BRIEF DESCRIPTION Flat 21 forms one of a total of 21 prestigious residential apartments converted in the 1970s from Heligan House which was originally the home of the Tremayne family dating back to the late 1600s.
The sale therefore represents a tremendous opportunity to purchase a spacious fully residential apartment within this magnificent grand and elegant building which, not surprisingly, is Listed Grade II as a Building of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, all in a unique setting.
SITUATION Heligan House stands within mature and tranquil communal gardens and woodland of about 8 acres which all the leasehold residents enjoy the exclusive use of. These communal private grounds are surrounded by the Lost Gardens of Heligan in a tucked away position and enjoy some delightful views to the sea over Mevagissey to the south. Lobbs Farm Shop, selling local produce, is a short distance away and the apartment is well positioned to access the coastal settlements of Gorran Haven, Pentewan and the historic fishing village of Mevagissey with its myriad of streets with cafes, restaurants, galleries and public houses around its' attractive inner and out harbours.
St Austell is about 6 miles to the north which offers schooling, shopping, recreational and social facilities and amenities as well as a station on the London Paddington line.
The cathedral city of Truro being the main shopping, commercial and cultural centre of Cornwall is about 11 miles to the west.
THE ACCOMMODATION The approach is via a part glazed stable style front door which opens to an Entrance Hall with coat hooks and steps up to a door to a spacious and well-proportioned L-shaped open-plan Living and Dining Room with double aspect, high ceilings, ceiling cornicing and a wonderful ambience.
Off is a Kitchen with a matching range of Shaker style base and eye level units with underlighting and including an integral washing machine, stainless steel single drainer sink unit with vegetable bowl and mixer tap, 4-ring induction hob, integral refrigerator/freezer, built-in fan assisted oven and grill.
From the open-plan Living and Dining Room, an internal Hallway with Airing Cupboard leads through to a Main Bedroom with courtyard views and built in large storage; Bathroom with panelled bath with shower and screen over, modern vanity wash basin, close coupled wc and wall mounted towel radiator; and a Second Bedroom with outlook to the garden and cobbles and En Suite Shower Room with shower with rainshower, handheld shower and sliding door access, vanity washbasin, close coupled wc and chrome wall mounted towel radiator.
GARAGE Flat 21 benefits from its own single garage.
COVENANTS There is a covenant that the apartment should be used as a private residential flat. The apartments at Heligan House may not be used for holiday letting purposes
TENURE AND POSSESSION Flat 21 and Garage are held on long leaseholds with ownership of a share of the freehold of 990 years dating from 24th June 1975. There are therefore 939 years unexpired.
MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND SERVICE CHARGE There is a management company - Heligan House Ltd - which is managed and owned by all of the apartment leaseholders. Heligan House Ltd is registered with Companies House.
The service charge of £610 per calendar month is aligned with a professional survey of the premises upkeep requirements and future proofed maintenance plan with sinking fund.
There is peppercorn ground rent of £5 per annum.
COMMUNAL SPACES AND LOUNGE All the leasehold residents have the benefit of the exclusive use of the adjacent mature beautiful gardens and grounds of Heligan House which total about 8 acres
From the grand Reception Hall at the main entrance, with a most impressive marble fireplace with fluted columns on either side of a grand staircase, there is access to a fine communal Lounge with a wide marble stone fireplace, Mahogany style panelling and a door that leads to, if desired, an overnight guest suite, which can be booked by residents and used as relief Guest Accommodation with bedroom and adjoining en suite shower room.
The apartment also benefits from the use of a large communal Laundry Room, communal Wine Cellar where there is an allocated secure wine bin and a designated secure Store within the basement.
In addition to the grand lifestyle as a resident of this magnificent country house with its range of communal facilities and amenities, residents also have the exclusive benefit of access to the grounds of the Lost Gardens of Heligan.
VIEWING Strictly and only by prior appointment with Stags' Truro office on 01872 264488.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity connect. Private shared drainage via sewage treatment plant (new 2022). Heating via electric radiators (new November 2025) - remotely operational.
Broadband: Standard and Ultrafast available (Ofcom). Mobile telephone: 02, Three and Vodaphone good and EE variable outdoor (Ofcom).
DIRECTIONS On reaching the entrance to the Lost Gardens of Heligan, take the drive just to the left of the entrance to the car park for the Lost Gardens of Heligan. There is a stone pillared entrance with a "No Entrance, Private Residence Deliveries Only" sign. Drive down the entrance drive through all the no entry signs, taking care at the zebra crossing, and continue straight on at the gated and pillared entrance with the Heligan House nameplate. Follow the sweeping drive around through the most attractive communal grounds to Heligan House. A Stags representative will meet you in the car park.
