Property description
A stylishly presented period town house that has progressively been restored with care and huge attention to detail by the current owners. Hansord House offers versatile accommodation arranged over four levels suited to the larger family/multi generation living or with the potential to derive an income if desired from B&B or holiday/longer term letting. Viewing is most highly recommended in order to fully appreciate the scope and splendour of this fine home.
| LOCATION | Situated on a leafy avenue, Hansord House is on the favoured seaward side of Penzance town, separated from the promenade and beaches by Penlee Park. The town centre, with a good range of shopping, galleries, restaurants, character pubs and amenities is less than half a mile away. Primary and secondary schools, plus sixth form college are all also within a similar distance with the railway linking to London from the terminus at the eastern edge of the town. Alexandra Road comprises a mix of larger stone built Victorian townhouses in character terraces, apartments and small hotels in a respected residential area midway between Penzance and Newlyn. This is an area known for its mining heritage, fishing, agriculture and tourism; Penwith is steeped in history and has a rich cultural heritage with many artists living working and exhibiting locally, there being a long artistic tradition and association to the Newlyn school and the arts and crafts movement growing from the artistic heritage and quality of the lig
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| . | The coastal footpath links to Marazion and Porthleven to the east and beyond Newlyn to Lands End in the west, traversing rugged cliff-tops and visiting long sandy beaches and pretty coves. This is an area of immense appeal to the resident community and seasonal visitors alike.
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| THE PROPERTY |
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| . | Built in the Edwardian era and retaining a wealth of character and traditional detailing, \"Hansord House\" has been lovingly refurbished by the current owners with no expense spared during the last two years, revealing and renovating many of the original period features. This elegant and stylishly appointed period house now offers beautifully proportioned and truly versatile accommodation of significant quality arranged over four floors.
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| . | An impressive front door opens to the vestibule and hallway giving access to two formal reception rooms. Period features include high ceilings, architraves, sash windows and pine floor boards. A marble fire place situated in the sumptuous sitting room features original green tiling with a Thomas Jekyll cast iron insert. To the left of the hall are two spacious en-suite bedrooms finished in a more contemporary style with quality fitments and suited to \"high-end\" bed & breakfast accommodation.
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| . | At first floor level is the kitchen, an impressive formal dining room, two further bedrooms (one en-suite) and a cloakroom.
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| . | Three further bedrooms are located at second floor level with a beautifully appointed family bathroom.
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| . | Projections have been prepared for holiday letting potential. Please ask the agent for further information.
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| THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR | This versatile area briefly comprises: a large utility room with central heating boilers, workshop and cloakroom, with independent access from Alexander Road this lower level has the possibility to develop a one bedroom self contained apartment or perhaps professional offices. Double doors lead out to a delightful walled garden with shrubbery, pergola, garden shed, original cobble stones and parking.
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| SERVICES | All mains services are connected. Gas fired Central heating.
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| DIRECTIONS | From Penzance follow the coast road towards Newlyn and Mousehole for three quarters of a mile from the railway station. At the mini-roundabout turn right into Alexandra Road. Continue along this road for approximately 100 metres and Hansord House will be found on the right hand side at the corner with Hawkins Road.
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