One of the best Georgian townhouses in the South West, restored to an exceptional level with breath- taking views across Falmouth Harbour.

Description

One of Falmouth’s landmark houses, this unique home is one of a pair of grand waterfront villas, built in 1792 by Sir Francis Basset, 1st Baron de Dunstanville (of Poldark fame).

An elegant double fronted Georgian townhouse that has undergone a total restoration programme with the full support of listed buildings and the very best of local and master craftsmen. This stunning townhouse has accommodation over four floors of approximately 5,500sq ft with panoramic harbour and sea views from all rooms to the front of the property, and a private south west facing garden with charming views to the rear. Much coveted parking for multiple vehicles.

The meticulous and sympathetic restoration is self-evident as soon as soon as you arrive. On the raised ground floor is the main entrance with original turned staircase off which is the kitchen/dining room, two receptions rooms, door through to rear porch/boot room with access to the rear garden. Door leading down to the lower ground floor. Both reception rooms and dining room all have original or reclaimed fireplaces with Clearview or Esse wood burning stoves.

The stunning kitchen/dining room with walk-in pantry has been beautifully designed using the very best of cabinetry with integrated Liebherr fridge and freezer, five oven Esse Range, two side by side butler sinks above which are some Delft tiles bespoke to the property charting the history of the previous five and current sixth owner. There is also a further sink with bespoke brass Quooker tap

Taking the stairs up to the first floor, on the half landing is the family bathroom beautifully appointed with William and Holland brass free-standing bath, double sink inset in marble with Barber Wilson taps and a Chadder & Co. wc. Continue up to the first-floor landing where you will find four large double bedrooms one of which has an en suite bathroom with separate shower area fitted with Thomas Crapper sanitary ware and marble tiling in the shower. This bathroom can also be accessed from the landing.

The whole of the second floor is the exceptional 1000 sqft+ principal suite with far reaching views over the harbour, across to Flushing, out to sea and across to St. Mawes. This is a fabulous suite which comprises a sizeable bedroom area with free standing William and Holland bath, arguably a bath with the best view in Cornwall! A large dressing room with bespoke wardrobes, sauna area and large marble shower room featuring Chadder & Co. shower and sanitary ware overlooking the lovely rear gardens. Throughout this floor the attention to detail is impressive with beautiful bespoke cabinetry providing all the storage one could need Door to external staircase that takes you down to the rear garden.

Take the staircase down to the lower ground floor and you will find a place that has been designed for fun and practicality with utility/laundry room with wet room off, perfect for those coming in from the sea, along with play areas for both children and adults. The Bar/Games room has views over the front garden and harbour and a bespoke walnut bar with brass counter top fitted with wine fridge and beer on tap, together with a freestanding butler sink and stand. Leading onto a separate Playroom which features a fun climbing wall with access to an additional bathroom with shower which serves both areas. Access to the side passage that will take you to either the front or rear gardens.

The Cottage

The charming one-bedroom cottage is accessed from the rear garden with door into the open plan kitchen/dining/reception room off which is the shower room and stairs to first floor bedroom. The cottage has also undergone a total and sympathetic renovation at the same time as the main house.

History

Number 2 Stratton Place is one of a pair of Georgian houses, built in 1792 by Sir Francis Basset 1st Baron De Dunstanville (of Poldark fame) who made his mark developing Portreath, exporting ore from the family copper mines. He entered parliament as member for Penryn in 1780 and soon began building substantial residences for the affluent Packet Ship captains on the family land around Penryn and Falmouth. No 2 Stratton Place was let to Captain Couse who was captain of the Packet Ship Walsingham and later Roebuck and was resident at 2 Stratton Place from 1793 until 1799 when he was dismissed from the Packet Ship Service and had to leave the house.

Outside

To the front of the property on Stratton Place is the harbour facing deep front garden with iron railings and gate to the main entrance and a separate iron gate to the side entrance that leads around to the rear garden and access to the cottage and the lower ground floor.

At the rear adjacent to the house is a very beautiful large walled courtyard garden with mature planting with steps that lead up to the next terrace again beautifully landscaped with Millboard Decking leading to further areas to entertain and relax. A footpath meanders up through this part of the garden passing through areas of grass and established ''tropical'' flowerbeds before reaching the rear garden wall with garden gate through to the secret walled kitchen garden with original Victorian greenhouse. Beyond the kitchen garden is another gate that leads to the drive with parking for numerous cars. The drive and parking is accessed off Penwerris Terrace.

Services

Main’s water, drainage, gas and electricity
Gas central heating via under floor heating in the lower ground floor and principal suite and cottage and via Carron cast iron radiators on the raised ground and first floors.
Zoned Tado/smart heating throughout
Superfast fibre broadband

Tenure
Freehold

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS

Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

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2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, images and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Savills have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise

Location

Stratton Place is the iconic face of historical Falmouth, a fabulous sea front terrace of colourful Cornish villas, Georgian facades and sea captains’ houses. Looking due east it enjoys stunning views across Falmouth harbour to the picturesque village of Flushing, the Carrick Roads and St Mawes. Set below it nearby are the Greenbank hotel with its historic quay and the Royal Cornwall Yacht Club as well as a sheltered beach that the locals use for swimming and dog-walking all year. This stretch of water front is regarded as one of the towns and Cornwall’s most beautiful locations. It is just over 500 yards away from all facilities but enjoys life at a rather more leisurely pace than the bustle of the town centre. Falmouth lies at the entrance to the Carrick Roads, a beautiful estuary bordered by countryside and small waterside villages and home to sheltered anchorages and yacht marinas. Falmouth also has wonderful sandy south facing beaches and is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the south west (The Sunday Times).

Falmouth harbour provides an ever-changing outlook and has hosted transatlantic races in addition to many other sailing and water sport championships. For the keen day sailor or dedicated yachtsman, the South Cornish coast offers some of the finest sailing waters in the UK. A short car, boat or ferry ride away are beautiful creeks and wonderful waterside pubs and restaurants. The town is the stage for numerous national and international sailing events and plays host to the annual sea shanty and oyster festivals.

Falmouth itself is a colourful and historic port with an eclectic mix of galleries, coffee shops, artisan bakeries, bars and restaurants and home to the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and several universities including Exeter’s Cornwall Campus and Falmouth University. Falmouth golf club sits on the headland above Falmouth Bay while much of the surrounding coastline is protected by the National Trust. A huge amount of water sports are on offer in Falmouth from weekly yacht and dinghy racing, gig rowing, paddle-boarding, diving and fishing, and a thriving wild swimming community. Blue Flag beach Gyllyngvase and Castle beaches are only 1.5 miles away, just on the other side of Falmouth Town.

There is a branch line from Falmouth to Truro where there is a main line rail service to London Paddington. Newquay airport has daily return flights to London as well as other domestic and international destinations.

Square Footage: 5,333 sq ft



Directions

Royal Cornwall Yacht Club – 80 yards
Falmouth Premier Marina – 800 yards
Falmouth town centre – 530 yards
Falmouth train station – 1.3
Gyllyngvase Beach 1.5
Truro - 10.2
Cornwall Airport (Newquay) – 30

(All distances are approximate in yards and miles)

From Truro take the A39 to Falmouth and stay on this road. At the Ponsharden roundabout take the second exit onto Falmouth Road/A39. At the next roundabout take the first exit onto North Parade. Continue onto Tehidy Terrace which then become Stratton Terrace before turning into Stratton Place. No2 Stratton Place will be on your right with the sea on your left.