A rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional freehold detached family home situated in a prime location facing south west overlooking St Mary's harbour, the off islands and Bishop's Rock lighthouse in the distance.
Pendragon is arguably one of St Mary's most prestigious and iconic homes situated in an elevated position taking in the full sweep of St Mary's harbour with extensive vies to the off islands beyond. This four/five bedroom granite property was built in the early 1960s and is flexible in its layout. There are two bedrooms on the ground floor with one being en-suite and three on the first floor, two of which are en-suite. The elegant, spacious reception room has wonderful sea and harbour views with direct access to a raised terrace, ideal for alfresco dining. The living room come kitchen/dining room incorporates an electric Aga with cupboards and off of the kitchen is a large utility room with access to a covered drying area in turn leading to the swimming pool conservatory. Doors from the kitchen also lead to the raised terrace overlooking St Mary's harbour. Rising to the first floor there is a galleried landing, three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The master en-suite bedroom also has built in wardrobes again with extensive sea views, bedroom two has built in wardrobes and en-suite shower facilities, bedroom three has a built in wardrobe and is served by the family bathroom. Externally the property has a lawned terraced garden which has access to a larger area which may have further potential subject to any necessary planning permissions. A particularly attractive feature is the enclosed conservatory which directly overlooks the swimming pool, again having direct sea views to the off islands. Within the grounds there is access to the swimming pool filtration plant with a driveway leading to a detached double garage along with further parking. Pendragon is truly a unique property located in an enviable position just a short stroll to the beach.
LOCATION: 30 miles off of Lands End lay the Isles of Scilly comprising of 5 inhabited islands with a population of around 2,200 and many smaller islands and outcrops of rock. One and a half miles from St Mary's airport and a mile through town, Pendragons elevated situation faces south west with commanding views over the town, harbour and off islands. St Mary's has a hospital, a health centre with five island schools offering primary and secondary education. 200 yards from Pendragon, the Isles of Scilly Golf Club offers a challenging 9 hole course with enchanting views to the islands of Tresco, Bryher and St Martins. Travel to the islands is covered by ferry from Penzance and Skybus flights from Lands End, Newquay and Exeter to St Mary's. In the spring of 2020 a new helicopter service will commence from Penzance to St Mary's and Tresco.
RECEPTION HALL: Oak stripped flooring, impressive stone fireplace set on a raised hearth, understairs storage cupboard, built in cloaks cupboard, night storage radiator.
CLOAKROOM: Coloured suite comprising low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, double glazed window, fully tiled walls, heated towel rail.
LIVING ROOM: 20' 8" x 20' 0" into semi-circular bay window (6.3m x 6.1m) Having magnificent sea views taking in the full sweep of St Mary's harbour towards the off islands, Bishops Rock and beyond, stripped flooring, marble fireplace with wood burner, cornice, tv point, wall light, three night storage radiators, UPVC double glazed doors to sun terrace.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM: 23' 7" x 13' 0" (7.19m x 3.96m) Lovely sea views over St Mary's harbour towards the off islands and beyond, fitted oak units, glazed wall cupboards, electric twin oven Aga, coving, oak stripped flooring to one end, phone point. UPVC double glazed window and door to:
SUN TERRACE: 20' 3" x 12' 0" (6.17m x 3.66m) Surrounded by balustrade, taking in the full sweep of St Mary's harbour towards the off islands and beyond.
SCULLERY: 6' 0" x 5' 5" (1.83m x 1.65m) Stainless steel inset twin bowl sinks with cupboards below, wall and base units, plumbing for washing machine.
UTILITY ROOM: 22' 9" x 10' 8" (6.93m x 3.25m) Exposed granite to one wall, lovely sea views across the harbour and beyond, plumbing for washing machine, three double glazed doors to grounds.
COVERED AREA: 22' 9" x 10' 3" (6.93m x 3.12m) Directly overlooking the swimming pool, UPVC double glazed window overlooking St Mary's harbour and beyond.
BEDROOM 4: 14' 0" x 11' 10" (4.27m x 3.61m) Built in double wardrobe, UPVC double glazed window, phone point, coving, electric heater.
BEDROOM 5: 13' 0" x 10' 0" (3.96m x 3.05m) UPVC double glazed window, coving. Door to:
ENSUITE BATHROOM: 9' 4" x 9' 0" (2.84m x 2.74m) White suite comprising panelled bath with chrome mixer tap with shower attachment and glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., fully tiled walls, built in cupboard with drawers over, electric wall heater.
IMPRESSIVE TURNING STAIRCASE RISING TO: FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING: 26' 10" x 12' 0" maximum (8.18m x 3.66m) UPVC double glazed window with views over surrounding countryside and the sea beyond, access to eaves storage, access to roof space with power and light.
MASTER BEDROOM: 17' 0" x 14' 2" (5.18m x 4.32m) Lovely sea views across St Mary's harbour and beyond towards Bishops Rock lighthouse, UPVC double glazed window, two built in pine wardrobes one of which houses two hot water cylinders, phone point, wall lights. Door to:
ENSUITE BATHROOM: White suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath, low level w.c., built in linen cupboard and dressing table unit, UPVC double glazed window with lovely sea views to Sampson and Bryher, heated towel rail.
BEDROOM 2: 16' 8" x 11' 2" (5.08m x 3.4m) UPVC double glazed window, built in wardrobe and drawer unit, wall lights. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: White suite comprising vanity unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below, low level w.c., fully tiled walls, glazed shower cubicle, heater towel rail.
BEDROOM 3: 17' 7" x 10' 3" (5.36m x 3.12m) Double aspect room with lovely sea views across St Mary's harbour and beyond, built in wardrobe, access to eaves storage.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Coloured suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., built in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, further built in cupboard, UPVC double glazed window, heated towel rail.
POOL AREA: The swimming pool is approximately 40ft long and is of a kidney shape surrounded by a high wall with circular porthole style windows which offers a good degree of privacy and exceptional views across St Mary's harbour towards the off islands. The pool is surrounded by a delabole slate terrace having a slide, there is also a small bridge over an area of pool which goes underneath and into the conservatory which overlooks the pool.
SHOWER ROOM: Pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c., shower area, tiled flooring.
POOL CONSERVATORY: 40' 0" x 18' 6" maximum (12.19m x 5.64m) Exposed granite to two walls, raised flower border with established vine, semi-circular picture window with direct sea views across adjoining land to the off islands, further sea views across the swimming pool through the porthole windows.
THE GROUNDS: The property stands in approximately three quarters of an acre of mainly terraced gardens laid to lawn with well stocked flower borders and secluded areas of the grounds. To the lower end of the garden there is an area of ground which again is lawned and lends itself to a potential plot (subject to any necessary planning permissions and permission from the Duchy of Cornwall. Within the grounds there is access to the:
PUMP FILTRATION UNIT: 11' 7" x 6' 0" approximtely (3.53m x 1.83m) UPVC double glazed windows and door. Access to an area under the terrace which surrounds the pool.
The property is approached over a long driveway leading to ample parking and turning areas leading to:
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE: 17' 5" x 17' 5" (5.31m x 5.31m) Electrically operated up and over door, power and light.
To the side of the property there is a further piece of ground which the present vendors lease from the Duchy of Cornwall at a fee of £230pa, the lease extends to 2024 and we understand that this is possible to extend if anyone so wished.
SERVICES: Mains water and electricity, septic tank drainage.
EPC: F
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