Available for the first time in over 75 years, Downholm is one of the finest properties in the Cornish town of St Mawes. Facing south west and overlooking Summers Beach, its location is second to none and it makes a wonderful family house in a popular part of Cornwall.
The property itself was built in 1925 and has generous proportions. The accommodation comprises five bedrooms, living room, large kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, three bath/shower rooms and an external studio with WC plus a garage and lovely gardens. The property stands in around half an acre of gardens which make an ideal place to watch the starts and finishes of the races run by the local sailing club.
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St Mawes is treasured in Cornwall as one of the quieter towns, away from the more built up towns it has a good road in and out across the beautiful unspoiled countryside of the Roseland peninsula and is linked to the port of Falmouth and to Truro via the King Harry ferry on the Rivery Fal.
The guide price is £1,950,000. For further information please contact Savills on 01872 243 200 or visit www.savills.co.uk.
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