SOLD – Scott Parry Associates are pleased to report another successful sale – Only 300 yards from the beach and countryside park, a south facing detached residence.
SOLD – Scott Parry Associates are pleased to report another successful sale – Only 300 yards from the beach and countryside park, a south facing detached residence presented to a contemporary standard and set within generous terraced gardens. About 1716 sq ft, 23′ Sitting Room, 19′ Kitchen/Dining Room with Rayburn, Study/Snug, 4 Bedrooms (1 Ensuite), Full Double Glazing, Driveway Parking, Garage.
BEACH 300 YARDS, LOOE 6 MILES, FOWEY 16 MILES, PLYMOUTH 12 MILES
LOCATION
Lansethen lies in a sheltered and enviable south facing position only a short walk from Seaton Beach, the beautiful riverside pathways of Seaton Countryside Park and the South West Coast Path, all providing boundless leisure opportunities.
Whitsand Bay is officially designated a Marine Conservation Zone noted for the abundance of marine flora and fauna. The property also lies within an Area of Great Landscape Value.
Seaton and its neighbour Downderry have a primary school (rated “good” by Ofsted), restaurant, beachside public house, church, beach café, village store, post office and doctors’ surgery. Similar facilities are available at St Germans, which also has a main line railway station providing a useful commuter link to Plymouth (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours). Seaton also has a Countryside Park with riverside and woodland walks.
Downderry was in recent years noted by the Sunday Times in a list of the top ten “Best Places to Live by the sea”. Golf is available at Portwrinkle, St Mellion International Golf Resort, or Looe Bindown. The South West Coast Path is accessed nearby with parts of the neighbouring coastline in the ownership of the National Trust. The beach has a slipway and offers the opportunity to keep and launch boats (by permit). Seaton Beach benefits from a RNLI Lifeguard station during the summer.
The sailing waters of the area are favoured by yachtsmen and deep water moorings are available on the Rivers Lynher and Tamar at St Germans, Saltash and Fowey/Polruan in addition there are fabulous marinas with first class amenities in Plymouth. Saltash has a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts and the city of Plymouth offers an abundance of facilities centred around the historic and fascinating waterfront areas of the Barbican and Hoe. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Beauty, the famous surfing beaches of North Cornwall, historic country houses and many other places of interest lie within an easy drive.
Nearby the villages of Kingsand and Cawsand (9 miles) both have a welcoming community, are home to the Rame Gig Club and are well equipped with a variety of local shops, pubs and restaurants together with a sailing club and other facilities. The Rame Peninsula is relatively little known, often described as ‘Cornwall’s forgotten corner’, forming part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with quiet beaches and outlined by the South West Coastal Path which can be accessed only about 600 metres south of the property. The Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, an 800 acre area of coastal woodland and open hillsides, is possibly one of the most beautiful and varied locations of Cornwall, lies only 11 miles distant.
DESCRIPTION
Lansethen comprises a detached house in an enviable near beachside setting with a fine south facing aspect and views over woodland and the inspiring natural landscape of the Seaton Valley.
The property has undergone a renovation and improvement programme and is found to be presented to a contemporary standard. The spacious accommodation extends to about 1716 sq ft and benefits from full double glazing and oil fired central heating. The layout is demonstrated by reference to the floorplan and briefly comprises – reception hall with open tread staircase off opening to the dual aspect 23′ sitting room with open fireplace and woodland views. The 19′ kitchen/dining room has a range of worksurfaces with built in cabinets and Belling electric range cooker. There is also a study/snug which could perhaps be used as a fifth bedroom if required and a wet room shower/wc on the ground floor.
At first floor level there are four double bedrooms one of which has an ensuite shower/wc, together with a family shower room. Each of the bedrooms has views over garden and woodland.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached over a private drive leading to the garage/workshop. The front garden is level lawn with various shrubs. The generous rear garden is terraced, lawned and with established tree and shrub beds and fine views to the south and east over woodland and the Seaton Valley, there is also a decked terrace and a gravelled terrace. There is a further sloping terrace leading into a natural area on the northern boundary. Outbuildings include a summerhouse, barbecue shelter and greenhouse.
EPC RATING – F, COUNCIL TAX BAND – D
DIRECTIONS
Using Sat Nav – Postcode PL11 3JH