Property for sale in West Street, Polruan, Fowey PL23

A beautiful 2 bedroom cottage in the heart of this waterside village with views to the harbour, balcony, terrace garden and on site parking.

The Location

Polruan lies on the east bank of the river Fowey, just inside the entrance to Fowey harbour. The village has its own general stores, sub post office, tea rooms, two public houses and a long established boat building and repair yard. The village is connected to Fowey, which has a wider range of small shops and businesses catering for most day to day needs, by a regular passenger ferry. The immediate area is surrounded by many miles of wonderful coast and countryside, much of which is in the ownership of the National Trust.

Once away from the immediate local lanes, there are good road connections to the motorway system via the A38/A30. Railway connections (London Paddington) can be made at a number of local stations (Par, Liskeard & Lostwithiel).

The Property

A lovely cottage which has been under the same ownership for many years and renovated to a high standard. The property benefits from a new roof and new double glazed windows and doors, along with parking space accessed from West Street. There is a lovely sunny terrace and wonderful views across neighbouring roofs to the harbour and Fowey beyond.

Accessed directly from West Street, the front door opens to a hallway with stairs leading to the first floor. A door opens to a kitchen/breakfast room with a range of base and wall units, windows to both front and rear elevation and a large, original fireplace (not used) with slate mantle and hearth. There are a number of integrated white goods, including washing machine, dishwasher and fridge. There is an electric 2 oven cooker with halogen hob over and under stairs storage cupboard.

Stairs from the hallway lead to the first floor landing with stairs leading to the second floor. A door opens to a double bedroom with window to the front elevation and space for a cupboard. There is a further bedroom with window to the rear and views to the harbour, with built in bed with storage underneath.

There is a family bathroom with window affording natural light, panelled bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

Stairs lead to the second floor where there is a beautiful sitting room with exposed timbers and lovely views to the harbour and Fowey beyond. Double glazed French doors open to a galvanised balcony with space for table and chairs. A further window to the side elevation lets in further light and there is an attractive open fireplace with marble mantle and slate hearth.

Outside

Located on West Street, the cobbled parking area is located to the side of the property (suitable for a medium-sized family car). A galvanised gate leads onto to a paved terrace, suitable for storage of canoes/paddleboards etc. A further set of stone steps then leads down to a paved and walled courtyard garden, an ideal spot for BBQs and al fresco dining. From this enclosed area, galvanised steps lead up to the balcony situated on the second floor, where there are fabulous views across to the harbour.

Council Tax Band - D

Epc Rating - F

Freehold

Agents Note

There is a small element of flying freehold, please ask for further details.

Viewing

Strictly by appointment with the Sole Agents: May Whetter & Grose, Estuary House, Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AH.
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Services

None of the services, systems or appliances at the property have been tested by the Agents.

Local Authority

Cornwall Council, 39 Penwinnick Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5DR