelving and wine rack, plenty of room for an American sized fridge freezer, peninsula breakfast bar, vinyl tiled flooring. The kitchen is open-plan to the:-

BREAKFAST ROOM. High vaulted ceiling with exposed trusses, dual aspect with two large double glazed sliding patio doors and a window opening onto a wraparound raised terrace which provides stunning beach, sea and coastal views. Vinyl tiled flooring, radiator, inset ceiling downlighters, two double glazed Velux skylight windows, TV aerial point.

From the dining room a door opens on to the:- MASTER BEDROOM CORRIDOR. Extensive range of built-in wardrobes with sliding doors finished in wood effect and cream. Double glazed window overlooking a valley, radiator, inset ceiling downlighters.

BEDROOM (L-SHAPED) – 11’6” x 9’4” plus 5’4” x 4’3”. Built-in dressing table and wardrobe. Double glazed door and window providing sea views and opening onto a raised decked balcony, a further large double glazed picture window provides lovely views over a valley and open countryside. Two radiators with thermostatic controls, inset ceiling downlighters, door to:-

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EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle, low level wc with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with toiletry shelving to the side, tiled splashback and vanity cabinet beneath, inset ceiling downlighters, vinyl covered floor, double glazed window, wall mounted towel rail/radiator.

BEDROOM 2 – 12’5” x 7’7” min. plus door recess. Large double glazed window overlooking the garden, wall to wall range of built-in wardrobes, radiator with thermostatic control, two bedside wall light points, TV aerial point. BEDROOM 3 – 9’3” x 8’8”. Double glazed window, radiator with thermostatic control, built-in airing linen cupboard housing a foam dipped hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. BATHROOM. White suite with panel enclosed bath with fitted Mira shower above, glazed shower screen to one side, white ceramic wash hand basin in a vanity surround with cupboards and drawer beneath, obscure double glazed window, low level wc, wall mounted radiator/towel rail, radiator with thermostatic control, vinyl tiled floor, inset ceiling downlighters and extractor fan. From the sitting room a spiral staircase ascends to:- BEDROOM 4 / STUDY – 22’7” x 11’7” (floor area). Built into the eaves with restricted head height to the sides. At one end are fold out double glazed Velux windows which allow the end of the room to be opened on to a roof terrace which has metal safety railings and enjoys stunning views over the sea, beach, surrounding coastline and across a valley. Three doors into eaves access areas, three double glazed Velux windows providing stunning sea views, radiator, inset ceiling downlighters.

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LITTLE PHOENIX

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, double bedroom, en-suite shower room. First Floor: sitting room/dining room/kitchen with doors out onto a large balcony providing lovely valley/countryside/sea, beach and coastal views. Outside: parking for one car adjacent to the road.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Partially opaque double glazed wooden front door with outside courtesy light opening onto the:- ENTRANCE HALL. Staircase ascending to the first floor, wood flooring, radiator with thermostatic control, double glazed window, wall mounted electric meter and circuit breaker boards. Door off to:- BEDROOM (L-SHAPED) – 13’2” x 11’7” plus 5’ x 4’. Beautiful light room with large double glazed sliding patio door and adjacent window providing stunning views over an unspoilt valley and opening onto a large decked terrace. Further double glazed window providing sea glimpses, wood flooring, radiator with thermostatic control, inset ceiling downlighters, wooden door to large understairs storage cupboard. Further door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Fully tiled double sized shower cubicle, fitted shower with chromium fitments, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, plumbing and space for washing machine, vinyl covered floor, wall mounted chromium ladder radiator/towel rail with thermostatic control to work from the central heating or a separate electrical supply. Wall mounted Heatstore electric convector heater, inset ceiling downlighters, extractor fan.

From the entrance hall a turning staircase with wooden handrail, newel posts and banisters, ascends to the:-

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FIRST FLOOR

SITTING / DINING ROOM / KITCHEN – 17’3” x 13’7” (including the stairs). This is a beautifully light triple aspect room with a large double glazed window and adjacent window opening onto a raised balcony with safety railings. This room enjoys fantastic views over an unspoilt valley and views across to the coastline and sea. A further corner of double glazed picture windows looks directly out to sea, down to the beach and along the coast. Oak flooring throughout, high vaulted ceiling with exposed beam and inset ceiling downlighters and spotlight points. Radiator, television aerial points. This room is divided into three distinct areas:-

DINING AREA. The dining area is beside the doors out onto the balcony, radiator with thermostatic control, oak flooring. KITCHEN. The kitchen is well fitted with a range of oak fronted cabinets comprising base level cupboards and drawers with a further matching wall mounted cupboard with opaque glazed front. Surrounding roll edged laminated worktop surfaces with travertine style tiled wall surrounds, inset single drainer composite sink unit with

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mixer tap, fitted electric cooker with four ring ceramic hob top, oven and grill beneath and brushed stainless steel filter hood above, space for upright fridge/freezer. Double glazed window overlooking a field.

OUTSIDE

The main house has two pedestrian gates from the lane, one of which accesses the gardens in front of the house, the other accesses steps which descend to the front door. To the left of the front door is WORKSHOP/GARDEN IMPLEMENT STORE. Freestanding Worcester Bosch fired boiler for domestic hot water and central heating. 1½ bowl composite sink unit with mixer tap, electric light and power points. A door at the back of the store opens onto a further covered storage area with outside lighting, outside power points and to one side is a newly fitted oil storage tank. On the seaward side of the house, facing south and adjacent to the house is a broad gravelled and decked terrace providing lovely sea, beach, coastal and countryside views. There are outside power points at various intervals around the decking and blue LED lighting. Below the terrace is a broad swathe of lawn with paved paths descending the hillside to a further large flat plateau of lawned garden at the base of the plot where there is a large timber summerhouse with decked surrounds and a wooden pedestrian gate in the lower fence opens on to the café car park below.

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The boundaries comprise mature hedging, walls and trees providing a good screen and the gardens are beautifully well planted with a wide variety of flowers, shrubs and trees including a large apple tree. There is parking for two to three vehicles adjacent to the road, beside Phoenix and Little Phoenix. Little Phoenix has a small area of land around it where there is a concealed outside central heating boiler and oil tank and on the valley side a large balcony at first floor level and a decked terrace at ground floor level, provide lovely views over the valley and down to the sea. Above the house and cottage is a further, deceptively large area of land which comprises a gravelled area accessed by twin opening vehicular gates providing off road parking for several vehicles. Behind this is a DETACHED GARAGE – 32’9” x 11’ (external dimensions). Part slate hung, part rendered, up and over door to the front and a porthole window to provide natural light to the interior. Outside courtesy/security lighting and on one side is a panelled pedestrian door opening onto a WORKSHOP/STORAGE AREA at the back.

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GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com POST CODE – PL13 2JA. SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired central heating, telephone/broadband subject to supplier’s regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Looe follow the A387 towards Polperro and roughly half way between the two you will come to a turning on the left hand side saying Talland and Sclerder Abbey. Take that turning left, descend down a country lane and keep following this lane until you come to the Talland Bay Hotel on your left hand side, go past the hotel into a narrow section of lane which winds down a hill eventually turning a 90 degree left hand bend, as you come out of that bend and see the sea in front of you, Phoenix is on the right hand side. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).

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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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