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Park Cottage, Park Road, Ponsanooth, , FREEHOLD

An exquisite detached Grade II Listed thatched period cottage, presented in excellent decorative order, set amidst idyllic well landscaped and planted gardens. Located on the quiet rural fringes of a popular village almost equidistant between the port of Falmouth and the cathedral city of Truro plus a short drive from sailing waters and beaches making this an ideal bolthole from which to explore this beautiful part of the county. 2 Ref: LCAA6781

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: covered entrance, dining room, sitting room, kitchen, bathroom.

First Floor: small landing, two bedrooms.

Outside: external utility room. Attractive landscaped front and rear gardens. Off-street parking for 1 – 2 cars.

DESCRIPTION

• Exquisite, detached Grade II Listed thatched period cottage dating back we understand to circa 1700.

• Occupying a delightful sylvan setting in the quiet fringes of the popular village of Ponsanooth and a short walk from the historic Kennal Vale Gunpowder Works with its beautiful woodland walks.

• Presented in excellent decorative order but retaining much character and charm with two double bedroomed, two reception roomed accommodation plus attractive well fitted kitchen, spacious family bathroom and externally accessed utility room.

• Re-thatched in 2016 with cob walls and cream rendered elevations.

• Beautiful well landscaped and planted gardens to the front and rear of decent size plus freehold parking for two cars.

• Due to both its convenient location and ‘chocolate box’ pretty character the property has been an extremely successful holiday let providing a very useful, lucrative letting income (details of which can be provided from the selling agent).

• The property can be purchase fully furnished as a turnkey holiday let investment (subject to further negotiation). 3 Ref: LCAA6781 LOCATION

Park Cottage occupies a delightful quiet location on the fringes of the popular village of Ponsanooth which is itself ideally placed for access to Truro, Falmouth and . The village centre which is just a short walk away offers a good range of day to day amenities including a village shop, post office, a public house and the highly regarded Kennal Vale School whilst the port of Falmouth lies approximately 6 miles to the south and offers a fine range of restaurants and recreational facilities including access to some of the finest day sailing waters in the country on the Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary) and Falmouth Bay. There are active sailing clubs in Falmouth (The Royal Cornwall), Flushing and Mylor Bridge; golf courses are nearby at Falmouth, Truro and Killiow and the mainline rail link from Truro reaches to London Paddington within 4½ hours. The A30 trunk road which provides direct and easy access around and out of the county is approximately 15 minutes’ drive away bringing towns such as , St Ives, St Agnes, and also within easy driving distance.

Park Cottage is in many ways the ultimate bolthole cottage. It exudes character and charm and is also ideally located to explore some of the most pretty and popular parts of this part of the county. Early viewing is wholeheartedly recommended as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all dimensions approximate)

A pedestrian gateway from the country lane leads across a drive with raised lawn to one side and well stocked border to the other with a slate flagged terrace in front of the cottage with:-

COVERED ENTRANCE. Outside light. Part glazed stable door to:-

DINING ROOM – 11’7” x 10’4”. Inglenook fireplace of exposed stone, inset coal effect stove set on raised brick hearth. Window overlooking the front garden. Beamed ceiling. Staircase ascending to first floor. Recess beside fireplace, built-in shelves, window to side. Two wall light points, radiator, door to:-

4 Ref: LCAA6781 SITTING ROOM – 11’7” x 8’4”. Window to front with window seat. Fireplace (currently blocked) with exposed stone surround and raised brick hearth. Beamed ceiling. Two wall light points. Radiator. TV aerial point. Telephone point.

KITCHEN – 12’7” x 5’6” max wall to wall. Range of fitted base units with cupboards and drawers. Roll edged Iroko worktops with inset butler sink with mixer tap. Built-in four ring Neff gas hob with built-in Neff fan assisted oven under. Built-in Whirlpool fridge. Wall mounted Ariston gas boiler. Tiled surrounds, tiled floor, three inset ceiling halogen downlights. Window to rear terrace garden. Half glazed stable door to side. Further doorway to:-

BATHROOM. Matching suite comprising low flush wc, pedestal wash hand basin and corner bath with mixer tap and shower attachment with aquamarine tiled surround. Obscure glazed window to rear, radiator. Three inset halogen downlights. Primeline extractor fan.

From the dining room, a staircase ascends to:-

FIRST FLOOR

SMALL LANDING. Ceiling light point. Access to both bedrooms.

BEDROOM 1 – 11’8” x 8’. Recessed window to front, two wall light points, radiator, exposed beams to ceiling.

BEDROOM 2 – 11’2” x 8’7”. Window to front, two wall light points, radiator, exposed beams to ceiling.

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OUTSIDE

As previously mentioned, access to Park Cottage is via a pedestrian gate to a pathway which leads through the garden with well stocked border to one side and a raised area of lawned gardens with an array of mature shrubs and spring bulbs. Immediately in front of the cottage is a slate flagged terrace with four granite steps leading up to the garden.

To the side of the property, a pathway continues around again with a raised area of lawn and tall hedging providing excellent privacy to the stable door which leads directly into the kitchen.

To the rear is an enclosed paved and terraced garden with high walling to one side and further timber fencing with tall hedging providing excellent privacy. A further doorway gives access to a useful UTILITY AREA with space and plumbing for a washing machine and space for freezer.

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]. 6 Ref: LCAA6781

POST CODE – TR3 7HF.

SERVICES – Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Truro follow the A39 towards Falmouth and after 7 miles you will come to the Treluswell roundabout, turn right on the A393 towards Redruth. After a couple of miles you will enter the village of Ponsanooth, turn left beside the general stores/post office into Park Road. Follow Park Road around and start ascending a gentle hill where Park Cottage will be found on the right hand side.

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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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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