Whitlocks Estate Agents, Penzance

Detached House

Detached four bed home

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Having been the subject of a great deal of care and attention from the current owners this lovely home has been improved and extended to offer versatile accommodation, mostly on the ground floor but with a spectacular first floor master bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom, walk in wardrobe and doors to the terrace. Outside, there is parking for six plus vehicles and a lovely level sunny garden, meadow, and orchard. With so many plus points, this interesting and captivating home should appeal to a wide cross section of buyers.  Please call to arrange your viewing.

LOCATION

The pretty village of Gulval is the nearest neighbour to Penzance on it’s eastern side.  In the centre of the village is a popular public house and an historic 14th century church. The area is surrounded by beautiful countryside and moor walks over to Newmill and Zennor via Chysauster, an ancient iron age village. The house itself is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, it is also within easy striking distance of the beaches at Eastern Green, Long Rock and Marazion, home of the iconic St Michaels Mount which forms part of the view from this very special home. Also nearby at Eastern Green are Sainsburys, Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets with a more comprehensive shopping and commercial setup available in Penzance along with a mainline rail terminus which connects direct to London Paddington.

THE ACCOMMODATION with approximate dimensions is as follows:

Covered entrance with very characterful pegged oak portico with slate roof and floor. Oak door to:

UTILITY HALL/BOOTROOM 14’3” x 8’5”

Flagstone floor. Vaulted ceiling with open joists. Windows to front and rear. Pet/Beach Shower with tiled surround. Cupboards housing washing machine and tumble dryer (appliances not included). Timber work surfaces over. Full height cupboard housing recently replaced central heating boiler. Alcove for fridge-freezer. Oak latched door to:

 

 

DINING ROOM  16’6” x 7’2”

Full height double glazed window to front. Double glazed window to rear. Vaulted ceiling with open roof timbers. Oak floor. Glazed double doors to:

 

 

 

 

KITCHEN  15’4” x 11’6”

Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Half glazed double glazed door & double glazed window to front. Double glazed window to rear. Well fitted kitchen with a range of floor and wall cupboards with timber worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. Display shelves. Electric AGA. Inset ceramic hob and inset ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit. Built in Zanussi oven in larder tower. Concealed fridge. Ceramic tiled floor. Glazed double doors to:

 

 

 

 

 

SITTING ROOM 20’4” x 15’4”

Half glazed double glazed door and three double glazed windows to front.  Double glazed doors and window to rear.  Oak floor.  Open beamed ceiling.  Two central heating radiators.  Feature fireplace with large slate hearth housing cast iron woodburner with log alcoves to one side.  Concealed television cupboard.  Two central heating radiators.  Oak door to:

HALL

Half glazed door and arch window to front.  Recently replaced turning stairs to first floor with cupboard beneath.  Electric ceramic radiator.  Open beamed ceiling.  Oak doors off to:

BATHROOM 

White suite comprising panelled bath with low level WC, pedestal wash basin, majority tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor, ladder style central heating radiator/towel rail.

STUDY/ADDITIONAL BEDROOM 16’5” x 10’8”

Double glazed window to rear with view towards Mounts Bay.  Double glazed fully glazed double doors to one end.  Underfloor heating.

SHOWER ROOM 

Again recently constructed, comprising wide walk-in shower fully tiled with glazed screen.  Low level WC.  Pedestal wash basin with tiled splashback.  Ceramic tiled floor, with underfloor heating.  Ladder style towel rail/radiator.  Double glazed window to side.  Fitted downlighters.

BEDROOM 2  11’5” x 9’10”

Two double glazed windows to front.  Central heating radiator.  Canopied ceiling.

 

 

BEDROOM 3  15’1” x 10’

Double glazed patio doors to front.  Velux roof light.  Electric ceramic radiator.  Door to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NURSERY/DRESSING ROOM  13’10” x 8’5”

Two double glazed windows to front.  Double glazed window to rear.  Open roof timbers.  View to the Mount.

 

 

 

 

FIRST FLOOR:

BEDROOM 1  20’4” x 15’3”

A very impressive room indeed with two windows to the front enjoying open views across surrounding countryside.  Open roof timbers.  Two vertical central heating radiators.  Double glazed door to roof terrace.  Oak doors off to:

DRESSING ROOM/WALK-IN WARDROBE

Double glazed window to front.  Fitted with shelves and hanging rails.

ENSUITE 

Window to rear with sea and country views.  Five piece white suite comprising wide, fully tiled shower with glazed screen, marble wash basin on timber work surface with cupboards and drawers beneath.  Low level WC.  Bidet.  Panelled bath with shower attachment.  Part-tiled walls.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Extractor fan.

 

 

OUTSIDE

To the southern end of the building is an area of garden and  gravelled parking for at least six vehicles.  There are gates from the parking area which lead to the front and back gardens.

The rear garden borders a farmers field and enjoys views towards Mounts Bay.  The front garden is walled and fully enclosed, majority laid to lawn with some areas of cobbles and very well planted and hedged.  Beyond the house, to the north, is a garden of approximately 25 metres in length, with an attractive pond and waterfall leading to an area of level grass, perfect for children’s play, which is planted with flowering plants and trees.  This in turn leads to a meadow approximately 20 metres long, with fragrant hedging, and in turn to an orchard, approximately 40 metres long, well planted with young apple and cherry trees.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The house has been run as a successful Airbnb for the past three years – please see link below
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/19466872?source_impression_id=p3_1595939787_mX2wwIUQRL0lGNkE&guests=1&adults=1

MAINS SERVICES

Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage.  LPG gas.

LOCAL AUTHORITY

Cornwall Council, tel: 0300 1234 100

Council tax band ‘F’

VIEWING

Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks, tel: 01736 369296.

DIRECTIONS

Leave Penzance in an easterly direction along Chyandour Cliff and after passing the three tunnels on your right hand side, turn left signposted Gulval.  Take this road and follow it without deviation, through Trevarrack and past the Methodist Chapel in Gulval and continue on this road out towards St Ives on the B3311.  As you climb the hill you will pass Kenegie Manor on your left hand side and then Gulvul Cricket Club on your left.  Continue along the B3311 and as you see a road sign for Badgers Cross and the brown sign to Chysauster Village, Badgers Lodge will be seen immediately on your right hand side with an entrance gate just on the edge of the lay-by/pull-in.

Four bed period cottage

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A superb and versatile home in a sought after semi-rural location with large garden, generous parking and huge letting or annexe potential, having two of its four bedrooms on the ground floor, each with its own entrance and ensuite, making them perfect for Airbnb or for combining to create a self-contained granny annexe.  Full of character and charm and within easy reach of beaches and coastline and the main transport links.  It could be described as the best of all worlds.  A rare find and highly recommended.  EPC – D

 

LOCATION:

Tolgus Mount is a semi-rural area between the town of Redruth and the coastal village of Portreath on the north Cornish coast.  Well positioned for access to the beaches and Cornish coastal path, taking you along the beautiful North Cliffs, Tehidy Country Park and Golf Course and the main transport links via a mainline rail link to London Paddington and the A30 trunk road.  The neighbouring village of Illogan has a useful convenience store, doctors surgery, chemist and takeaway whilst the nearby town of Redruth offers a good range of national and independent shops, a multi-screen cinema, bars and restaurants and schools for all ages.  The city of Truro is approximately ten miles away with a more comprehensive range of shopping and commercial facilities, County Hall and Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske.

 

 

T H E   A C C O M M O D A T I O N, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

 

G R O U N D   F L O O R:

Open entrance with fully glazed double glazed door to:

 

PORCH:

Ceramic tiled floor.  UPVC double glazed window to side.  Door to:

 

UTILITY/CLOAKROOM:

Low level WC.  Pedestal wash basin.  UPVC double glazed window to side.  Plumbing for washing machine with work surface over.  Space for American style fridge/freezer.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Central heating radiator/towel rail.

KITCHEN: 14’ x 12’

UPVC double glazed window to rear.  Pale blue electric Aga.  A well fitted kitchen with a comprehensive range of wood fronted units to floor and wall topped by an extensive run of work surfaces with tiled splashbacks.  Space for slot-in electric cooker with extractor over.  Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit.  Open beamed ceiling.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Doorways to:

 

 

SITTING ROOM: 12’1” (14’ into window) x 14’10”

UPVC double glazed window to front.  Feature granite fireplace housing cast iron woodburner stove, alcoves to either side.  Open beamed ceiling.  Stairs to first floor.  Door to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DINING ROOM: 19’3” x 12’

Returning doorway to kitchen.  UPVC double glazed doors to front.  Half-glazed UPVC double glazed door and window to rear.  Central heating radiator.  Ceramic tiled floor.  Open beamed ceiling.  Door to:

 

Inner hall

Doors off to:

 

 

 

 

SHOWER ROOM:

White three piece suite comprising: glazed shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit with cupboards, low level WC.  Fully tiled walls and ceramic tiled floor.  UPVC double glazed window to side.  Fitted downlighters and extractor fan.

 

 

 

BEDROOM 4:  12’5” x 11’2”

UPVC half-glazed double-glazed door and window to rear.  Double kitchen cupboard with work surface and inset sink.  Central heating radiator.

 

BEDROOM 3:  14’8” x 12’

UPVC double glazed windows to front and side.  UPVC half-glazed double glazed door to side.  Kitchen base unit with inset sink and worksurface.  Central heating radiator.

 

Inner hallway leading to:

 

 

 

SHOWER ROOM : 

Three piece white suite comprising: shower cubicle, wash basin in vanity unit with storage cupboards, low level WC.  Fully tiled walls.  Ceramic tiled floor.  UPVC double glazed window to side.  Fitted downlighters and extractor fan.

 

 

 

It should be noted that both these ground floor bedrooms have their own entrance doors to one side of the building easily accessed from the parking area giving them potential for letting on an Airbnb basis or to combine both rooms and shower rooms to create a one bedroomed bungalow annexe suitable for a dependent relative or letting purposes. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

 

Doors off to:

 

WC:  

White low level suite and wall mounted basin.

 

BEDROOM 1:  14’ x 13’

UPVC double glazed windows to three sides.  Oak floor.  Feature ball and claw roll edge bath, perfect for relaxing in privacy.  Built-in double door airing cupboard  housing water tank and timber slatted shelves.

 

 

 

 

 

BEDROOM 2: 12’3” x 9’5”

UPVC double glazed window to front.  Access hatch to loft.  Built-in double door wardrobe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 O U T S I D E:

Surrounding the property is a large area of garden, laid to lawn with beds and specimen trees and timber fenced all round and to the front of the property is a tarmac parking area providing parking for six plus vehicles.

 

 

 

 

 GENERAL INFORMATION:

SERVICES:

Mains water and electricity.  Private drainage.  Oil-fired central heating backed up by electric powered aga and woodburner to sitting room.

 

It should be noted that the building comes with solar panels to the roof which help cover the cost of the electricity used in the house and provides the owners with a surplus of between £800-£900 per year.

 

OUTGOINGS:

Council Tax:  Band ‘C’

Local Authority: Cornwall Council Tel: 0300 1234 100

Water Authority:  South West Water Tel: 0344 346 2020

 

TENURE:       FREEHOLD

 

VIEWING:  Strictly by prior appointment with the agents, Whitlocks 01736 369296 

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Illogan go down Bassett Road, beside the shop, and continue past Homecroft Surgery on your left into Voguebeloth passing Valley Gardens on your right hand side then Merritts Hill and as you rise up the hill on the other side of the valley turn right towards Tricky Dickies and the property will be found after a short distance on your left hand side with a Whitlocks board clearly displayed.

 

Alternatively, from the main A30, come off at Avers roundabout and take the first turning towards North Country and after passing the North Country Garage, at the crossroads, turn left down towards the Portreath Road.  When you reach the bottom of the hill go straight across the crossroads over Portreath Road and head towards Illogan over the brow of the hill and as you descend the other side turn left towards Tricky Dickies Pub and the property will be found on your left hand side.

Proof of Finance and I.D.

All purchasers.  Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to proceed by way of bank statements and/or mortgage agreement in principle.  We will also ask for two forms of identification, a passport or driving licence and a council tax or utility bill.

Three bed detached house

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An opportunity to buy a well maintained detached family home with garden and generous parking for a vastly reduced figure due to its overall classification ‘B’ following a recent concrete screening test.  The house has a recently replaced roof, gas central heating and double glazing, first and ground floor bath/shower rooms and has potential for a ground floor annexe or to re-develop the plot.

 

LOCATION:

Crowlas is a sought after village on the eastern side of Penzance which has a shop and takeaway, popular public house and a highly regarded infant/junior school at Ludgvan Lower Quarter.  Transport links are easy via the A30 trunk road and mainline railway stations at both Penzance and St Erth.  Nearby are supermarkets, including Sainsburys and Morrisons at Eastern Green and some of the areas best south coast beaches at Long Rock and Marazion, home of the iconic St Michaels Mount.  Penzance town is just over three miles away and offers a more comprehensive range of shops and schools for all ages, including a sixth form college.

 

 

T H E   A C C O M M O D A T I O N, with approximate dimensions is as follows:

 

G R O U N D   F L O O R:

 

Half glazed UPVC double glazed door to:

 

VESTIBULE:

Half glazed door to:

 

HALL:  

Stairs to first floor with Understairs cupboard.  Central heating radiator.  Back door to outside.  Doors off to:

 

LIVING ROOM/FORMER SHOP:  17’8” x 12’10”

UPVC double glazed windows to front and side.  Glazed double glazed doors to front.  Central heating radiator.  Door to:

 

SHOWER ROOM:  9’ x 8’9”

Walk-in shower, pedestal wash basin, low level corner WC.  Central heating radiator.  Extensive wall tiling.  Door to:

 

 

STUDY/OCCASIONAL BEDROOM: 9’8” x 9’3”

Window to side.  Half-glazed door and windows to front.

 

DINING ROOM:  11’4” x 11’1”

UPVC double glazed window to side. Central heating radiator.  Doorway back to hall.

 

 

KITCHEN: 10’ x 8’10”

UPVC double glazed window to side.  Central heating radiator.  Well fitted kitchen with a range of cupboards and doors to floor and wall.  Fitted roll edge worktops with tiled splashbacks.  Inset four ring ceramic hob.  Inset stainless steel single drainer sink uni.  Slot-in electric oven.  Cupboard housing mains gas boiler for heating and domestic hot water.  Door to:

 

 

 

UTILITY ROOM: 

Worktop with stainless steel single drainer sink unit.  Space under for appliances.  Window to rear.  Doors to:

 

CLOAKROOM/WC:

UPVC double glazed window to side.  White low level suite

 

 

 

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

VIA ELEGANT TURNING STAIRCASE

Window to rear at half landing.  Doors off to:

 

BEDROOM 1: 14’7” x 14’1”

UPVC double glazed windows to front and side.  Original fireplace (decommissioned).  Picture rail.  Central heating radiator.  Stripped pine floor.

 

 

BEDROOM 2: 14’7” x 14’

UPVC double glazed window to front.  Central heating radiator.  Picture rail.  Stripped pine floor.

 

BEDROOM 3: 13’3” x 11’6”

UPVC double glazed window to side.   Picture rail.  Central heating radiator.  Stripped pine floor.

 

 

BATHROOM: 13’6” x 10’1”

UPVC double glazed window to side. Three piece suite comprising panelled bath, wash basin in vanity unit with storage cupboards and drawers.  WC with concealed cistern.  Large double door airing cupboard with radiator and timber slatted shelves.  Central heating radiator.  Access hatch to loft.

 

 

 

O U T S I D E:

Good sized gardens to the front and side of the property.  Hedged all round and currently laid to lawn leading to driveway parking for at least four vehicles.

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:                                                                           

 

SERVICES:

All mains services connected

 

LOCAL AUTHORITY:   Cornwall Council Tel: 0300 1234 100

 

OUTGOINGS:

Council Tax:  Band ‘C’

 

TENURE:       FREEHOLD.

 

VIEWING:  Strictly by prior appointment with Whitlocks on 01736 369296

 

DIRECTIONS (SEE ATTACHED MAP):

Leave Penzance in an easterly direction on the A30, travelling along the Long Rock bypass and continue along the A30 through Ludgvan Lees and as you enter the village of Crowlas turn left towards Ludgvan and the property is immediately on your left hand side with a Whitlocks board clearly displayed.

 

 

 

*Concrete Screening Test:

This property has been through Stage 1 and Stage 2 Concrete Screening Test in August 2020 and has been classified ‘B’ – concrete presently appears sound but contains group 2 aggregates, regular maintenance to prevent water/damp ingress and to preserve durability is essential but may not be ultimately effective. 

 

Proof of Finance and I.D.

All purchasers.  Prior to agreeing a sale, we will require proof of financial ability to proceed by way of bank statements and/or mortgage agreement in principle.  We will also ask for two forms of identification, a passport or driving licence and a council tax or utility bill.

3 bed detached furnished barn conversion

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A beautiful furnished detached barn conversion situated near Chysauster ancient Village. The accommodation comprises of large fitted kitchen/dining room, sitting room with wood burning stove, utility room, 2 double bedroom one en-suite, twin bedroom, family bathroom, private driveway and enclosed garden with stream. Oil fired central heating. Applicants need to meet the affordability criteria. No pets/smokers. EPC E 45.