Location

Mariners is a pretty, semi-detached, whitewashed cob cottage, nestled within a cluster of thatched picturesque cottages that make up the gorgeous coastal village of Feock.

The open waters of the natural harbour of the Carrick Roads are within a five minutes’ walk, with Loe Beach, Mylor Yacht harbour and Pill Creek offering moorings close by and providing access to a range of water related activities including gig rowing, sailing and paddle boarding.

In addition to its valuable coastal setting, the parish offers a number of destinations and attractions within a few miles including a number of popular inns, yacht clubs, historic houses, restaurants and cafés. The town of Falmouth can be reached by a short ferry trip from the National Trust’s Trelissick House jetty, just to the northeast of the property.

The village has easy access to the A39 and the mainline rail station at Truro offers high speed connections to London and Scotland.

There are a good range of schools locally with both Devoran and Kea primary schools close by. Truro and Falmouth have a selection of public and private schools with Good to Outstanding Ofsted rankings.

Description

This charming cob cottage with slate tile roof and pretty timber windows is full of character and whilst small, is perfectly proportioned. The cottage nestles within mature, professionally landscaped front and back gardens , full of flowering shrubs and palms with a small arrival court for off road parking.

Ground Floor

This inviting home is entered via a pretty front door into an enclosed porch with coloured glass feature windows and a patterned terracotta tiled floor. The inner door opens directly into an open plan reception room with beamed ceilings, delightful window seats and a large granite fireplace with granite mantel at one end. This spacious room could be comfortably divided into dining and lounge areas.

Through a door to the rear of this main space is the kitchen where there are plenty of below counter and wall mounted cabinets with a range of fitted appliances, including a stainless-steel oven, electric hob, integrated hood extractor, an under counter fridge/freezer unit, an integrated washing machine/dryer and stainless-steel sink. A glazed side door provides access to a sunny terrace and there is a path around the side of the building to the parking area, convenient for food delivery.

A turning pine staircase in the corner of the main reception room ascends to the first floor level.

First Floor

Upstairs a small landing opens up onto two well proportioned, carpeted double bedrooms and a good sized family bathroom. These rooms are filled with light from the pretty windows that frame views over the garden to the south and open countryside to the north, further adding to the attraction of this lovely property.

There are a number of integral wardrobes and storage cupboards, with a water tank and immersion tank in the bathroom cupboard.

Exterior, gardens and parking

There is a shared entrance drive that leads round to Mariners private gravelled parking court with parking space for two cars … or boats. A rendered wall divides the parking area from the attached cottage and the rest of the front garden is enclosed by timber fencing and mature shrub planting.

Pretty flower borders surround the entrance drive planted with periwinkle, palms and winter flowering Camellias.

The rear garden is well enclosed and private, featuring a brick path that provides access to the rear of the mature planting beds. A patio area provides a sheltered sun trap behind the house, an ideal space for summer barbecues.

Opposite the entrance drive is the well-equipped village playing field and the public footpath that leads straight down to the water.

Directions

Heading southeast from the roundabout on the A39, take the B3289. Turn left after 2 miles at the grass triangle into a no through lane. After 300m, at the playground sign, prepare to turn right in front of a pale yellow wall into the drive. Mariners cottage is on the left with a pale blue front door.

Distances
(Are approximate and in miles.)
Truro 5
Loe Beach 0.5
Falmouth 11
Cornwall Airport (Newquay) 23
Mylor Yacht Harbour 9.6