FALMOUTH

Key Features

Summary

A great opportunity to own this substantial and spacious, four bedroom semi-detached home which is set in a great location at the bottom of Lemon Hill as you enter this popular creekside village of Mylor Bridge between Falmouth and the cathedral city of Truro.

Full Description

Bank House is a prominent period building steeped in local maritime history, originally built in 1788 as a home for Robert Ware Fox and subsequently converted into 9 quality apartments back in 2002 but keeping the distinctive front and rear elevations, original staircase and mosaic tiled flooring to the communal entrance hall.

This well presented home offers new owners a bright and welcoming living environment which has distinctly nautical and Mediterranean themes.

The apartment is packed with features including gas fired central heating by radiators, sealed unit double glazed sash windows, engineered oak flooring to the kitchen area and carpeting to the rest of the property, fitted kitchen with wrap around granite work surfaces and built-in appliances.

The bright and spacious accommodation offers in sequence, an entrance vestibule, open plan kitchen/dining/living areas, a principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The apartment also has a large single garage within the secured gated driveway.

The apartment is being sold with the benefit of 'no onward chain' allowing a motivated purchaser the chance to conduct a swifter sale.

Bank House is seconds walk from the Events Square with a number od delightful bars and restaurants and of course the National Maritime Museum. Turning left outside the front door gives you a level walk into Falmouth's eclectic town centre passing the waterside districts to the right with the centre offering a range of independent and high street names together with a varied selection of pubs, bars, restaurants from around the world and more. A leisurely 10 minutes walk will take you to Falmouth's spectacular sea front where you will find Castle Beach with its lovely cafe and a little further on, the Blue Flag Gyllyngvase Beach which is an ideal destination for watersports enthusiasts. The Gylly Beach Cafe is also a popular choice and there is a Co-op convenience store opposite.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
Solid wood front door takes you into:

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:
COMPOSITE FRONT DOOR WITH TWO FROSTED PORTHOLES AND FROSTED SIDE PANEL TO:

RECEPTION HALL
An impressive introduction to the property having a mat well, electric consumer box, radiator, cloaks recess, fitted carpet, staircases leading to the lower and upper floors.

BEDROOM TWO 4.62m (15'2") x 2.95m (9'8")
A bright triple aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the front, side and rear elevations, double radiator, TV aerial point, two ceiling lights, fitted carpet, dimmer switch, light oak internal door.

BEDROOM THREE 3.86m (12'8") x 2.62m (8'7")
into bay.
Having triple aspect UPVC double glazed windows and a pleasant aspect over the gardens, patio and surrounding woodland, fitted carpet, radiator, TV aerial point, central ceiling light, light oak internal door.

BEDROOM FOUR 3.17m (10'5") x 2.59m (8'6")
With UPVC double glazed window again overlooking the rear gardens and a lovely outlook towards light woodland, fitted carpet, TV aerial point, double radiator, central ceiling light, light oak internal door.

FAMILY BATHROOM 2.13m (7'0") x 1.68m (5'6")
Luxuriously appointed with a white suite comprising; panelled bath, contemporary chrome easy-on mixer taps, chrome mixer shower over and fully tiled surround, shower screen, recessed frosted UPVC double glazed window, extractor fan, low flush wc, wall mounted china hand wash basin with chrome easy-on mixer tap sat on a high gloss white vanity unit, inset ceiling spotlights, large backlit mirror (not tested), light oak internal door.

A WIDE TURNING STAIRCASE WITH FITTED CARPET AND WOODEN BANNISTERS ON ONE SIDE TO THE TOP FLOOR.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Deep storage cupboard with fitted carpet and lighting, light oak internal door leading to:

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 5.33m (17'6") x 3.15m (10'4")
A bright main bedroom with a gently sloping ceiling on one side, two Velux double glazed windows enjoying elevated views over the garden and the surrounding woodland, fitted carpet, double radiator, TV aerial point, USB points, two ceiling drop lights, dimmer switch light oak internal door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 2.59m (8'6") x 1.68m (5'6")
Luxuriously well appointed with a white suite comprising; double fully tiled shower cubicle with chrome mixer shower, glass shower screen, spotlighting and extractor fan over, wall mounted china hand wash basin with chrome easy-on mixer tap, tiled splash back and sat in a high gloss white vanity unit, low flush wc, fitted mirror, Velux double glazed window, chrome ladder style heated towel rail, hard wearing vinyl floor tiles.

TURNING STAIRCASE WITH FITTED CARPET AND WOODEN BANNISTERS LEADING TO THE LOWER GROUND FLOOR

KITCHEN SECTION 3.38m (11'1") x 2.69m (8'10")
BEDROOM ONE 3.51m (11'6") x 3.30m (10'10")
UPVC double glazed window with fine views over the area and woodland beyond, radiator, plastered and coved ceiling with ceiling light, door to built-in wardrobes with clothes rail/shelves, carpet and a further door to an en-suite shower room.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
A nicely finished en-suite comprising, panelled double shower cubicle with sliding glass doors, low-level wc with push button flush, sink with splash back and mixer tap set within a vanity unit with storage under, heated towel rail, plastered and coved ceiling with downlights and extractor fan, modern heated mirror with LED surround light, frosted UPVC double glazed window to the side, finished with a laminated floor.

BEDROOM THREE 3.23m (10'7") x 2.51m (8'3")
UPVC double glazed window to the side, plastered and coved ceiling with ceiling light, radiator and finished with a carpet.

BEDROOM FOUR/OFFICE 4.11m (13'6") x 3.15m (10'4")
Double glazed remote control Velux skylight with remote control solar operated blinds, plastered ceiling with dimmable downlight, finished with a timber floor.


BATHROOM
A family style bathroom comprising; P-shaped bath with shower over and glass screen, tiled walls, low-level wc with push button flush, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back, heated towel rail, storage cupboards, mirrored medicine cabinet, frosted UPVC double glazed window, plastered and coved ceiling with downlights and extractor fan, finished with an underfloor heated tiled floor.

DOUBLE GARAGE 7.01m (23'0") x 5.03m (16'6")
With remote control roller doors, plastered ceiling with strip light, work bench to the rear, wall mounted gas central heating boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating facilities, fuse box and coat hooks.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property there is an attractive brick driveway which providing parking for a number of cars and an electric car charging point. The property enjoys a high degree of privacy.

To the sides and rear there is a variety of raised patios areas, balconies and composite decking providing a high degree of privacy and with an interesting assortment of mature shrubs, wrap around decking and a wood staircase to the lower driveway.



GARDEN STORAGE ROOM
Accessed from the side of the property.

GARDENS
Access from Brillwater Road through an ornate galvanised gate set between two granite pillars set within a feature stone wall. To the left hand side of the gate sits a generous PARKING SPACE within an enclosed painted rendered wall. The gate takes you down over easy rising and descending stone steps into a delightful landscaped garden which is laid for ease of maintenance and has raised stone rockeries stocked with a wide variety of plants and shrubs and cobbled red brick patio area which continues as a pathway either side of the bungalow leading to the rear. At the rear of the property there are superb terraced gardens laid for ease of maintenance with the first level having an enclosed lawned area, well stocked beds with trees, shrubs and flowers and an under patio garden storage area. Above the lawn, approached by galvanised steel steps sits a fabulous balcony with stainless steel and glass safety balustrades providing the perfect place to entertain your family and friends throughout the day through to sunset. Granite steps lead down to the lower terrace which is well stocked with trees and shrubs. From here a pathway leads you to the rear gravelled driveway, car port and provides access to The Loft.

It is impossible to do justice to the garden in print, only a personal viewing will suffice!

SERVICES
Mains drainage, water and electricity, oil-fired central heating by radiators.

SERVICES
Mains drainage, water & electricity. Telephone and Broadband.

COUNCIL TAX
Band D.