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St. Paul's House

Penzance

£160,000 Leasehold

A superb Penthouse apartment within one of the most prestigious terraces of period properties in the town. Beautifully renovated by the present owner and having far-reaching panoramic views.

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SITUATION:

Clarence Place is one of the finest terraces of 19th Century properties in Penzance situated close to the town centre, yet in a particularly pleasant and private setting with an approach drive to a gated lawned area of enclosed gardens to the front. Penzance town centre is within a few hundred yards with a wide variety of shops and offering all the amenities one would expect of the largest town in West Cornwall. Penzance is an active port, has a 'bus terminal and mainline railway station (Paddington approx. 5 hours). West Cornwall is an area of great natural beauty with its rugged coastline with National Trust owned footpaths, sandy beaches and coves. Renowned attractions in the area include St. Michael's Mount, The Minack Clifftop Theatre and The Tate Gallery at St. Ives.

DESCRIPTION:

Flat 4, St. Paul's House is a third floor penthouse apartment which has been extensively updated and renovated by the present owner during the last two years, to include a new gas-fired central heating system, re-roofing and re-wiring plus many other improvements, such as the installation of skylights and general redecoration. The property benefits from the residue of a 999 year Lease and there are four shareholders within the Management Company. There are communal gardens and parking spaces to the front of the property.

THE ACCOMMODATION

with approximate dimensions as follow:

Steps to the rear of the house rise to the:

SECOND FLOOR:

ENTRANCE LOBBY:

Serving Flats 3 & 4. Door to Flat 4 opens to a staircase which rises to the apartment. Skylight window.

HALL:

Access to roof space. Door to deep walk-in storage cupboard/wardrobe with fitted shelves and clothes hanging rail with storage beneath. Door to:

LIVING ROOM:

20'3" maximum x 18'8"

KITCHEN AREA 8'9" x 7'2"

Fitted with a range of white painted units with natural wood worksurfaces and inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap with draining board. Skylight window above sink. Space for a refrigerator. Space and point for gas cooker. Boarded splashback. Worksurfaces to each side. Open plan to:

SITTING/DINING AREA 18'7" x 16'5"

Vaulted ceiling with white painted exposed roof timbers with spotlights. Tilting window with southerly aspect and superb views over Penzance to Mount's Bay, the Lizard peninsula and Penlee Point. Ample space for separate dining and work/living areas. Fitted shelving. Two radiators with thermostats. Portable thermostat which controls ambient temperature. Two television aerial points. Wall mounted gas-fired 'Worcester' boiler for central heating and hot water. This area is currently used as a laundry room. Power and light connected and electricity meter. The floor of the living room and bedroom are painted with 'Farrow and Ball' egg-shell floor paint. Door to:

VERY LARGE ROOF SPACE:

Providing an excellent storage area.

Door from Hall to:

BEDROOM:

13'2" x 10'11"

Sloping roof and white painted exposed roof timbers. Tilting window with superb southerly views over Penzance to Mount's Bay and Penlee Point beyond. White painted floor. Radiator with thermostat. Built-in wardrobe with cupboard above. Door to adjoining:

BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM:

With white suite of enclosed bath. Contemporary-style washbasin. Low-level W.C. Enclosed shower cubicle. Glazed door with thermostatically controlled shower and ceiling spotlight/extractor. White- painted woodstripped floor. Concealed cistern. Two skylights within sloping ceiling. White- painted exposed timbers. Medicine cupboard within the eaves area. White vertical radiator/towel airer. Bulkhead style wall lights.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES:

All mains services are connected to the property. Gas-fired central heating.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:

Cornwall Council, St. Clare, Penzance. Tel: (01736) 362341

OUTGOINGS:

Council Tax: Band 'A'
Water Rates: South West Water Authority. Tel: (0800) 169 1133
Management Charge: £35 per month.

TENURE:

LEASEHOLD. (Residue of 999 year Lease).

VIEWING:

Strictly by prior appointment with the agents.

DIRECTIONS:

From the Penzance bypass turn off the roundabout signposted "West Cornwall Hospital" and continue towards the town centre for several hundred yards. Continue straight over the roundabout by the Hospital and after a further 200 yards, just before reaching pedestrianised Causewayhead, follow the road around to the right and "Clarence Place" will be found immediately on the right hand side. The access to Flat 4 is to the rear of "St. Paul's House".