House for sale in Port Navas, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall - 4 bedrooms

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Situation

Dinyan occupies one of the best positions on Port Navas Creek. The pretty village of Port Navas itself comprises a handful of stone cottages at the head of the creek, beside its very own village hall and yacht club with restaurant, and of course the renowned Duchy Oyster Farm. The nearby villages of Constantine and Mawnan Smith provide a good range of shops and amenities, whilst the harbour town of Falmouth with its yacht marinas, Maritime Museum and Royal Cornwall Yacht Club is also close at hand. The Cathedral City of Truro is the administrative centre of Cornwall and offers good private schooling and a mainline rail link to London Paddington.
Port Navas Creek itself is a tributary of the beautiful Helford river estuary immortalised by Daphne Du Maurier in her novel Frenchman's Creek, so named after the next creek upstream from Port Navas. The river is home to many deep water moorings, Helford River Sailing Club, the thatched Shipwrights pub on the south side of the river and the Ferry Boat Inn on the north side. Much of the countryside surrounding the Helford Estuary is owned by the National Trust and is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with numerous lovely creekside and coastal walks within easy reach.
Communications to Cornwall have vastly improved over recent years with the A30 dual carriageway just north of Truro giving fast access to the M5 motorway at Exeter. Newquay airport provides regular flights to London and many other European destinations.

Description

A striking property with stone and Cedar elevations under a slate roof, Dinyan was completed in 1985 to a design by renowned local architect Roger Hocking. Built on the side of the creek and very much in the style of a boathouse, the property makes the very most of its splendid position with wrap-around timber decks, balconies and a large open sitting room seemingly hanging over the water. Indeed, views stretch up, down and across the creek from all principal rooms taking in the many moored boats, Port Navas Yacht Club and the Duchy Oyster Farm.
The first impression would lead one to think the property was well ahead of its time and indeed this theme continues inside where the accommodation is light and tastefully finished. The modern, open-plan living area is very much of the moment and incorporates a fitted kitchen with Aga and a large reception room with Ash floor and a solid fuel burning stove separating the sitting room and dining area. There are four bedrooms split between the first and ground floors, whilst on the lower ground floor and adjacent to the garage is a large laundry/utility room and adjoining store.
In addition, and towards the western boundary, is a detached studio, again overlooking the creek and with its own lawned garden. This was previously used as a studio by the late Tom Cross, a noted artist and author of - Helford'.
Perhaps the highlight of the wonderful well-established gardens and grounds is the long frontage to Port Navas Creek. The freehold includes a sizeable parcel of woodland above the lane.

Accommodation

Granite and slate step to
Entrance Lobby with granite lintel over. Cloakroom two piece white suite and hanging rail. Living Room a modern, open plan room incorporating Dining Area, Sitting Room overlooking creek and fitted Kitchen. Part vaulted and panelled ceiling. Solid fuel burning - Danish Windfire - over slate hearth with central chimney dividing dining and sitting areas. Wonderful vista over Port Navas Creek towards Port Navas Yacht Club and the Oyster Farm. Opentread staircase turning to first floor level. Junkers Ash flooring, fitted kitchen comprising gas Aga, polished granite worktops, 1½ bowl inset stainless steel sinks. Wonderful views across the creek, integrated appliances, range of fitted drawer and storage cabinets. Walk-in larder cupboard. Rear Porch with built-in cupboard. Inner Hall again having built-in cupboard and doors off to Family Bathroom three piece white suite with tiled floor and built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 3 creek views. Bedroom 4 currently used as a study. Creek views. First Floor Galleried landing overlooking sitting room, down and through to creek. Open panelled ceiling. Doors off to Master Bedroom with Dressing Area and En-Suite Shower Room having concealed cistern WC, vanity handwash basin and shower. Heated towel rail and tiled floor covering. Door from bedroom to fabulous wrap-around part-covered Deck overlooking gardens and creek. Bedroom 2 (currently utilised as a studio) again having its own private balcony overlooking the creek towards the village. Handwash basin. Eaves storage space. Note: this bedroom may adapt to the inclusion of an en-suite shower/bathroom. Lower Ground Floor Laundry/Utility Valiant gas-fired boiler, plumbing and space for white goods. Stainless steel sink and draining board with worktop and storage cabinets under. Door to garden and further door to Store Room separate door to garden and large cupboard housing Aldes airvac/extractor/heat exchanger system.
Garage double up and over timber door to driveway.
The Boathouse a fabulous architect-designed boathouse/studio previously used as an artists' studio with its own lawned garden, separate vehicular gate and double height room with solid fuel burner and power and light. Stone elevations under a slate roof with creek views.
Gardens And Grounds Dinyan is set in wonderful terraced gardens descending to Port Navas Creek including lawns, woodland, a slate terrace and a wide variety of mixed deciduous trees, predominantly Oak and Ash and a collection of Azaleas and Camellias. About 400ft of frontage to the creek with moorings on licence.

Directions

Upon entering Port Navas from the Mawnan Smith direction, turn left up a steep drive just after the head of the creek and village hall on your left. Dinyan will be found after about 250 yards on the left hand side.

property reference: SAVT_263352