Summary - Dock Cottage, Chapel Street TR18 4AQ
3 bed 2 bath Semi-Detached
Exceptional sea views and courtyard living for families wanting character.
Top-floor living room with panoramic Mount’s Bay and St Michael’s Mount views
Two private courtyards: spacious front and sunny rear for outdoor living
Flexible layout: ground-floor bedroom plus two bedrooms above
Workshop to the front and large storage room above bathroom
Period features: high ceilings, wood panelling, granite stonework
EPC E; likely need for insulation and energy-efficiency improvements
Built before 1900; walls likely uninsulated (stone construction)
Indoor mobile coverage limited for some networks; area classified as deprived
Set on elevated ground just off historic Chapel Street, this three-bedroom period semi offers sweeping, uninterrupted views across Mount’s Bay, Penzance Harbour, Long Rock Beach and St Michael’s Mount. The top-floor living room is the standout space, designed to maximise the coastal panorama and light. Two private courtyards — a spacious front courtyard and a sunny rear courtyard — extend the living space outdoors for alfresco dining and quiet relaxation.
Internally the layout is flexible: a kitchen/diner and ground-floor bedroom provide useful everyday living and guest or home-working options, while the first floor houses two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and a separate shower/utility. Practical extras include a front courtyard workshop and a large storage room above the bathroom/shower, with potential for conversion subject to consents. The house retains strong period character — high ceilings, wood panelling, and traditional stonework — appealing to buyers who value historic detail.
Buyers should note the property’s fabric and energy credentials: constructed before 1900 in granite/whinstone with no assumed cavity insulation, an EPC rating of E and double glazing of unknown age. These point to likely improvement works to raise efficiency and comfort. Indoor mobile coverage is limited for some providers. The area shows higher local deprivation and “hampered aspiration” classification, which may affect resale prospects, though the location and views are rare for the town.
This freehold home is best suited to buyers seeking a characterful coastal property with scope to personalise and improve. With clear renovation potential and exceptional sea views, it presents a good opportunity for a family or purchaser wanting a distinctive Penzance base — provided they are prepared to invest in upgrading energy performance and some internal finishes.
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