Gwealhellis offers a rare opportunity to purchase one of Helston's finest properties set in a wonderful walled garden of one third of an acre. The house has a combination of original features with modern convenience and offers lofty rooms with lots of natural light throughout. The current owners have carried out lots of improvements including, replacement of all doors and windows, insulation to the majority of the external walls, rewiring, plumbing, installation of cast iron radiators and the addition of reproduction Victorian balcony with spiral staircase. There is a large garage/workshop with electric and plumbing as well as parking spaces at the front and rear. The gardens are a particular feature of the property being south facing, very sheltered, private and divided into three distinct areas, planted with a wide range of trees, shrubs and other plants offering colour throughout the year. There are areas of paving with a large pond, lawns, orchard, deep beds and borders which are all accessed by a network of pathways with a high slate capped wall to the front and side areas.

General Comments - Gwealhellis is a large detached period house situated in a sought after location close to the town centre and schools. The property in its present form dates back to the 1880's but part of the house pre-dates this and was originally a much more modest dwelling owned by The Penrose Estate.

The house itself has a mixture of slate hanging and rendered elevations with mainly PVCu double glazed sash windows and some in timber. Internally there are many period features including deep moulded skirtings, moulded cornices, ornate architraves, picture rails, as well as cast iron radiators, a marble "Adams" style fireplace, a traditional Victorian reproduction balcony, gas fired Aga, recently fitted good quality painted kitchen with Neff appliances. Whilst the current vendors have carried out considerable refurbishment to the property there are a few minor finishing touches that are required.

Unusually for a property this close to the town centre it sits in one third of an acre of grounds with a wonderful walled garden and orchard to the rear. There are two access points, one at the front with driveway and garage/workshop and one at the rear with an additional parking space covered by a temporary carport.

Helston - The property is situated on the edge of the town centre close to the Church and with easy access to the sports centre with indoor swimming pool, Helston Secondary School and Parc Eglos Primary School. The town of Helston is an old market town which lies mid way between Falmouth and Penzance. Helston services as the gateway to the Lizard Peninsula. The town has a mixture of Georgian and Victorian architectural properties and has many historic buildings including the Blue Anchor, Angel Hotel and Guild Hall. It is the home of the famous Flora Day and Furry Dance and provides for a wide variety of daily needs including primary and secondary schools, banks, post office, shops and supermarkets. From Helston there is good access to the Lizard Peninsula as well as west Cornwall where there are many fabulous walks and stunning beaches.

Porch - Victorian tessellated floor, door to outside and door to

Entrance Hall - Victorian tessellated floor, moulded cornice, beautiful turning stairs to first floor, cast iron radiator and doors to

Sitting Room - 7.1m x 4.93m (23'3" x 16'2") - Large bay window to the front overlooking the front garden and second window overlooking the side. White marble Adams style fireplace with Victorian cast iron inset and black granite hearth, arched alcoves to either side, 3 cast iron radiators, original ornate moulded cornice, deep moulded skirting and picture rail.

Dining Room - 4.15m x 3.3m (13'7" x 10'9") - Two sash windows overlooking the side and front, radiator and shelved recess.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 7.55m x 4.2m (24'9" x 13'9") - A large room with five windows including an opening porthole and the original brick fireplace housing a gas fired Aga with back boiler supplying domestic hot water. Fitted "Masterclass" shaker style kitchen in Coastal Mist Blue with Pewter handles under a white quartz stone worktop housing a Belfast sink and glass splash back behind the hob. Matching peninsula unit, further seating unit in oak with storage below and fitted plate rack. Fitted Neff appliances including oven, microwave/combination oven, induction hob, extractor hood, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Limed oak effect floor tiles, LED inset lighting and complimentary pendant lighting.

Boot Room - Half glazed stable door to outside, fitted cupboard with tiled worktop and housing gas fired central heating boiler with control panel above.

Shower Room - Quadrant shower enclosure with Mira electric shower, W/C and pedestal wash had basin. Electric heated towel rail and radiator, partially tiled walls and extractor fan.

Landing - A large landing with access to loft space via loft ladder, large walk in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and immersion heater with timer unit, cast iron radiator and doors to

Bedroom 1 - 4.93m x 3.77m (16'2" x 12'4") - Large bay window overlooking the front garden and with distant views of the sea, moulded cornice, picture rail, cast iron radiator, cast iron fireplace with slate hearth (not in use) and arched alcoves to either side.

Bedroom 2 - 5.29m x 3m (17'4" x 9'10") - Large built in wardrobe with glazed doors, cast iron radiator, picture rail, bi-fold doors opening out to;

Balcony - A reproduction cast aluminum Victorian balcony with spiral staircase leading down to the garden.

Bedroom 3 - 4.46m x 4.12m (14'7" x 13'6") - Stairs leading down from landing, two windows, cast iron radiator and picture rail.

Bedroom 4 - 4.12m x 3.34m (13'6" x 10'11") - Canopied ceiling, two windows, cast iron radiator and picture rail.

Bathroom - 3m x 2.8m (9'10" x 9'2") - Cast iron roll top bath, corner shower enclosure with thermostatic shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and W/C with high level cistern, tiled floor, part tiled walls and dual fuel heated towel rail and radiator.

Outside - There is vehicular access from the front and rear with off road parking spaces at both. The front driveway gives access to the garage/workshop and at the rear there is a carport. The gardens are south facing and walled providing a high degree of shelter and privacy. Immediately surrounding the house are wide pathways and a patio area with a large fish pond. The remainder of the front garden is lawned with deep borders planted with a wide range of mature shrubs, trees and plants. A central pathway and steps lead up from the pond to a further area with a network of paths, large mature beds and a greenhouse. A gate then gives access to a large section of lawned garden with mature apple trees. From here a gate and steps lead to the rear parking area with carport.

Garage And Workshop - 9.5m x 2.32m plus 4.28m x 4.24m (31'2" x 7'7" plus - Metal electrically operated up and over door, three windows, two pedestrian doors - one with steps down to the rear entrance to the house. Light and power connected, Belfast sink with hot and cold water, worktop to side and plumbing/space for a washing machine.

Services - Mains water, sewerage, gas and electric.

Council Tax & Tenure - Council Tax - F.
Tenure - Freehold.

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Please Note - It should also be noted that the property is owned by Steven Jenkin who is a Partner in Philip Martin.