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Menagissey Cottage, , , , FREEHOLD

At the end of a long track in total peace and tranquillity with far reaching panoramic countryside views; an impeccably presented characterful stone faced, detached, 4 bedroomed house. Occupying a glorious near coastal position ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’, yet just a short distance from the seaside village of St Agnes, the city of Truro and the A30. 2 Ref: LCAA7195

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: entrance hall, shower room/wc, open-plan lounge/dining room/kitchen, utility room, south facing conservatory with superb countryside views.

First Floor: 3 double bedrooms, single bedroom or study, family bathroom.

Outside: gated entrance, gravelled driveway with ample parking for several vehicles, integral single garage, lawn and sun terrace to the front, roof terrace to the rear with views out to St Agnes Beacon.

DESCRIPTION

• Immaculately presented 4 bedroomed detached cottage with stunning countryside views.

• Found at the end of a long track and set in complete peace and tranquillity with no near neighbours and open fields on all four sides.

• Extended and greatly improved by the current owners including the addition of a private roof terrace with views over open fields and taking in St Agnes Beacon.

• Large driveway parking for several vehicles plus an integral single garage.

3 Ref: LCAA7195 • Located just a short distance from the golden sand beach at , the ever popular village of St Agnes and the cathedral city of Truro.

LOCATION

Menagissey is a coastal hamlet located close to the popular north coast villages of Porthtowan, St Agnes and Mount Hawke and is ideally located for access to a wealth of beaches and the . Porthtowan with its fantastic golden sand surfing beach becomes ever more popular year on year and with its renowned Blue Bar which lies just above the beach is a perfect place to eat and drink whilst watching the waves in the evening sun. The Bissoe Trail runs just a short walk from the property linking the creeks of Devoran to the north coast beach of Portreath and provides access to a wonderful, predominantly level trail through some of Cornwall’s most beautiful countryside and is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists alike. The popular village of St Agnes is about 3 miles to the north and there is easy access to the A30 about 3 miles from the property which provides fast access throughout the county. about 3 miles distant is to the south and provides a mainline railway station and is on the to Paddington line. The cathedral city of Truro, the main commercial, retailing and professional centre is about 8 miles to the east and provides a wide range of shopping, leisure and recreational facilities.

The availability of Menagissey Cottage represents a rare and exciting combination of property in a particularly beautiful location convenient for north coast beaches, Truro and the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Viewing wholeheartedly recommended by the vendor’s sole agent.

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

A large gravelled driveway with ample parking:

ENTRANCE HALL. Slate tiled flooring, radiator. Steps ascend to integral SINGLE GARAGE – 17’5” x 8’6” with up and over door. Further doors to storage cupboard, the rear of the property and:-

SHOWER ROOM. Walk-in shower cubicle, wc, hand basin with storage cupboard underneath, heated towel rail.

BOOT ROOM / CLOSET. Storage area which currently houses the boiler. Opaque glass window.

UTILITY ROOM. Worktop with inset stainless steel sink and draining board with cupboard underneath. Space for washing machine and tumble dryer. Window overlooking the rear of the property.

KITCHEN – 14’11” x 10’1”. Large open-plan kitchen with cream tiled flooring and cream units underneath wooden worktop. Neff oven with Neff electric hob. Integrated Miele dishwasher. Inset stainless steel sink. Two windows overlooking the rear of the property and out across open fields.

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LOUNGE / DINING ROOM – 30’3” x 12’. Large light room with exposed granite wall and shelved alcoves to either side. Two windows that overlook the front of the property and a door that opens to the front terrace and lawn. Wooden flooring throughout. Electric log effect fire with stone hearth. White painted wooden beams. Door from the kitchen to:-

CONSERVATORY – 14’11” x 9’1”. South facing with fantastic countryside views. Underfloor heating. Doors open onto a small patio area.

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Stairs from the entrance hall to landing.

MASTER BEDROOM – 13’ x 10’2”. A dual aspect room with two windows both with fantastic countryside views. Radiator. Built-in wardrobes.

BEDROOM 2 – 12’3” x 10’1”. Double bedroom with superb south westerly views. Radiator.

BEDROOM 3 – 12’1” x 10’3”. Double bedroom with fantastic south westerly views. Radiator.

STUDY / BEDROOM 4 – 8’11” x 8’8”. Currently used as a study with desk and shelving along one wall. Large window with fantastic south westerly views. Radiator.

6 Ref: LCAA7195 FAMILY BATHROOM – 13’4” x 6’6”. Walk-in shower cubicle, wash basin with storage unit underneath, wc, bath and access to large built-in storage space above the stairs.

OUTSIDE

Large gravelled driveway with ample parking for several vehicles with an area of lawn to the side where one can sit and enjoy the views. A low stone wall with hedging gives shelter to another small area of lawn and the patio which can also be accessed from the living/dining room. The patio wraps around to the south side of the property where a further vantage point can be found outside the conservatory. The pathway then leads to a small stone outbuilding with space behind large enough to put a vegetable patch. To the rear of the property a wooden staircase ascends to a glass and stainless steel framed roof terrace which enjoys fantastic south westerly and north westerly views including The Beacon at St Agnes.

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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 – TR4 8DQ.

SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage (septic tank), oil fired central heating. Underfloor heating in the conservatory. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Chiverton roundabout take the exit signed to St Agnes and at the next roundabout take the third exit and stay on the B3277 and then take the next left signposted to Mount Hawke. After a short distance take the first right hand turn also signed to Mount Hawke and continue straight along this road heading into the village of Mount Hawke and passing Little Coosewartha on your left hand side. Take the next left hand turning and continue along this road until you see a track on your left hand side with a slate sign at ground level saying Menagissey Cottage. Take this lane and continue into the countryside and Menagissey will be found as the last property on the left 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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