The Rockies, Port Gaverne, Port Isaac, Cornwall PL29 3SQ Guide price £695,000

Situation

The pretty coastal village of Port Gaverne is spectacularly sited on the rugged stretch of North Cornwall coastline that runs between the Camel Estuary at Rock right the way up to the Devon/Cornwall border at Bude. Port Gaverne is a small village that was originally developed in the nineteenth century as a slate, coal and limestone handling port where shipbuilding would also have taken place. Today the village consists of a small and picturesque collection of cottages and houses with the majority of the large impressive Victorian industrial buildings having long since been converted into residential accommodation. At low tide there is a small, sheltered, sandy beach with an abundance of rock pools which is probably one of the safest beaches in North Cornwall. Set just a short distance from Port Isaac Port Gaverne is an ideal location for those looking to be near to the ‘hustle and bustle’ yet far enough away to not be disturbed by it.
Neighbouring Port Isaac is today nationally renowned for its association with the television series ‘Doc Martin’. In years gone by it was a busy fishing port and from the Middle Ages to the mid 19th century it was an active harbour where cargoes like stone, coal, timber and pottery were loaded and unloaded. Fishing and fish-processing were also very important and today there are still fishermen working from the harbour although tourism plays an increasingly important role. Most of the old village of Port Isaac consists of picturesque 18th and 19th century cottages, many of which have been officially Listed due to their architectural and historic importance, located within narrow alleys and streets that wind down the steep hillside toward the harbour at the bottom.

Description

Originally three cottages, The Rockies is a delightful whitewashed cottage built of stone under a slate roof that retains many original features and much character. The property has been refurbished to a high standard in recent years and enjoys many delightful features that include wood floors, exposed beamed ceilings and a slate flagged floor in family room. The property has also been upgraded to include double glazing and oil fired central heating throughout and also enjoys the benefit of off-street parking for two cars.
The Rockies sits in a unique position and enjoys outstanding views over the cove, the surrounding cliffs and out to the sea beyond from virtually every window and outside area.
OUTSIDE
To the front of the property is a slate patio bordered by colour washed stone wall with gate to the road and tucked away to one side a fuel bunker, garden storage shed and the oil storage tank. From the sitting room a door leads out onto a decked area at the side of the property that is bordered by a wall and railings with gate, steps and path that lead down to the parking area and a steps that lead up to a further decked area that takes in the best of the views of the beach and the sea beyond. There is also a large area of land to the rear and to the side of the property as indicated on attached map.

Accommodation

The property is approached over the parking area to slate steps that lead up to front door: Entrance Hall: Built in utility cupboard housing electric meters and fuse box. Wood panelling to one wall. Inset ceiling light. Wall mounted coat hooks. Wood floor. Stairs to first floor.
Doors to bedroom 2 and:Kitchen/Dining/Family Room 8.73m x 3.57m: Two windows with deep slate sills. Part wood panelling to all walls. Fireplace with slate hearth housing wood burning stove. Exposed beamed ceiling. Inset ceiling lights. Two radiators. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Power points. Slate flag floor.
Kitchen Area: Window with deep slate sill. Alcove with space for range cooker with built in shelved cupboards either side. Further built in cupboards, one housing the central heating boiler with shelving over and one with space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Base unit with cupboards, drawers and space under for dishwasher, granite work surface incorporating drainer, inset sink with mixer tap over. Space for fridge/freezer. Stable door to patio.
Bedroom 2 3.94m x 2.85m: Window with deep slate sill. Under stairs cupboard. Radiator. Inset ceiling lights. Power points. Television aerial point. Telephone jack point. Wood floor. From the entrance hall fully carpeted turned staircase leads up to: Sitting Room 4.15m x 3.92m: Window with deep slate sill and display shelves to either side. Further high level stained glass window. High level under eaves storage cupboard. Radiator. Television aerial point. Telephone point. Ceiling light. Power points. Wood floor. Upvc double glazed door to patio. Step up to inner hallway and doors to Bedrooms 1, 2 and Shower Room.
Bedroom 1: 3.48m x 3.12m: Window with deep slate sill. Built in shelved cupboard. Built in wardrobe with two hanging rails. Feature Victorian fireplace with slate hearth (not working). Radiator. Inset ceiling lights. Power points. Wood floor. Door to: En-Suite Shower Room: Full tiling to all walls. Fully glazed shower cubicle.Wash hand basin with glass shelf and mirror over. WC. Heated towel rail. Inset ceiling lights and extractor fan on pull cord. Tiled floor. Bedroom 3 3.59m x 2.63m: Window with deep slate sill. Built in shelved cupboard. Feature Victorian fireplace with slate hearth (not working). Radiator. Power points. Inset ceiling lights. Wood floor.
Shower Room 2.33m x 1.17m approximately: Window with deep slate sill. Full tiling to all walls. Built in shower with glazed screen and door and drench shower over. Wall mounted wash hand basin, mirror over. WC. Heated towel rail. Inset ceiling lights on pull cord. Tiled floor.

Directions

From Wadebridge proceed along the B3314, signposted Rock and Port Isaac. Follow this road for approximately 8 miles and turn left, following signs to Port Isaac and Trewetha. Drive through Trewetha and follow the road into Port Isaac. At the bottom of New Road follow the road around to the right and continue towards Port Gaverne – with the sea on your left-hand side. Upon entering Port Gaverne, The Rockies is the first property on the right-hand side as you drop down the hill.