Swanpool, Falmouth

THE PROPERTY This outstanding detached bungalow with self-contained annexe was built in 2015 on the former site and gardens of a more modest 1960s property located here. When building Cairngorm for themselves, the owners were intent on preserving the establishment growth and feel of the 50-plus-year-old garden's maturity. The garden is one of the largest around, at 0.44 acres in size, and Cairngorm sits beautifully within it. The bungalow is almost 2,200²ft in size providing stylish, well-conceived and comfortable accommodation. It is also highly energy efficient with an impressive ‘A’ EPC rating, and eco-friendly credentials aided by an air source heat pump providing underfloor central heating and hot water supply , and solar panels on the roof. There is a great balance of the three double bedrooms and living room accommodation. A stand out feature is the large and lovely, living, dining room and kitchen, likely to be the social hub of the home, with an adjacent kitchen-sized utility room, and leads open plan into the uplifting garden room, where French doors flow onto terraces and garden. The engineered oak floored sitting room measures a healthy 16’ square and has an inset log burning stove. Another clever feature is the luxurious bath and shower room, set between the main and guest bedroom, providing a ‘Jack & Jill’ facility to each. The third double bedroom (currently used as a work from home office) is located off the inner hallway next to the cloakroom/WC. The self-contained, independently accessed annexe is another great feature at Cairngorm. It has a double bedroom with wet room as well as a good-sized living space making it ideal for a dependant relative perhaps, as overspill accommodation or indeed could provide a good long or holiday letting income. The situation is special and secluded and the garden is remarkable, measuring over 190’ long at the the rear. This area is a real treat with a sense of maturity and peacefulness so hard to find. Cairngorm is an exceptional place with a combination of features so hard to find - unhesitatingly recommended. THE LOCATION Opportunities like this are incredibly rare. Cairngorm occupies one of our favourite and most sought-after residential positions on Falmouth's southern side, tucked in behind Swanpool lake and nature reserve, in delightful surroundings where well-spaced, individual and substantial homes lie in good-sized gardens near the sea. Its location is superb, situated a few minutes’ walk to Swanpool and beach and to the coastal footpath, leading via Maenporth beach, to the Helford River. Cairngorm is a leisurely 5-10-minute walk to the seafront, Gyllyngvase beach and café and likewise 10 -15 minutes from Falmouth town and harbourside where there is an excellent and diverse selection of restaurants and bars and an eclectic mixture of individual shops as well as national chains, together with quality galleries showcasing local talent. Nearby train stations (Falmouth Town and Penmere Halt) provide a convenient link to the mainline at Truro, for Exeter and London, Paddington. Falmouth Docks and Pendennis Shipyard are major contributors to the town's economy and along with Falmouth University (with campuses in Falmouth and Penryn) and Falmouth Marine School, specialising in traditional and modern boat building, marine engineering and environmental science, ensure an all-year-round vibrant community. There are five primary schools and one secondary school in the town and another in Penryn, as well as highly regarded independent preparatory and senior schools in Truro. Falmouth boasts the third deepest natural harbour in the world and is renowned for its maritime facilities which offer some of the best boating and sailing opportunities in the country. Falmouth is consistently ranked as one of the top five places to live in the UK.