Raveen
Church Street
St. Mary's
Isles of Scilly
TR21 0JT

A characterful Scillonian granite built terraced house.

Originally constructed by a shipwright, whose history can still be traced, in the early 1800s. Firstly occupied as a private dwelling house subsequently to become one of the many St. Mary's Public Houses named The Hope and Anchor which thrived until 1913 when it again became a private dwelling.

The present Owners have lived at Raveen for some twenty six years and are now moving to the mainland to be closer to their family.

In 1984 architectural plans were drawn showing complete modernisation of the house including internal and external refurbishment (we have reproduced part of the plan which you can now see in these particulars). The extensive works were then carried out by the previous Owner.

The house now offers excellent family accommodation including a small but very pleasant south facing patio which is a sun trap during the summer months.

Situated, as it is, in Church Street it is within easy walking distance of the popular Porthcressa beach and the harbour of St. Mary's together with all the facilities in the town a few moments level walk away.

The accommodation comprises:

On the Ground Floor

A central front door leads from the footpath into:

Small Hall off which are approached:

Lounge 15'0” into bay X 12'3” The fireplace in this room has been boxed in with polished timber but presumably could be revealed if necessary. The chimney breast is flanked by original built in cupboards and the front window is flanked on both sides by exposed granite walls. The original ceiling beams add to the character. Wall mounted electric panelled radiator. Eight power points. Six wall light points. Television / Sky connection.

At the rear of the lounge is the:

Dining Room 10'10” X 10'9” Having a tile effect vinylay covered floor. One large and one small built in cupboards. Six power points. Two wall light points. Ceiling light point. Having a southerly aspect, there are two windows looking out onto the patio.

From this room an original doorway conceals a spiral staircase which gives access to the:

First Floor Study 10'9” X 7'4” Having a sloping ceiling with exposed roof beams. Power point. Electric light.

From the dining room is:

Rear Hallway with a tile effect vinylay covered floor. Power point. Telephone point. Door to rear patio.

Cloaks Cupboard under stairs.

Bedroom 12'9” X 12'0” With built in cupboards, a window seat and ceiling beams. Four power points. Two way ceiling light point. Television / Sky connection. Electric heated towel rail.

Within this bedroom has been built a:

Toilet with a sliding door and half tiled walls and fitted with a low level w.c. and wash hand basin. Fluorescent light / shaver socket. Central light point. Mirror and glass shelf.

Kitchen 12'0” X 11'2” Having a tile effect vinyl covered floor and fitted with a number of pine kitchen units including a double drainer stainless steel sink unit with matching floor and wall cabinets. The floor cabinets having melamine working surfaces. The wall cabinets include a double leaded light / glazed display cabinet. Fittings include a ceramic four ring hob. Built in oven. Built in microwave. Tricity Bendix dishwasher. Bosch washing machine. Nine power points. Electric cooker point. Fluorescent light. A Heatrae Sadia instantaneous water heater provides a back up of hot water to the sink.

There is a large walk in pantry with fitted shelving and light.

From the front hallway a straight staircase with the original curved banisters leads to the first floor and to two half landings.

Airing cupboard with factory lagged hot water cylinder and electric immersion heater linked to wall timer.

Bedroom 1 14'0” X 9'10” Having a built in cupboard and separate built in wardrobe. Six power points.

Bedroom 2 12'10” X 9'0” Having a built in cupboard and separate built in wardrobe. Six power points.

Bathroom 8'7” X 5'8” Having a cork tiled floor and fitted with a panelled bath with Mira Sport electric shower over. Low level w.c. with concealed cistern. Vanity basin set into a marbled design Formica top with double cupboard beneath. There are patterned tiled and mirror tiles behind the vanity basin and bath whilst the front wall either side of the window are clad in natural pine as a feature to match the bath panel and vanity unit. There is a a window seat, ceiling heat / light unit and free standing electric heated towel rail.

Outside From the rear hallway a door leads to the patio.

Facing due south the patio is a sun trap in the summer and the present owners have over the years made it into an extremely attractive sitting area. The floor is brick paved and there is a profusion of potted plants both on the floor and on the walls. These are further complimented by a pitisporum archway and hedge feature.

Cedar Greenhouse 8'0” X 5'0”

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected

ASSESSMENTS: For the purposes of Council Property Tax, this property is designated in Band ‘F' in the Valuation List, producing a charge of £1714.18 for the year 2011/ 2012.

If the property is used as a second home and is available for letting for less than 140 days in any one year, the above charge will be subject to a 10% discount.

If, however, the property is used as a holiday letting investment and is available for letting for more than 140 days in any one year, then it may be assessed to a rateable value by the District Valuer and a Business Rate charge will be made by The Council of the Isles of Scilly at a national rate of 43.3p or 42.6p in the £ depending on the assessed rateable value of the property and the personal circumstances of the owner.

To each one of the above charges will be added the sum of £267.85 water charge and £156.55 sewerage charge.

TENURE: Freehold