Property description
CHAPEL STREET: An exquisite Grade II Listed cottage of great charm and immense character that is an established and successful holiday let. The Chocolate House has a strong nautical theme, a location in the historic heart of Penzance amongst boutique shops and eating places, sea views from the roof garden, a unique Rococo frontage, two en-suite bedrooms, architect designed contemporary kitchen and stylish bathroom and so much more. Viewing is imperative and strictly by appointment with Miller Countrywide (01736) 364260. (Usually, Saturday Afternoon Changeover time)
Dating from the early 18th-century \"The Chocolate House\" was originally a thatched fisherman's cottage. Towards the end of the 19th century it became a post office and subsequently a confectioners with a cafe thus gaining its name. Chapel Street is the oldest road in the town and comprises a mix of boutique shops, eating places and residential houses. The area is accorded conservation status with many Grade II Listed buildings. The rococo style fascia combined with the intrinsic architectural and historic interest of the property make this a landmark building within a very special area of the town.
Comprehensively refurbished and modernised to an architect design by the current owners during 2008, the ground floor has under floor heating beneath slate tiles and a contemporary style kitchen with extensive roof windows; there is gas central heating to the upper storeys, three bedrooms, roof terrace with sea glimpses, luxury bathroom and two en-suite facilities: all this combined with the undoubted character and heritage it is little wonder that \"The Chocolate House\" has so successfully performed as a holiday cottage during the last six years gaining 100% positive feedback and excellent \"Trip Advisor\" reviews. Whilst also suited to fully residential living, all fitments and furnishings are available by separate negotiation.CHAIN FREE.
Grade II Listed Character Cottage
Landmark Historic Building
Architect Designed Refurbishment 2008
Two / Three Bedrooms
Roof Garden & Sea Views from Upper Storeys
Two / Three Reception Rooms
Successfully Holiday Let
Viewing Highly Recommended & Strictly by Appointment
| . | Dating from the early 18th-century \"The Chocolate House\" was originally a thatched fisherman's cottage. Towards the end of the 19th century it became a post office and subsequently a confectioners with a cafe thus gaining its name. Chapel Street is the oldest road in the town and comprises a mix of boutique shops, eating places and residential houses. The area is accorded conservation status with many Grade II Listed buildings. The rococo style fascia combined with the intrinsic architectural and historic interest of the property make this a landmark building within a very special area of the town.
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| . | Comprehensively refurbished and modernised to an architect design by the current owners during 2008, the ground floor has underfloor heating beneath slate tiles and a contemporary style kitchen with extensive double glazed roof windows; there is gas central heating to the upper storeys, three bedrooms, roof terrace with sea glimpses, luxury bathroom and two ensuite facilities: all this combined with the undoubted character and heritage it is little wonder that \"The Chocolate House\" has so successfully performed as a holiday cottage during the last six years gaining 100% positive feedback and excellent \"Trip Advisor\" reviews. Whilst also suited to fully residential living, all fitments and furnishings are available by separate negotiation.
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| Vestibule | Slate floor, Victorian painted wall panel, fully glazed door into;
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| Living Room | 14'6\" x 11'8\" (4.42m x 3.56m). Slate tiled floor, window to the front aspect with shutters and window seat having a cupboard below, TV point, fireplace, log effect gas stove, space for furnishings, opening into:
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| Dining Area | 11'2\" x 8'10\" (3.4m x 2.7m). Space for table, chairs and dresser, with flagged tiled slate floor, continuing through and opening into:
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| Kitchen | 13'1\" (3.99m) x 5'5\" (1.65m) (widening to 12' (3.66m) forming an L-shape). Range of contemporary style cupboard and drawers beneath a slate effect roll top work surface tiled splashbacks range of complementary wall mounted cupboard with downlighters, integrated electric oven with gas hob over, stainless steel splashback and vented extractor, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, space for fridge/freezer, large double glazed roof window bringing plentiful light into the kitchen, built-in storage cupboard, door to:
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| Bathroom | Slate tiling floor, four piece suite in white comprising bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, double sized corner quadrant shower enclosure with glazed screen, shower fed from the central heating system, wash hand basin, close coupled WC, heater ladder style towel rail, airing cupboard also housing combination gas fired boiler supplying the domestic water and central heating, large double glazed roof window bringing light to the room, LED downlighters with PIR sensor, tiled walls and shaver point.
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| Agents Note | The flagged slate flooring continues right through the downstairs and has the added benefit of under floor heating. Stairs rise with a most attractive feature: Newel post fashioned from the mast of a ship, to first floor landing.
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| Sitting Room | 14'1\" x 8' (4.3m x 2.44m). Fireplace, built-in cupboards, built-in settee forming an additional bed for occasional use, double glazed saqsh window, retro style radiator, half glazed door opening to:
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| Roof Garden | 13'1\" x 7'5\" (3.99m x 2.26m). Paved, with a view to the bay.
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| Bedroom One | 10'7\" x 9'4\" (3.23m x 2.84m). Period style fireplace with wooden surround and mantel, built-in cupboards, double glazed window to the front aspect with shutters and a window seat with cupboard below, retro style radiator, door into:
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| En-suite Facility | WC, wash hand basin, partially tiled walls.
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| . | Continuing the nautical theme, stairs rise with a rope around the banister to the second floor landing.
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| Bedroom Two | 11'11\" (3.63m) x 8'2\" (2.5m) plus additional area under eaves). Three sash windows enjoying views to the bay, Rustbridge and Penzance harbour, retro style radiator.
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| En-suite Facility | Close coupled WC, wash hand basin, heated towel rail, space for table and chairs with which to admire the view, under eaves storage, door into further eaves area forming a walk-in wardrobe to bedroom , door into additional under eaves storage area with restricted head height
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