The Brakeyard, St Mawes

3 Bedroom Terraced House for sale in Truro

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Tucked away in a peaceful private courtyard just steps from the heart of St Mawes, this beautifully presented three-bedroom home combines light-filled, reverse-level living with the rare benefits of private parking and a garage. Offering stunning harbour and sea views, it is the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience. Accommodation Summary(Floor Area (including Sun Patio): 1000 sq. ft. (92.9 sq. m.)) Ground Floor:  Bedroom One with En Suite Bathroom, Bedroom Two, Bathroom, Rear Hall. First Floor:  Sitting Room, Kitchen Breakfast Room, Bedroom 3 / Office, Cloakroom.  Outside: Sun Patio, Rear Courtyard Garden, Two Parking Spaces and Garage. 
Internally
Quietly set within a private courtyard just moments from the heart of St Mawes, this immaculate three-bedroom home offers generous, easy-to-maintain accommodation with the rare advantages of private parking and a garage. Designed with reverse-level living to maximise the light and outlook, the principal first-floor living space enjoys superb views across the harbour towards Summers Beach and out to sea. The Ground Floor consists of two excellent-sized bedrooms, with the master bedroom to the rear featuring an en suite shower room and French doors opening onto the patio garden. Bedroom 2 is also well-proportioned, while the main bathroom serves the ground floor. A rear hallway provides direct access to the garden, making indoor-outdoor living seamless.
On the First Floor, the sitting room and kitchen breakfast room occupy the first floor, taking full advantage of the reverse-level design to maximise light and capture the harbour and sea views. The third bedroom, currently used as an office, offers flexible accommodation, while a convenient cloakroom completes this level. The layout is highly practical, combining comfort with functionality, making it perfect for both permanent living and holiday use.
Externally
The property benefits from a south east facing patio at the front which provides an ideal spot to enjoy the morning sunshine and a rear courtyard garden that is easily accessed from the rear hall . The garden is enclosed, creating a secluded and tranquil outdoor space surrounded by a number of mature shrubs including camellias and an olive tree. The patio garden catches the sun from early to late summer and is a lovely space in which to enjoy sundowners and a BBQ. The property benefits from 2 dedicated parking spaces and a garage with storage which add rare practical advantages in this central location. Historical NoteThe Brake Yard has long played a part in St Mawes’ social and working life. In the early 1900s, under the ownership of J. A. Dotson, it housed stabling for six horses and a harness room that doubled as a meeting place. The Dotson family also owned and brewed for The Victory Inn, using horse-drawn transport from The Brake Yard to distribute materials and barrels across the village.
Visitors to St Mawes would leave their horses and traps here long before the present village approach road existed. During the First World War, many horses from the yard went to France; one, named Tommy, returned safely to spend his later years in the tranquillity of the village.
As motoring advanced, The Brake Yard became home to the village fire engine. In 1972 it was acquired by a local building firm and used as garaging until 1989, after which four homes—including this one—were sensitively built in a traditional style that preserves the character and heritage of this special location.
SummaryA wonderfully maintained home in a sought-after location, featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious first-floor living area with panoramic views, private outdoor spaces, and secure parking with a garage. Ideal as a permanent residence, holiday home, or investment property with excellent rental potential. Location Summary(Distances and times are approximate)St Mawes Harbourside and Waterfront: 180 yards. Summers Beach: 550 yards. King Harry Car Ferry: 5 miles. Truro: 10 miles via car ferry or 16 miles by road. Falmouth: 20 minutes by foot ferry or 15 miles by car ferry. Cornwall Airport Newquay: 29 miles with daily flights to London and regular flights other Regional UK airports and European destinations. St Austell: 15 miles with London Paddington 4.5 hours by direct train. St MawesThe exclusive Cornish coastal village of St Mawes was voted in 2020 by a Which? Customer Survey as the “Top Seaside Town in the UK”. This enchanting south facing harbour village, named “Britain’s St Tropez” by the Daily Mail, is found on the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Much of its surroundings are owned by the National Trust.  The village is centred round its quaint harbour, its own beaches and Castle built by Henry VIII.   There is an all-year-round pedestrian ferry service to and from Falmouth and a seasonal ferry runs to Place, providing access to the scenic walks on the National Trust owned St Anthony Headland.  Local AmenitiesSt Mawes has a wide range of amenities, which are open all year, including a bakery, convenience store, post office/newsagent, doctors, dentist, pharmacy, village hall, social club, churches, delicatessen and clothing shops.  The village also has two public houses, and an excellent range of cafes, restaurants, art galleries, gift and ice cream shops and a quayside seafood bar. Olga Polizzi's Hotel Tresanton and the chic Idle Rocks Hotel both lure the rich and famous.  The village provides easy access to the sailing waters of Percuil River, Carrick Roads and beyond. St Mawes Sailing Club welcomes visitors all year round and offers sailing tuition to people of all ages. CornwallThe Duchy of Cornwall offers a range of attractions such as the Eden Project, the National Maritime Museum, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, and the Tate Gallery. The Cathedral City of Truro is the main financial and commercial centre of Cornwall. It has a fine range of shops, private schools, college and main hospital (RCH Treliske).   Fine Dining RestaurantsFine dining Michelin star and celebrity chef restaurants are in abundance, including Rick Stein (Padstow), Nathan Outlaw (Port Isaac), and Paul Ainsworth (Padstow and Rock). On The Roseland is Carla Jones at The Idle Rocks Hotel in St Mawes, Paul Wadham at Hotel Tresanton in St Mawes, and Simon Stallard at The Hidden Hut on Porthcurnick Beach and The Standard Inn in Gerrans. 
General and Material Information Material Information (Including Key Facts for Buyers): Please go to the media / brochure tabs.  Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage. Individually Controlled Electric Radiators. Hot Water via On-Demand Fischer Aquafficient 6. Energy Performance Certificate Rating: TBC Council Tax Band: D   Land Registry Title Number:  CL166155

Tenure: Freehold. There is a Management Company set up for the communal courtyard area with a nominal charge payable for its upkeep and maintenance. Viewing: Strictly by appointment with the sole agents, H Tiddy.

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• This is a Freehold property.
• This Council Tax band for this property is: F

Property Ref: 919_465943

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