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LONDON HOUSE - A HOME &amp; BUSINESS OPPORTUNITYAn exciting opportunity to own a sizeable and attractive 4/5 bedroom home that has a wealth of original features with the added bonus of an impressive commercial space on St Just's busy Fore Street. London House is a prominent fixture in the main street of St Just; having been a milliners and drapery store, a hairdressers, a delicatessen/restaurant and most recently a gallery and book shop - the shop frontage is hard to miss with large windows, a central entrance and art-deco decorative glass at a high level. Beyond the shop there is a workspace at the rear with a WC, and access to the main living accommodation which also has its own entrance off Fore Street. The beautiful thing about London House is the retention of the character features, alongside high ceilings and lots of flexibility in terms of the space it offers - this includes a garden at the rear with rear access where parking is available - a truly unmissable opportunity!DESCRIPTIONStarting as it means to go on, the long entrance hall presents you with the original tiled floor, a large, stain glass door and ceiling arch through to a rear utility/laundry/boot room. Off the hallway, is an open-plan kitchen/sitting room with large windows at either end and some gorgeous original features.  Ascending the stairs, you pass a huge half-landing window and come to what is currently arranged as three bedrooms, a family bathroom and an additional living room; all off a light and spacious landing. The first floor living room has original coving, an open fireplace and a large bay window and would make a seriously roomy master bedroom if desired. The other three bedrooms on this floor are comfortably double bedrooms, and the bathroom retains the charm you would expect with a rolltop bath and bespoke cabinetry with exposed floorboards. To the second floor is a vast space spanning the footprint of the main building, and within the attic space of London House. The owners have insulated the ceiling, installed large Velux windows that offer elevated sea views, and installed a wood burner; creating a versatile live/work space that is peaceful, bright and offers in-built storage to the eaves. To the rear of the property, is a pathway running in front of a neighbouring property that leads you to the walled garden that belongs to London House. The garden has a block-built storage shed/workshop with double glazed windows, as well as a timber summerhouse that sits overlooking the lawned garden with a central pond. The garden has some beautiful specimen trees and shrubs including a very well-established tree fern creating a sub-tropical feel. At the rear of the garden is a timber gate giving access to a rear lane leading out to an area of parking - the neighbouring property also uses the rear gate, and so has a right of access through the garden. There's no doubt this property has a wealth of possible uses, and it is immediately obvious that it offers someone a fantastic chance to run a business and live in the same building - it also offers anyone wanting an enviable home the opportunity to rent the commercial space for a passive income.LOCATIONSt Just is a very popular town with a thriving community and a varied mix of busy shops and businesses. Properties here are predominantly granite cottages harking back to the tin mining era and St Just"s prosperous heritage.  Boasting two fantastic butchers, four pubs, traditional grocers, and two convenience stores, St Just has all the essentials covered, as well as offering well-respected art galleries, popular eateries, and some stunning coastal walks nearby.  There is both a primary and secondary school in St Just, both rated as Good by Ofsted most recently. Penzance is approximately 8 miles away.ENTRANCE HALLOriginal tiled floor, dado rail. Large timber vestibule door with decorative stained glass.KITCHEN/LIVING/DINING ROOM - 8.9m x 3.54m (29'2" x 11'7")KITCHEN AREARange of base and wall units with wooden worktops, built-in storage and shelving as well as a recessed larder store. Space for a freestanding cooker, dishwasher and fridge/freezer with a ceramic sink and drainer with tiled splashbacks. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Tiled floor. LIVING/DINING AREAHigh ceiling with original coving, timber sash window to front, picture rails and inset shelving. Laminate floor. Radiator.UTILITY ROOM - 3.86m x 3.24m (12'7" x 10'7")Useful and large utility space with a fireplace, some shelving and the Grant oil boiler as well as plumbing and drainage for laundry appliances. uPVC double glazed window and door to rear porch.REAR PORCHSmall porch area with uPVC double glazed window and door to rear.SHOP/COMMERCIAL SPACE - 5.68m x 4.67m (18'7" x 15'3")Large windows offering significant shop frontage with decorative stain glass panels higher up. Central door in to shop from Fore Street with transom window etched "London House". High ceilings. Solid wood floor. Open to, but separated currently with curtains to:WORKSPACE WITH WC - 3.33m x 3.08m (10'11" x 10'1")Utility/work space with in-built storage shelving, a ceramic Belfast sink and a uPVC double glazed window to rear (part-obscured).  Door leads to WC.LANDINGLarge uPVC double glazed window and sweeping handrail leading up to the landing. Dado rails. Coving. Carpet. Radiator.SITTING ROOM/BEDROOM - 5.8m (in to bay window) x 4.74m (19'0" x 15'6")Original coving and large bay window with timber surrounds and panelling. Open fireplace with tiled surround. Carpet. Radiator.BEDROOM - 4.66m x 4.27m (15'3" x 14'0") - maxLarge double bedroom with wash basin, decorative fireplace and timber sash window to front. Laminate flooring. Radiator.BEDROOM - 3.7m x 3.35m (12'1" x 10'11")Large double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to rear. Laminate floor. Radiator.BEDROOM - 5.27m x 2.72m (17'3" x 8'11")Double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window to rear. Original built-in cabinetry. Laminate floor. Radiator.BATHROOMSuite comprises of freestanding roll top bath with shower over, wash basin and WC. Built-in storage and shelving. uPVC double glazed window. Exposed floorboards.ATTIC BEDROOM - 10.37m x 8.04m (34'0" x 26'4")Vaulted ceilings with exposed timbers and four large Velux windows affording expansive views across town to the sea. Wood burner set on polished granite hearth. Eaves storage. Carpet.REAR GARDENAccessed across a neighbouring property, the walled garden offers primarily a lawned and well-planted space with a central pond and some specimen trees. Path leads down one side to the rear access gate. STORAGE SHED/WORKSHOP - 3.85m x 3.47m (12'7" x 11'4")Block-built workshop with two uPVC double glazed windows and metal roof.SUMMERHOUSE - 3m x 1.77m (9'10" x 5'9")Timber summerhouse with windows and double doors out to garden.AGENTS NOTESProperty Type &amp; Construction: Cavity wall construction with insulation | Electric: Mains | Water: Mains | Drainage: Private | Heating: LPG boiler, central heating and electric heaters | Broadband: FTTC, ADSL | Mobile Coverage: Networks likely available are O2, with EE, Three and Vodafone being limited | Parking: Nearby, onstreet | Restrictions/Covenants:  None | Rights of Way/Easements: Yes | Flood Risk: No |  Coastal Erosion Risk: None | Planning Permission: None | Accessibility/Adaptations: None | Coalfield/Mining Area: Historic tin mining area | AONB/Conservation Area/Listed: AONB &amp; Conservation area | Local Authority: Cornwall County Council | Property orientation from front: East| Viewings - By appointment via Andrew Exelby Estate Agents - <u>RENTAL POTENTIAL:</u>To discuss the long-term, residential rental potential of this property, or any other, please contact Whitlocks in Penzance who will be able to guide you through the process. Their telephone number is .<u>DISCLAIMER:</u>These sales particulars should act as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested services, appliances, and/or specific fittings. Some data above is dependant upon third party suppliers and responses were correct at the time of listing. Measurements and floorplans are a guide and should not be relied upon for carpets, furnishings, etc.  If there are any important matters, which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property.