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Hillview, Malpas, , , TR1 1SN FREEHOLD

A classic stone fronted Victorian, south facing, 3 bedroomed semi-detached period house enjoying an exceptional elevated position, commanding fabulous and exquisitely beautiful water views directly over the confluence of the rivers Truro and Tresillian, over all of the moored boats at Malpas Point and the beautiful wooded river banks in the ownership of the Tregothnan Estate and the – without doubt, one of the most marvellous settings one could possibly imagine within such immediate proximity of the cathedral city of Truro, just 2 miles away to the northwest. 2 Ref: LCAA8298

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, rear hall/utility, cloakroom.

First Floor: 3 bedrooms all with stunning views over the river and countryside, family bathroom.

Outside: driveway and parking with open fronted garage, front garden, low maintenance decking overlooking Truro and Tresillian rivers, side access to workshop/garden store and steps up to a broad area of decking in the rear garden with further ‘wild’ garden beyond.

DESCRIPTION

Hillview is a gorgeous and impeccably presented semi-detached three bedroomed village house with attractive mellow stone elevations with brick reveals and slate sills, under a hipped and gabled roof. There are five low maintenance decked areas through the front garden enjoying incredible views over the Truro and Tresillian rivers and the surrounding countryside. The front is south facing enjoying sun throughout the day and as is immediately evident upon arriving at the property, it has been well maintained over the years and the accommodation is presented to a high standard of decoration throughout.

Both the well proportioned sitting room and dining room enjoy stunning views over the river and surrounding countryside from modern, double glazed uPVC sash style windows and both have attractive original Victorian style cast iron fireplaces. A wide archway from the 3 Ref: LCAA8298 dining room provides access to a well equipped modern kitchen with an excellent range of integrated appliances.

A glazed door from the kitchen gives access to a rear hall which houses the oil fired boiler and plumbing for appliances, whilst at the end of the hall a further glazed door opens on to a small courtyard area, a further door opens in to a cloakroom.

On the first floor are three bedrooms, two of which are doubles and one is a single and all enjoy the stunning views over the rivers and surrounding countryside. There is a beautifully appointed bathroom with a refitted white suite comprising a freestanding claw footed slipper bath with mixer tap and a separate shower.

The front south east facing garden is a suntrap facing out over the water. To the rear, set above the property, is a large purpose built timber sun deck some 62’ x 13’ providing a lovely private sitting area with further, more wild gardens above. A side to the lower level provides access to a separate store/workshop and beneath the decked sun terrace at the front is an open fronted garage/boat store.

The availability of Hillview represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a well presented house in an exceptional setting, with lovely views, in an exceedingly desirable location with excellent proximity to Truro. 4 Ref: LCAA8298

LOCATION

Over the years, Malpas has become particularly sought after as a picturesque and highly desirable village, just 2 miles from the centre of the cathedral city of Truro. Hillview enjoys a particularly picturesque setting within the village with an elevated south east facing vantage point from which to enjoy incredible, panoramic views over the confluence of the rivers Truro and Tresillian, at a point where the rivers meet, known as Malpas Reach, where the water is at its broadest and most scenic. The waters of both rivers at this point are peppered with moored boats, set against a verdant backcloth of unspoilt woodland along the riverbanks to the east and west. Hillview is one of a handful of properties, elevated above the village lane from which a pathway leads up to the property and neighbouring cottages. The house occupies a truly magnificent vantage point from which to take in the splendour of these picture postcard views.

Malpas is located on a no-through road and has a particularly well regarded local inn ‘Heron Inn’ which provides excellent food and fare. Boats can be hired from the pontoon below Hillview where marvellous river trips can be enjoyed down to the bustling port of Falmouth or around the (Fal Estuary).

The cathedral city of Truro is Cornwall’s commercial and administrative centre, providing a superb array of local and national retailers, commercial and leisure facilities and excellent private/state schools at both primary and secondary levels. Truro also has an excellent sixth form college. The mainline station provides a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours and the road network provides swift routes to the A30 (Cornwall’s main arterial road) providing access to Cornwall’s many resorts to the south east such as St Ives and and to the north provides a dual carriageway link all the way to Exeter where it joins the national motorway network. 5 Ref: LCAA8298 In the immediate proximity to some of the United Kingdoms finest and safest day sailing waters which are an obvious and tremendously valuable asset – the Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary), Falmouth Bay, Percuil and Helford Rivers and all the connecting creeks and backwaters provide an unspoilt and much loved playground for those who love to potter in sailing boats or pleasure craft.

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

Granite steps approach a part stained glass leaded light panelled front door which opens onto the:-

ENTRANCE HALL. Period tessellated tiled flooring, radiator, dado rails, stairs ascending to the first floor.

SITTING ROOM – 12’9” x 11’7”. Large double glazed window providing panoramic views over the Truro and Tresillian Rivers, radiator, picture rails, attractive period style fireplace with ornamental tiled slips and a metal surround/mantel with tiled hearth.

6 Ref: LCAA8298 DINING ROOM – 11’9” x 11’9”, narrowing to 10’8”. Large double glazed sash window to the front providing panoramic river views to countryside on the opposite bank, radiator. Attractive natural wood flooring, period fireplace with tiled hearth and ornamental metal outer surround and mantel, coved ceiling, picture rails, radiator. The dining room is semi open- plan to:-

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 11’9” x 10’. The kitchen has been refitted with a tasteful range of light blue fronted cabinets comprising a comprehensive range of base level cupboards and drawers with surrounding polished wooden worktop surfaces and further matching wall cupboards. Attractive tiled wall surrounds to the worktop, inset 1½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, integrated Hotpoint dishwasher. A tiled recess on one side provides room for an electric cooker and has an inbuilt filter hood above, natural wood flooring to match the dining room, radiator. Part glazed door to the:-

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REAR HALL / UTILITY – 19’4” x 4’ to the glass. Part double glazed panelled uPVC door opening onto the rear passageway, monopitched polycarbonate roofing, freestanding Grant oil fired boiler to supply domestic hot water and central heating, space and plumbing for washing machine, wall light point, further opaque double glazed uPVC door opening onto a small courtyard. Wooden panelled door to:-

CLOAKROOM. White low level wc, wall mounted wash hand basin, ceramic tiled floor and walls. Chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, built-in airing linen cupboard.

From the end of the entrance hall a staircase with wooden handrail to one side, ascends to a:-

GALLERIED FIRST FLOOR LANDING. Double glazed sash style window overlooking the rear garden, radiator, deep built-in shelved storage cupboard. Doors off to:-

8 Ref: LCAA8298 BEDROOM 1 – 12’ x 10’8”. Double glazed sash windows providing panoramic views over the confluence of the rivers with views to open woodland and countryside beyond. Radiator, attractive period style fireplace.

BEDROOM 2 – 11’9” x 9’5”. Large double glazed sash window providing lovely river and countryside views. Radiator, attractive period style fireplace.

BEDROOM 3 – 9’2” x 5’2”. Double glazed sash window overlooking the confluence of two rivers and countryside beyond, exposed wooden floorboards. Radiator with thermostatic control.

BATHROOM. White suite comprising a freestanding claw footed slipper bath with chromium mixer tap and shower attachment, corner tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, ceramic tiled floor and walls, inset ceiling downlighters, chromium ladder radiator/towel rail, electric shaver point. Large double glazed sash style window overlooking the rear garden.

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OUTSIDE

Hillview is approached from a no-through road that provides a vehicular access to Hillview and its neighbour together with a terrace of three cottages beyond. Hillview has an OPEN FRONTED GARAGE – 14’3” x 8’ with external electric power points and an electric light point. On the opposite side of the lane is a narrow gravelled hardstanding area for parking trailers etc.

Steps ascend from the lane into the front garden which comprises an attractive brick pavioured footpath to the front door with all weather low maintenance composite grey wood effect decking with galvanised metal safety railings. To the left, a higher tier of decking lies 10 Ref: LCAA8298 adjacent to the front steps and the house, all enjoying magnificent panoramic views over Truro and Tresillian Rivers and surrounding woodland/countryside. A concrete path leads up the side of the property with a small garden to the right. There is a path along the back of the property to the double glazed door into the rear hall and a further wooden door opens on to a STORAGE SHED / WORKSHOP.

Off the side path, a flight of steps, ascends through the side gardens also providing access to the oil storage tank.

The back garden mainly comprises an area of raised wooden decking with wooden safety rails and panels providing a beautifully private area within which to sit. Some of this area enjoys river views down the side of the property with a further area of garden above that is left mainly wild with some mature trees.

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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 – TR1 1SN.

SERVICES – Mains water, mains electric, mains drainage. Oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Truro take the riverside road out to Malpas, proceeding past Truro Tennis Club and on into the village. Proceed through the village passing the Heron Inn on the left hand side, shortly after which descend a hill and half way down you will see a concreted drive on the left hand side marked Hillside and Hillview. Park terrace 1-2-3 private road. Hillside is the second property off this road on the left. When viewing please park on the road in the village and walk up to the property.

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.

12 Ref: LCAA8298 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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