FALMOUTH

Key Features

Summary

A rare opportunity to purchase a delightful 'chocolate box' picture perfect detached country residence that sits in an idyllic location on the edge of the highly desirable village of Constantine, famous for its vibrant village and community and beautiful countryside, woods and accessibility to the Helford River.

Full Description

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:

HALL
Stairs leading to the first floor landing, a pendant light, carpets, electric radiator and doors leading to all rooms.

RECEPTION ROOM 3.33m (10'11") x 3.30m (10'10")
With UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the south facing front garden, a pendant light, carpets, and louvre doors leading to:

RECEPTION ROOM 2 3.33m (10'11") x 3.78m (12'5")
Currently being used as a ground floor bedroom which overlooks the enclosed rear gardens. UPVC double glazed windows, a feature fireplace with Delabole slate hearth, carpet, electric radiator and central pendant light. Doorway leading into:

L-SHAPED KITCHEN 1.93m (6'4") x 3.02m (9'11")
plus 9"x 10'11"
Has a useful pantry cupboard, a range of retro style cabinets and work surfaces, dual aspect window and space for various appliances. A step down to a rear UPVC double glazed door into:

DOWNSTAIRS WC 1.04m (3'5") x 1.17m (3'10")
Lino floor and low level toilet with UPVC privacy window and rear double glazed door leading into the garden.

FROM THE HALLWAY
Stairs to the first floor landing with window, pendant light, attic storage, a cupboard which houses the boiler.

BATHROOM 3.05m (10'0") x 1.40m (4'7")
Has dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows, with a pendant light in each point. A full sized bath, sink, hot and cold mixer taps with vanity mirror, extractor fan, low level WC, fully tiled surround and separate shower.

BEDROOM ONE 3.81m (12'6") x 3.33m (10'11")
Overlooks the enclosed rear garden, double glazed window, carpets, wall lights, and electric radiator.

BEDROOM TWO 3.33m (10'11") x 3.30m (10'10")
Which has a double glazed window overlooking the south facing front garden, carpet, wooden door with glass panels, and electric radiator. Currently used as a lounge area.

BEDROOM THREE 2.26m (7'5") x 1.80m (5'11")
With pendant light, carpet, and UPVC double glazed windows. You would need to reinstate the door to make this back to the third bedroom.

GARDEN
The rear garden has a useful single garage, two separate storage sheds, and a greenhouse. It also has it's own air raid shelter in the garden. A pathway to a grassed area to the front with a separate plot subject to planning could be used to house another garage.

COUNCIL TAX
BAND E

BEDROOM FOUR 4.57m (15'0") x 3.20m (10'6")
maximum measurements.
UPVC double glazed window overlooking Kimberley Park. Pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps and original, coloured 1950's accessory unit with mirror above, radiator, pendant light, carpet, fire door.

BEDROOM FIVE 4.27m (14'0") x 3.20m (10'6")
into dormer and with limited headroom in parts.
UPVC double glazed dormer window with stained glass effect panel above and glazed panels to either side, pendant light, carpet, radiator, original, coloured 1950's accessory unit with mirror above, fire door.

BEDROOM SIX 3.73m (12'3") x 3.51m (11'6")
into recess and dormer an with limited headroom in parts.
UPVC double glazed dormer window with stainless glass effect panel above and glazed panels to either side, UPVC double glazed window to the side, pendant light, carpet, radiator, deep fitted wardrobe/storage cupboard with hanging rail, fire door, door to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Single built-in shower cubicle with electric shower and fully tiled with screening, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with illuminated vanity mirror above, tile effect vinyl flooring, inset ceiling spotlight

BEDROOM SEVEN 3.28m (10'9") x 3.66m (12'0")
With limited headroom in parts.
With original, coloured 1950's accessory unit with mirror above, pendant light, carpet, radiator.


BATHROOM
UPVC double glazed window with stained glass style fan lights to rear. Fitted with a white handled and panelled bath with shower attachment to wall, white wash hand basin set in vanity unit with chrome mixer, walk through to enclosed area with low-level flush wc, two pendant lights, fully tiled walls, vinyl tile effect flooring, radiator.

FROM REAR OF INNER HALLWAY, STAIRS LEAD DOWN TO LOWER GROUND FLOOR/BASEMENT

Block built construction and loosely divided into separate rooms comprising of five bedrooms, lounge, two bathrooms and former kitchen (no fixtures and fittings).





FRONT
To the front of the property there is off road parking facilities for several cars and gives access to the integral garage.

REAR
To the rear the property there is an expansive garden accessed from the lower ground floor. The garden has an area of shingle immediately adjacent to the property and from here there is an area of garden that sports and wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees. There are two wooden bridges that allow you to meander down to the foot of the garden. This is a tranquil area to sit and enjoy.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E.

SERVICES
Mains drainage, water, electricity and gas.

AGENTS NOTE
The vendors have arranged to replace the fitted carpets and this will be done in early May 2026. The property previously had subsidence, the issue was rectified by a reputable builder. The work comes with a full guarantee and has full buildings insurance.