Ref: LCAA7299 £579,950

Geor Chapel, Gilly Vean, Gwennap, FREEHOLD

A skilfully converted 4 bedroomed detached former chapel, impeccably presented and enjoying a delightfully peaceful and scenic rural setting, amidst large well landscaped gardens of approximately ⅓ of an acre, with the option to purchase an adjacent field of circa 1.3 acres, by separate negotiation if required. 2 Ref: LCAA7299

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: entrance porch, family room, sitting room, conservatory, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room.

First Floor: master bedroom with en-suite shower room, guest bedroom with en-suite shower room, 2 further bedrooms, family bathroom.

Outside: gravelled parking for 4-5 vehicles, double length garage, separate workshop, fuel store, vegetable garden and beautifully landscaped, well planted gardens surrounding the former chapel. In the all the gardens are approaching ⅓ of an acre.

N.B. We should point out that there is an adjacent field on the south west side of the property with a common boundary. This field extends to approximately 1.3 acres and although not in our client’s ownership, can be made available by separate negotiation if required.

DESCRIPTION

Geor Chapel is a skilfully converted and extended former chapel that is tastefully presented throughout and now provides beautifully proportioned reception rooms and bedrooms. On the ground floor is a large sitting room with open fireplace and French doors onto the garden. The sitting room leads through to a large conservatory (22’6” x 11’) with French doors out onto the garden, a very useable room all year round with tiled flooring, heating and wall light points.

3 Ref: LCAA7299 Also on the ground floor is a lovely dining room with views over woodland, a study with windows on two sides providing plenty of light and a beautifully equipped kitchen/breakfast room with ivory units, granite work surfaces and an excellent range of integrated appliances.

On the first floor are four generous bedrooms, the two main ones having en-suite shower rooms and there is a well appointed family bathroom with bath and shower above.

The former chapel enjoys a particularly attractive, peaceful, scenic rural setting approached over a quiet country lane surrounded by fields and woodland. The beautifully landscaped and well stocked gardens extend to approximately ⅓ of an acre and comprise a broad paved terrace adjacent to the southern side of the house with tiered lawns and well planted flower and shrub borders ascending the gentle slope in front of the property.

To the rear is a large vegetable garden with a workshop/implement store and fuel store together with a chicken house and three greenhouses. There is an ornamental pond in the more formal gardens and a wild pond near the vegetable garden. The property sides onto woodlands with a stream and leat running past the house providing the wonderful sound of running water.

On the southern side of the property there is a field which is under separate ownership and extends to approximately 1.3 acres. The owner of this field has indicated that it could be made available to the purchasers of Geor Chapel, if required and by separate negotiation.

Adjacent to the lane there are gravelled parking areas sufficient for 4-5 vehicles and these also give access to an attached double length garage which has an internal door at the rear into the house.

4 Ref: LCAA7299 LOCATION

Gilly Vean is a tiny and very attractive rural hamlet situated between the bustling port of Falmouth and the city of (Cornwall’s capital). Nearby villages of Ponsanooth and provide shops to cover day to day requirements, including post offices and local inns. The busy port of Falmouth provides access to some of the best day sailing waters in the country with the estuary waters of the Carrick Roads and the river and creeks providing a wonderful network of waterways to explore. The yacht club in Falmouth hosts races throughout the summer in the bay. Falmouth has an eclectic mix of local trader shops and some bigger department stores, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants and inns. The city of Truro provides a wider array of leisure, commercial and retail facilities commensurate with Cornwall’s capital and the Hall for Cornwall provides theatrical and entertainment events throughout the year. Truro and Falmouth both have mainline stations with a direct link to London Paddington and approximate travel time of 4½ hours.

The property enjoys easy access through the nearby lanes out to the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road), which remains dual carriageway all the way northwards to where it joins with the national motor network and southwards provides swift access further into Cornwall to both north and south coastal resorts. To the north west lies Airport providing daily shuttle flights to London, a variety of national airports and an ever increasing number of European airports. 5 Ref: LCAA7299 THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

Granite step and outside courtesy lights flank a part etched, part stained glass panelled timber front door which opens onto the:-

ENTRANCE PORCH. Four paned windows on all sides overlooking the gardens. Impressive granite flagged flooring slabs, coved ceiling, impressive granite step with opaque glazed panelled front door opening onto the:-

FAMILY ROOM – 16’8” x 11’3”, extending to 12’8”. Double glazed small paned window overlooking the front garden, electric storage heater, coved ceiling, telephone point, silver painted, ornate spiral staircase ascending to the first floor. Glazed panelled doors opening onto the:-

SITTING ROOM – 21’5” x 11’. Triple aspect with French doors opening onto the garden. On one side is an attractive period style fireplace with ornate metal grate, cowl, inner surround and floral tiled slips with a raised slate hearth and outer timber surround and mantel. Open beamed ceiling, electric night storage heater, two wall light points, television and telephone aerial points, wide doorway through to:-

CONSERVATORY – 22’6” to the glass x 11’, narrowing to 9’3” to the glass. Built on low solid walls topped by an attractive cream and yellow flecked honed granite window sills, there are large double glazed windows on all sides overlooking the beautiful gardens with central recessed French doors opening onto a large paved patio area, two wall mounted electric convector heaters, two television aerial points. A wall of attractive natural stonework, terracotta style ceramic tiled flooring, pitched polycarbonate roofing.

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DINING ROOM – 20’7” x 9’. Double glazed window overlooking a leat and woodland to the side, electric night storage heater, exposed pine floorboards and part natural stone walling. Impressive beamed ceiling, two wall light points, telephone point, television point. A door in one corner opens onto the garage and twin, glazed panelled doors open onto the:-

STUDY – 12’5” x 8’5”. Dual aspect with double glazed windows overlooking the gardens and a pretty leat and woodland to one side, exposed pine floorboards and part natural stone walling, loft hatch access, inset ceiling downlighters, telephone point. Part glazed panelled door to:-

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM (L-SHAPED) – 13’9” x 9’8” plus 10’4” x 10’. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with a range of ivory coloured cabinets comprising a comprehensive range of base level cupboards and drawers, two full height cupboards and further matching wall cupboards with curved end cupboards and glazed fronted cupboards with internal lighting for display. Surrounding black granite effect bevelled edged honed worktop surfaces and upstands and a range of integrated appliances which include a full height freezer and adjacent separate fridge, four ring Samsung electric ceramic induction hob with illuminating filter hood above and attractive honed pink and black granite splashback, oven/grill beneath. Undercounter space for washing machine, we understand there is plumbing to allow for the 7 Ref: LCAA7299 connection of a dishwasher (currently there isn’t one fitted). On one side of the kitchen stands an oil fired Rayburn Royal with two ovens and a hot plate supplying cooking facilities and hot water. Undercounter pelmet lighting to the worktop surfaces, inset ceiling downlighters, coved ceiling. Attractive slate tiled flooring fitted white ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap. This room is dual aspect with small paned double glazed windows providing lovely outlooks across the gardens and centrally is a honed pink and black granite breakfast bar on a matching ivory cabinet support pedestal with room for seating all round.

From the family room an ornate spiral staircase ascends to a:-

PART GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING. Ornate balustrading. Loft hatch access, inset ceiling downlighters, doors off to:-

BEDROOM 1 – 16’7” (including the wardrobe) x 9’3”. A lovely dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and side. The side one overlooks a leat and a stream and woodland beyond providing the lovely sound of running water when the windows are open. Both windows have deep sills beneath. Part exposed stone walling, coved ceiling, two built-in double wardrobes with further storage above and a central door between them opens onto the:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a corner tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitments, close coupled wc with concealed cistern, white wash hand basin on a vanity cabinet with toiletry shelving to the side, fully tiled walls, coved ceiling, loft hatch access, extractor fan, ceramic tiled floor, electric ladder radiator/towel rail. 8 Ref: LCAA7299 BEDROOM 2 – 15’6” x 10’9”. Two recessed windows, the larger double glazed window to the front providing lovely views out across the front gardens to fields beyond. Built-in double wardrobe, electric convector heater, coved ceiling. Door to:-

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower and chromium fitments, wash hand basin on a vanity cabinet with honed granite toiletry shelving on either side, close coupled wc with concealed cistern, ceramic tiled floor and walls, coved ceiling with inset downlighters, wall mounted electric ladder radiator/towel rail, electric shaver point. Door to airing linen cupboard housing a foam dipped hot water cylinder with slatted shelving above.

BEDROOM 3 – 15’5”, narrowing to 10’6” x 10’5”. Two double glazed windows overlook the front garden and a field beyond, wall mounted electric convector heater, coved ceiling, built-in double wardrobe.

BEDROOM 4 – 10’2” x 7’3”. Double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, coved ceiling.

FAMILY BATHROOM. White suite comprising a panel enclosed bath with tiled wall surrounds and shower area at one end and a fitted shower with chromium fitments above and a chromium mixer tap. Close coupled wc with concealed cistern, white ceramic wash hand basin with toiletry shelving on either side and cupboards and drawers below and to the side. Fully tiled walls, coved ceiling with inset downlighters, ceramic tiled floor. Wall mounted electric radiator/towel rail, opaque double glazed window.

OUTSIDE

9 Ref: LCAA7299 The Chapel is approached from a quiet country lane with a gravelled apron providing off- road parking for 4 or 5 vehicles and access to the garage. An ornamental wrought iron gate hung between granite pillars leads from the parking area on to a brick pavioured path leading up to the front door, flanked by lawns on either side with well planted flower and shrub bed borders and inset trees. The front boundary comprises stone walling with well planted top providing a good screen from the lane.

There are tiered gardens to the left comprising large expanses of lawn connected by attractive stone steps with inset sitting areas, trees and a variety of flower and shrub beds plus an ornamental pond. Immediately adjacent to the conservatory is a broad, attractively paved patio area leading around to a rose festooned pergola with a mature grape vine. Outside courtesy lighting, side lawn with an impressive gunnera and at the side of the house there is housing for the borehole. A path to the side leads through to the vegetable garden where there is a lawned area with a large natural pond to one side fed by the leat. Large wire enclosed vegetable garden with a paved path leading down one side to three greenhouses and a range of outbuildings comprising a WORKSHOP – 11’ x 7’6” with a wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker board, internal light and power points, windows on two sides providing plenty of natural light to the interior and timber door to the front. This and the log store next to it are all set on a concrete raft and beyond that is currently the chicken house.

There is woodland to the side of the property providing a good screen and to the left of the property, gently sloping back up the hillside is a beautiful meadow (Chapel Field). This field is not owned by our clients but is available to a potential purchaser by separate negotiation if required and extends to approximately 1.3 acres.

GARAGE – 34’7” x 11’, 9’ at the front, 11’ at the back. Electric remote controlled roller shutter door to the front with panelled pedestrian door to the dining room and the house, to the rear. Two windows on the sides provide natural light and there is a pitched roof with exposed A-frame trusses providing eaves storage space. Electric power and light points, grey painted floor.

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 – TR16 6BN.

10 Ref: LCAA7299 SERVICES – Private water supply via borehole, mains electricity, private drainage, oil fired Rayburn to supply cooking facilities and hot water, electric heaters to the accommodation. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Falmouth/Penryn area follow the A393 to Ponsanooth, proceed straight through the village and keep following the road towards Lanner/. Go past Nurseries on your left and take the next turning left which is an unmarked road just after a layby and entrance to a gatehouse on the left hand side. Take the first turning left signposted towards Stithians and follow this lane for about ½ a mile, Geor Chapel 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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