8 bedroom house
St. Martin, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6DF
Guide Price
£3,000,000
Residential Tags: N/A
Property Tags: Moorings, Water Frontage
Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Woodland
Summary Details
- First Marketed: May 2021
- Removed: May 2021
- Residential Tags: N/A
- Property Tags: Moorings, Water Frontage
- Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Woodland
SITUATION
Peacefully set, down a private drive, away from roads, right on the riverbank and with only two near neighbours,Bishops Quay is a place like no other.
Looking out from Bishops Quay, there are no other properties visible, just the meeting of Mawgan Creek and the Helford River, surrounded by unspoilt woodland and farmland. There is an abundance of wildlife here, with herons, kingfishers, and families of curlews, egrets and Canadian geese living on the riverbanks. In the water you will see dolphins and seals, and of course plenty of fish.
The Helford River Estuary is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt estuaries in England and has inspired many writers and artists, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks that cut inland along this sheltered part of the South Cornwall coast.
The sailing and watersports here are second to none, with the Helford River and Falmouth Bay offering some of the finest waters in the UK. There are excellent facilities on the estuary including the nearby Helford River Sailing Club and many deep-water moorings downstream.
This unspoilt south side of the estuary is home to the pretty villages of Manaccan, Helford, St Martin and Mawgan. The charming market town of Helston lies about 5 miles away, providing a local hospital, schooling, supermarkets, a sports centre and a full range of shopping facilities. Nearby RNAS Culdrose offers facilities for private aircraft.
The Lizard Peninsula is home to many of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall and Gunwalloe, Poldhu, Kennack Sands, Mullion Cove, Loe Bar, Kynance Cove, Porthleven and Coverack are all with a short drive. Due to the fact that Bishops Quay is only a short distance around the south side of the river, it is also within easy access of Falmouth, with its University and Truro with its mainline railway station, private schooling and shopping centre.
HISTORY
Formerly part of the neighbouring Trelowarren Estate, seat off the Vyvyan family since 1427, Bishops Quay was in the ownership of one family from 1951 until 2020. It remains one of the few private residential properties on the estuary with it's own stone quay and long water frontage.
THE PROPERTY
The centuries old quay, lime kiln and barn from which the dwellings have gradually evolved give Bishops Quay a captivating romantic history.
The buildings are currently arranged as two adjoining (and inter-connecting) dwellings, both with four bedrooms. There is an internal staircase linking the two houses, so they could be used as one large (some 4,000 sq. ft) home if required or preferred.
The living accommodation is all on the first and second floors with the ground floor store rooms used as boat stores. With six entrances between the two properties, there is much flexibility in terms of layout.
There are currently up to eight bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms between the two properties, with one of the bedrooms able to be retained with The Kiln or let with Bishops Quay - which has been successfully let for some 25 years.
Whilst the property has been lovingly maintained over the years, the interiors are dated, and there is huge scope to upgrade the property.
With three waterfront balconies and wonderful panoramic river views from every room, this historic, quirky quayside property is unique, individual and idyllic.
GARDENS, LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS
Bishops Quay is approached down a long private lane above wonderful private meadows which slope down to Mawgan Creek. At the bottom of the lane, there is a large timber barn on the left, while a lane forks right to the two other properties (owned by one family) positioned behind Bishops Quay and The Kiln. A private gated drive leads down on to the quay itself, which together with the stone jetty forms a private harbour. On one side of the quay is a collection of old outbuildings previously used for commercial fishing including a large net shed and separate cold store. There are delightful gardens either side of Bishops Quay/The Kiln with many sitting-out areas.
SERVICES
Main water and electricity, private drainage, LPG gas, oil-fired heating.
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.
DISTANCES (All distances are approximate)
St Martin 0.7 miles, Mawgan 1.3 miles, Helford Village 3.5 miles, Helston 5 miles, Falmouth 13 miles, Truro 18.5 miles, Newquay Airport 37 miles
WHAT3WORDS LOCATION
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Peacefully set, down a private drive, away from roads, right on the riverbank and with only two near neighbours,Bishops Quay is a place like no other.
Looking out from Bishops Quay, there are no other properties visible, just the meeting of Mawgan Creek and the Helford River, surrounded by unspoilt woodland and farmland. There is an abundance of wildlife here, with herons, kingfishers, and families of curlews, egrets and Canadian geese living on the riverbanks. In the water you will see dolphins and seals, and of course plenty of fish.
The Helford River Estuary is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt estuaries in England and has inspired many writers and artists, with its deep sheltered valleys, ancient oak forests and hidden creeks that cut inland along this sheltered part of the South Cornwall coast.
The sailing and watersports here are second to none, with the Helford River and Falmouth Bay offering some of the finest waters in the UK. There are excellent facilities on the estuary including the nearby Helford River Sailing Club and many deep-water moorings downstream.
This unspoilt south side of the estuary is home to the pretty villages of Manaccan, Helford, St Martin and Mawgan. The charming market town of Helston lies about 5 miles away, providing a local hospital, schooling, supermarkets, a sports centre and a full range of shopping facilities. Nearby RNAS Culdrose offers facilities for private aircraft.
The Lizard Peninsula is home to many of the most beautiful beaches in Cornwall and Gunwalloe, Poldhu, Kennack Sands, Mullion Cove, Loe Bar, Kynance Cove, Porthleven and Coverack are all with a short drive. Due to the fact that Bishops Quay is only a short distance around the south side of the river, it is also within easy access of Falmouth, with its University and Truro with its mainline railway station, private schooling and shopping centre.
HISTORY
Formerly part of the neighbouring Trelowarren Estate, seat off the Vyvyan family since 1427, Bishops Quay was in the ownership of one family from 1951 until 2020. It remains one of the few private residential properties on the estuary with it's own stone quay and long water frontage.
THE PROPERTY
The centuries old quay, lime kiln and barn from which the dwellings have gradually evolved give Bishops Quay a captivating romantic history.
The buildings are currently arranged as two adjoining (and inter-connecting) dwellings, both with four bedrooms. There is an internal staircase linking the two houses, so they could be used as one large (some 4,000 sq. ft) home if required or preferred.
The living accommodation is all on the first and second floors with the ground floor store rooms used as boat stores. With six entrances between the two properties, there is much flexibility in terms of layout.
There are currently up to eight bedrooms and five bath/shower rooms between the two properties, with one of the bedrooms able to be retained with The Kiln or let with Bishops Quay - which has been successfully let for some 25 years.
Whilst the property has been lovingly maintained over the years, the interiors are dated, and there is huge scope to upgrade the property.
With three waterfront balconies and wonderful panoramic river views from every room, this historic, quirky quayside property is unique, individual and idyllic.
GARDENS, LAND AND OUTBUILDINGS
Bishops Quay is approached down a long private lane above wonderful private meadows which slope down to Mawgan Creek. At the bottom of the lane, there is a large timber barn on the left, while a lane forks right to the two other properties (owned by one family) positioned behind Bishops Quay and The Kiln. A private gated drive leads down on to the quay itself, which together with the stone jetty forms a private harbour. On one side of the quay is a collection of old outbuildings previously used for commercial fishing including a large net shed and separate cold store. There are delightful gardens either side of Bishops Quay/The Kiln with many sitting-out areas.
SERVICES
Main water and electricity, private drainage, LPG gas, oil-fired heating.
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.
DISTANCES (All distances are approximate)
St Martin 0.7 miles, Mawgan 1.3 miles, Helford Village 3.5 miles, Helston 5 miles, Falmouth 13 miles, Truro 18.5 miles, Newquay Airport 37 miles
WHAT3WORDS LOCATION
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Please visit Jonathan Cunliffe's website for full details, to request a brochure or contact them direct to arrange a viewing
Marketed by: Jonathan Cunliffe, Cornwall
Land Registry Data
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