Cornish Mansion Won In Competition Goes Up For Sale
The use of frameless glass balustrades is something that can apply in both commercial and domestic settings, with such installations being particularly effective on balconies that offer a spectacular view, providing maximum visibility of the scene beyond.
A prime example of this is one mansion overlooking the estuary of the River Fowey in Cornwall, which has had an extraordinary year after being offered as the top prize in a competition.
June Smith, a widow from Essex, won the £4.5 million home when her £25 ticket came out of the hat three months ago. She was also given £100,000 to help her settle in.
Having previously only stayed in a caravan, she was able to enjoy a beautiful multi-storey building perched above the estuary, with the balustrades helping enhance a spectacular view from the balcony.
However, she has found the upkeep of the seven-bedroom home too much to manage, which means she has decided to put it on the market after enjoying one summer holiday there with her family.
The home has now appeared on the Rightmove website, with its multiple balustrades appearing prominently in the images of the property.
While the next part of the story for June Smith and her family will be banking the windfall that comes from the sale, the new owners will be able to enjoy this extraordinary property with its remarkable views.
The Rightmove advert is linked to several other buyer options listed as “similar to this property”, but they all look rather different; each is grand in size and set on extensive grounds in an inland setting. Moreover, none have balustrades.
That is an indication that unusual properties such as the one at Fowey offer an exceptional style and setting, one that the innovative use of glass has gone a long way to enhance.
