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THE APARTMENT (PENWERRIS & ARWENACK)Heather and Lay were delighted to market and sell this exclusive development from new in 2012. We have been involved in the sale of the majority of Falmouth's new developments during the last 35 years and consider Queen Mary House outstanding in terms of its position, design and execution.Queen Mary House is just behind the coastal path which facilitates the very popular scenic walks around the famous Pendennis Headland, passing the fascinating Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII in the 1540s to protect England from France and Spain. Gyllyngvase is virtually on the threshold of Queen Mary House, to the south a short walk takes you to yet another safe swimming beach, Swanpool, flanked by a fresh water lake, a well known haven for migrant marine birds.A stroll along Falmouth’s south facing sea front can provide a mixture of exciting experiences - savour an exciting meal from one of the regarded quality hotels or take advantage of the spa, gymnasium and swimming facilities. Alternatively, enjoy the buzz of Gyllyngvase Beach Cafe or take a swim at the more intimate Castle Beach - there is so much on offer. Whether visiting the Maritime Museum or simply walking into town, Queen Mary House is ideally placed to take advantage of all the area has to offer.The Apartment is in an enviable position, currently a 7 bedroom duplex apartment, having been reconfigured by the present owners to create what can only be described as a superb and very large single apartment. Previously two apartments it has the potential to reconfigured back to 2 separate apartments. One with 3/4 bedrooms and the other 3 bedrooms which we believe could offer any perspective buyer a great investment opportunity, or a permanent or holiday home. Queen Mary House is a distinctive development blending the appeal of the Edwardian era with the benefits of contemporary design and high-quality finishes and fittings.THE LOCATIONQueen Mary House occupies an amazing position overlooking Queen Mary Gardens beside Gyllyngvase Beach with lovely views out to sea. Falmouth Bay faces south and is known for its temperate climate and lovely surroundings.The Bay boasts a number of beaches from the more secluded 'Castle' Beach to 'Tunnel' and of course Gyllyngvase, Falmouth's most popular beach which is virtually on the threshold of Queen Mary House. The activity around Gyllyngvase captures a good deal of custom with the chic Gylly Beach Café overlooking the beach and sea.Queen Mary House is just behind the coast path accessing wonderful seaside walks to Swanpool and Maenporth beaches to the Helford River and beyond in one direction and the other, around Pendennis Headland, passing the fascinating Pendennis Castle built by Henry VIII to protect England from France and Spain.Falmouth is a resort for all seasons, renowned as one of the world’s great water sporting centres, boasting some of Europe's most regarded sailing waters with its hidden coves and sheltered estuaries. This historical town presents a fascinating mix of charming individual boutiques and well known chains and high street names. Queen Mary House is ideally placed to take advantage of all the areas has to offer.A LITTLE BIT OF HISTORYThe statement building will be distinctive, appealing and reflect the restrained elegance of the Edwardian period with the simplicity and practicality of contemporary design, maximising outstanding water views from the internal living spaces and the large private balconies.Falmouth is the site of the third deepest natural harbour in the world and regarded as one of the finest ports in Western Europe. Falmouth’s port is the reason the town exists and plays by far the largest part in the town’s history and prosperity. Falmouth is a relatively new town but has far outgrown it’s much older neighbour Penryn and dates from the middle of the 1600s. The port grew rapidly in the 19th century and a new dock was completed in 1861. Before the advent of the age of steam much of the UK’s freight was moved around by sea, land travel was difficult, slow and dangerous. By comparison, moving goods by sea, wasfar more efficient. This made coastal ports like Falmouth essential for internal as well as external communications. Falmouth was designated a Royal Mail Packet Station in 1688 and assigned the duty of carrying mail to and from Britain’s expanding empire with the help of the packet status, Falmouth prospered. The town enjoyed a 150 year monopoly on the incoming and outgoing mail.Prior to 1912 the area behind the shingle bar flanking Gyllyngvase Beach was known as the ‘Kimberley Marshes’. In 1912 the generous benefactor, the Right Honourable Agnes Mary Goldman, granddaughter of Robert Peel, funded the landscaping and redesign of the gardens. For many years the gardens, replete with Mediterranean and sub tropical planting have become one of South Cornwall’s most striking architectural and floral gardens.The natural harbour town allowed the marine trade to create a world regarded port which has prospered from the success of marine trade and increasingly from the 1860s- tourism. Much of the quality housing in Falmouth, not surprisingly congregates around the water and waterside locations. Whilst in many cases this may have been the location of choice the demands of the ships master often necessitated keeping a close eye on the ships at anchor.The sheltered waters of Carrick Roads were in the Victorian era crowded with sailing vessels although serious development on the bay side the town only really began in the 1860’s with the birth of the railway and the joining of the seafront road with Castle Drive. The sheltered sea front and south facing beaches were the natural destination of the ‘new’ tourist boom and a number of hotels were constructed through the 19th and 20th Centuries to accommodate the burgeoning demand.The construction of Spernen Wyn and Boscawen Road created some of the finest addresses in the town with a mixture of colonial influenced designs from the late Victorian era through to the stately elegance of the Edwardian designs and later ‘deco’ influenced ‘30s’ villas. Regarded local architects such as ‘Corfield’ and ‘Cornelius’ responded to their well heeled clients by designing exciting homes for wealthy local families and new residents keen to import designs hitherto unknown in the town. EPC Rating: B THE ACCOMMODATION The apartment provides a refined and well proportioned modern living spaces, with picture windows and balcony doors framing the outstanding sea views. With stair and lift access, the apartment is equipped with high quality fittings throughout. Incorporating an imaginative and exciting two storey design ‘which are effectively houses’, on both second and third floors, the capacious accommodation in brief comprises entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen and dining room, cloakroom/WC together with seven bedrooms (two en- suite) and master bedroom suite bathroom on the second floor. Views from these apartments are outstanding from both floors and also from the generous private balcony which will take full advantage of the outstanding seaward aspect. The apartment can be accessed via the communal lobby and lift and hallways to the rear of the building, in addition to individual carports to the rear of the building. TENURE 999 year leasehold with each purchaser having a share in the freehold. Belmont Management Company . Leasehold 999 years from 2012. Present service charge for 11 Penwerris is £4,450.97 (ex. VAT). Present service charge for 12 Arwenack is £4,450.98 (ex. VAT). There will be a peppercorn ground rent and service charge will be proportionate to the size of the individual apartment. Please contact Heather & Lay for further information. Parking - Car port Wider than normal parking space at rear of Queen Mary House.