Market Place, Marazion, TR17

Set right in the heart of Marazion, with wonderful views across Mount’s Bay towards St Michael’s Mount, this is a property that reveals far more than its roadside appearance might suggest. From the front, it is almost impossible to understand the scale, layout and variety of accommodation beyond, and it is only once inside that the property really begins to unfold. The main house is wonderfully light and spacious, with the sea and St Michael’s Mount providing an ever-changing backdrop from almost every window. At its heart is a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and living space, where a vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and wood burner create a warm and welcoming place to gather. Large glazed doors open onto the balcony, making the most of the outlook and providing a lovely spot for morning coffee, long lunches or simply sitting at the end of the day watching the light change across the bay. There are two double bedrooms within the main house, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, together with a family bathroom. The accommodation is comfortable, well proportioned and beautifully connected to both the views and outside spaces. What really sets this property apart, however, is The Paintbox — a separate cottage tucked beyond the courtyard garden. Far more than an occasional guest room or simple annexe, The Paintbox is a self-contained and highly versatile additional home in its own right, with its own kitchen, bedroom, en-suite shower room and first-floor living/studio space. For families looking ahead, the possibilities are considerable. It could provide independent accommodation for an elderly parent or dependent relative while allowing them to remain close to the family. It would work equally well for older children wanting their own space, visiting friends and family, a live-in carer, or as a dedicated home office, studio or creative space. Alternatively, its separation from the main house gives it genuine potential as an income-producing cottage, whether used for longer-term letting or, subject to any necessary permissions and requirements, holiday accommodation. That flexibility is one of the property’s greatest strengths. It is easy to imagine the accommodation adapting over the years as family circumstances change, without the need to move home. Outside, the courtyard garden connects the main house with The Paintbox, while the property also benefits from the considerable advantage of off-road parking in central Marazion. Above the house, a substantial wraparound roof terrace creates another exceptional space from which to enjoy the setting, with panoramic views towards St Michael’s Mount and across Mount’s Bay. There is also a ground-floor gallery space, currently occupied by an established art gallery, offering a further income stream and continuing the property’s connection with Marazion’s long-established artistic character. A new owner could choose to retain this arrangement while enjoying the residential accommodation above. What makes this home so unusual is that it does not have to fulfil just one purpose. It could be a family home with independent accommodation for relatives, a multigenerational property, a home with additional rental income, a place to work and create, or a combination of all of these. It is also one of those rare properties where a drive-by simply does not tell the story. The scale, views, separate cottage, roof terrace, gallery and different layers of accommodation only become apparent once you step through the door. A wonderfully individual home, offering exceptional versatility in one of Cornwall’s most recognisable coastal settings.

Composite door into:

'The Summer House'

Entrance Hall

1.55m x 3.05m

Electric panel heater, stairs rising with glass balustrade, power points, inset lighting. Deep storage cupboard with hanging rail. Doors to:

Utility Area

1.55m x 1.22m

Space for washing machine, and tumble dryer, ink, fitted unit, shelving, built-in storage.

Landing

Upvc double-glazed window to side, Upvc double-glazed frosted window to side.

Hallway

Door to storage cupboard with shelving.

Open Plan Kitchen/Living Area

9.73m x 6.7m

L shaped room. Fitted kitchen with base and eye level units and worktops over, Belfast sink, space for Rangemaster with extractor over, integrated microwave, Integrated dishwasher. Island with seating for 2 and further fitted units. Integrated undercounter fridge, and freezer. Window to rear with incredible view of St. Michael's Mount. Wooden flooring. Dining - room for table/chairs. Electric slimline heater, power points, double-glazed window to side. Living - Beautiful vaulted ceiling, wood burner with hearth. Beams, power points. Floor to ceiling large double-glazed doors opening onto:

Dining Area

3.02m x 4.85m

Electric radiator, wooden flooring, double doors to storage area. Stairs rising. Doors to:

Balcony

Glass balustrades, decked, tap. Gate and spiral staircase. Providing a bird's eye view of St. Michael's Mount and Marazion. The balcony extends to the side of the living area. Room for pots and plants and seating area.

Bathroom

2.13m x 2.16m

W/C, wash hand basin, roll top claw bath, 2 frosted Upvc windows to side, part-tiled, electric towel rail, tiled floor, shelving, LED mirror.

Bedroom 2

3.35m x 2.36m

Power points, slimline electric heater, large Upvc window to front. Built-in wardrobes with hanging and shelving.

Master Bedroom

4.14m x 3.35m

Upvc double-glazed window to front, wooden flooring, power points, slimline electric heater, fitted wardrobe with hanging and shelving.

En-Suite

2.72m x 1.2m

Large walk-in shower with large head, and hand-held attachment, LED mirror, tiled floor. Freestanding basin, extractor. Part-tiled.

Ground Floor front:

Gallery

6.4m x 9.14m

Large single- glazed frontage. Wooden flooring. Power points. Shelving. Till Area. Steps down into:

Storage

2.44m x 3.3m

Electric heater.

Hallway

Double-glazed 1/2 glazed door and double-glazed Upvc window.

Kitchen/Utility area

2.13m x 1.83m

Sink, space for fridge freezer, fitted unit. Double door opening into storage cupboard. Door to:

W/C

0.91m x 1.83m

Wash hand basin with vanity unit under, heated towel rail. Extractor.

Outside

Parking area for 1. Gate through to mature plants and shrubs, spiral staircase up to balcony area. Bench. Shed. Tap. Paved area. Room for pot plants.

Door into:

'The Paintbox'

Kitchen

3.2m x 2.77m

Skylight. Fitted kitchen and base units with worktops over. Integrated dishwasher, cooker, and electric hob with extractor over, integrated fridge and washing machine, sink, power points, shelving, room for small table/chairs.

Bedroom 1

3.23m x 2.46m

Electric radiator, power points, Upvc double-glazed window to rear.

En-Suite Shower Room

2.34m x 1.12m

W/C, tiled floor, wash hand basin, electric towel rail, 1/2 panelled, shower with waterfall head.

Landing

Upvc double-glazed frosted window to front.

First Floor

Living Area/Studio

5.18m x 4.27m

(Measured to widest point) 2 Velux windows with sensational view of St. Michaels Mount and across to Newlyn. Electric fire on slate hearth, shelving, power points.

Services:

Electric, mains water and drainage.

Council Tax:

Band D.

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