Lamorna Pottery Lamorna, Penzance, TR19 6NY
Lamorna Pottery Lamorna, Penzance, TR19 6NY A unique opportunity to purchase a new lifestyle in Cornwall! A well respected pottery, gift shop, tea room and B&B with separate owners accommodation in one of the most attractive Sylvan areas of Cornwall. GUIDE PRICE 750,000 Successful tea room with 28 covers (50 in Garden) B&B with 5 letting rooms Ample parking Fully equipped pottery Attractive one bedroom owner's accommodation Private owner's parking and garden with stream Just under 1/2 acre of grounds Potential for conversion to separate dwellings Close to the beach at Lamorna Cove IN THE OWNER'S WORDS ''It is with great sadness that we have decided to sell our home. We love the area of Lamorna, with its wonderful flowers and trees and so close to beaches and country walks. We have met so many interesting people and made real friends of our regular customers. However we are both now ready for retirement to have the time to travel.'' PROPERTY The property consists of two large detached dwellings sitting to the north of large gardens in the beautiful Lamorna Valley. The larger of the two properties is currently used as a shop and tea room with five bedroomed B&B accommodation above. However the building could be converted back in to a large family home with 3-4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, conservatory, large garden and private parking (subject to obtaining the necessary planning permissions) without substantial change to the fabric of the building. The building is of granite construction and has double glazing throughout and gas central heating. Next door is a detached double garage with adjoining pottery and large storage area which once housed stables. The garage and pottery has a recently lapsed Planning Permission (2015
PA12/00039) for conversion into an additional holiday letting flat. Above this is the owners flat. Again, subject to obtaining necessary planning permissions, this property could potentially be converted in to a single dwelling having a private garden and established parking areas. OWNER'S FLAT Added by the current owners, this attractive one bedroom flat sits above the pottery offering privacy and delightful views over the private garden. Vaulted ceilings with velux windows increase the sense of space and add light over a semi-open plan layout of sitting room, office, dining room and kitchen. A balcony runs the width of the property with doors leading out from both the dining area and sitting room, ideal for al-fresco dining. The kitchen has a range of matching white cabinetry with a wood effect counter to three sides with a projecting breakfast bar with display cabinet over. The adjoining dining room has an attractive stained glass window as a focal point. The large lounge overlooks the garden while a dais to the rear acts an office or study area. The bedroom has built in wardrobes and there is a shared en-suite with separate shower and bath. SHOP, TEA ROOM & GARDEN The ground floor of the main building has been converted to create a shop for the pottery and a tea room with kitchen. A conservatory runs the breadth of the house overlooks the large rear garden and has tables for 28 covers. The three adjoining rooms have a mix of wall mounted shelving and free standing units displaying the pottery for sale along with other artistic gifts. The Garden has a collection of picnic tables allowing for a further 50 covers. B & B ACCOMODATION Above the shop and café, there are five bedrooms, one of which is an en-suite, another with an adjoining self-catering kitchen. The accommodation requires decorative updating. However has ample potential, with the en-suite room having an attractive private garden whilst three of the other bedrooms have views over the tea garden. A long-ago converted loft with staircase is ideal for storage or as a children's playroom. GARAGE & POTTERY There is a double garage as previously mentioned with inspection pit. There are two W/C's with outside doors for use with the café. The pottery is adjacent. Split into two rooms, a workshop with plumbed in Belfast sink and a storage and drying area and includes a kiln, 2 clay mixers & moulds. Adjacent to the pottery is a former stable with two loose boxes. This is currently used as an additional storage area.
DIRECTIONS When approaching the property from the east on the A30, take the by-pass around Penzance and then follow the signposts to Newlyn. At the village crossroads take the B3315 signposted Porthcurno, Lamorna and Paul. Upon entering Lamorna, the property will be found on the right hand side. SURROUNDING AREA Lamorna, just five miles West of Penzance, is renowned for the artists working in the area during the first quarter of the 20th century. It retains this artistic tradition largely inspired by the quality of light, the lovely woodland valley and stream that flows down to rugged Lamorna Cove. There are primary schools at Mousehole and St Buryan, while Penzance offers local shopping, college, secondary schools and health facilities. St Ives, with further artistic interest, notably the Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Studios, is twelve miles away. Lands End (8 miles) and St. Michaels Mount (11 miles) are nearby, drawing plenty of custom to the area. There are abundant local opportunities for beach and water sports, golf and, of course, wonderful walking on the Cornish Coastal Footpath. COUNCIL TAX For Council Tax purposes the flat at the property is currently in Band A, Whilst the house is rated commercially, with a rateable value (2010) of 13,250 according to the VOA.gov.uk website. A BRIEF HISTORY The Lamorna Pottery opened in late 1948 and was in production by the middle of 1949. It was set up by Chris Ludlow and Derick Wilshaw. Ludlow had run a china and glass shop in St. Ives before the war, and did not want to resume his old occupation when he left the RAF at the end of the war. He joined Butters Ltd of Stoke on Trent as a trainee potter and there he met Chris Ludlow who came from a family of potters and was a good thrower. Ludlow took Wilshaw back to Cornwall and they set up their pottery in a building known as The Old Milk Factory in Lamorna Valley. They were helped by Bernard Leach of the Leach Pottery in St. Ives who pointed them towards sources of supply for their materials and experienced potters who could help them out. Today the pottery is well known for its range of colourful glazed pottery, in the colours which reflect the surrounding landscape - blues, browns and a hint of green. Humberts 40 Lemon Street Truro TR1 2NS 01872 278288 truro@humberts.com humberts.com
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