DESCRIPTION
In a peaceful, idyllic setting, this substantial, detached home has been meticulously and lovingly updated with careful attention to retain the character and charm of a beautiful cottage. Perfectly suited to anyone needing a home they can work from, the property benefits from full fibre broadband to the property and space for a home office. With endless walks on your doorstep, this home is surrounded by nature and sits in lovely countryside, while being only 15 minutes drive from both Penzance and St Just.
The property's traditional front entrance leads you in to the first reception room via a good-size entrance porch. The primary sitting room is blessed with exposed beams, a large inglenook fireplace and windows on either side with the front offering wooden shutters framing the view of the front garden and the surrounding countryside.
The unusually large kitchen/breakfast room is a wonderful space with a very large dresser and farmhouse table and an oil-fired AGA sitting at one end. The spacious kitchen has windows to three aspects, and French doors out to the beautiful and private garden. Also downstairs there is a second reception or office with multifuel stove, a good-size utility room with storage and a downstairs WC.
To the first floor are four double bedrooms, all of which enjoy lovely rural views extending across fields to Lamorna Cove; the largest bedroom is triple aspect and currently used as a studio as it is a beautiful, light space. In keeping with the cottage's blend of timeless tradition with modern convenience, the flooring upstairs is a mix of wooden floorboards and carpet. The two bathrooms upstairs are both modern and smart; fitted with large shower enclosures with tiled surrounds.
To the rear of the property there is a vaulted ceiling workshop space that houses the oil boiler and has Velux rooflights, as well as a block-built potting shed across a patio-paved area that leads around to the front garden.
The garden to the front features a tulip tree, a wildlife pond, and a lawn surrounded by plentiful beds stocked with marigolds and camelias dotted around the lawn. Closer to the house is a flagstone seating area with a low stone wall; an ideal place from which to enjoy the tranquility this location offers. There is driveway parking for three vehicles.
LOCATION
Sancreed is a much sought after, and peaceful hamlet minutes away from Penzance and the reaches of West Cornwall. Nearby is St Just, a vibrant West Cornwall town with many local facilities and shops.
There are some excellent schools nearby, including Mousehole School, Cape Cornwall School, Nancledra School and St Hilary School in Penzance.
There are direct train services from Penzance Station that run to London Paddington in just over five hours. With easy access to the A30, Exeter is two and a half hours by car, while London can be reached in six hours. Newquay airport is an hour away and has regular flights to London as well as many other UK and continental airports.
PORCH
Timber double-glazed windows and door. Vinyl flooring.
LIVING ROOM - 5.22m x 4.83m (17'1" x 15'10")
Dual aspect room with exposed beams and timber sash window to front with window seat and wooden shutters. Large granite inglenook fireplace with a raised slate hearth and inset woodburning stove. In-built bookshelves and shelves to alcove. Two radiators.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOM - 6.05m x 4.82m (19'10" x 15'9")
Large, triple-aspect room with oil-fired AGA and a range of base and wall units with wooden worktops. Ceramic sink and drainer. Timber double-glazed windows to two aspects with a stained glass window to the third. Timber, double-glazed French doors lead out to garden and second timber glazed door leads to rear patio. Wooden flooring.
RECEPTION ROOM / OFFICE - 4.8m x 2.73m (15'8" x 8'11")
Exposed beams with a multi-fuel stove. Timber double-glazed sash window to front. Range of built-in storage and shelving. Carpet. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM - 2.38m x 2.16m (7'9" x 7'1")
Range of base units with a Belfast sink and worktops. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. Timber, double-glazed window. Large, built-in storage cupboard. Tiled floor. Radiator.
WC
Low-level WC. Timber double-glazed window. Tiled floor.
LANDING
Large picture window. Carpet.
BEDROOM - 4.84m x 2.94m (15'10" x 9'7")
Large, triple-aspect double bedroom (currently used as a studio) with two timber double-glazed windows and a door to a juliette balcony and with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Wooden floorboards. Radiator.
BEDROOM - 4.82m x 2.57m (15'9" x 8'5")
Large, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Timber double-glazed sash window. Carpet. Radiator.
BEDROOM - 4.42m x 3.14m (14'6" x 10'3")
Large, double bedroom with built-in wardrobes. Two timber, double-glazed sash windows with splendid views. Carpet. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Suite comprises large shower enclosure with two headed shower and tiled surround, wash basin/vanity unit, heated towel rail and WC. Timber double-glazed window plus Velux rooflight. Wooden floorboards.
BEDROOM - 3.45m x 2.45m (11'3" x 8'0")
Double bedroom with two timber double-glazed sash windows with fantastic views. Wooden floorboards. Radiator.
SHOWER ROOM
Suite comprises of shower enclosure with tiled surround, wash basin/vanity unit, heated towel rail and WC. Timber double-glazed window.
STORE / WORKSHOP / HOME GYM - 3.89m x 3.4m (12'9" x 11'1")
Good-size workshop or storage space accessed from outside. Vauted ceilings with two Velux rooflights, fitted shelves and mains power.
POTTING SHED - 3.54m x 2.45m (11'7" x 8'0")
Block-built potting shed with window and pitched roof.
GARDEN
A haven for wildlife, the good-size garden is mostly laid to lawn with raised and level beds dotted around with both shrubs and flowers throughout. Tulip tree grows to one side of a pond with a nearby flagstone patio area that leads around the side of the house to the driveway and rear patio area.
AGENTS NOTES
Property Type & Construction: Granite or whinstone, as built, no insulation (assumed), Cavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed) | Electric: Mains | Water: Mains | Drainage: Septic Tank | Heating: Oil-fred central heating, plus AGA & multifuel stoves | Broadband: FTTP, ADSL | Mobile Coverage: Networks likely available are EE, Vodafone and O2 and no signal for Three | Parking: Driveway parking for three/four vehicles | Restrictions/Covenants: No | Rights of Way/Easements: Yes | Flood Risk: No | Coastal Erosion Risk: None | Planning Permission: None | Accessibility/Adaptations: None | Coalfield/Mining Area: Historic tin mining area | AONB/Conservation Area/Listed: AONB | Local Authority: Cornwall County Council | Property orientation from front: South | Viewings - By appointment via Andrew Exelby Estate Agents - 01736 697414
RENTAL POTENTIAL:
To discuss the long-term, residential rental potential of this property, or any other, please contact Whitlocks in Penzance who will be able to guide you through the process. Their telephone number is 01736 369296.
DISCLAIMER:
These sales particulars should act as a general guide. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested services, appliances, and/or specific fittings. Some data above is dependant upon third party suppliers and responses were correct at the time of listing. Measurements and floorplans are a guide and should not be relied upon for carpets, furnishings, etc. If there are any important matters, which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing this property.
