2 bed Flat For Sale £99,950
Wooda Road, Launceston PL15
previous price £109,950

This building is believed to have been built in 1889, having been converted around 1990, this elegantly presented Victorian flat is arranged over two floors and is superbly presented, having been refurbished by the current vendors, who have taken considerable care to enhance the original features, such as high ceilings, picture rails, exposed floorboards and sash windows, briefly comprising; Communal entrance serving only 3 flats, leading to the first floor front door into the good sized entrance hall, double aspect sitting room enjoying pleasant views over roof tops towards the Castle, former fireplace with decorative stone surround and mantle and exposed floorboards, superbly fitted bespoke ikea kitchen with soft close units and Georgian wired glass display cabinets, views of the Castle. The principal bedroom is fitted with a range of recessed shelves and hanging space with extensive storage above. On this floor is a shower room. Stairs lead to the second floor, with a generous second double bedroom with direct views of the castle. There is a communal garden courtyard and on-street parking, although permit parking is within a short walk of the property.

Location The property is in walking distance of the town centre, a local Coop, the pretty Riverside area, St Thomas Church and the ancient Packhorse Bridge. Launceston known as the gateway to the county and sits on the Devon border. The towns skyline is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle that stands high on a hillside with dramatic views over Bodmin moor and Dartmoor. The castle was a strategically important building after the Norman Conquest and its green was used for executions until the 19th century. Situated between the north and south coasts, Launceston is convenient for beaches and coastal or country walks. There are two golf courses at Trethorne and Launceston, with Roadford Lake Country Park where visitors can fish for trout, sail, windsurf, cycle, row, kayak and camp. Shopping facilities include quirky independent shops, Tesco and Marks and Spencer Food Hall, Argos, Pets at Home, to name a few. The renowned Garden Centre at Homeleigh is on the edge of the town, drawing in many visitors with restaurant and coffee shop overlooking a lake.

The accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate)

A path from the pavement leads to a communal courtyard garden and;

communal entrance Good sized entrance with stairs leading to front door into;

entrance hall Radiator. Understairs storage cupboard. Fitted carpet extending to stairs. Doors to;

kitchen/diner 14' 09" x 9' 3" (4.5m x 2.82m) Double aspect Sash windows with deep sills to front and side enjoying direct view of the Castle and rural views on the edge of town. Bespoke ikea kitchen with soft close wall and base units with wood veneered worktops and tall Georgian wired glass display cabinets with decorative patterned backing and matching wallpaper to one wall. Inset 1.5 bowl stainless steel single drainer sink unit, brick effect splashback tiling to walls. Corner carousel unit, concealed cutlery drawer, pull out wine rack. Further wall units with with space for fridge freezer, space for washing machine and slimline dishwasher. Gas cooker with extractor hood over. Wall mounted Worcester combination boiler. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Vintage style light fittings. Chrome switches.

Sitting room 15' 3" x 11' 6" (4.65m x 3.51m) max. Double aspect Sash windows to front and side enjoying views towards the Castle. Attractive stone decorative only fireplace surround with mantle and hearth. Exposed floorboards. High ceiling with picture rail. Display shelves. Telephone and TV points. Chrome light switch. Made to measure blinds.

Bedroom 1 11' 8" x 8' 10" (3.56m x 2.69m)max. Double Sash windows to front. Extensive range of bespoke Bedroom furniture to one wall with hanging rails and recessed shelves, storage above and decorative voiles. Radiator. Laminate floor.

Shower room 9' 8" x 5' 10" (2.95m x 1.78m) White suite comprising large shower cubicle with electric shower and sliding doors. Low level WC. Wash hand basin inset into vanity unit with cupboards and drawer below. Tiled floor. Tiled splashbacking to water sensitive areas. Extractor fan. Radiator. Towel rail. Wall mounted medicine cabinet.

From the Entrance Hall stairs lead to;

bedroom 2 17' 1" narrowing to 13'8 x 10' 4" narrowing to 5'8 (5.21m x 3.15m) Irregular shaped room with balustrading. Small arched double Sash windows to front enjoying direct view of the Castle. Beautifully decorated as a Nursery with concealed deep eaves storage space via a curtain. 2 radiators. Fitted carpet extending to stairs.

Outside Communal courtyard area.

Tenure Leasehold. Granted in 1990 for 125 years (95 years remaining).

Ground rent/maintenance charge A quarterly charge of £214.72 is payable to the Management Company for ground rent/service and maintenance charge.

Local authority Cornwall Council. Council Tax Band A.