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 Rowans has pleasing double fronted elevations to the front with two matching round bays with reproduction UPVC double glazed windows and leaded light fanlights over plus a large central coloured slate faced dormer.

The house is packed with features including UPVC double glazed windows, gas fired central heating by radiators, a focal point fireplace in both reception rooms, a wealth of natural woodwork and much more besides.

The versatile accommodation includes on the ground floor, an entrance vestibule, reception hall, sitting room (could make and fourth bedroom), lounge/dining room, fitted kitchen, luxurious shower room/wc and a double bedroom. The first floor has a superb master bedroom suite with dressing area and shower room, bedroom three and a small ante room to one side. Outside, the house is approached over a wide gently sloping brick paviour driveway which provides a generous parking and turning area for a number of vehicles and leads to a detached garage and steps leading up to the front terrace and door. At the rear of the house there are superb landscaped gardens with a number ascending terraces that enjoy a sunny aspect.

The house is well positioned within a short walk to a couple of local well known supermarkets, Falmouth Marina and Upper Deck Restaurant and open playing fields opposite. The town offers a broad range of independent high street shops together with a diverse selection of restaurants, cafes, public houses and bars plus The Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, our famous sea front and beaches and a number of university campuses and schools from nursery to school leavers.

As the owners' sole agents we thoroughly recommend and immediate viewing to appreciate this fine property.



UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED FRONT DOOR WITH LEADED LIGHT AND STAINED GLASS WORK LEADING TO:

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 1.78m (5'10") x 0.97m (3'2")
Having quarry tiled flooring, coat hooks, stripped wood internal door with matching side panel to:

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")
Luxuriously appointed with a white suite comprising semi-quadrant shower unit, chrome mixer shower and curved screening, wash hand basin and low flush wc set in a full width beech effect vanity unit and granite effect surfacing with metro tiling over, towel rail, twin frosted double glazed windows, roller blinds, radiator and towel rail, vinyl flooring, mirrored bathroom cabinet, spotlights, extractor fan, useful under stairs storage recess, six-panelled internal door.

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.

This delightful cottage has been a cherished family home for over 26 years with our clients are now looking to downsize, selling the property with 'no onward chain.'

If you are looking for somewhere to embrace a country lifestyle and have a growing family, then Wood Cottage has plenty to offer plus the convenience of Falmouth, Penryn and Truro all being within easy driving distance.

The cottage has a wealth of character and charm with beam ceilings, a fireplace with wood burning stove in both the dining room and sitting room, exposed stonework and natural woodwork. Packed with features including oil fired central heating by radiators, UPVC double glazed windows, doors and conservatories.

The spacious accommodation includes on the ground floor, a front conservatory, reception hall, cloakroom/boiler room, a sitting room with fireplace, a dining room also with a fireplace and an orangery conservatory at the rear. Upstairs has four bedrooms (one with an intercommunicating dressing room) and a bathroom/wc combined. This fine country home sits in around 1/2 acre of lawned gardens which back onto a protected woodland and those that travel, the road to and from Truro will know this picturesque valley is one of the most beautiful in this part of Cornwall.

Approached through high heavy timber gates which lead into an extensive, herringbone brick driveway which provides parking for any number of vehicles. Within the garden sits an ancillary annexe which could be an office or extra accommodation for an independent teenager, dog kennels, two timber tool sheds, a wood store and an insulated workshop/garage.

As our clients sole agents, we thoroughly recommend an immediate, personal viewing to fully appreciate this versatile property and grounds.

Why not call for an appointment to view today?

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
UPVC double glazed door to:

ENTRANCE CONSERVATORY 4.57m (15'0") x 2.90m (9'6")
A bright and welcoming introduction to the property having UPVC double glazed windows on either side and semi-pitched glass roofing, roll top work surface with plumbing for washing machine and space for condensing tumble dryer below, wood grain double opening double glazed doors to:

RECEPTION HALL 4.88m (16'0") x 1.63m (5'4")
A welcoming hallway with beamed ceilings and dado rails, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights, pine latch and brace internal doors, fitted carpet, telephone point, access to principal rooms, natural wood bookshelves either side of the door leading to:

BOILER ROOM/CLOAKROOM
With low flush wc, pedestal hand wash basin and towel rail, Trianco oil fired central heating boiler, ceramic tiled flooring.

SITTING ROOM 5.94m (19'6") x 3.17m (10'5")
A cosy main reception room, full of character and with two deep recessed double glazed bow windows overlooking the side aspect, a focal point granite fireplace with woodburning stove set on a dark slate hearth, raised log stores either side of the chimney breast, a second original granite fireplace now used as a feature, book and display shelving to one side, beamed ceiling with inset ceiling spotlights, double radiator, recess for TV.

FITTED KITCHEN
Equipped with a range of matching wall and base units in light oak and roll top work surfaces and ceramic tiling over, 1 1/2 bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap, space for electric cooker and cooker over, plumbing for dishwasher, space for refrigerator, ceramic tiled flooring, further built-in cupboards, broad UPVC double glazed window with roller blind overlooking the driveway and top garden, walk through from the kitchen with painted rough cast walling to one side leading into:

DINING ROOM 3.96m (13'0") x 3.86m (12'8")
including stairs.
With continued ceramic tiled flooring, beamed ceiling with inset spotlights, radiator, painted rough cast walling, Clearview wood burning stove set on a dark slate hearth, wood grain double opening patio doors to the terrace and garden.

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.