THE PROPERTY
'Acton Castle' was built for the botanist John Stackhouse in 1775 who was an occasional visitor. When not in residence, he left the castle in the care of his tenant farmer - a local called John Carter. Unbeknownst to Stackhouse, John Carter was a notorious smuggler, going by the name 'The King Of Prussia' (and for whom nearby Prussia Cove is named). Carter took advantage of the empty property as a hideout when needed. The castle was extended in the 1900s and eventually converted into luxury apartments in the 1980s.
LOCATION
The nearby village of Rosudgeon caters for daily shopping needs, with the Georgian harbourside town of Penzance, some six miles to the west, offering a wider selection of shopping and educational facilities, together with a mainline railway station with regular intercity services to London Paddington.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
External staircase ascending to the private entrance for the 'North Wing'. Door to:-
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Natural slate flooring, window to side elevation, storage cupboard. Door to:-
OPEN-PLAN LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
A stunning 37' dual aspect room, with three windows to the front elevation, all providing uninterrupted panoramic views over Mounts Bay towards St Michaels Mount. Imposing stone fireplace with tiled hearth, engineered oak flooring and recessed downlighters.
KITCHEN AREA
Beautifully appointed with two-tone eye and waist level units, Solid wood worktop with inset sink and drainer unit. Integrated oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Part tiled walls.
INNER HALL
Loft hatch, doors to bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM ONE
Large window to side elevation providing plenty of natural light, engineered oak flooring, recessed ceiling lights, night storage heater.
FAMILY BATHROOM
A high quality, beautifully finished bathroom, with panelled bath, walk-in corner shower cubicle with glass shower screen and boiler-fed shower, wood vanity unit housing wash hand basin with mixer tap and illuminated mirror cabinet over. Ladder-style radiator, fully tiled walls and flooring, recessed ceiling lights.
BEDROOM TWO
Window to rear elevation, engineered oak flooring, wall mounted electric heater, recessed ceiling lights.
SEPARATE WC
Low level flush WC, wash hand basin.
THE EXTERIOR
COMMUNAL GARDENS
A real delight! Landscaped, with areas of lawn and a central paved terrace which incorporates an attractive pond. The gardens provide the same wonderful views over Mounts Bay to St Michaels Mount and across to Newlyn and Mousehole. The gardens give direct access to the South West Coast Path with Stackhouse Cove below.
PARKING
There is private parking available for the residents of Acton Castle.
BASEMENT
Providing storage for each apartment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. The castle has its own private septic tank drainage. Full fibre BT connection.
COUNCIL TAX
Currently rated as a small business and therefore small business rate relief applies.
TENURE
Leasehold, 84 years remaining on current lease. We understand the lease is in the process of being extended to 999 years (further information available upon request). Ground rent: one peppercorn. Service charge: £500 per quarter, which covers the general ongoing maintenance of the castle. Each owner is a director of the management company (Dilbey).
VIEWING
By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: 01326 318813.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
Proceeding along the A394 road from Helston to Penzance, pass through the villages of Breage, Ashton and Praa Sands and after entering the village of Rosudgeon take the left-hand turn signed to Trevean. 'Acton Castle' is then almost a mile from the main road down this lane which then becomes an unmade private drive for a short section and continues as a partially made up private drive with a tarmacadam surface for the remainder of its half mile or so.
THE PROPERTY
'Acton Castle' was built for the botanist John Stackhouse in 1775 who was an occasional visitor. When not in residence, he left the castle in the care of his tenant farmer - a local called John Carter. Unbeknownst to Stackhouse, John Carter was a notorious smuggler, going by the name 'The King Of Prussia' (and for whom nearby Prussia Cove is named). Carter took advantage of the empty property as a hideout when needed. The castle was extended in the 1900s and eventually converted into luxury apartments in the 1980s.
LOCATION
The nearby village of Rosudgeon caters for daily shopping needs, with the Georgian harbourside town of Penzance, some six miles to the west, offering a wider selection of shopping and educational facilities, together with a mainline railway station with regular intercity services to London Paddington.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
External staircase ascending to the private entrance for the 'North Wing'. Door to:-
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Natural slate flooring, window to side elevation, storage cupboard. Door to:-
OPEN-PLAN LIVING/KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
A stunning 37' dual aspect room, with three windows to the front elevation, all providing uninterrupted panoramic views over Mounts Bay towards St Michaels Mount. Imposing stone fireplace with tiled hearth, engineered oak flooring and recessed downlighters.
KITCHEN AREA
Beautifully appointed with two-tone eye and waist level units, Solid wood worktop with inset sink and drainer unit. Integrated oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Part tiled walls.
INNER HALL
Loft hatch, doors to bedrooms, family bathroom and separate WC. Cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
BEDROOM ONE
Large window to side elevation providing plenty of natural light, engineered oak flooring, recessed ceiling lights, night storage heater.
FAMILY BATHROOM
A high quality, beautifully finished bathroom, with panelled bath, walk-in corner shower cubicle with glass shower screen and boiler-fed shower, wood vanity unit housing wash hand basin with mixer tap and illuminated mirror cabinet over. Ladder-style radiator, fully tiled walls and flooring, recessed ceiling lights.
BEDROOM TWO
Window to rear elevation, engineered oak flooring, wall mounted electric heater, recessed ceiling lights.
SEPARATE WC
Low level flush WC, wash hand basin.
THE EXTERIOR
COMMUNAL GARDENS
A real delight! Landscaped, with areas of lawn and a central paved terrace which incorporates an attractive pond. The gardens provide the same wonderful views over Mounts Bay to St Michaels Mount and across to Newlyn and Mousehole. The gardens give direct access to the South West Coast Path with Stackhouse Cove below.
PARKING
There is private parking available for the residents of Acton Castle.
BASEMENT
Providing storage for each apartment.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. The castle has its own private septic tank drainage. Full fibre BT connection.
COUNCIL TAX
Currently rated as a small business and therefore small business rate relief applies.
TENURE
Leasehold, 84 years remaining on current lease. We understand the lease is in the process of being extended to 999 years (further information available upon request). Ground rent: one peppercorn. Service charge: £500 per quarter, which covers the general ongoing maintenance of the castle. Each owner is a director of the management company (Dilbey).
VIEWING
By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: 01326 318813.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
Proceeding along the A394 road from Helston to Penzance, pass through the villages of Breage, Ashton and Praa Sands and after entering the village of Rosudgeon take the left-hand turn signed to Trevean. 'Acton Castle' is then almost a mile from the main road down this lane which then becomes an unmade private drive for a short section and continues as a partially made up private drive with a tarmacadam surface for the remainder of its half mile or so.
