BARRAS MOOR, PERRANARWORTHAL, Cornwall

Key Features

Summary

We are delighted to bring to the open market for sale, this charming, detached, four/five bedroom character cottage sitting in secure grounds of around 1/2 acre, backing onto private woodland and set in a prominent and convenient location just off the A39 Falmouth to Truro road at Perranarworthal.

Full Description

The property has undergone much improvement by the current vendors and offers spacious and well proportioned flexible accommodation and can accommodate up to four bedrooms. The recent works include modernisation throughout as well as future proofing the property with features such as solar panels, newly insulated walls and attic space, and a new modern heating system to bring the property into the 21st century. The owner has also enhanced the property by adding an additional
bathroom, further adding character and charm with 2 new HETAS approved wood burners with new flues and chimneys and fireside features that are in keeping with the property's age and character.

The property sits in a tucked away location and is accessed by a path leading away from the roadside parking bay to a gate opening onto an enclosed front garden and a main entrance with imposing granite pillars either side.



Internally the accommodation in brief comprises of an entrance vestibule with an area for boots and coats, recently fitted cloakroom/bathroom with an unusual seated bath, main living room/reception room which is 23’ long, a delightful room with character and charm throughout, a feature fireplace housing a free standing wood burner, sash windows and exposed wood beam ceiling, doors going off to the kitchen/breakfast room the snug/bedroom four and the stairwell. The kitchen is a traditional farmhouse style kitchen with wood wrap around work surfaces and a range with a pleasant outlook over the rear garden, to the side is a utility/larder area; reception two/snug/ground floor bedroom four is a dual aspect room with another traditional fireplace housing a free standing wood burner. A third doorway leads off to an inner porch with coat storage area and an under-stair cupboard housing the fusebox and super fast fibre; it also leads to a turned closed tread staircase onto a half landing and the first floor. On the first floor there is a recently fitted shower room which has been done to an exceptional standard, comprising of a three piece suite, three further bedrooms however one of which has had a wall removed, which can be reinstated, to make it a well-lit open plan studio area.

Outside there is an extensive garden with patio areas, lawns, a stream and a tranquil spot overlooking a waterfall and also a raised deck for alfresco dining.



The popular village of Constantine has a vast range of amenities at hand including two convenience stores with off licences, the Tolmen Centre and Museum which both host frequent and popular cultural events and exhibitions; Constantine social club with its recreation and children's playground. There is also a bowling green and Constantine has their own football and cricket teams. Other facilities include a doctor’s surgery, highly regarded primary/junior school, Constantine parish church, The Cornish Arms public house and the Trengilly Wartha Inn just outside the village. There is also a local bus service which provides links from Helston to Falmouth.


THE ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
All dimensions approximate
On street parking bay with path leading to the residence, enclosed front gardens and the front door with traditional front door with imposing granite pillars to the front door.

RECEPTION HALL
With double radiator, staircase to first floor, stripped wood dado rails and architrave's access to principal rooms.

SITTING ROOM(CURRENTLY USED AS A BEDROOM) 4.67m (15'4") x 3.51m (11'6")
A fabulous introduction to the property and having a dual aspect and enjoying a pleasant aspect through a round bay having double glazed windows and leaded light fanlights over looking across the garden and driveway, double glazed casement door to the side, a focal point pine reproduction fireplace having inset hand painted tiles and gas coal effect fire, (currently boarded due to the property being let, however can be reinstated), built-in alcove storage cupboards with stripped wood display shelving over, picture rail, TV aerial point, telephone point, two double wall lights, radiator, central ceiling light, stripped pine internal door.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM 4.44m (14'7") x 3.76m (12'4")
plus 3.35m (11'0") x 2.92m (9'7")
A lovely broad reception room which was formerly two separate rooms (could be re-instated with the addition of a door and stud wall). Enjoying a very pleasant outlook through a round bay window with double glazing and leaded light fanlights over, second double-glazed casement window overlooking the front, two radiators, a focal point dark wood and cast iron fireplace which has an inset gas living flame fire and slate hearth, storage cupboard with display area over, picture rails, two ceiling lights, telephone point.

KITCHEN 3.66m (12'0") x 3.35m (11'0")
A nicely fitted modern kitchen with a range of matching wall and base units, consisting of cupboards and drawers with gloss doors, soft close drawers. Black quartz effect worktop surface, a white enamel 1 1/2 bowl single drainer sink unit and chrome easy-on mixer tap over, four-ring gas hob and cooker hood over, AEG double oven inset to housing opposite, space for tallboy fridge/freezer, plumbing for washing machine, dual strip lights wall mounted gas central heating boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating facilities and consumer unit, dual aspect with double glazed windows overlooking the side and rear garden, six-panelled internal door from hallway, double glazed door to patio and rear gardens.

BEDROOM TWO 3.66m (12'0") x 3.51m (11'6")
A good-sized double room having double glazed casement windows overlooking the side patio garden, double radiator, coved cornicing, six-panelled internal door.

SHOWER ROOM/WC 2.72m (8'11") x 2.06m (6'9")
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Radiator.

BEDROOM ONE 3.84m (12'7") x 2.90m (9'6")
Having a built-in cupboard, pine internal door, double radiator, UPVC double glazed window enjoying a pleasant outlook over the rear gardens.

BEDROOM TWO 3.96m (13'0") x 2.44m (8'0")
With UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side having a delightful outlook towards woodland, canopied ceiling, panelled internal door, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 3.28m (10'9") x 3.00m (9'10")
With painted rough cast walling, a deep recessed UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front aspect towards woodland, double radiator, strip light, pine internal door, second doorway to:

DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FOUR 2.92m (9'7") x 2.62m (8'7")
With painted rough cast walling, deep recessed UPVC double glazed window again overlooking the front aspect with views to woodland, radiator, fitted carpet, pine internal door. NB: This room has a connecting door with bedroom three, ideal for young children.

DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE 2.08m (6'10") x 2.01m (6'7")
With skylight window, radiator, storage recess, pine door.

FAMILY BATHROOM 1.96m (6'5") x 1.83m (6'0")
plus 1.24m (4'1") x 0.79m (2'7")
With a white suite comprising; handled and panelled bath, multi-jet shower system, fully tiled surround, china hand wash basin set in a high gloss white vanity unit with contemporary chrome mixer tap, tiled splash back and mirrored bathroom cabinet over, low flush wc, heated towel rail, airing cupboard with lagged copper cylinder and immersion.

CONSERVATORY/OFFICE 4.93m (16'2") x 2.95m (9'8")
A fabulous bright triple aspect room with UPVC double glazed windows and doors with built-in Venetian blinds, pitched double glazed glass roof, fitted carpet, lighting and power, central ceiling light and fan. This versatile room has been used as a home office and could also be somewhere just to retire and just enjoy the peace and quiet.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through solid timber gates which add to the privacy and seclusion and this takes you into an extensive red herringbone brick driveway with plenty of parking and turning for multiple vehicles and ideal for someone with a motorhome or large vehicles.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The principal garden sits on the far side of the cottage and offers a sheltered, well fenced garden with plenty of privacy for you and your family offering and extensive lawned area to one side and private protected woodland with a gateway for you to explore this haven for wildlife. A delightful, covered paved patio provides a delightful area to sit and relax whilst entertaining your family and friends and this continues around to the far side of the house and a gated access to the main driveway.

The top garden is mainly laid to lawn with high fencing and again backing onto protected woodland. An extensive gravelled patio area provides another relaxed seating area.



ANCILLARY ANNEXE
UPVC double glazed front door to:

ENTRANCE 2.03m (6'8") x 1.17m (3'10")
With coat hooks, multi-paned door to inner lobby and fitted carpet.

SHOWER ROOM 1.90m (6'3") x 1.37m (4'6")
With a white suite comprising; fully tiled shower cubicle, low flush wc, pedestal wash basin, hard wearing wood finish flooring.

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM 6.63m (21'9") x 2.92m (9'7")
A bright triple aspect room with wood grain UPVC double glazed windows and sun blinds overlooking the gardens, two striplights, electric ceramic radiator and a simple fitted kitchen area (no cooking facilities).

TIMBER WORKSHOP 5.94m (19'6") x 2.87m (9'5")
With light and power, double opening doors and three windows.

GARDEN STORE 3.51m (11'6") x 2.34m (7'8")
With light and power.

GARDEN SHED 3.61m (11'10") x 2.36m (7'9")
With window, lighting and power.

On the far side is a secured dog kennel. Behind the ancillary annexe there is a useful covered storage area for logs and outdoor machinery.

COUNCIL TAX
Band C.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, private drainage and water from your own bore hole, oil fired central heating.