General

Quietly tucked away on a no through lane in the heart of Penzance (station and harbour, 500 yards; seafront swimming pool, ¾ mile), a striking, detached former vicarage, sturdily granite-built in the 1880s for neighbouring St John’s church (one bell for Sunday morning service). High-ceilinged and full of light, now totally transformed into a smart and comfortable family home with upstairs views over rooftops to the sea. At the front, a small lawned garden overlooks the lane and down past the church to the harbour beyond. Behind, a large conservatory leads to adjoining walled gardens, both enclosed, part-lawned, with palm trees and sheltered sitting-out area.
Front door to porch; pretty, stained glass door into entrance hall; lovely, light, comfy living room (open fire, TV/DVD); games room with full-sized snooker table (limited space on some corners, shorter cues provided!); sitting room (TV/DVD) with handsome marble fireplace (open fire); country-style, slate-floored kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, 5-burner gas cooker/double oven, Belfast sink) with designer free-standing units, big oak table/chairs. Off the kitchen, conservatory with door to back garden (table/chairs, barbecue); scullery with table/chairs, Belfast sink and door to garden - ideal for children’s play/activities room; laundry room (washing machine, tumble drier, Belfast sink, additional fridge, freezer). Downstairs loo (washbasin).

Wide staircase (enormous stained glass window over) up to the first floor and five bedrooms. Three rooms have zip-linkable beds and are all spacious and light with pleasant views over the garden and rooftops to the sea: master double with 6’ bed (or twin), washbasin and roll-top bath plus hand-shower; another double with 6’ bed (or twin), and one with 5’ bed (or 2’6” twin beds); further small, pretty double (limited clothes-hanging space); and a large twin. Shower-room (suite). Family bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower). Steep back stairs (stairgate) down to ground floor and scullery.

Caterers can be recommended by owners. Damages Deposit £250. Comfy, spacious, well-equipped. Great location, everything within easy reach.

Guest Comments

Totally amazing house!! So much so I have rented it 3 times in just over a year. It lacks nothing. Every time I go there its wonderful. It feels so homely and welcoming. I will continue to rent it every year. - Judi Martin

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Fishing, Boat trips, Sailing, Surfing, Diving, Wind surfing