Church Road, Mylor, Falmouth, TR11

About this property

Available for the first time in 42 years. A delightful historic four/five bedroom creekside cottage enjoying some water views located in an extremely desirable waterside position at Mylor Creek, with many character features, set within exceptionally sunny, sheltered and private gardens, exquisitely stocked with an abundance of specimen trees and shrubs, on this highly sought-after road of substantial, individual properties, a few minutes' walk from one of south Cornwall's most highly regarded and best served creekside villages, together with useful off-road parking.

One of the oldest properties in Mylor, a unique south facing historic cottage with later extensions with attractive pink painted elevations and characterful casement windows with leaded lights, set in delightful mature cottage gardens. The hub of the house is the cosy lounge/dining room with its quaint central curved bay window, beamed ceiling and newly fitted wood burning stove within the stone fireplace. Highlights internally include the creek views from the master bedroom, landing, family bathroom and study/bedroom four. Warmed by oil fired central heating and the newly fitted wood burning stove, the characterful accommodation is further enhanced by the historic ledged timber doors to two bedrooms at first floor and part exposed roof truss features.

The accommodation offers plenty of flexibility for families and for multi-generational living or letting income, as an integrated annexe could be created, subject to consents. In summary the accommodation comprises at ground floor: double volume reception hall, cosy lounge diner, galley kitchen with walk in pantry, 21'5 long games room/ reception room, bedroom five, cloakroom WC, back kitchen, rear lobby/utility area. Upstairs, the triple aspect master bedroom enjoying views to Mylor Creek, ensuite shower facilities, L-shaped landing with views to the creek, two further bedrooms, bedroom four/study and family bathroom with creek views.

Outside, the well-stocked cottage style gardens are a delight comprising well-tended areas of lawn complimented by an array of flowering trees and shrubs together with attractive paved paths and a large patio area that catches the sun most of the day and is perfect for sitting out and alfresco dining.

Mylor Creek beach is extremely close by - simply step out of the front gate and follow a short path, and dinghies, paddleboards and kayaks can be launched.

Location - Mylor Bridge, which is at the head of Mylor Creek, is a wonderful village for all ages, offering a variety of activities and amenities including a convenience store, fishmongers, butchers, newsagents, Post Office, hairdressers, doctors, dentist and the Lemon Arm public house. Primary education is served by the highly regarded infant and junior school. For the keen sailor, Mylor Harbour is a short walk along Church Road, being a hub of activity, with the facility to moor yachts and boats - it Is ideal for taking a leisurely walk along the quayside. A regular bus service leads to the port of Falmouth, approximately four miles distant, and the cathedral city of Truro, nine miles, the county's retailing, commercial, health, legal and educational centre, with newly renovated 'Hall for Cornwall' theatre and main-line rail link to London (Paddington).

A charming stroll along Church Road takes you to Mylor Yacht Harbour, offering leading mooring, pontoon, storage, and repair services for large yachts, as well as a restaurant, café, and sailing club. The neighbouring Restronguet sailing club caters for more dinghy type racing and the place Ben Ainslie learnt to sail! Further along, the Southwest Coast Path winds along the scenic Fal Estuary, leading to Flushing. On the northern bank of Mylor Creek, a picturesque circular route takes you to Greatwood and Restronguet Passage, home to the renowned Pandora Inn.

The property provides well maintained and adaptable accommodation which prospective purchasers may wish to update, reconfigure and even extend, subject to consents. We unhesitatingly recommend arranging a viewing appointment to appreciate this fine waterside property.