Detached house for sale in Perranarworthal, Truro TR3

The property

This impressive family home is set in the most idyllic setting nearby to amenities and located in a very advantageous position between Truro and Falmouth, allowing easy access to the North & South Coastline. The grounds are stunning, but it is the setting that makes this residence feel so special, surrounded by ancient woodland and beautiful mature gardens providing tranquil space, privacy and to be intertwined with nature. The main residence is charming with the original part of the property dating back to the 17th century and once used as the gunpowder office to Cosawes. This area offers a large farmhouse kitchen and kitchen bar, separate sitting room with a large wood burner and leading out to a sunroom all provided by underfloor heating and plenty of character. The two storey extension is believed to have been added in the 1970's with a large entrance hall with exposed stone and granite, a doorway leads to a guest suite with a large double bedroom with a separate bathroom and WC. Also to the ground floor is a further bedroom with a shower en-suite, a utility area leading around to the boiler room and an internal doorway to the one bedroom annex. Stairs lead to the first floor where an external doorway leads out to a spacious and private garden roof terrace, enjoying a southerly facing aspect with a hot tub and views out to the woodland. From the first floor landing access to two double bedrooms, bathroom and a separate sitting room with a wood burning stove and a full width double glazed window providing stunning views across the rear gardens and woodland. The property has an attached but separate annexe with its own external entrance, which includes a double bedroom, shower room, and a lovely open plan living space complete with a kitchen. It also comes with its own parking space and a charming, enclosed garden. An integral double garage can be accessed via an internal doorway or from the electric roller door. Plenty of parking is available to the front of the property as well as further parking opposite ideal for larger vehicles. A private garden and courtyard surround the house providing room for plants and flowers, with beautifully positioned and centralised olive tree with lavender covering the base, certainly a gardener's paradise. The grounds are extensive, well cared for and impressive with modern outbuildings providing power, over an acre of ancient woodland and various stunning sections filled with unique plantings like a fernery, fruit trees, rose vines, and hydrangeas. To the side of the property is a separate private road leading around to a rear gate leading into the gardens and woodland.

The location

Perranarworthal is highly desirable as a residential location, notable for its idyllic setting and location equidistant between Truro and Falmouth. The nearby village of Perranwell offers everyday amenities including a shop, cricket and football clubs and a train station linking to Falmouth and Truro. The property is set in attractive thoughtfully planted surroundings which teem with wildlife, from where Muntjac and Red deer occasionally appear. Nearby is the popular creekside village of Devoran which has an excellent school, a village pub and access directly on to the beautiful Restronguet Creek. Carnon Downs itself has a very useful range of local facilities including a shop and post office. The area is incredibly well placed for the creeks of the Fal Estuary and Mylor Yacht Harbour (where Sir Ben Ainslie learnt to Sail) just a short drive away, arguably some of the best day-sailing waters in the UK. Both Falmouth and Truro are approximately six miles away providing an extensive range of facilities including national class schools and colleges, hospitals, The National Maritime Museum, Hall for Cornwall and mainline railway connections to London Paddington. Newquay Airport is approximately 30 miles away with a range of domestic and European flights.

EPC Rating: D

Accommodation In Detail

(all measurements are approximate) A mature front garden with a pedestrian pathway and granite steps lead up to...

Porch

With cedar clad shingles with bespoke double glazed stained glass 'Green Dragon' front door leading into...

Entrance Hall

Exposed granite feature to wall. Tiled floor. Radiator. Recess with shelf. UPVC stable door giving access out to the rear courtyard garden. Granite and stone archway opening leading through to....

Kitchen/Dining Room (13.28m x 7.29m)

An impressive space inclusive of a country style farmhouse kitchen in oak fitted units with granite worktop surfaces, incorporating recess with inset stainless steel sink and mixer tap. An electric range cooker with induction hob, four oven doors and extractor fan above. Larder cupboard with stainless steel inserts, a variety of drawer units including deep cupboards ideal for large pots and pans. Integrated appliances include fridge freezer, dishwasher and a bin drawer. Featured tiled splash back with a central island and cupboard space below with open shelving and wine rack. Under lighting to wall units, continuation of tiled underfloor heating and ample space for table and chairs. UPVC double glazed window overlooking the courtyard and gardens to the rear and a further two double glazed windows to the front. Archway opening to.....

Snug (5.21m x 3.02m)

Corner feature wood burner on a tiled hearth and exposed stone wall feature. UPVC splay bay window with deep sill overlooking the rear courtyard garden. Engineered oak flooring with underfloor heating supply. Radiator. Twin glazed doors leading into...

Sunroom (5.33m x 4.47m)

UPVC double glazed patio doors opening out onto the courtyard area and delightful views over the side, front looking down the gardens. Continuation of the tiled floor with underfloor heating. Exposed stone wall.

Lobby Area (2.97m x 2.01m)

Accessed from the main entrance hallway with doors accessing the guest bedroom, shower room and separate WC. Engineered oak flooring.

Bedroom Three (5.46m x 3.78m)

A larger than normal guest bedroom with two double glazed windows to the front aspect providing a pleasant wooded outlook. Fitted wardrobes. Radiator

Shower Room (2.36m x 2.24m)

Walk-in shower with glass screen and rainfall shower fixing over with separate shower head attachment. WC and wash basin with fitted cupboards running the width of the room and shelving. Obscure uPVC double glazed window to the side. Fully tiled surround. Vinyl flooring and heated towel radiator. Extractor fan.

WC (2.34m x 0.91m)

Separate WC to guest bathroom, obscure double glazed window to the side. Vinyl flooring, heated towel radiator and wash basin.

Bedroom Four (5.36m x 2.72m)

Another spacious bedroom with a double glazed window to the side aspect and a doorway leading through to the en-suite shower room. Engineered oak flooring. Radiator.

En Suite Shower Rom

Fully tiled wet room with WC, wash basin and mains shower attachment. Glass bifold screening.

Utility Room

Accessed from the main hallway. Twin Belfast ceramic sinks with mixer tap. Fitted wall and base units with tiled splash back. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dryer. Continuation of tiled flooring with underfloor heating. Oak doors to boiler room and internal access to the annexe.

First Floor Landing

Dual aspect uPVC double glazed windows. Balustrade and feature iron spindles with a double glazed external door accessing the garden roof terrace. Further doors lead to the sitting room, two bedrooms, family bathroom and cupboard. Radiator.

Sitting Room (5.69m x 4.09m)

UPVC double glazed picture window with a beautiful outlook over the rear courtyard, gardens and woods beyond. Feature modern wood burning stove with slate hearth. Engineered oak flooring. Back boiler.

Master Bedroom (5.08m x 3.58m)

Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side and rear with pleasing views down the garden. Fitted wardrobes and radiator. Retractable ladder to loft with standing room with high standard insulation.

Bedroom Two (4.47m x 3.10m)

Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the side and rear with pleasing views down the garden. Fitted wardrobes and radiator. Retractable ladder to loft with standing room with high standard insulation.

Family Bathroom (2.95m x 2.64m)

Walk in shower with sliding glass screens and rainfall shower head over plus separate shower attachment and panelling surround. Wall to wall built in cabinets with wash basin in vanity unit and low level WC. Two UPVC obscure double glazed windows to the side aspect. Heated towel radiator, extractor fan and tiled flooring

Annexe

Accessed from either an external door to the side of the property or an internal door from the utility room. Accommodation includes an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom and shower room. The annex benefits from its own enclosed garden area and parking space, this would be ideal for multigenerational families or possible investment opportunity. Comprising the below accommodation...

Open Plan/Kitchen/Living/Dining Area

Fitted kitchen with work top surfaces, wall and base units and space for dining and seating for the living room. Double glazed window to the side aspect and an external door out to the garden. Internal doorway to the main house and access to the...

Bedroom

Good sized double with a double glazed window to the side aspect and a doorway to....

Shower Room

White three piece suite comprising shower unit, WC and wash basin.

Roof Terrace (6.58m x 6.10m)

Spacious with a decked area and astro turf with wooden fencing surround. Ideal for relaxing with a beautiful wooded outlook and southerly facing aspect. Storage access via a double glazed window into the roof space above the kitchen.

Front Garden

Beautiful mature gardens either side of the pedestrian pathway with a rosevine and further plants. Granite steps leading up to the front door. A pathway and wooden archway leads around to the sun room and rear courtyard as well as a further lawn area leading up to the woodland.

Rear Garden

The courtyard is an idyllic setting with woodland surround, peaceful position and a sun trap throughout the day. Greeted and drawn by a large centerpiece with an olive tree and lavender surround. The gardens are impressive and a wonderful place to enjoy the wildlife including an occasional visit from the deer. Accessed from side pathways or the hall way with a rear door leading out to the paved courtyard. An opening leads out to....

Woodland

With a level access to the rear of the woodland an impressive and well cared for woodland, with a variety of different planted areas including hydrangeas, fernery, fruit trees and rose bushes. Throughout the year you can enjoy the different seasons including snow drops, bluebells in May, roses in the summer and autum colours on the trees. This is a special place to be one with nature with substantial and private grounds. Plenty of outbuildings with wooden fencing for its boundaries and wooden posts and netting surround in the woodland areas.

Outbuildings

There are two wood storage/sheds located to the side of the property with a modern greenhouse and vegtable patch currently growing a a good selection including runner beans, tomatoes and raspberries. A further dry storage area with a modern corrugated roof situated in the centre of the woodland.

Summerhouse

The detached cedar summerhouse provides electricity and power and previously housed a spa/sauna. Could be useful for storage, gym area or potential garden office.

Parking - Double Garage

19' 8" x 17' 10" (5.99m x 5.44m) Roller top electric door with light and power. Built in wall and base units. Part laminate flooring. Door to under stairs storage cupboard and ideal area as a wine cellar. There is a door and stairs rising to main hallway to the house with a trap door and open shelving for storage. Oak door leading into the main hallway of the property.

Parking - Off Street

The property benefits from plenty of parking to the front of the double garage, as well as further space for vehicles opposite the driveway in a sheltered wooded area ideal for larger vehicles. Further parking is available via a private road to the side of the property leading to a gate at the rear of the gardens and woodland.