Ref: LCAA7139 Offers over £750,000 The Rookery, Rawlings Lane, Fowey, South Cornwall FREEHOLD Offered radically below expected market price for the finished house, the opportunity to complete the fitout and landscaping of a fabulous extremely large, three storey architect designed, ultra modern detached house of distinction, enabling incorporation of one’s own tastes and preferences at one’s own cost after purchasing. Providing extensive open-plan living accommodation with vast amounts of glazing, up to 5 double bedrooms en-suite, potential for an annexe, indoor swimming pool and vast numerous roof terraces with far reaching views, within short walking distance of the facilities and quayside in Fowey.
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Ref: LCAA7139 Offers over £750,000 The Rookery, Rawlings Lane, Fowey, South Cornwall FREEHOLD
Offered radically below expected market price for the finished house, the opportunity to complete the fitout and landscaping of a fabulous extremely large, three storey architect
designed, ultra modern detached house of distinction, enabling incorporation of one’s own tastes and preferences at one’s own cost after purchasing. Providing extensive open-plan
living accommodation with vast amounts of glazing, up to 5 double bedrooms en-suite, potential for an annexe, indoor swimming pool and vast numerous roof terraces with far
reaching views, within short walking distance of the facilities and quayside in Fowey.
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Middle Floor: reception hall with turreted staircase off, wc, incredible 31’ x 26’ kitchen/dining/family room with feature high end kitchen, huge glazed section of roof and access onto a roof terrace. Lounge with separate roof terrace off. Top Floor: landing with access to roof terrace with some water views and stairs up to a reading area. Stunning master bedroom suite with dressing area, fabulous en-suite bath/shower room, glazing on four sides and access onto two roof terraces. Lower Floor: studio with partly double volume ceiling under the glass roof and glazed wall with access to the outside, 3 double bedrooms en-suite, annexe suite with plumbing for a kitchen and wiring for it to alternatively be used as a cinema room, with shower room off. Inner halls, utility room. Indoor swimming pool with bi-fold doors to the rear garden, pump room and changing room with shower and wc off all requiring finishing. Outside: ownership of the access lane with additional parking area, two driveways giving plentiful off-road parking and access to a double carport. Side and rear gardens for landscaping, large courtyard for landscaping. DESCRIPTION The Rookery is a large and architecturally very impressive, imposing detached residence of contemporary design situated in a most convenient position in the very popular and sought after harbour town of Fowey, just a few minutes’ stroll from Fowey’s main street yet easily accessible by car without
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the need to drive through the town centre itself. The property was designed by locally based architect Robert Rowett (www.robrowettarchitecturalservices.co.uk) who has managed to create an extremely large and very striking property that nonetheless still provides privacy to its neighbours even though it has numerous roof terraces over its three levels allowing panoramic views over the town to countryside as well as to the sea in the distance and with glimpses of the boating activity on the River Fowey. Constructed of insulated steel frame with block and beam floors throughout, extensive high end glazing much including integrated blinds and including systems such as underfloor heating, heat recovery ventilation and integrated fire retardant sprinklers, the house is in many ways very much complete but there are other aspects which require finalising by a purchaser after completion of the sale. The upper two of the three floors appear to mostly require cosmetic finishing touches whilst the ground floor has certain rooms in a much more basic state including an indoor swimming pool with pump room and changing room, an annexe with wiring for it to alternatively be used as a cinema, with its own shower room and the exterior landscaping and driveways. This is the perfect moment to take ownership of such an incredible property and finish the project to whatever standard and specification seems most appropriate. In this excellent location in the exclusive waterside town of Fowey it is very unlikely that there will ever be an opportunity such as this again and we strongly recommend an internal viewing to fully understand and appreciate the quality of the building and the extent of works which are already completed. LOCATION The Rookery is in a quiet area of Fowey which belies its central location as it is only a short walk past the grounds of Place House and the church along quaint walkways to reach the town quay which is the centre for numerous markets, festivals and entertainments. The
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quay overlooks Fowey River and its constant boating activity, to the village of Polruan on the opposite side. Polruan can be accessed either by car via the Bodinnick Ferry or across the passenger ferry and has a well regarded inn as well as dramatic coastal walks through National Trust land. In recent years Fowey has attracted a number of upmarket retailers which mix with local boutique shops, bakers, sailing shops and the many restaurants and pubs that Fowey is famous for. The town can also boast its own hospital, primary and secondary schools and a sports centre along with both the Royal Fowey Yacht Club and the Fowey Gallants Sailing Club. The two sailing clubs organise the yearly Fowey Regatta week with yachts and dinghies racing both in the harbour and in St Austell Bay, culminating with the spectacle of the Falmouth Working Boat Harbour Race, the Red Arrows and an excellent fireworks display. During the week there are also many land based activities for children and adults. Fowey also hosts the Daphne du Maurier Festival and the nearby Boconnoc Estate is the setting for a grand flower show. Other draws to the area are the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the world famous Eden Project.
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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From the side parking area a metal causeway leads to the front door into the house which is at mid level. RECEPTION HALL – 17’ x 5’7”. Slate tiled floor with underfloor heating (underfloor heating throughout the building), flush wood panelled wall with pivoting doors to either end opening to the kitchen/dining/family room, further pivoting door to the cloakroom and an open treaded dark grey painted steel and wood treaded staircase with contemporary glazed balustrades runs up and down through the floors in a curving turret with full height windows at each semi-circular half landing. CLOAKROOM. Slate tiled floor, Duravit sanitaryware including a concealed cistern wall hung wc and contemporary egg shaped wash basin set onto a light wood cabinet with tall mirror behind and wall mounted mixer tap over. Contemporary towel rail, high level window. OPEN-PLAN KITCHEN / DINING / FAMILY ROOM – 31’1” x 26’7” minimum overall. A huge space absolutely filled with light through numerous extremely wide picture windows, a huge monopitch glazed roof section and a set of bi-fold doors opening onto a roof terrace. Through the windows there are views to countryside on the far side of the River Fowey and beyond other trees and roof tops to open sea. Semi-divided kitchen/dining area with its own huge internal window helping to allow the light and views to permeate. Heated slate flooring throughout apart from
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a metal grilled floor under the glazed section of roof which creates a glass sided mezzanine over the studio below.
KITCHEN. Huge white Corian island unit with high gloss white flush fronted cabinets and drawers below and with a moulded 1½ bowl sink and drainer with Quooker boiling water mixer tap and Insinkerator waste disposal unit. Breakfast bar along the entire length of one side of the island, further full wall of fitted white fronted units with integrated appliances. Appliances by Siemens and AEG including a broad induction hob with downdraught extractor on the island and a bank of cooking appliances in the further full width of this part of the room range of cabinets including a conventional oven, steam oven and a combination microwave and oven. Two warming drawers, coffee machine, chilled wine fridge, concealed fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Door to a store cupboard also housing the heat recovery ventilation system for this floor and the master bedroom suite above. Large pivoting door to:-
LOUNGE – 18’ x 13’10”. Enormous panoramic picture window with far reaching countryside views, further high level window and sliding glazed doors onto a further roof terrace.
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UPPER FLOOR
LANDING. Continuation of the stairs to a further half landing under an oval shaped ceiling with windows wrapping around above with this upper area being used as a quiet reading space. Sliding glazed doors from the upper floor landing onto a roof terrace with part glazed balustrading and views over Fowey to Polruan, the Fowey River and out to sea. Door to:-
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE – 18’ x 14’. Huge panoramic window taking in the views, sliding glazed doors with built-in blinds opening onto the roof terrace and giving a differing view towards the sea. Further glazed door with integrated blinds opening onto another roof terrace with views over countryside and also to the river. Curving wall not to full ceiling height creating a bedhead with a dressing area behind with its own high level window. Wide opening to:-
EN-SUITE BATH / SHOWER ROOM. Again, with its own two high level windows, fully tiled walls and floor with floor drain under a ceiling mounted rain head shower. Double ended freestanding contemporary bath. Wall hung concealed cistern wc and
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Duravit wide white wash basin with chrome mixer tap and mirror fronted cabinet with integrated lighting over. Contemporary steel fronted towel rail.
LOWER FLOOR The lower floor can either be approached down the main staircase from the hall or via a matching style staircase descending from the kitchen/family room which descends to:- STUDIO – 18’6” x 14’1”. Lit by the glazed section of roof above and also by a wide set of sliding glazed doors which open to the garden. Slate floor, opening to an inner hall and doors to:- BEDROOM 2 – 14’ x 12’4”. Window with integrated blinds, opening to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Fully tiled walls and floor with a floor drain and chrome ceiling mounted rain head mixer shower over. Duravit concealed cistern wall hung wc and cantilevered angled contemporary wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Chrome heated towel rail, mirror with integrated lighting.
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BEDROOM 3 – 14’ x 10’10”. Window with integrated blinds, recessed area with open fronted wardrobe and shelving. Door to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Fully tiled walls and floor with a floor drain and chrome ceiling mounted rain head mixer shower over. Duravit concealed cistern wall hung wc and cantilevered angled contemporary wash basin with chrome mixer tap. Contemporary white heated towel rail, mirror with integrated lighting.
ANNEXE / CINEMA ROOM – 18’ x 17’9”. Very wide sliding glazed doors with integrated blinds opening to the garden, wiring for a cinema system and also plumbing for a kitchen along one wall so this room main may be used in different ways. Internal glazed door with integrated blinds to the swimming pool and doorway to the en-suite.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Plumbing in place and partially fitted out requiring finishing. Duravit sanitaryware included.
INNER HALL. Located at the base of the main staircase with a glazed door into the swimming pool, a further glazed door to a courtyard at the side of the house and with doors into bedroom 4 and the utility room. BEDROOM 4 – 14’ x 10’10”. Sliding glazed door with integrated blinds opening to the side courtyard. Wall of open fronted wardrobes and shelving. Large additional lobby area with a doorway to the en-suite.
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Plumbing in place as well as some fitments but requiring finishing. Duravit sanitaryware included.
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UTILITY ROOM – 13’4” x 7’5”. Slate tiled floor, large pressurised hot water cylinder, heat recovery ventilation system for this floor, various further electrical systems including three phase power for the swimming pool heating. Plumbing for appliances.
SWIMMING POOL – 27’8” x 21’6”. Bi-fold doors on two sides with integrated blinds opening into the garden. The swimming pool is constructed with plumbing systems in place including a constant swimming jet but requires lining and the room requires finishing. A dehumidifier system also needs to be fitted although much of the ducting is already in place. Swimming pool 24’ x 12’ plus steps down, 5’ deep. A doorway opens into a CHANGING ROOM with wc and shower plumbing fitted (Duravit sanitaryware included) and a further obscure glazed door opens to the PUMP ROOM currently containing the mains gas fired boiler.
OUTSIDE
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To the front there is a parking area with space for two cars and from here a walkway leads to the main entrance door. Additionall, a driveway leads in and down providing additional off-road parking and also access to a DOUBLE WIDTH CARPORT 18’3” x 17’6”. Power and water. A doorway from the carport opens to the large side courtyard. From the drive down to the carport a very gently descending ramp leads along the other side of the house past the glazed doors of the studio and around to the south west facing rear of the house where there is a garden which requires landscaping. The annexe/cinema room and swimming pool all open onto this garden. In addition, there are extensive roof terraces at mid and upper floor levels allowing one to enjoy privacy, sun and differing views throughout the day. The Rookery owns the short road leading to it with the two neighbouring properties having a right of way over the road. There is an additional parking area just beyond the house which would be ideal for overflow parking or keeping boats etc.
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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.
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GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected]. POST CODE – PL23 1DT. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity, gas. Mains gas fired underfloor heating throughout the building, heat recovery ventilation systems. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – Upon entering Fowey proceed straight over at the two mini roundabouts and continue downhill through a cutting. As the road bears sharply to the right go straight ahead as if heading towards the town centre but then immediately bear left onto Place Road. Place Road becomes Cobbs Well and then Rawlings Lane where you will be driving beneath tall pine trees. Immediately after a garage with a red ‘ambulance keep clear’ sign, turn left into a lane and The Rookery will be seen on the left hand side. Please see attached map. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
