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Balaclava, Mylor Downs, Falmouth, FREEHOLD

Available for the first time in 20 years. An impeccably presented, modernised and extended 4 double bedroomed detached house set well back from the road in stunning gardens and mature woodland extending to approximately 1¾ acres. A beautiful rural setting affording lovely views over the surrounding countryside in one of the most sought after locations in the /Falmouth corridor with easy access to Mylor village/harbour and the wonderful sailing waters of the , Carrick Roads and the surrounding creeks. 2 Ref: LCAA7413

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: reception hall, cloakroom, sitting room, dining room, conservatory, garden room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room.

First Floor: master bedroom with en-suite dressing room, en-suite bath/shower room and walk-in wardrobe, 3 further double bedrooms, 2 further shower rooms.

Outside: vehicular access to parking and turning area and detached double garage. Stone and block outbuilding to the rear of the property providing a garden implement store, boiler room/second utility room, gardener’s wc, woodstore and a detached workshop. Lawned gardens in front of the property with inset flowers, shrubs and fruit trees and two areas of mature woodland, one on either side of the house.

In all the gardens extend to approximately 1¾ acres.

DESCRIPTION

Balaclava is an impeccably presented, well modernised detached four double bedroomed house which started life as a more modest detached cottage which is believed to date from the 1700’s and was extended by the current owners in 2003 and 2011. The extensions have given the house extremely comfortable proportions with five wonderful reception rooms, four double bedrooms and three bath/shower rooms. The majority of the windows are exposed wood and double glazed with those in the older parts of the property being sash windows. There is a large double glazed conservatory on the front of the property overlooking the 3 Ref: LCAA7413 garden, the sitting room has a raised fireplace with woodburning stove and the majority of the rooms downstairs have exposed beams enabling this beautifully proportioned house to retain a distinct cottage style appeal and character.

On the first floor is a superb master bedroom suite comprising a large double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens and the surrounding countryside. This room has a walk-in wardrobe and doors off to an en-suite dressing room and en-suite bath/shower room fitted with a modern white suite. There are three further double bedrooms on the first floor together with two additional, separate shower rooms all refitted in modern white sanitaryware and complementary tiling.

Coming to the market for the first time in 20 years, Balaclava is indeed a rare find enjoying a beautifully peaceful rural position with lovely views from most of the windows in the property over its own extensive gardens and woodland and the surrounding countryside. The property is set well back from the road behind an attractive natural stone boundary wall topped by low hedging behind which are well tended lawns with inset flowers, shrubs and fruit trees. On one side a vehicular access provides plenty of parking and a double detached garage. An attractive ornate wrought iron gate in the front boundary wall opens onto a brick pavioured path leading through the front gardens and up to the house. And a third access from one of the woodland areas provides a gate out onto a footpath providing stunning country walks on your doorstep.

The gardens are beautifully mature and well planted with two areas of mature woodland including some fine specimen oaks and other native trees. An impeccably presented home, beautifully extended and skilfully modernised, retaining much charm and character in an extremely sought after residential location.

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LOCATION

Restronguet Creek 2 miles, Mylor Harbour 3 miles, Mylor Bridge 1 mile, Falmouth 4 miles, Truro 7 miles – all distances approximate.

It is hard to imagine a more delightful and convenient setting, amidst superb, wooded grounds and well established, profusely stocked gardens which are beautifully protected and enjoy views out over the surrounding countryside.

Once within the grounds of Balaclava it is difficult to appreciate that the main Truro to Falmouth road (A39) is a little more than 2 miles away, providing convenient access to the cathedral city of Truro (7 miles), Falmouth (4 miles) with each town offering a varied selection of shopping, business, commercial, schooling and leisure facilities. The nearby village of 5 Ref: LCAA7413 Mylor Bridge has local shops catering for everyday needs, together with the Lemon Arms, a primary school and church (circa 1 mile away).

There are four golf courses within about a 20 minute drive at Truro, Killiow, Falmouth and Budock Vean, while the area needs no introduction for the yachting fraternity with Restronguet Creek (1½ miles) and Mylor Harbour (3½ miles) within a few minutes’ drive, providing direct access to some of the finest day sailing waters in the , on the Fal Estuary, Carrick Roads, Falmouth Bay and .

Newquay Airport is about 25 miles away and operates regular flights to London, other national and European airports. Both south and north Cornwall are highly accessible and offer unspoilt picturesque secluded beaches, magnificent coastal scenery and wonderful walks.

From Truro the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road) is a short drive away remaining dual carriageway all the way northwards to Exeter where it joins the national motorway network and southwards provides easy access to both north and south coastal resorts. Truro has a mainline station which has a direct line to London Paddington (approximate travel time of 4½ hours) and also connects with various other UK cities.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

Pitched roof covered entrance with outside courtesy light, part double glazed panelled timber stable door to:-

RECEPTION HALL (L-SHAPED). Two double glazed sash windows overlooking the garden, attractive stone tiled flooring, stairs to the first floor, beamed ceiling, four wall light points. Doors off to:-

CLOAKROOM. White suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, stone tiled flooring, ladder radiator/towel rail, extractor fan, beamed ceiling, double glazed window overlooking the garden. Thermostatic control and wall light point.

SITTING ROOM – 19’ x 9’. Dual aspect, double glazed sash window overlooking the front garden, raised fireplace with woodburning stove on a raised hearth with timber mantel above and recess to one side for display/log storage. Beamed ceiling, two radiators, three wall light points, semi open- plan to:-

6 Ref: LCAA7413 DINING ROOM – 14’4” x 11’2”. Radiator, three wall light points, wooden sash window overlooking the front garden. Doors off to the reception hall and the:-

CONSERVATORY – 12’6” x 9’9” (to the glass). Double glazed windows on all sides overlooking the front garden, vaulted ceiling with rooflights. Double glazed French doors opening onto the gardens, ceramic tiled floor, radiator, wall light point. Thermostat for the electric underfloor heating.

GARDEN ROOM – 26’6” x 12’2”. Double glazed windows on three sides overlooking the gardens and a field to the rear. Double glazed French doors onto the front garden, oak flooring, TV/telephone points, two radiators, coved ceiling with inset downlighters. Door to:- 7 Ref: LCAA7413 STUDY – 6’8” x 6’. Double glazed Velux skylight window and further window overlooking the rear garden and a field. Radiator, telephone point.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 14’7” x 12’6”. Bespoke units by George Robinson (cabinet maker of Cornwall) finished in maple and comprising a comprehensive range of base level cupboards and drawers and two full height units. Peninsula breakfast bar with hardwood worktop surface and further surrounding honed granite worktop surfaces to the other base level units. Part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, integrated appliances including a fridge, separate freezer, dishwasher and a four ring Neff ceramic hob. Oil fired Aga with two hotplates and two ovens and tiled splashback above. Two large double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and a field. Double bowl white ceramic Butler sink and mixer tap, ample room for table and chairs, ladder radiator/towel rail, telephone point. Door to:-

UTILITY ROOM – 13’5” x 13’5”. Dual aspect with double glazed windows overlooking the rear and side gardens, part glazed panelled wooden stable door to the side garden, stone tiled flooring with underfloor heating, base level fitted cupboard, black composite 1½ bowl sink unit with mixer tap, granite effect roll edge laminated worktop surfaces with tiled wall surrounds, undercounter space for appliances, ladder radiator/towel rail, walk-in understairs storage cupboard, part glazed door returning to the entrance hall, beamed ceiling with inset downlighters, airing cupboard housing a hot water tank with adjacent wall mounted electronic programming controls.

From the entrance hall a flight of stairs ascend to the:-

FIRST FLOOR LANDING. High level storage cupboard, window overlooking a field to the rear, radiator. Doorway to:-

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STUDY AREA – 8’3” x 7’3”. Window overlooking a field to the rear, radiator, loft hatch access to boarded loft space with two skylight windows and inset ceiling light points. Doors off to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 18’4” x 12’6”. A superb dual aspect room with high vaulted ceiling (11’4” at its apex). Two double glazed sash windows overlook a field to the rear, a further sash window overlooks the front garden. Seven wall light points, door to walk-in wardrobe, TV aerial point. Two radiators. Door to:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM. White suite comprising a freestanding roll topped claw footed bath with mixer tap and shower attachment, fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, terracotta coloured ceramic tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, ladder radiator/towel rail, tiled walls, inset ceiling downlighters, loft hatch access.

EN-SUITE DRESSING ROOM – 11’ x 8’8”. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, coved ceiling, inset downlighters. Radiator/towel rail with central and electric heating options.

9 Ref: LCAA7413 BEDROOM 2 (L-SHAPED) – 11’ x 10’ plus 8’ x 5’. Dual aspect, four double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, large built-in double wardrobe, two radiators, telephone point, high level storage cupboard.

BEDROOM 3 – 12’6” x 11’4”. Double glazed window overlooking the front garden, built-in double wardrobe, radiator, two wall light points.

BEDROOM 4 – 12’8” max. x 11’8”. Double glazed window overlooking the front garden, built-in double wardrobe, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a corner shower cubicle with fitted shower, wash hand basin, low level wc, window overlooking the gardens, ceramic tiled floor with electric underfloor heating, electric shaver point, inset ceiling downlighters, tiled walls, ladder radiator/towel rail.

FAMILY SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a large walk-in shower area with fitted shower, low level wc with concealed cistern and chrome wall flush plate, wall mounted wash hand basin, stone tiled flooring with electric underfloor heating, ladder radiator/towel rail, double glazed window, extractor fan, inset ceiling downlighters, tiled walls.

OUTSIDE

The property has three entrances from the country lane, the first being a gravelled driveway entering between twin, white gate piers with the driveway providing a parking and turning area and access to the DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE – 18’ x 16’4” fibreglass up and over door to the front, window overlooking a field to the rear, double glazed pedestrian door to rear, electric light and power points. Eaves storage space.

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To the left of this drive area is an area of mature woodland. From the parking area by the garage there are two footpaths leading through to the front and back gardens of the house. In front of the house is a large area of lawn with inset trees, fruit trees and a circular bed of specimen trees and flowering shrubs. The boundaries of the front garden are low walls topped by hedging dividing the front garden from the rest of the grounds. A large area of gravel across the front of the house provides the perfect space for alfresco dining and there are two outside taps, one on the right of the house and one on the back wall. The electric meter box is set into the right hand side wall of the house. The side access on the right has a delightful, pillar supported glazed covered area and leads round to a patio area to the rear with paved and concrete pathway running along the back of the house. The rear patio is framed by outbuildings which comprise a:-

WORKSHOP – 15’ x 13’. Built of block under a pitched roof with windows and skylights providing natural light.

To the side of the workshop is a L-shaped range of sheds comprising:-

GARDEN IMPLEMENT STORE.

GARDENER’S WC. Wc, wash hand basin, tiled floor and skylight window.

BOILER ROOM. Housing a freestanding Grant oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating, space and plumbing for further appliances, electric power and light points.

WOOD STORE. Accessed from the rear.

Behind these outbuildings is a further timber garden shed for recycling and bin storage etc. and set within the patio area in front of the outbuilding is an attractive raised pond with galvanised rail surrounds and an external power point.

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The remainder of the grounds lie to the right of the house and comprise areas of lawn amongst mature woodland with two large timber garden sheds (both of which have a power supply). An ornate wrought iron gate in the front boundary wall accesses an attractive brick pavioured path up to the front of the house. There is a second gated vehicular access from the road into the woodland area and on the eastern boundary a further gate opens onto a footpath which can provide some lovely country walks. The boundaries comprise stone walls and hedging, are clearly defined and in all extend to approximately 1¾ acres. There is security lighting strategically placed around the property with the oil storage tank situated by the workshop.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected].

POST CODE – TR11 5UL.

SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage. Oil fired central heating. Telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Truro follow the A39 towards Falmouth go past the Norway Inn and turn left towards Carclew, follow this lane through the woodland and out to a T-junction at which turn left toward Mylor Bridge, Restronguet and Mylor Harbour. At the next crossroads go straight across towards Comfort and Balaclava will be the first house you come to on the left.

N.B. The shaft shown on the plan was a small vertical exploration shaft (like a well) now capped and made safe.

AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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N.B. you may note from the land plan that there is a shaft indicated in the garden. We would like to point out that this was an exploratory shaft which was a square whole dug to circa 100’ deep. This has been capped. 15 Ref: LCAA7413