Ref: LCAA6298 Guide £650,000 The Glen, Coombe, Kea, Truro, Cornwall FREEHOLD On the utterly charming Cowlands Creek, a beautifully presented 3 bedroomed, detached character home complemented by lovely waterside gardens and open south westerly creek views. With the backdrop of the unspoilt Tregothnan Estate, a truly rare opportunity in a magical and peaceful location and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty yet only just under 4 miles from Truro itself. 2 Ref: LCAA6298 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance porch, hall, 3 double bedrooms, stunning bathroom, utility room. First Floor: open-plan living/dining room with balcony, large well fitted kitchen/breakfast room, study. Outside: driveway and garage, lovely streamside gardens. DESCRIPTION For sale for the first time since 1991 and during this time has undergone a considerable and thoughtful programme of change. Facing south and with gorgeous sheltered views of Cowlands Creek and its surrounding wooded and farmland shores. The property boasts character with original style panelled doors on the ground floor and contemporary glazed internal doors on the first floor allowing excellent circulation of natural light. There are also replacement original style double glazed sash windows throughout in addition to a stunning glazed atrium in the kitchen/breakfast room. Now presented as a charming light and bright reverse level detached house with three double bedrooms on the ground floor, a south westerly facing glazed entrance porch with double doors to the adjacent terrace. The large bathroom is eye catching with the use of 3 Ref: LCAA6298 travertine and high quality Villeroy & Boch sanitaryware and there is a useful utility/boiler room. The contemporary first floor enjoys fabulous views over the creek from the large open-plan living/dining room with woodburner and no less than four double glazed sash windows and double glazed patio doors to a very useful balcony. There is a good sized kitchen/breakfast room, very smartly fitted with contemporary modern units, granite worktops and feature glazed atrium. Externally there are generous southerly streamside gardens laid mainly to lawn with stepped terrace, pond and mature trees and shrubs including a magnificent willow. There is also a driveway and detached single garage. A rare opportunity in a timeless and peaceful creekside location yet only just under 4 miles from Truro – to be sold for the first time in 25 years. LOCATION The hamlet of Coombe is at the end of a no-through road surrounded by unspoilt farmland and orchards. Only 100 yards from Cowlands Creek itself with immediate water access via the beach and out into the deeper waters of the Fal Estuary and our client has regularly launched a kayak from there. There are many historic footpaths and quiet roads giving delightful walking opportunities in the immediate vicinity. Just under 4 miles from the cathedral city of Truro which is the county’s main commercial, administrative and retailing centre. The highly regarded Kea Primary School is only just 2 miles away and Truro itself provides excellent state and private schooling. There is also a mainline railway station on the Paddington to Penzance line and Newquay Airport at St Mawgan provides domestic and international flights including Manchester and London Gatwick. There are nearby 18-hole golf courses at Truro and Falmouth and the more immediate parkland course at Killiow. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Access is gained via an:- ENTRANCE PORCH – 8’6” x 5’. Three double glazed windows and double glazed patio doors opening onto the front terrace. Glazed door to:- 4 Ref: LCAA6298 ENTRANCE HALLWAY. Radiator with thermostat, ornate staircase with attractive panelling and deep built-in understairs cupboard, downlighters. Panelled doors to:- BEDROOM 1 – 13’1” x 11’7” maximum. Radiator with thermostat control, double glazed sash windows on two elevations, downlighters. BEDROOM 2 – 13’1” x 11’8”. Attractive dual aspect room with double glazed sash windows on two elevations, front window overlooking the garden and creek, radiator with thermostat, downlighters. BEDROOM 3 – 10’5” x 8’4”. Double glazed sash window overlooking the surrounding farmland, radiator with thermostat, downlighters. BATHROOM / WC – 13’4” x 5’9”. Unusually large, beautifully fitted with Villeroy & Boch quality appliances comprising wide stylish wash basin, low level wc and sunken bath, travertine tiled floor and shower with underfloor heating, obscure double glazed sash window, extractor fan, radiator/towel rail, downlighters. UTILITY ROOM – 8’2” x 6’2”. Slate flooring, base cupboard and hairdresser sink with mixer tap, worksurface areas, plumbing for washing machine and Worcester Green Star oil fired central heating boiler, double glazed sash window overlooking land to the rear and part glazed stable door to the side, radiator with thermostat. Staircase from the hallway to:- 5 Ref: LCAA6298 FIRST FLOOR LIVING / DINING ROOM – 30’6” x 13’2”. Large open-plan space flooded with natural light from the four double glazed sash windows and double glazed French doors open onto a balcony overlooking the garden and the creek. High ceilings with downlighters, two radiators with thermostat controls, feature West Fire woodburner on a substantial polished granite plinth. Glazed double doors open through to:- KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 20’5” x 8’2”. Beautifully conceived with high vaulted glazed ceiling to one end and double glazed with Juliet balcony overlooking the surrounding farmland. The kitchen itself is fitted with a very good range of modern units comprising base cupboards and drawers, eye level wall 6 Ref: LCAA6298 cupboards and display cabinets. Extensive area of polished granite worktops with tiled surrounds, two inset sink units, built-in dishwasher, electric filter hood, stainless steel splashbacks and stainless steel Smeg cooker with Calor gas hob and electric double oven. Space for large American style fridge/freezer and further double glazed window overlooking the surrounding farmland. Further double opening glazed doors from the living/dining room to:- STUDY – 9’6” x 8’2”. Loft access, downlighters, radiator with thermostat, double glazed sash window overlooking the countryside. OUTSIDE To the rear of the property there is a driveway providing parking for at least 3 vehicles leading to:- DETACHED GARAGE – 18’9” x 8’10”. Metal up and over door, light, power and side pedestrian door to the garden, eaves storage space. 7 Ref: LCAA6298 The gardens provide a delightful backdrop to this lovely character home with paved terrace areas adjacent to the house and then expansive areas of lawn surrounded and interspersed by herbaceous and flowering borders, also containing a large wildlife pond, the whole garden being bordered by a pretty flowing stream. Gunnera patch and other features including an established tree fern and willow and timber garden shed. 8 Ref: LCAA6298 Not to scale – for identification purposes only. 9 Ref: LCAA6298 GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected] POST CODE – TR3 6AR. SERVICES – Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Truro and the roundabouts at the top of Arch Hill, take the A39 towards Falmouth and Helston. Proceed down the hill and at the bottom of the hill take the turning on the left to Calenick. Proceed along this road for a short distance bearing right and then turn left signposted Porth Kea, Old Kea and Coombe. Proceed up the long hill and continue for a further distance until the next T-junction. Turn left again signposted Old Kea, Coombe and Cowlands. Proceeding through Porth Kea and on leaving the village carry on for a further 0.8 miles ignoring the turning on the right to Cowlands and King Harry Ferry and the turning on the left to Old Kea and Woodbury. Take the next right hand turn signposted Coombe ¼ of a mile. Proceed through farmland into the hamlet of Coombe where the property can be found on the right hand side of the road adjacent to the cattle grid. 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 (available for viewings all day). 10 Ref: LCAA6298 .