Property description
The Millfields comprises an historic former Royal Naval Hospital occupying secure landscaped walled grounds of approximately 26 acres, less than one mile west of the City Centre not far from the fashionable Durnford Street and the waters edge with ferry connection to Cremyll and Mount Edgcumbe Park. This fascinating re-development is a designated Conservation Area administered by English Heritage featuring 24 hour security, road network and grounds maintenance. The buildings and grounds are surrounded by the original hospital wall which provides a secure gated environment, giving total peace of mind.
'Trafalgar' is one of the finest and most imposing properties within the City and is without a doubt the centrepiece of the Royal Naval Hospital. The hospital was built in 1760 under the supervision of the famous Georgian architect Alexander Rowehead. 'Trafalgar' was designed as a hospital and was reputedly the first in the world to use small and individual wards. The vast and most importance of this institution may be gathered from the fact that from the 1st January 1800 to the 21st December 1815 no fewer than 48,452 seamen and marines were received into the hospital. The sundial is an astonishing feature of the building and was made by John Gilbert of London in about 1800. 'Trafalgar' is Grade II* Listed and is adorned by granite Tuscan colonnades which is to this day an outstanding feature of the building.
'Trafalgar' is being converted into a series of beautifully appointed and luxurious apartments. The elegance of this stunning 18th century building continues through into the interiors, where the historic aspects have been emphasised through the careful and considered design combining the grandeur of a bygone age with modern style and finishes to make these properties truly outstanding. The superior specification includes engineered oak flooring in the open plan living areas and hallways, carpeting to the bedrooms, quality bathrooms with tiled flooring, Italian style fitted kitchen units, Henex moulded work surfaces and Smeg appliances which include oven, hob, cooker hood, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer.
'Apartment 4' comprises a magnificent penthouse which is located on the first floor of this beautiful building. There is a lift and the apartment enjoys fabulous views across Quadrangle Square. This westerly facing apartment has an open plan sitting room, dining area and kitchen with stunning engineered flooring, ribbon gel feature fireplace and Italian style oak kitchen with handless units, floating island, Henex moulded work surfaces, double Smeg oven, hob and extractor hood. There is a fridge, freezer and dishwasher. There is a drop down 3D projector system in the living room area, Solis sound system with recessed speakers and sound bar which is linked to the television. The master suite comprises a dressing room with a range of fitted wardrobes and offers access to a dual aspect master bedroom and an en-suite bathroom incorporating a Vicenza bath, walk-in shower, 'his and hers' sink units, w.c., tiled flooring and recessed waterproof television with floating remote control. On the other side of the apartment there is access to a dressing room with fitted wardrobes and matching bathroom. There are two further double bedrooms, one of which enjoys a dual aspect. There is also a separate utility room which houses the washer dryer. This apartment has two parking spaces.
PENTHOUSE APARTMENT
OPEN PLAN LIVING ROOM & KITCHEN 47' 5" x 31' 6" (14.45m x 9.6m)
UTILITY ROOM
MASTER BEDROOM 15' 9" x 13' 7" (4.8m x 4.14m)
DRESSING ROOM
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 14' 1" x 6' 7" (4.29m x 2.01m)
BEDROOM 2 17' 5" x 11' 8" (5.31m x 3.56m)
DRESSING ROOM
BEDROOM 3 17' 5" x 9' 2" (5.31m x 2.79m)
BATHROOM
OUTSIDE
2 ALLOCATED PARKING SPACES
COMMUNAL GROUNDS
*LEASE INFORMATION We understand the apartment is held on Long Lease for a term of 999 years and subject to a ground rent of approximately £250 per annum and an annual service charge of approximately £4,875 to cover insurance, maintenance costs of communal areas and security. The above information is provided in good faith although we would recommend that prospective purchasers consult their own solicitor for formal verification.