Land for sale

Melvill Road, Falmouth TR11

An exceptionally rare opportunity - one of the last remaining opportunities to purchase a substantial, level and extremely well located building plot, just 2 minutes from Cliff Road and the seafront in one direction, and 1/3 of a mile from Events Square, the harbourside and town centre in the other. Formerly a guest house - St Johns - now benefiting from planning permission for the construction of a replacement dwelling - with two approved schemes - one granted in April 2023, Cornwall Council application number: PA23/01450 - an extremely substantial 'like for like' house of Edwardian design - the other granted in August 2023, Cornwall Council application number: PA23/04491, which amended the siting and design of the replacement dwelling, reduced in size, but still of 370 sq m, intriguing three-storey layout and elegant elevations. Alternatively, some prospective purchasers may wish to fully explore alternative scheme following their purchase of the site.

The Planning

The development site was formerly occupied for many years by St Johns Guest House which fell into disrepair and was demolished circa 2022. Planning permission was then obtained through Cornwall Council under application number: PA23/01450 for a replacement dwelling of 'like for like' size and design, which was granted on 20 April 2023.

Shortly thereafter, a revised application was submitted, application number: PA23/04491, which amended the siting of the replacement dwelling and altered the design to provide a slightly smaller dwelling, but still of 370 sq m, which was granted on 23 August 2023.

Full details of these consents, as well as the planning history, can be found on Cornwall Council's online planning register, although attached to these details are copies of the relevant decision notices, as well as elevational drawings.

Cornwall Council issued a Community Infrastructure Levy (cil) Liability Notice on 30 August 2023 which confirmed no cil payment would be required on the basis of a 'Self-Build Exemption'.

Consequently, as these plans and drawings illustrate, the availability of this site provides a, potentially, one-off, once if a lifetime opportunity to construct one's own home to a superb design and with exacting specifications in, this, one of Falmouth's most sought-after areas.

The Location

35 Melvill Road occupies a prominent, slightly elevated position on the junction of Melvill and Emslie Roads. A nearby footpath leads from Emslie Road onto the seafront, immediately adjacent to Gyllyngdune Gardens and the access to Tunnel Beach which sits between Castle and Gyllyngvase Beaches. Consequently, Falmouth's beautiful seafront walk is 'on the doorstep', together with safe bathing, Gylly Beach Cafe, Queen Mary Gardens and the circular walk around Pendennis Point and Castle.

Opposite, on the lower side of Melvill Road, a footpath leads towards the foot of Lansdowne Road and junction with Avenue Road, off which is Falmouth town railway halt, just three or four minutes walk away. Just beyond 'The Dell' at the head of Arwenack Avenue, is Arwenack Manor, the entrance to Events Square and the harbourside, along which there are various boating facilities, as well as numerous bars and restaurants. A more convenient and sought-after location in Falmouth would, indeed, be hard to find.

General Information

Services

We understand mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are either still on site or are readily available immediately adjacent. Prospective purchasers should, however, make their own enquiries through the relevant service providers.

Cil Payment

Cornwall Council confirmed in a cil Liability Notice dated 30 August 2023, that no charge would be payable on the basis of a 'Self-Build Exemption'. The chargeable area for the consent obtained (planning application reference: PA23/04491) being 370 sq m which, otherwise, has an 'Area Charge' of £41,305.03.

Tenure

Freehold.

Viewing

By prior appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone:

Directional Note

Proceed into Falmouth along the A39, following the signs along Dracaena Avenue and Western Terrace to the 'town centre'. Proceed along Melvill Road, passing Fox Rosehill Gardens on the left-hand side and the right-hand turnings onto Gyllyngvase Hill and Gyllyngvase Road which lead to Gyllyngvase Beach. Shortly after Gyllyngvase Road is the Princess Pavillion on the right-hand side, approximately 150 m after which the site will be clearly seen on the right, on the junction with Emslie Road. Parking is readily available on Emslie Road with vehicular access onto the site from the lane behind.