Penley Villa, KINGSAND, Cornwall

With unimpeded views over Cawsand Bay and framed by Penlee Point to one side and the breakwater and hills behind to the other, Penley Villa was described more than a century ago as having one of the finest sea views in Cornwall. Once known as the 'Glasshouse' and facing due south, the property is full of light from dawn until dusk. It is not simply that this iconic house has a unique sea view, it is also that it looks out over parkland to Plymouth Sound, one of the most active seaways for both naval and pleasure craft in the country.

The house as it is now dates from 1887 but has been fully restored and modernised. It offers 5/6 bedrooms, most with sea views, together with five reception rooms and a long, south-facing integral conservatory. Set within a Conservation Zone with no passing traffic, this unique property is an island of quiet and calm, even in the height of summer.

Since buying the property, the current owners have sympathetically converted the second floor that now has three additional south-facing bedrooms and another bathroom. The kitchen has been completely redesigned and now features a sea view, wooden units from Handmade Kitchens of Christchurch, and a craftsman-built central island in solid iroko.

The entrance door of this property sets a refined tone upon arrival with its elegant design. Painted in a soft sage green and boasting intricate panelling, it exudes depth and character. The welcoming entrance hall features a central ceiling rose, coving, and picture rails. Ascending the staircase to the first floor, a large picture window with leaded stained glass illuminates the staircase, landing and hallway.

On the ground floor, the drawing room boasts an antique marble surround with a curved cast iron inset and grate. Large double-glazed internal sash windows offer stunning sea views. Similarly, the dining room features a white marble fire surround, dado rails, picture rails, and beautiful ornate ceiling coving and ceiling rose. A large double-glazed internal sash windows offers stunning sea views. The hallway mahogany double doors give access to the study, which has a double-glazed wooden sash window, picture rails, and coving. The conservatory is a beautiful David Salisbury wraparound with double French doors opening to the terrace patio garden with far-reaching sea views. The cloakroom features a white suite with a pedestal wash basin and WC.

The snug is home to a stunning Wilmer and Sons of London cast iron closed range and fitted storage cupboards. Ornate doors lead into the kitchen, a beautifully designed space that combines traditional and modern elements. A lantern roof light runs the length of the kitchen, providing ample natural light and creating an open and airy feel. The kitchen is equipped with Shaker-style units and drawers with a quartz worktop. The central island is crafted from solid iroko, giving a rich and warm tone to the space. This island serves as a focal point, providing both functionality and a gathering spot. The kitchen also includes an Everhot range and a Rangemaster LPG and electric dual fuel oven. Adjacent to the kitchen, the pantry, store, and utility room house the oil-fired boiler and provide space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and fridge freezer. This area opens onto the workshop with shelving and workbenches. From the kitchen, double doors allow for a seamless flow into the garden room and from here you can enjoy stunning views.

On the first floor, Bedroom 1 has a double glazed sash window offering sea views, a black cast iron fireplace, and an opening into a dressing room with a fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 2 features a large double glazed sash wooden window with sea views, attractive painted panelling, dado rails, and deep coving. Bedroom 3 has a double glazed sash wooden window with views to the village and sea. The bathroom includes a white whirlpool Jacuzzi bath, a fully tiled shower cubicle with a rainwater shower head, a pedestal sink, a bidet, a stainless steel heated towel rail.

Ascending to the second floor, Bedrooms 4 and 5 charm with their sloped ceilings and exposed beams. Bedroom 5 also features a dormer window offering stunning views, while a door leads to Bedroom 6. The bathroom on this floor is equipped with a fully tiled shower, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and WC.

The wine cellar, located in the basement, showcases a beamed ceiling with inset spotlights.

Outside, a large patio area and sun terrace span the width of the house and offer panoramic views. A terraced garden with integral seating is located to the east of the property. The property provides off-road parking for two cars. The rear includes an enclosed area with an additional workshop nearing completion, as well as a courtyard with an oil tank and greenhouse.

This stunning property lies on the South West Coastal Path on the edge of the beautiful unspoilt village of Kingsand. The historic twin villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are set on the Rame Peninsula and comprise a multitude of old fascinating houses and cottages, many of which, like the present property, overlook the sheltered bay. The villages are equipped with a variety of local shops, pubs, and restaurants, together with a sailing club and other facilities.

The Rame Peninsula is relatively unheard of and often known as Cornwall's forgotten corner. This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with quiet secluded beaches, magnificent scenery, and spectacular walks along the South West Coastal Path. Tourists generally ignore this area in favour of the more well-known areas to the west, enabling the peninsula to retain its unspoilt character.

Kingsand and Cawsand nestle within the Grade I listed Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, an 800-acre area of coastal woodland and open hillsides, possibly one of the most beautiful and varied locations in the Westcountry.


Council Tax Band: G
Tenure: Freehold