SITUATION The property occupies a rural, yet accessible position near the village of Ruan Minor on The Lizard Peninsula and is just under a mile from the popular and stunning beach of Kennack Sands.
The Lizard Peninsula is the most southerly point of mainland Britain, jutting out into the sea where the Atlantic Ocean and English Channel meet. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, The Lizard is characterised by magnificent sandy beaches, towering cliffs and fishing villages boasting some of the most scenic coastline in the country. The nearby coastline provides outstanding walking and leisure opportunities, including access to the South West Coastal Path, whilst the market town of Helston lies to the north, offering a broader range of shopping and commercial facilities. The area is well placed for access to many of Cornwall's most celebrated beaches and coves.
DESCRIPTION An entrance porch opens into a welcoming reception hall with a light filled staircase rising to the first floor. The generously proportioned triple-aspect sitting room is centered around an attractive fireplace with a stone surround, housing a Morso wood-burning stove and creating an inviting principal reception room, whilst the adjoining conservatory enjoys delightful views over the gardens and surrounding countryside, with direct access outside.
The dining room provides an excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining and opens naturally into the spacious kitchen, which is fitted with a range of timber-fronted wall and base units with generous work surfaces, a stainless-steel sink, a large understairs storage cupboard and ample space for freestanding appliances with garden views and direct access to the garden. There is additional work surfaces and storage in the central utility area. Completing the ground floor is a useful cloakroom fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.
To the first floor, the light filled landing provides access to three well-proportioned bedrooms, the principal enjoying a triple aspect with far-reaching countryside and coastal views with distant sea glimpses, and built in storage. The remaining bedrooms also benefit from attractive rural outlooks towards the coast. A spacious family bathroom is fitted with a bath with shower over, wash hand basin, WC and a generous built-in storage cupboards.
OUTSIDE The property occupies a particularly generous plot with attractive wraparound gardens, predominantly laid to lawn and are complemented by an established selection of mature shrubs, flowers and trees, providing an abundance of colour all year round and creating an attractive setting with several seating areas enjoying views over the surrounding countryside.
The current owner has complimented the striking natural rockery with a wide range of exotic plants, giving the garden a tropical feel.
There are two vegetable gardens, one walled with productive raised beds and a seperate area with fruit trees and bushes, a greenhouse and a large timber shed/workshop.
A detached garage with windows provides useful storage together with workshop potential. Adjacent is a parking area for two to three cars, together with a tall cedar shed to the rear of the garage providing further storage.
The grounds offer an excellent degree of privacy together with ample space for gardening, family enjoyment or further landscaping, subject to any necessary consents.
SERVICES Mains electricity and solar panels, mains water and a private well (which isn't currently connected), private drainage via a septic tank.
Internet: Standard and Superfast (Ofcom).
Phone signal: Outdoor and In-home available (Ofcom).
Please note the agents has not inspected or tested these services.
VIEWINGS Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags.
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