Ref: LCAA5364 Offers around £350,000 (to include the contents of Creek View)

Creek View and Freehold of Helford Stores, Helford Village, Nr. Helston, South Cornwall FREEHOLD

In a frontline position in Helford Village taking in exceptional views down the river and comprising the freehold of the village stores and a generous 2 bedroomed holiday letting

apartment – the perfect opportunity to acquire a superb letting investment in one of Cornwall’s most tranquil and beautiful creekside locations.

Ref: LCAA5364 2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION CREEK VIEW First Floor: kitchen, sitting room, hall, double bedroom, bathroom, wc. Second Floor: landing, bedroom, externally accessed store room. HELFORD STORES Shop, store room, kitchenette, wc. Currently leased. Outside: elevated river facing terrace. DESCRIPTION Rarely does the opportunity rise to acquire such an unusual freehold investment opportunity with two income streams from a holiday letting apartment and also from a commercial lease. It is all the more remarkable that the property enjoys some of the very finest views available in Helford Village over the entrance of the Creek and down the Helford River. Always regarded as one of Cornwall’s prettiest and most sheltered waterside communities, Helford Village is undergoing a revival led by the improvements to the quayside Shipwrights Arms and also by the village store which is part of this property, both of which are proving a draw to local residents in the surrounding areas as well as to those who holiday and permanently live within the village. The view looks straight across to the pontoons from the sailing club and there is constant activity throughout the summer and even in the off season. The shop is currently about midway through a seven year lease returning about £4,000 per annum and supplies delicatessen food as well as general stores. Above the shop is a two storey lettings apartment known as Creek View and this is let through Helford River Cottages with a gross income of approximately £10,000-£12,000 per annum. The apartment enjoys fantastic views both down the Helford River and

Ref: LCAA5364 3 also up the creek leading into the heart of the village from both of its bedrooms and also from the large living/dining room which has a sit-in bay window.

LOCATION The Helford River and in particular Helford Village, is a remarkably sought after area for a multitude of reasons. Perhaps its greatest asset is the tranquillity of the location which has changed little over the years with colour washed thatched and slate roofed cottages clustered around the tidal creek leading south from the main river. There are a great deal of compelling reasons why many families return to Helford year after year and generation after generation, perhaps the greatest of which is to take advantage of the exceptional sheltered creeks and inlets off the Helford River, which is ideal for day sailing. The river also caters for larger yachts who enjoy its sheltered anchorages and moorings with several beaches near the mouth. The river opens into Falmouth Bay from where the Carrick Roads with Falmouth and St Mawes at its mouth, and the River Fowey are both within easy sailing distance, as are many beaches and coves along the coastline. Parts of the surrounding area are owned by the National Trust and the South West Coast Path continues along the edge of the Helford River to St Anthony-in-Meneage and Gillan Harbour as well as on around the end of the Lizard Peninsula which transforms from soft undulating countryside to towering cliffs and above the seas.

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The popular and very active local sailing club organises regular racing during the season along with many other activities. A passenger ferry links Helford village to Helford Passage on the other side of the river where there is an inn and walks lead to the gardens of Glendurgan and Trebah. The Shipwright’s Arms inn sits beside the water’s edge in Helford and there are further facilities at Manaccan which is only about a mile away, including a church, primary school, snooker club, restaurant and tennis courts. The market town of Helston is about 10 miles away and offers a full range of shopping and commercial facilities including schooling, a local hospital, supermarkets and a sports centre. This is one of Cornwall’s best loved and most sought after villages, totally unspoilt, with activities for all ages along the sheltered, south Cornish coast. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

CREEK VIEW

To the side of the shop a flight of timber steps rise up to an elevated decked terrace with a wooden banister and shrubs to its front. The views from terrace are spectacular, looking across the creek to woodland and straight down the Helford River. The decking continues behind the building and leads to a uPVC double glazed door opening into:- KITCHEN – 10’ x 7’5”. Window to the rear, range of white fronted kitchen units under roll edged stone

Ref: LCAA5364 5 effect worktops. Stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome taps and white tiled splashbacks behind the worktops. Space for a freestanding cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine or dishwasher. Spotlights, night store heater. Obscure glazed door to:-

LIVING / DINING ROOM – 16’7” extending to 18’7” x 14’9”. A large reception room focused on sit-in bay window with window seat below taking in absolutely fantastic views over the creek and down the Helford River. Decorative fireplace, two ceiling beams, high level display shelf, night store heater, pendant light, recess with a spiral staircase rising to the second floor. Obscure glazed door to:- BEDROOM HALL. Pendant light, recess ideal to fit a wardrobe into. Doors to:-

Ref: LCAA5364 6 BEDROOM – 12’6” x 10’3”. Dual aspect with windows to the front and side looking up the creek and down the river. Pendant light, coving, night store heater, built-in wardrobe.

BATH / SHOWER ROOM. White bath in a panelled enclosure with a fully tiled surround, period style taps and a Triton shower over. White pedestal wash basin with period style taps, obscured window to the rear, pendant light, electrically heated towel rail, electric shaver point, airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with electric immersion element and slatted wooden shelving. WC. White wc, obscured window to the side, ceiling light.

SECOND FLOOR SITTING / DRESSING ROOM – 12’1” x 10’ reducing to 8’2”. Vaulted ceiling, pendant light, Velux roof window, access to eaves storage. Door to:- BEDROOM 2 – 17’6” x 7’9”. A long twin bedroom with a window on the side gable facing up the creek. Vaulted ceiling, pendant light, access to eaves storage on both sides, night store heater.

HELFORD STORES

The shop was not available to inspect on our visit, but is open most days and sells a range of delicatessen goods along with general stores and comprises of a 26’9” x 15’10” main shop facing the creek and river with a store room, wash room and wc to the rear. The shop is currently about half way through a seven year lease with a rent of approximately £4,000 per annum.

Ref: LCAA5364 7 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com POST CODE – TR12 6JX. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Helston proceed south past RNAS Culdrose and turn left at the roundabout onto the B3293. At the next roundabout turn right continuing on the B3293 and then turn left signed to Newtown-in-St Martin, Manaccan and Helford. In Newtown-in-St Martin turn right at the T-junction and take the next left signed to Manaccan and after passing Manaccan take the left hand turn signed to Helford. Once in Helford Village continue past the ford and over the bridge to the opposite side of the creek and park beside a grass verge on the right hand side. Continue walking for a short distance and Helford Stores and Creek View will be found on the left hand side. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day). CONTENTS – The entire contents of Creek View are available and will be included in the sale.

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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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