A DELIGHTFUL TERRACED CHARACTER HOME, BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN BUILT IN 1863 AND OWNED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS FOR 36 YEARS. THE PROPERTY BOASTS FIVE BEDROOMS SET OVER THREE FLOORS. FURTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING AND GENEROUS GROUNDS. THE PROPERTY MAINTAINS A WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER INCLUDING ORIGINAL STRIPPED WOODEN DOORS, ORIGINAL ORNATE STAIRS AND STAIN GLASS DETAILING. THE PROPERTY IS IMMACULATELY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND A VIEWING IS DEEMED ESSENTIAL TO FULLY APPRECIATE THE SETTING, ELEVATED VIEWS, WELL STOCKED GROUNDS, SIZE AND CONDITION OF THIS MUCH CARED FOR RESIDENCE. EPC - E.
Within walking distance of the centre of St Austell offering a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools and supermarkets. The picturesque port of Charlestown and the award winning Eden Project are within a short drive. The town of Fowey is approximately 7 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The Cathedral city of Truro is approximately 13 miles from the property.
Directions: - From St Austell town head along Bodmin Road. The property will be located on your right hand side with ample parking to the front. A for sale board is erected to assist identification for viewers.
The Accommodation: - All measurements are approximate, show maximum room dimensions and do not allow for clearance due to limited headroom.
Original front door allows external access into:
Entrance: - 2.07m x 1.07m (6'9" x 3'6") - Original door with stained glass detailing allowing access into inner hall. Carpeted flooring. Ornate cornice detailing. High level mains fuse box. Single glazed panel above front door providing natural light.
Inner Hall: - 4.32m x 3.94m at max (14'2" x 12'11" at max) - Doors off to lounge, dining room, kitchen, office/snug. Stairs to first floor with door below allowing access to under stairs storage recess. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Telephone point.
Dining Room: - 3.75m x 4.05m (12'3" x 13'3") - A grand and spacious dining room with Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation providing delightful far reaching elevated views over the surrounding area. Feature focal cast iron fire place, with original tiled detailing to right and left hand side, decorative slate surround and hearth. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Ornate ceiling cornice detailing. Picture rail.
Lounge: - 4.72m x 3.90m (15'5" x 12'9" ) - A generous lounge with Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation taking in the delightful views over the surrounding area. Cast iron fireplace with slate hearth and wooden mantle and surround. Radiator. Picture rail. TV aerial point. Carpeted flooring.
Office/Snug: - 1.93m x 2.07m (6'3" x 6'9") - Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation providing natural light. Carpeted flooring. High level enclosed storage. The perfect spot for an office or snug.
Kitchen: - 3.66m x 2.83m (12'0" x 9'3") - Wood frame single glazed sash window to rear elevation overlooking the well kept rear courtyard. Matching wall and base kitchen units. Roll top work surfaces. Stainless steel one and half bowl sink with matching draining board and central mixer tap. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. The kitchen benefits from integral fridge. Space for dishwasher. Electric oven with four ring mains gas hob over and fitted extractor hood above. Radiator. Tiled flooring. Twin doors allow access to a concealed freestanding boiler, which is operated via mains gas. An opening allows access through to:
Utility: - Upvc door to rear courtyard. Upvc double glazed window to rear courtyard allowing natural light. Matching wall and base kitchen units, additional sink with matching draining board, roll top work surfaces, space for additional fridge and freezer. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. This area caters well for a number of appliances. Continuation of the tiled flooring and sliding door allow access to:
Larder: - 1.01m x 0.98m (3'3" x 3'2") - Original sliding door providing access. Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation providing natural light. Original period hanging hooks in the ceiling. Tiled flooring.
First Floor Landing: - 2.62m x 2.95m at max (8'7" x 9'8" at max) - Split landing with wood frame single glazed original sash window to rear elevation, with beautiful inset stained glass detailing, a real feature focal point for this property. At the half way point on the landing is the:
Wc: - 1.91m x 1.02m (6'3" x 3'4") - Wood single glazed sash window to rear elevation with pattern obscure glass. Matching two piece WC suite comprising low level flush WC with dual flush and soft close technology and hand wash basin. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. Carpeted flooring. Textured ceiling.
Upper Landing: - Doors off to Bedrooms one, two, three and family bathroom. Stairs to second floor. Door allows access to storage area located under the second stairwell providing fantastic storage space. Carpeted flooring.
Bedroom 2: - 4.39m x 3.70m (14'4" x 12'1") - Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation providing tremendous natural light and offering truly breathtaking elevated views over the surrounding area. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Textured ceiling.
Bedroom 3: - 3.37m x 2.62m (11'0" x 8'7") - Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation providing natural light and offering delightful far reaching views. Radiator. Carpeted flooring. Textured ceiling.
Bedroom 1: - 4.38m x 3.07m (14'4" x 10'0") - Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation providing natural light offering delightful far reaching views over the surrounding area. Carpeted flooring. Textured ceiling. Radiator. Ceramic sink set on a vanity storage unit, offering louvre storage below.
Family Bathroom: - 3.88m x 1.90m (12'8" x 6'2") - A well appointed bathroom with wood frame single glazed sash window to rear elevation overlooking the rear garden. Matching three piece white suite comprising panel enclosed bath with central mixer tap and fitted shower attachment. Ceramic pedestal hand wash basin and fitted shower cubicle with glass door and wall mounted shower. Louvre door allows access to airing cupboard housing the hot water tank with further slatted storage options above. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. Tile effect flooring. Radiator. The bathroom is fitted with classic style taps, really fitting in with the delightful period property. Immersion heater.
Second Floor Landing: - 6.65m x 1.21m at max (21'9" x 3'11" at max) - A delightful low level circular window provides natural light. Carpeted flooring. Doors to the right and left hand side provide access to bedrooms four and five, with further doors off, providing eaves storage access off the landing.
Bedroom 4: - 4.91m x 4.00m (16'1" x 13'1") - Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation providing natural light, overlooking the garden to the left hand side. Triangular windows to right, left and upper sides of window combine to provide a good degree of natural light. Carpeted flooring. Fitted storage: three doors allow access to generous inbuilt storage offering shelved storage options. Telephone point. Radiator. Exposed ceiling beams.
Bedroom 5: - 4.88m x 3.56m (16'0" x 11'8") - Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation providing natural light, overlooking the garden. Single glazed wood frame triangular windows to right, left and upper sides combine to provide a good degree of natural light. Carpeted flooring. Radiator. Exposed ceiling beams.
Outside: - To the front and accessed off Bodmin Road, a large tarmac area provides off road parking for numerous vehicles. Granite steps lead up to front door. Grass to both sides of access path with circular planting beds inset. There are managed evergreen boundaries to the right and left hand sides and wrought iron hand rail up the steps. To the front of the property is a gravel chipped area with access to the front door, the perfect spot for a bench to take in the fine elevated views.
To the rear and flowing off the kitchen/utility room there is a delightful rear enclosed courtyard complete with original external toilet with high level flush WC, tiled flooring and further brick built storage void providing additional storage options.
The rear courtyard garden is well maintained with granite steps leading up to the wrought iron rear access gate, a fantastic spot for catching the sun. Outdoor tap.
To the rear of the property is an access lane with a right of access over. We understand that each residents is responsible for their own sixth of this access lane which runs the length of the rear boundary. Over the rear access lane is an additional parking area providing off road parking for an additional two vehicles, with a wooden gate to the left hand side providing access to the spacious rear garden.
The rear garden has been lovingly managed and maintained over the last 36 years by the current vendors and is extremely well stocked. With a glass greenhouse to the lower section with patio to the right hand side. A further expanse of lawn with tarmac walkway to the left hand side providing access right up to the top of the rear garden. To the upper level is a further spacious area of lawn with planting beds and to the top, a very productive and delightful garden. The boundaries are well defined to the right, left and rear boundaries and is well serviced with outdoor taps.
A viewing is deemed essential to appreciate the quality of this much loved home and grounds.
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