Jackett Steps, Falmouth

THE PROPERTY Heather & Lay specialise in the selling of harbour and seafront apartments in Falmouth, both as new developments and those being resold. We have viewed and sold most of the best that Falmouth has to offer; indeed, we sold the Packet Quays from new in the late 1980s and 1990s. This particular duplex apartment, almost 1100 sq ft in size, stands out in our memory as something very special indeed. The current fastidious owners purchased from us in 2003 and have absolutely loved using it as their holiday home from home in Falmouth. It is a beautifully cared for and presented apartment that has not been let out and has been retted and tuned to exacting standards. Its layout is spacious and inspired, set across two floors with no one above. Large windows provide spectacular views and fill the interior with light. The dual aspect living and dining room is the largest we can remember within Packet Quays at over 30’ in length, where views are breathtakingly good, without restriction and in our opinion, at the perfect, commanding height. There are three water view bedrooms upstairs; the main with an ensuite shower room and a harbour facing arched box bay window for dramatic water and coastal views. Remarkably, the property has three bayed windows to different aspects, including the 6’ wide dining bay, plus a discreet and private balconied harbour view terrace, large enough for a table and chairs, and accessed via French doors from the living room. There are many features here that make number 4 a standout home to impress and uplift the discerning buyer. There are two bath/shower rooms and three WCs, much storage space to suit permanent living, plus two secure undercover parking spaces, side by side. We believe this is one of the finest apartments of its type in Falmouth, coupled with its remarkable situation and convenience, making it a rarity and a brilliant opportunity THE LOCATION So much of what delights about Falmouth is on ones’ doorstep at Jackett Steps, where you are beside the harbour and the High Street and shops are a few moments walk away. The Boathouse, Star & Garter, or more upmarket Royal Cornwall Yacht Club and Greenbank Hotel are one's 'locals' and Falmouth's Marina is fifteen minutes' walk away. The town has a brilliant and diverse selection of restaurants and an eclectic mixture of shops, which include national chains together with quality galleries showcasing local talent. Falmouth's seafront, on the town's southern side, is about a mile away, with sandy beaches, Henry VIII's Pendennis Castle and access to incredible walks and scenery along the Southwest Coastal Path. Nearby train stations (Falmouth Town and Penmere Halt) provide a convenient link to the mainline at Truro for Exeter and London, Paddington. Falmouth Docks are a major contributor 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 and vibrant community. There are five primary schools and one secondary school in the town and highly regarded independent preparatory and senior schools in Truro. Falmouth boasts the third largest 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; little wonder the town is consistently ranked as one of the top five places to live in the UK.