Freshawter Lane, St Mawes, The Roseland Peninsula, Cornwall.

5 Bedroom Plot for sale in Truro

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For those seeking to create a truly exceptional 21st century riverside residence, this represents a rare and compelling opportunity. An individual building plot of approximately half an acre is available in one of Cornwall’s most prestigious postcodes, with full planning consent granted for an elegant three-storey, art deco-inspired contemporary home. Positioned in a commanding, near waterfront setting, the proposed design and landscaped gardens have been thoughtfully conceived to embrace the serene and far-reaching views across the Percuil River and surrounding National Trust countryside. Once realised, this outstanding setting offers the potential to deliver a remarkable coastal home, equally suited as a distinguished principal residence or an exclusive waterside retreat.
PLANNING HISTORYUnder Planning Application PA21/12298, consent was granted in December 2021 for the demolition of the existing 1985-built detached house and garage, together with approval to construct a substantial new family residence extending to approximately 6,900 sq ft (641 sq m). The original scheme proposed a high-quality home, combining practical design with a more traditional architectural style in keeping with its surroundings.
Further site investigations identified the presence of a South West Water adopted mains sewer within the plot, introducing additional complexity to the development. Approval was subsequently obtained to divert the mains sewer (South West Water Reference WR3657087). Following this, the original dwelling was demolished and the drainage infrastructure successfully re-routed.
A revised scheme was later approved under Planning Application PA23/04966 on 7th September 2023, granting permission for a replacement dwelling on the site. The updated design broadly reflects the scale and layout of the original consent, while introducing more striking architectural detailing, an enhanced landscaping scheme, and a partial repositioning of the house to accommodate the reconfigured mains drainage.
LIVING THE DREAM!The original architectural concept draws inspiration from the rich heritage found on the eastern side of St Mawes, where many of the finest homes date from the 1920s and 1930s, showcasing distinctive Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Cornelius influences. The proposed residence is an impressive three-storey, art deco-inspired contemporary home, arranged in an elegant H-shaped configuration with two subtly offset perpendicular wings set above an L-shaped lower ground floor. The design achieves a refined balance between classic architectural references and modern innovation, creating a home that is both sympathetic to its surroundings and distinctive in its presence. The material palette reflects the clean, understated principles of art deco design, incorporating rendered elevations, metal-framed windows and timber detailing.
Designed to provide generous, light-filled accommodation, the layout offers a versatile arrangement suited to modern living, including space for family life, guest accommodation, landscaped gardens for relaxation, and parking for both vehicles and watercraft. The positioning of the house has been carefully considered to work with the natural topography, maximising the far-reaching views across the Percuil River and surrounding National Trust countryside. Characteristic of the era, curved bay windows and balconies to the principal rooms have been thoughtfully incorporated to frame and enhance these exceptional views.The approved scheme proposes construction using Insulated Concrete Formwork (ICF), offering excellent thermal performance, efficiency and reduced construction waste. The design also embraces a forward-thinking approach to sustainability, incorporating features such as high levels of airtightness, mechanical ventilation, water conservation systems, a ground source heat pump, photovoltaic panels, underfloor heating and heat recovery technology.
In summary, with planning permission secured, ecology surveys completed, a building regulations package prepared, overhead power lines removed, bulk excavation undertaken including the diversion of the mains sewer, and the original dwelling already cleared, the site is primed for immediate commencement of construction following completion. Alternatively, subject to any further planning approvals, the opportunity offers flexibility for a purchaser to tailor the design to their own vision, creating a truly exceptional coastal home.
PROPOSED LANDSCAPED GARDENSThe external landscaping is an integral element of the approved design, carefully conceived to complement and enhance the setting of the proposed dwelling. The scheme focuses on creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, including a sheltered ‘Mediterranean-style’ courtyard designed for socialising and entertaining. Thoughtful terracing across the site allows for a series of distinct garden areas, each positioned to capture both daytime and evening sun while maximising enjoyment of the far-reaching river views. A productive kitchen garden with greenhouse is incorporated for home cultivation, alongside areas designed to encourage biodiversity, including habitats for insects and small wildlife such as a dedicated bee station.
Practical considerations have also been carefully addressed, with a gently sloping driveway providing access to parking areas suitable for everyday use, as well as additional space for winter boat storage, an essential feature for waterside living. A pedestrian pathway and ramped access connect the lower and upper levels of the site, with a series of considered landings leading to the principal outdoor spaces.
PROPOSED ACCOMMODATIONApproximate Gross Internal Property Area: 6900 sq ft (641 sq m)Approximate Plot Size: 328 ft (100m) in length by 72ft (22m) in width. (About 0.54 Acre)
Lower Ground Floor:Covered Double Car Port with steps to the Upper Ground Floor Terrace and access to:Integral Double Garage.Informal Entrance Hall with access from the Car Port and leading to:Lower Hall (Stairs plus Lift access to upper ground and first floors).Shower Room.Utility Room (Dumb Waiter Micro Lift to the Upper Ground Floor Prep Kitchen.)Pantry / Coldstore.Plantroom.Gym with Steam Room, Sauna and Lock-up Store.Guest Suite comprising Kitchenette, En-Suite Bath and Shower Room, and a Picture Window to capture the splendid river views as well as allow access to a Sun Terrace.(NB: This floor could be built to a smaller scale if required).
Upper Ground Floor:Sweeping steps from the Parking Forecourt (practical but a design statement too) leading to:Sun Terrace capturing the morning to later-afternoon sun plus the exceptional views.Formal Entrance Lobby. Impressive Formal Galleried Hall with Stairs to the First Floor, Lift and patio doors to a featured ‘Mediterranean’ Style Courtyard.Boot Room with stairs from the Lower Hall and open way to the Galleried Hall and doors to:Cloakroom W/C and Separate Laundry Room.Sitting Room with Featured Fireplace and panoramic river views plus access to the Sun Terrace. Open Plan Informal Dining Room and Kitchen with river views and access to the Sun Terrace.Prep Kitchen with Dumb Waiter to the Lower Floor Utility Room and side access entrance door.Formal Dining Room with Corner windows / doors and access to the Mediterranean Courtyard.
First Floor:Galleried Landing with central circular skylight, stairs and lift access, plus doors to a rear Balcony.Principal Bedroom Suite comprising Contoured Balcony, Library / Snug, Dressing Room, ‘His and Hers’ En-Suite Shower Rooms, and exceptional river and countryside views.Bedroom Two with En-Suite Shower Room and windows / doors to a Balcony and river views.Third bedroom with and En-Suite Shower room.Fourth Bedroom / Work from Home Office with Balcony access and river and countryside views.
Exterior:Pedestrian Side Path / Ramp (gated on Freshwater Lane) leading up to the top of the rear gardens with landings to the main external spaces.Driveway with Additional Parking (for Boat Storage).Lower Sun Terrace. Areas of Lawn and Flower Beds.Parking Forecourt with Turning Space and access to the Car Port plus featured pedestrian steps to:South East Facing Upper Ground Floor Terrace with access to the property plus side paths to:Rear Westerly Facing Sun Terrace with Outside Dining / Entertainment Area.Mediterranean Style Courtyard Garden (linking the Dining Room, Main Hall and Laundry Room).Two Tiers of Lawn and Shrub areas with central steps.Kitchen Garden with Bee Hotel, and Greenhouse.
Location Summary (Distances and times are approximate)Central Village and harbourside: 650 yards. River Walk: 350 yards. Freshwater Boatyard: 350 yards. Summers Beach: 700 yards. King Harry 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 flights to London, other UK regional 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, sits on the tip of the Roseland Peninsula and the eastern side of the Fal Estuary, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. 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 and the South West Coastal Path.
Local AmenitiesSt Mawes has a wide range of amenities, which are open all year, including bakers, 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. Olga Polizzi's Hotel Tresanton and the chic Idle Rocks Hotel both lure the rich and famous. The village has superbly varied and accessible sailing waters, an active sailing club, gig rowing club, tennis club, and bridge club.
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), Rob Eden (Watergate Bay), Adam Handling (Newquay), Nathan Outlaw (Port Isaac), and Paul Ainsworth (Padstow and Rock). On The Roseland is Guy Owen 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 INFORMATION
Relevant Planning Permission Application Numbers: PA21/12298 and PA23/04966.
Services: Mains Water, Electricity and Drainage on site. Superfast Broadband Fibre ready for connection (FTTP installed). Overhead power cables removed.
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Planning Conditions: Further detailed information, reports, Planning Approval Conditions and advice on any potential Community Infrastructure Levy can be found on the ‘Cornwall Online Planning Register’.
Tenure: Freehold    Land Registry Title Number: CL17079   Council Tax: Currently Exempt
EPC: Currently Exempt. The current planning permission is supported by a full energy & sustainability statement from LZC Consultants.
Percuil River Moorings Ltd manages over 500 moorings in the Percuil River on behalf of its licensees. Mooring sizes range from 12 to 40 feet. For mooring loan availability and further information please visit their website.
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