Ref: LCAA7756 Offers over £1,200,000 Wickham House, 15 Riverside Crescent, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1PJ FREEHOLD Beside and overlooking the Gannel Estuary - with planning permission for alteration Commanding sensational southerly views over the Gannel Estuary, Crantock Beach and miles of countryside beyond; a wonderfully positioned residence occupying an elevated position with approximately 2,200sq.ft. of reverse level accommodation comprising 4 bedrooms and a superb open-plan sitting room/dining room plus a detached garage, plentiful off road parking, as well as a balcony and broad sun terrace from which to enjoy the amazing views. On the waterfronting side of one of north Cornwall’s most prestigious and sought after roads, close to surfing beaches and the South West Coast Path.
Beside and overlooking the Gannel Estuary - with planning permission for alteration Commanding sensational southerly views over the Gannel Estuary, Crantock Beach and miles of countryside beyond; a wonderfully positioned residence occupying an elevated
position with approximately 2,200sq.ft. of reverse level accommodation comprising 4 bedrooms and a superb open-plan sitting room/dining room plus a detached garage,
plentiful off road parking, as well as a balcony and broad sun terrace from which to enjoy the amazing views. On the waterfronting side of one of north Cornwall’s most prestigious
and sought after roads, close to surfing beaches and the South West Coast Path.
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION – About 2,200sq.ft. Ground Floor: entrance hall, large kitchen with utility off, superb open-plan sitting room/dining room with stunning estuary and beach views, double en-suite bedroom, cloakroom/wc. Lower Ground Floor: hallway, master en-suite bedroom, 2 further double bedrooms, family bathroom. Outside: tarmaced parking area for several vehicles, garage, large broad south facing sun terrace with panoramic estuary, beach and sea views. Balcony accessed from the sitting room/dining room. Sloping garden with steep access to the waterfront.
DESCRIPTION Approached off the highly sought after Riverside Crescent, and to the north of Wickham House, is a large tarmaced area with space for several vehicles, as well as a detached garage. From the parking area, a small flight of steps lead down to the courtyard area off of which is the front door to the house. From the large entrance hall access is given to the spacious kitchen with a range of integrated appliances as well as a separate, good sized
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utility room. Also accessed from the hallway is the large semi open-plan sitting/dining room and from here is where one can really start to appreciate the truly spectacular views. A double aspect room with a large bay window with window seat under facing west out towards the sea as well as two sets of patio doors which not only allow light to flood in and give superb views but also open to the balcony. Also on this floor there is an en-suite double bedroom which also has superb views and a door out onto the balcony as well as a separate cloakroom/wc. From the entrance hall a staircase descends to the lower ground floor which has a glazed door on the eastern elevation which opens to the side pathway. On this floor there are three double bedrooms including a large master en-suite as well as a separate family bathroom. All three bedrooms have doors out onto the broad sun terrace. Wickham House’s greatest asset is its position and the stunning views and the best place from which to enjoy these is from the south facing sun terrace which stretches across the full width of the property. A superb space perfect for alfresco dining and outside entertaining facing almost due south giving you plenty of hours of sunshine. From the sun terrace steps descend down to the steeply sloping garden which is currently overgrown but has potential to be greatly improved like many of the neighbouring properties. Wickham House is to be sold with the benefit of planning permission to remodel and renovate including the removal of roof and construction of a second floor. This planning permission was granted in June 2018 and the application number is PA18/05814. Further information can be found on page 9 of these sales particulars and on Cornwall Council’s online planning portal. LOCATION Riverside Crescent has always been regarded as the premier road along the Pentire Peninsula, which itself is well known as an upmarket area being that it fronts not only the world class surfing beach of Fistral to the north but also the Gannel Estuary to the south. The rarity of Riverside Crescent is easily appreciated when you consider how few estuaries there are along the beautiful and rugged north coast of Cornwall, with the benefit being a soft and tranquil outlook mixed with the classic north coast surroundings. The Gannel Estuary flows over white sands giving it an azure appearance which can be perfectly seen from the elevation found at this remarkable property. To the west the outlook is the more classic north coast with rolling sand dunes giving way to breaking waves along Crantock Beach. At the bottom of the property is the Gannel Estuary which is perfect for stand-up paddle boarding and provides quick access to Crantock Beach which itself is an excellent beach for surfing as is Fistral Beach offers which offers varying breaks along its length and is only a short walk away. The area in general is considered one of northern Europe’s surf Mecca’s with many national and international competitions taking place on the surrounding beaches. Most of the local coastline is National Trust owned and the South West Coast Path gives some of the most dramatic outlooks available around the United Kingdom’s shores. The nearby town of Newquay caters for all day to day needs with plenty of national retailers, mixed with locally owned shops and a profusion of restaurants and bistros. The cathedral city of Truro, approximately 12 miles away to the south, provides first class shopping,
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business and commercial facilities together with private schooling and a mainline railway station on the Penzance to Paddington line with a journey time of approximately 4½ hours to London. Cornwall Airport Newquay, 6 miles away, offers daily flights to London as well as a number of other internal and international destinations, making this one of the most conveniently located as well as dramatically situated properties along the north Cornish coast.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) ENTRANCE HALL. Stairs descend to lower ground floor. Multipaned doors to:- CLOAKROOM / WC. WC, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, small opaque glass window. KITCHEN – 15’1” x 12’8” max wall to wall. A range of fitted base units under a wooden worktop with further wall mounted units. Integrated Hotpoint dishwasher, fridge freezer, a Hotpoint double oven, 1½ bowl sink and drainer. Large picture window facing west taking in views over the beach at Crantock and the countryside beyond. Two further windows facing north. Radiator. Door to:- UTILITY ROOM – 8’4” x 6’ max wall to wall. Worktop with inset stainless steel sink and drainer with cupboard space under. Further wall mounted units, shelving, space for a washing machine and a dryer. Valiant boiler. Small window. From the entrance hall, doors open to:-
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SITTING ROOM – 21’4” x 15’. A superb large light filled double aspect room with fantastic views up and down the Gannel Estuary, across to the beach at Crantock, the countryside beyond and out to sea. Coal effect gas fire with wooden mantel and stone hearth. Sliding patio door onto the balcony. A large picture window facing west out to sea with a window seat under. Archway to:- DINING ROOM – 14’3” x 10’. Radiator. Sliding patio door onto balcony.
BEDROOM 3 – 15’1” x 14’6” plus recess. A large double aspect, double bedroom with a glazed door out onto the balcony and a large window taking in the superb views. A range of fitted wardrobes and units. Radiator. Door to:-
LOWER GROUND FLOOR HALLWAY. Understairs storage cupboards housing hot water tank and wood shelving. Opaque glass door opening to the side of the side of the property. Radiator. Doors to:- MASTER BEDROOM – 15’ x 14’ plus recess. A large double aspect, double bedroom with stunning views and a sliding patio door out onto the large sun terrace. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Door to:-
BEDROOM 2 – 13’4” x 13’1”. A large light filled, double aspect, double bedroom with a glazed door opening onto the large sun terrace and a window taking in the superb views. Radiator.
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BEDROOM 4 – 14’4” x 10’1”. A large and light double bedroom with sliding patio doors onto the large sun terrace. Radiator. FAMILY BATHROOM. WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, walk-in shower cubicle, radiator and two small opaque glass windows.
OUTSIDE
Approached directly off Riverside Crescent there is a large tarmaced parking area with space for several vehicles plus a detached GARAGE – 18’3” x 16’7” with roller door. From the parking area steps lead down to a small courtyard from which a further flight of steps lead around the side of the property to the broad sun terrace. From here there are spectacular views up and down the Gannel Estuary, over Crantock Beach, to countryside beyond and to the sea to the west. A large, broad and deep sun terrace perfect for alfresco dining and outside entertaining which can also be accessed from the three bedrooms on the lower ground floor. From the sun terrace, steps lead to the deeply sloping garden which is currently overgrown. However, there is plenty of potential to turn this area into a much more usable space like many of the neighbouring properties.
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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 – TR7 1PJ. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – Proceeding into Newquay on the southern side along the A392 continue straight over at the roundabout at the head of the boating lake onto Gannel Road initially beside the start of the Gannel Estuary. Rise up Gannel Road to the roundabout and then turn left onto Pentire Road. When nearing the end of this road turn left before you get to the mini golf course on the right hand side and follow this road round to the right which eventually turns into Riverside Crescent. Wickham House will be found after a short distance on your left hand side clearly marked by its name plaque. 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.
