6 bedroom detached house for sale

One of Cornwall's finest seaside homes in a "world class" waterfront location.

THE GLORIOUS CORNISH RIVIERA - One of Cornwall's finest seaside homes in a "world class" waterfront location, commanding a stunning panorama over the shimmering azure waters of Cawsand Bay and the iconic landmarks of Plymouth Sound. Versatile layout with Guest Suite/Annexe and Leisure Suite with Indoor Pool and Spa. Suited for use as a Primary Home or Holiday Letting. About 3720 sq ft, 19' Sitting Room, 20' Kitchen/Dining/Family Room, Luxurious Principal Bedroom with Balcony and Ensuite Shower/WC, 4 Further Bedrooms (2 Ensuite), 1 Bed Self Contained Guest Suite/Annexe, 750 sq ft Leisure Suite with Pool, Spa, Steam Room, Sauna and Cinema Room/Gym, Ample Parking, Sea Facing Gardens and Terrace.

CAWSAND BEACH 100 YARDS, PLYMOUTH 11 MILES (or direct seasonal Passenger Ferry from the beach), WHITSAND BAY 2 MILES, LOOE 14 MILES, FOWEY 30 MILES, EXETER AIRPORT 55 MILES

Location - Bownder House is located in a spectacular setting in one of the most beautiful parts of Cornwall. It lies close to the waters edge in the picturesque village of Cawsand, the entire village is a designated Conservation Area and directly adjoins the sheltered and crystal clear waters of Plymouth Sound with the Mount Edgecumbe Estate providing a verdant and sylvan backcloth.

Steeped in history, Cawsand together with its neighbour Kingsand are the quintessential Cornish seaside villages intertwined by narrow streets with "chocolate box" fisherman's cottages. The 630 mile long South West Coast Path can be accessed immediately from the property. From here one can enjoy views across the bay to Fort Picklecombe, the Mount Edgcumbe Estate, Plymouth Breakwater, the City of Plymouth and Dartmoor on the horizon. The constant passage of commercial, naval and pleasure craft around the bay and in the entrance to Plymouth harbour, makes this an extraordinary, distracting and awe inspiring outlook. For those with boating interests there are a wide range of marinas around Plymouth's waterfront to suit all types of craft with many places to explore by boat including the River Yealm, the River Tamar and of course Fowey Harbour all suitable for day sailing.

The villages of Kingsand and Cawsand both have a welcoming community, are home to the Rame Gig Club and are well equipped with a variety of local shops, pubs and restaurants together with a sailing club and other facilities. A pedestrian ferry lands on Cawsand Beach and provides a very convenient link landing directly on Plymouth's historic Barbican.
The Rame Peninsula is relatively little known, often described as 'Cornwall's forgotten corner', forming part of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with quiet beaches and outlined by the South West Coastal Path. The Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, an 800 acre area of coastal woodland and open hillsides, is possibly one of the most beautiful and varied locations of Cornwall, lies on the edge of the village.

Nearby St Mellion International Golf Resort offers unique 4-star facilities including an AA luxury hotel, leisure centre, Elemis day spa, tennis courts, a European Tour golf course, a brasserie and an award-winning restaurant, in addition the Whitsand Bay Golf Club at Portwrinkle (7 miles) is a fabulous clifftop course with awe inspirning views over the bay. There is a Montessori Nursery at St Germans (9 miles) and independent schools at Tavistock and Plymouth.

Plymouth has a long and historic waterfront together with a mainline railway station (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours) and a cross channel ferry port with services to France and Northern Spain. International flights are available from Newquay (44 miles) and Exeter (55 miles). The fabulous harbour side town of Fowey lies 30 miles to the west and the famous surfing beach of Polzeath is just over a 1 hour drive.

Description - Bownder House is surely one of Cornwall's finest coastal homes, beautifully presented to a contemporary standard and with each of the principal rooms taking advantage of the extraordinary sea views. The versatile layout with a self contained guest suite/annexe enables the property to be used as a family home with potential to holiday let the annexe or indeed for multi-generational living. There is ample space for those who work from home and the thoughtfully laid out leisure suite provides a superb amenity for enjoyment regardless of weather conditions. In addition to the generous gardens there are over 400 sq ft of sea facing balconies.

The property benefits from full double glazing and has two oil fired boilers for the central heating. There are various quality and bespoke features including a beautiful kitchen by Total Design incorporating a Quooker tap and Neff, Samsung and Candy appliances, Amtico and oak flooring, contemporary bath/shower rooms and the use of glass and stainless steel to echo the maritime environment.

The accommodation extends to about 3720 sq ft (including the Leisure Suite), comfortably set over five floors with short flights of gentle steps between each floor.

MAIN ENTRANCE FLOOR - Lobby - Spacious Reception Hall - 20' Kitchen/Dining Room with French doors to 150 sq ft Balcony - Cloakroom/WC - Laundry - access to Leisure Suite (described later) and GUEST SUITE/ANNEXE FLOOR - Open Plan Living Room/Kitchen - Laundry - Generous Double Bedroom with French doors to garden and Ensuite Shower/WC - FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR - 19' Sitting Room with wood burner and French doors to Balcony - 20' Luxury Principal Bedroom with two sets of French doors to 120 sq ft of Balconies and stunning Contemporary Ensuite Shower/WC - 3 Further Bedrooms (1 with Ensuite Bathroom) - Shower Room/WC - THE LEISURE SUITE (set over two floors) - Pool Room, the pool has discreet mood lighting and a resistance facility for exercising together with an adjoining Spa, from here wide French doors open onto the Balcony providing excellent family and party/entertaining space - Cinema Room/Gymnasium - Steam Room - Sauna - there is also a Further Bedroom with Ensuite Bath/Shower Room (total 6 Bedrooms (4 Ensuite) in current configuration).

Outside - Pier Lane is a no through road serving just three individual properties (including Bownder House) and providing a peaceful traffic free environment. There are two brick paved driveways providing ample private parking, the lane becomes narrow after the first driveway so drivers of larger vehicles are advised to park here.

The gardens have a fabulous sea facing aspect offering a private and secluded environment. The sea facing outdoor environment is perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining with patio, level lawns, various established trees and shrubs together with a 150 sq ft balcony accessed from the kitchen and the leisure suite.

Epc Rating - D, Council Tax Band - E -

Directions - Using Sat Nav - Postcode - PL10 1LP - Pier Lane becomes narrow so please take care on approach to the parking.