3 bed Cottage

Laskowski & Co

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£550,000

3 bed Cottage

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BR/BA:

3 BR

Location:

Upper Tredrea, Cornwall

Description:

Occupying a magnificent, unspoilt, sheltered, south-facing valley location, close to the neighbouring villages of Ponsanooth and Perranwell, an enchanting, detached, Grade II Listed, 18th century cottage, most tastefully and sympathetically extended and improved, standing in private gardens and grounds of approximately 1.5 acres, surrounded by unspoilt countryside, with 2 useful detached single-storey outbuildings, suitable for a variety of uses, subject to additional consents.

THE PROPERTY
'Caskair' is one of those often sought but rarely found detached cottages, full of charm and character, the subject of an extensive programme of sympathetic refurbishment and extension works circa 2003, when the property received an award from the highly respected Cornish Buildings Group.

Set well back from the roadside, hidden from view and standing within its own, private, gardens and grounds, the property occupies an idyllic, sheltered, south-facing position, with fast flowing stream running along its southern boundary, and surrounding unspoilt farmland and woodland, adding further to the privacy and rural nature of the setting.

A long driveway leads through the grounds to the rear of the cottage where there is an extensive parking area and plenty of space for the construction of a garage if required, subject to all necessary consents. Lawns, an orchard and well stocked tree and shrub-lined borders are a haven for local wildlife, children and pets, and, to the western side of the property, there are two highly useful, detached, stone-built, single-storey barns, ideal for use as studios, stabling or, potentially, ancillary accommodation, subject to planning.

The cottage is, itself, a delight; picturesque lime-washed elevations are under a pitched roof of natural slate, and all windows are small pane in traditional timber frames. Throughout the ground floor there is slate flag flooring, and a delightful living room has two open fireplaces, one an inglenook, the other with Clearview log-burner, and a charming stable-type door leads directly onto the south-facing front sun terrace and gardens beyond.

There are three bedrooms and a family bathroom to the first floor, and some prospective purchasers may wish to note planning consent has been obtained to extend the property to the rear, to incorporate the garden room, which would be accessed through a new rear hallway, close to the rear lobby, ground floor cloakroom and charming double aspect kitchen.

Driveways from both the side of the cottage and continuing from the parking area to the rear, lead to the 'upper yard', to two sides of which stand the detached stone outbuildings, one of which is currently divided to provide two stables, the other of which, 'The Studio' offers great potential, in our opinion, for use as ancillary accommodation, a home office or artist's studio etc. To the rear of these buildings there is a useful open-fronted timber barn measuring 16'5 x 11'6.

In all, an incredibly rare combination of privacy, character, grounds and useful outbuildings, in a delightful rural setting, yet convenient for nearby villages, the port of Falmouth and nearby cathedral city of Truro. An early viewing is therefore highly recommended by the vendors' Sole Agents, Laskowski & Company.
THE LOCATION
'Caskair' is located approximately one mile north of the village of Ponsanooth whose everyday amenities include a junior school, public house, church, convenience store and regular bus service. The village of Perranwell Station, approximately two and a half miles distant, offers similar facilities together with a branch-line railway halt to Falmouth and Truro.

The port of Falmouth, approximately six miles distant, continues to be one of the county's most sought-after destinations for purchasers and visitors, with its excellent water sports facilities, many restaurants, quayside bars, art galleries, sub tropical gardens, bathing beaches and breathtaking coastline walks. The cathedral city of Truro, approximately eight miles distant, is the county's retailing, commercial, administrative, health and legal centre, with excellent schooling facilities for all levels, theatre (Hall for Cornwall) and main-line rail link to London (Paddington) journey time approximately three and a half hours. The villages and rural areas close to Truro and Falmouth are amongst the most sought-after anywhere in the county and, consequently, 'Caskair' will undoubtedly prove of great appeal to family and retirement purchasers alike.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
(All dimensions being approximate)
ENTRANCE PORCH
Conveniently located to the rear of the property, with attractive stone steps and gravelled terraces leading from the parking area. Stable door with glazed insert, slate flooring, cupboard housing electrical trip switching and meters, coat hooks, door to the inner lobby and to the:-
CLOAKROOM/WC
Attractively appointed with a traditional white suite comprising low flush WC and corner wash hand basin with tiled splashback. Slate flooring, beamed ceiling, deep silled small pane casement window to the side elevation.
INNER LOBBY
Deep silled small pane double casement window to the rear elevation, beamed ceiling, slate flooring, doorways to the living room and to the:-
KITCHEN 4.26m(14'0'') x 1.88m(6'2'')
A charming, most attractively fitted, double aspect kitchen with broad small pane window to the rear elevation and stable-type door with glazed panel to the side. Beamed ceiling, slate flooring, fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke base and wall units with wood block and slate worksurfaces between. Inset butler-style sink, cooker recess, fitted dresser unit with crockery and book shelving and further cupboard space under. Recess with plumbing for automatic dishwasher, fridge recess.
LIVING ROOM 7.35m(24'1'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
An exceptional living room; full of character with many authentic features. Beamed ceiling, slate flooring throughout, two delightful small pane casement windows, both with deep sills/window seats, to the sunny, south-facing front elevation, enjoying a delightful outlook over the unspoilt, private, lightly wooded surrounding grounds. Staircase rising to the first floor landing with under-stair storage cupboard. Wall light points, night storage heater, TV satellite connection. Central stable-type door providing direct access onto the gardens.
SITTING AREA
Original deep inglenook fireplace with original bread ovens.
DINING AREA
Second fireplace, with granite inglenook, housing a glass-fronted Clearview log-burner.
FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Another charming area, L-shaped with exposed floor boarding throughout and traditional panelled walls to the two front bedrooms. Access to over-head storage area, night storage heater, double small pane casement window to the rear elevation.
BEDROOM ONE 4.12m(13'6'') x 3.78m(12'5'')
Maximum measurements of an intriguing L-shaped room with original panelled vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. Pretty small pane casement window with deep sill to the front elevation, broad bed recess, two built-in wardrobes to either side of the chimney breast. Magnificent exposed timber flooring.
BEDROOM TWO 3.20m(10'6'') x 2.73m(8'11'')
Another charming room, once again with authentic panel vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses. Small pane casement window to the front elevation, bed recess.
BEDROOM THREE 4.66m(15'3'') x 2.73m(8'11'')
Another charming room with barreled and beamed ceiling. Exposed timber flooring throughout; double aspect with small pane windows to both the rear and side elevations overlooking the gardens and to countryside beyond.
BATHROOM/WC
Attractively appointed with white sanitary ware comprising low flush WC with ceramic cistern, wash hand basin with cupboard under and panelled bath with Mira instant shower over. Part tiled walls, small pane casement window to the side elevation overlooking the gardens, heated towel rail, extractor fan, built-in airing cupboard with foam lagged copper cylinder with immersion heater and linen shelving over.
THE EXTERIOR

GARDEN ROOM 3.60m(11'10'') x 2.79m(9'2'')
An extremely versatile double aspect room with small pane casement window to the front elevation and broad window to the side, overlooking the orchard garden. Slate flooring, plumbing for automatic washing machine etc, space for tall fridge/freezer, light and power connected. This room benefiting, we understand, from planning permission for use as a kitchen/breakfast room, together with a rear extension.
GARDEN AND GROUNDS

'Caskair' occupies a delightful, unspoilt, sheltered valley setting, 'tucked away' from the outside world, surrounded by unspoilt woodland and countryside to all sides.
ENTRANCE DRIVE
From the roadside a gravelled driveway with five-bar gate and double granite gateposts leads onto a lower, level, lawned area with hedging and stock-proof fencing to the rear boundary and fast flowing stream which runs the length of the front (south) boundary.
PARKING AREA
The gravelled driveway forms a large parking area to the rear of the cottage with ample space for numerous vehicles and the construction of a garage if required, subject to all necessary consents. From the parking area granite steps descend to the rear of the cottage where there is an attractive raised heather border, granite retaining wall and gravelled pathways to either side of the property and to the rear entrance, outside of which there is a cold water tap.
ORCHARD GARDEN
To the eastern side of the cottage, well enclosed to all sides, containing a variety of fruit trees.
FRONT GARDENS
Level, laid mainly to lawn, with attractive tree and shrub borders with a variety of interesting plants including bamboo, camellias and rhododendrons etc. A sunny, sheltered, south-facing terrace extends across the front of the cottage, perfect for evening barbecues, with stable door from the living room and original tree-lined driveway which now forms a picturesque woodland walk, running alongside the stream, to the entrance to the property.

To the western side of the cottage, a stable door opens from the kitchen and the original stone walled driveway continues under a canopy of mature trees, with further row of rhododendrons, culminating in the attractive upper yard area.`
UPPER YARD
Also benefiting from a driveway continuing from the rear parking area, well enclosed by mature hedging with two useful stone outbuildings (the studio and stable block), beyond which there is a further storage area, bordered to all three sides by open farmland, housing a useful open-fronted barn - 5.00m(16'5) x 3.50m(11'6).
THE STUDIO 9.20m(30'2'') x 3.20m(10'6'')
Of stone construction under a pitched corrugated roof, with windows and stable-type door to the yard area, suitable in our opinion for conversion to ancillary accommodation, if required, subject to all necessary consents.
STABLE BLOCK
Of stone and block construction, under a pitched corrugated roof, with two stable-type doors, currently providing two stables or stores, one measuring 4.79m(15'9) x 3.10m(10'2), the other 3.80m(12'6) x 3.60m(11'10).
GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES
Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private drainage. Telephone points (subject to supplier's regulations).
COUNCIL TAX
Band E - Cornwall Council.
TENURE
Freehold.
POSSESSION
Vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.
AWARD
'Caskair' was the recipient of a Cornish Buildings Group award in 1993.
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors' Sole Agents - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: 01326 318813.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From the Truro to Falmouth road, the A39, take the A393 at Treluswell Roundabout, signposted to Ponsanooth. Continue along this road, through the village and up the hill, at the top of which take the second turning right at Pelean Cross which, although not signposted, leads to Crowsmeneggus. Proceed down this wooded tree-lined road, at the foot of which turn left, immediately after the small bridge, before the sequence of bends. This is the entrance to 'Caskair' and the driveway leads to the property alone.
FLOOR PLANS
For identification purposes only - not to scale.

These particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective purchasers. Although every effort has been made to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the building, services, appliances and any fixtures and fittings. All measurements, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate and should not be relied upon for accuracy. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with a purchase of the property.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Cable or Satellite, Fireplace, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage, TV

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01326 318813

Posted:

February 17 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01326 318813