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Point Gribben,Poltair Road, St Austell, South Cornwall FREEHOLD

OFFERED FOR SALE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 40 YEARS.

Offering remarkable value and with immediate vacant possession, the opportunity toacquire an extraordinary detached five bedroomed, four reception roomed period

residence of astounding quality of construction, occupying beautiful high walled groundsof almost an acre with electric iron-gated entrance driveway.

This very well maintained house is a time capsule, unspoilt over the years, offered forsale for the first time in more than 40 years, now requiring some modernisation yet

retaining all of its outstanding period detail, including polished oak floors, oak panelling,magnificent oak staircase, high ceilings and superb cut granite and stonework

construction.

AN UNMISSABLE OPPORTUNITY AT AN EXTREMELY KEEN PRICE FOR IMMEDIATE

SALE.


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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: porch, lobby, outstanding reception hall 202 x 166 max., cloakroom,

wash room, oak panelled study, drawing room with doors to large dining room, side hall,cloakroom, breakfast room/playroom, conservatory porch.

First Floor: half-landing with huge stained glass window, main landing, 5 double

bedrooms, (1 currently a bathroom), bathroom.

Outside: long paved driveway, large car port, high-walled front garden with magnificent

rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, palm and cobbled terrace. Extensive incrediblyprivate walled, sheltered rear gardens planned in three distinct areas with near total

privacy. Substantial summerhouse. A true plantsmans garden containing an extraordinarycollection of ornamental and flowering trees, shrubs and plants exuding the atmosphere ofa bygone era.

In all, almost 1/2 an acre.


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THE PROPERTY

The sale of Point Gribben is, without question, a most rare opportunity to acquire a

remarkable and very substantial detached gentlemans residence of outstanding qualityand distinction, now offered for sale for only the second time in its history after more than40 years in the present familys ownership.

It is understood that Point Gribben was built for the widow of the very fine neighbouring

residence, Greystones, commissioned by her following the death of her husband and isbelieved to have been built by the same building company. The house was occupied bythe lady and her maid until acquired in the early 1960s by the late Aunt and Uncle of the

vendor.

Point Gribben is an extraordinary house in terms of its integrity and supremely high qualityof construction and materials evidenced by the superbly detailed exterior and interior.Elevations are in particularly fine quality stonework with cut granite quoins and window

surrounds complimented by deep sprocketed eaves, original cast iron gutters and tall sashwindows which are believed to be oak. The multi-hipped roof was, we understand, re-tiled

completely in the 1970s.


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The interior is awash with oak; polished oak floorboards and inlaid oak parquet, anoutstanding oak panelled reception hall with magnificent three quarter turn handsome oak

staircase with barley twist balustrade, and an oak-panelled study. Further fine architecturaldetail of the period evidenced throughout the house includes beautiful leaded stained glass

windows some circular, panelled doors, delightful fireplaces, elegant imposing baywindows, Victorian-style radiators and ceilings of generous height, typically 82 in theprincipal ground floor rooms.

The accommodation, which has been well maintained decoratively, is ideal for modern

family living and can certainly be occupied without the need for substantial additionalexpenditure; however, we anticipate that buyers will consider this an extraordinaryopportunity to acquire a house of immense stature and originality with obvious scope for

improvement in such areas as the bathrooms and kitchen which, with an adjacent largebreakfast room/play room, offers great scope to expand and re-design.

The extensive walled grounds are a veritable sanctuary with wonderful shelter and privacy.We understand that the gardens were a particular passion of the vendors late Aunt and

this is evidenced clearly by the stunning collection of old-established ornamental andflowering trees, shrubs and plants including palms, magnificent tree rhododendrons,

azaleas, copper beech, acers, camellias, bamboo, ferns, ornamental grasses, climbers andmagnolias.

The sale of Point Gribben represents an important opportunity to acquire a piece of

history one of South Cornwalls finest town residences in one of St Austellspremier residential roads. Accordingly, viewing is strongly recommended, byappointment only, please, through the Sole Agents.


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LOCATION

Point Gribben is situated in a highly regarded residential location in St Austell, set back

approximately 90 from the road behind a 7 high granite wall with tall electrically operatediron gates. The town centre of St Austell is currently undergoing comprehensive re-

development and will offer much improved commercial and shopping facilities, schooling

and a main line Intercity rail link to London Paddington (travelling time approx. 4 hours).The Cathedral City of Truro is about 14 miles away to the west and provides ever improving

shopping, business and commercial facilities plus state and private schooling. NewquayAirport offers regular flights to London Gatwick and Stansted (flight time approximately 1

hour). There are sailing clubs at Porthpean, Pentewan and Fowey the latter being aparticularly interesting and historic harbourside town. There are splendid sandy beacheswithin a 10 minute drive and the Cornwall South Coast Path offers superb scenic coastal

walks to the historic town of Fowey and, to the south west via Charlestown, to Mevagissey,Portmellon and Chapel Point.

The setting is perfect for visits to locations throughout the county with, to the west,

Penzance about 1 hours drive, likewise the picturesque harbour town of St Ives with theTate Gallery. The magnificent miles of golden sandy beaches on the north coast, Padstowand Rock on the Camel Estuary, Bodmin Moor, Polperro, Fowey, the film makers mecca ofCharlestown, the bustling fishing village of Mevagissey and the nearby and now worldrenowned Eden Project are all an easy drive away from Point Gribben.

Finally, excellent sporting and recreational facilities abound in the area with Polkyth LeisureCentre within walking distance and a cliff-top 18 hole golf course at nearby Carlyon Bay.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

(all dimensions are approximate)

Panelled entrance door incorporating leaded stained glass, cut granite threshold and step into:-

PORCH Quarry tiled floor with mat well. Oak panelling to dado height. Circular leaded

stained glass window. Coved ceiling. Panelled oak door with leaded stained glass and

granite threshold into:-

LOBBY Polished oak boarded floor, oak panelling to dado height, wide oak architraves.

Panelled oak door with stained glass into:-


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RECEPTION HALL 202 x 166 reducing to 97: an outstanding and immensely

impressive reception hall of great distinction and character with two oak-framed sashwindows overlooking the private rear gardens. Oak panelled throughout to three-quarter

height with plate shelves over, polished oak floorboards. Magnificent solid oak easy-risingthree-quarter turn staircase with handsome capped oak newels, oak barley twist balustrade

and oak hand rails. Charming nook beneath the staircase with panelled oak settle

incorporating storage chest and fireplace with tiled slips, oak mantel shelf, bevel-edgedmirror and plate shelf. Pine-lined under stair cupboard with panelled oak door, stepped

ceiling cornice and oak ceiling beams. Four wall light points, telephone point, radiator.

GENTLEMENS CLOAKROOM Panelled oak door, quarry tiled floor. Original ceramic

wall tiling in white with blue ceramic skirting and border tiles to dado height. Two racks ofcoat hooks. Door into:-

WASH ROOM/WC Sanitary ware in white comprising:- pedestal wash hand basin and

low flush wc. Quarry tiled floor. White ceramic wall tiling to dado height in part with blueceramic skirting and border tiles. Radiator, coat hooks. Two sealed-unit double glazed

windows, two chromium towel rails and towel ring.

STUDY 18 into bay, reducing to 141 x 112: oak panelled throughout to shoulder

height and extending into a wide, angled full height bay window overlooking the charmingand exceptionally private rear gardens. Fireplace with deep blue tiled slips and hearth andoak surround incorporating bevel-edged mirror and mantel shelf. Moulded picture rail,

moulded ceiling cornice, radiator.

DRAWING ROOM 18 x 179 reducing to

1310: a beautifully proportioned, elegant

room extending into a wide and deep angledfull-height bay window beneath an elegant

panelled arch facing west, overlooking themature walled front gardens. Inlaid oak

Parquet floor with central well for carpet.White-painted period-style fireplace (currentlysealed) with hearth (believed to be coloured

tiled). Circular leaded stained glass window.

Tall moulded skirtings and wide mouldedarchitraves. Deep moulded and egg-and-dartcornice and oak-beamed ceiling. Victorian-style radiator. A wide pair of doors with

bevelled glass panes on piano hinges into the:-


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DINING ROOM 1710 into bay, reducing to 1310x 1410: (creating one splendid

double reception room some 333 in length overall). Fine and elegant semi-circularbay window through a panelled arch, facing west overlooking the mature walled frontgardens. Inlaid oak Parquet floor with central well for carpet. Circular, leaded stained glasswindow. Fine quality polished mahogany fireplace (currently sealed) with tiled hearth,unusual original minute-tiled slips, oval bevelled mirror and mantel shelf. Tall mouldedskirtings, wide moulded architraves. Deep egg-and-dart moulded ceiling cornice and

decorative plaster ceiling frieze. Moulded picture rail, two wall light points. Victorian-styleradiator.

From the reception hall, oak-panelled door to:-

LOBBY Open doorway into:-

SIDE HALL Sealed-unit double glazed window to the side elevation with tiled window sill.

Secondary staircase to the first floor. Telephone point, wall light point. Under staircupboard with two shelves. Former chimney breast, ceramic tiled with inset Ideal E-type

gas-fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Shelved linen cupboardbeside with louvred door.

LADIES CLOAKROOM/WC Modern sanitary ware comprising:- pedestal wash hand

basin sand low flush wc. White-painted dado-height panelling to three walls with ceramic

tiled border. Radiator/heated towel rail. Sealed-unit double glazed window to the sideelevation with tiled window sill. Wall light point, wall -mounted electric heater.

KITCHEN 13 x 103: fitted to three walls with melamine-finish units and wood-edged

work surfaces, comprising:- single drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, Miele four-

plate ceramic hob, Miele filtered hood/lighting over, Belling Formula double oven and grill.Marble slab work surface. Range of cupboards, drawers, pull-out trays, deep pan drawers,

wall cupboards. Ceramic splashback tiling, quarry tiled floor. Plumbing for dishwasher,radiator. Two sealed-unit double glazed windows to the side elevation.

BREAKFAST ROOM/PLAYROOM 138 x 1210: a triple aspect room with sealed-unit

double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations and wide picture window facing overthe rear terrace and gardens. Range of fitted tall shelved cupboards, drawers, worksurface and wall cupboards. Radiator, ceramic tiled window sills. Plumbing (hot, cold &waste) for washing machine. Recessed cupboard with louvre doors containing electricity

meter and fuse box. Part-glazed door to:-


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CONSERVATORY PORCH 158 x 410: with half-glazed walls around three sides and

hipped high glazed roof. Sealed-unit double glazing throughout. Quarry tiled floor,

fluorescent lights with diffusers. Control switch for the electric gates. Half-glazed door tooutside.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

HALF-LANDING Magnificent oak-framed window to the rear elevation with six large

leaded stained glass panels and deep oak sill. Tall oak skirtings.


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FIRST FLOOR LANDING - 205 x 74 extending to 144: an impressive and, again,

particularly elegant feature of the house the splendid staircase with capped solid oaknewels, oak barley twist balustrade and oak hand rails. Stepped ceiling cornice, tallmoulded skirtings and moulded architraves. Panelled white-painted doors with originaldoor furniture. Telephone point, radiator. Deep walk-in linen cupboard off, containinginsulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater and slatted linen shelving. Access hatchto the extensive loft space.

Large shelved storage cupboard off.

Secondary staircase (as previously described).

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (1) 181 x 1710

into bay, reducing to 14: a fine west-facing

room with angled deep bay window through anelegant panelled arch, overlooking the very

secluded mature front gardens remarkably,with no other property in sight. White-painted

period-style fireplace (sealed) with unusualtiled inset and painted tiled hearth. Steppedceiling cornice, tall moulded skirtings, radiator.

BEDROOM 2 1710 into bay, reducing to14 x 149: another large west-facing

bedroom extending into a wide, elegant semi-

circular bay window through a broad panelledarch, again overlooking the very mature andbeautifully stocked front gardens a charming

sylvan aspect. White-painted period-style

fireplace (sealed) with blue tiled inset andhearth. Stepped ceiling cornice, tall mouldedskirtings, radiator.


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BEDROOM 3 178 x 88 increasing to 103: a dual aspect room facing south and

west in two parts with a wide square archway between probably originally intended as anante-room and dressing room, used in conjunction with Bedroom 4 (below) to which there

is a connecting door. Corner fireplace with open grate, tiled inset and hearth. Steppedceiling cornice, tall moulded skirtings, moulded picture rail. Vanitory wash hand basin,

radiator. Lovely sylvan aspect over the front gardens.

BEDROOM 4 18 into bay, reducing to 142 x 113: extending into an angled full-

height bay window through an elegant archway, commanding wonderful views over theextremely private and long rear gardens and over part of St Austell and countryside in the

far distance. White-painted wood fireplace (sealed) with tiled inset and heath. Steppedceiling cornice, tall moulded skirtings, moulded picture rail.

BATHROOM 92 x 92 plus shower recess: sanitary ware in silver grey and whitecomprising:- panelled bath with hand grip, low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and

ceramic tiled recessed shower cubicle with mixer shower and light. Radiator, chrome-plated electrically heated towel rails, wide mirror. Dimplex wall-mounted heater. Mirror-

fronted medicine cabinet, coved ceiling. Two windows to the side elevation. Co-ordinatingpart-tiled walls.

BEDROOM 5/SECOND BATHROOM 11 x 10: originally the servants quarters with

sash window to the side elevation. Latterly equipped as a bathroom with sanitary ware inwhite, comprising:- panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush wc. Original

small open fireplace, radiator, chrome-plated heated towel rail, coved ceiling. Full-heightshelved cupboards.

OUTSIDE

Point Gribben is superbly situated in one of the very finest residential roads in St Austelland is barely visible from Poltair Road, standing proudly back within its magnificently

stocked, mature level gardens and grounds, screened to the roadside by a 7ft high granite

wall with a pair of electrically operated iron gates hung between handsome capped cutgranite gate piers. A brick-paved driveway, about 90ft long, leads to the house and givesturning and parking space for a number of cars.


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CAR PORT 17 to 25 depth x 11 (average width): with concrete floor and polycarbonate

roof.

FRONT GARDENS enclosed by the aforementioned high stone wall to the front boundary

and by a tall granite-block hedge to the north and brick wall to the south are profuselystocked with a wonderful collection of long-established ornamental and flowering shrubs,trees and conifers including magnificent tree rhododendrons of numerous varieties, many

azaleas, acer, copper beech, lilac, camellias, a splendid Chusan palm tree, roses andcordylines. The area immediately to the front of the house, once lawned, is now a large

granite cobbled sun terrace, enjoying absolute privacy. Solid timber pedestrian gate givingsecondary access to the road.

To the north side of the house, a fully-enclosed wide pathway with high granite hedgingsurmounted by shrubs. Outside lighting and power. Brick-built gardeners wc. Three

garden water taps.

REAR GARDENS The extensive rear gardens are a sheer delight, incredibly private and

sheltered an extraordinary town garden, prolifically stocked and planned in three areaswith near total privacy.

Closest to the house, an extensive full-width paved sun terrace and further brick-pavedterrace (formerly lawn), beside which stands a:-


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SUBSTANTIAL SUMMER HOUSE 155 x 119 (external): a handsome building of

lined timber construction with two pairs of wide folding three-panelled doors facing fullsouth under a hipped roof of small plain tiles: windows to the sides and rear, paved floor,

lighting. Ideal for use as more than just a summer house perhaps a garden office.Surrounding beds and borders contain splendid old-established rhododendrons, masses of

azaleas, bamboo, conifers, pittosporum, hydrangeas, palm and slate paths. An imposing

wide, red brick archway with ornamental clay finials and brick walls beside, flanked by bedsof arum lilies leads through to the central part of the garden, surrounded and bisected by

very good paved pathways and containing a vast array of shrubs and plants includingornamental grasses, heathers, buddleia, fuchsias, tree ferns, Chusan palm, Dracaena

palms, acer, bay, pampas and fig tree. Beside, to the south, a low wall formed fromchimney pots and stone separates a paved area with large timber garden shed. Threegarden water taps and two further garden taps to the north side of this part of the garden.

Further beyond, the final area of garden was planned to resemble a woodland garden with

conifers and magnificent acers, fuchsias, ceanothus, pittosporum, rhododendrons,numerous ferns, tree fern, ornamental grasses and bluebells. A pathway meanders

through this charming area to a large paved sun-trap patio at the very far end of thegarden, screened by high brick side and rear boundary walls, overhung by ornamentaltrees, magnolias, conifers, pittosporum, rhododendrons, flowering shrubs, wisteria, passionflower and variegated ivy. A wrought iron gate in the northern brick boundary wall wasspecifically planned for maintenance of the boundary which extends slightly beyond thebrick wall to the north.

In all, the gardens exude the quality and atmosphere of a bygone era and are, in terms of

their extent, content and extreme seclusion and privacy, a remarkable setting for thisdignified house of exceptional quality.

In all, the property extends to almost an acre.

GENERAL INFORMATION

POST CODE PL25 4LR.

SERVICES Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas are connected, gas-fired central

heating and domestic hot water. Telephone subject to British Telecom regulations.

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.comE-mail: [email protected]

DIRECTIONS - From Truro proceed towards St Austell and upon reaching the town

follow the signposts to the railway station. From the station, continue passed the Library

and Park. Upon reaching a mini roundabout, take the first exit (turn left) into Poltair Roadand the tall iron gates of Point Gribben will be seen after a short distance on the righthand side.


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AGENTS NOTE - The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for

prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonabledescription 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 orequipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection

with any purchase of the property. All measurements, 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).


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