Cornwall’s most westerly major town, Penzance is full of character, its streets home to welcoming pubs, restaurants, shops and galleries, and a flourishing arts scene with festivals year-round. Serene sub-tropical gardens and a promenade with views of St Michaels’ Mount make this a destination with plenty to do and see. Landmarks include the famous Jubilee Pool – the UK’s largest Art Deco saltwater lido – and a short stroll away, Penzance Harbour, home to leisure yachts and the local fishing fleet, and the mainland terminal for passenger ferries to the Isles of Scilly.
Just off historic Chapel Street, Regent Square features some of Penzance’s finest architecture, including this Grade II-listed property. Approach along a pathway edged with pretty planting and you’ll appreciate the peaceful setting; step inside and you’ll see immediately why we say it’s perfect for a family or group of friends to enjoy. High ceilings, well-dressed windows and period features abound, beginning in the living room where an open fire, wood flooring and comfortable sofas set the scene for evenings filled with conversation and laughter. For those who might want to curl up with a book, the snug offers a cosy contrast; gather everyone around the piano and you’ll be transported back to the elegance of the musical evenings that might once have been hosted here! There’s more space for fun and games in the playroom which adjoins the kitchen/diner; children, especially, will love the selection of books and the day bed here as they can entertain themselves, while the adults cook or linger at the table after dinner. An eye-catching stone wall and curved ceiling are among the talking points in the kitchen/diner, where you’ll find all the home-from-home essentials, lots of natural light and a French door leading to the garden. Added convenience on the ground floor comes courtesy of a stylish shower room. On the first floor, there are three tastefully furnished bedrooms, each with enough storage space for you to settle in comfortably. The first has a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom, the second has a double bed and ornamental fireplace, and the third has twin beds.
The enclosed cottage-style garden here can be accessed from the kitchen or via a side entrance. Surrounded by old stone walls, it’s a peaceful place in which to unwind and has both a paved terrace with a dining suite and a secondary area with a bistro-style table and chairs.