Higher Penwartha, Perranporth
6 bedroom character property, detached house - 5Features
- Character detached country property
- 6 Bedrooms
- Range of useful outbuildings
- Approx. 5 acres of land
- Highly sought aftrer rural location
Property Summary
A range of useful outbuildings to include former cow house and store, suitable for alternative uses, subject to planning, gardens and grounds extending in all to approximately 5 acres or thereabouts.
Full Details
Situation
Ferndale lies in the sporadic hamlet of Penwartha Coombe and fronts a minor county road some 1.5 miles south of the bustling seaside resort of Perranporth which boasts a range of retail and leisure facilities, whilst the City of Truro, the main administrative centre for the county lies approximately 7 miles to the south-east and boasts a variety of retail, leisure and medical facilities, professional services and both senior and private schooling.
The A30, approximately 1 mile distant, currently accessible at either Chiverton Cross or Chybucca, provides easy access west to Redruth, Camborne, Hayle, St Ives and Penzance and east to Devon and the national motorway network.
For the outdoor enthusiast there are a number of quiet country lanes and bridle paths throughout the district providing ample riding, cycling and walking opportunities. The scenic north Cornish coast lies within easy reach, renowned for its many surfing beaches and scenic walks.
The Property
An extended detached residence under a double pitch roof primarily of traditional construction with a block extension to the rear. The property has been in the family’s ownership since 1976 and now been sold with the benefit of no onward chain. The property boasts a wealth of character features to include beam ceilings, original pine doors and recess windows and is partially warmed by electric heating system.
The property is approached from the front via a pedestrian gate with pleasant cottage style gardens either side of the central path to the entrance door to the front porch. On the ground floor entrance hall with two rooms, one having been adapted as a ground floor bedroom with ensuite shower room.
From the entrance hall, through to open plan dual aspect Kitchen Living diner with wood burning stove and rear utility / conservatory to the rear.
Turning stairwell to first floor landing proving access to 5 bedrooms, shower room and airing cupboard.
Outside
To the front of the house lies a small cottage garden enclosed by dwarf walls with a remaining garden area to the rear and side of the dwelling. To the rear of the house lies a timber storage shed (13.22m x 3.21m) with a part concrete floor under a mono-pitch corrugated roof, divided into useful stores and workshops. Cow Shed (3.85m x 5.55m) stone construction under a pitch corrugated roof with adjoining timber shed (4.83m x 4.09m) part timber and corrugated clad elevations under a pitch corrugated roof. Garden Store (2.74m x 1.6m) attached to the neighbouring property.
The land is divided into three manageable enclosures with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and in all extends to 5 acres or thereabouts and is ideally suited for a small holding or equestrian facility.
Agent's Notes
To the front of the house lies a small cottage garden enclosed by dwarf walls with a remaining garden area to the rear and side of the dwelling. To the rear of the house lies a timber storage shed (13.22m x 3.21m) with a part concrete floor under a mono-pitch corrugated roof, divided into useful stores and workshops. Cow Shed (3.85m x 5.55m) stone construction under a pitch corrugated roof with adjoining timber shed (4.83m x 4.09m) part timber and corrugated clad elevations under a pitch corrugated roof. Garden Store (2.74m x 1.6m) attached to the neighbouring property.
The land is divided into three manageable enclosures with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside and in all extends to 5 acres or thereabouts and is ideally suited for a small holding or equestrian facility.
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