House For Sale £295,000
The vendors have lived at this pretty family home for more than 20 years and have clearly lovingly looked after it, as it is immaculately presented. The versatile and adaptable accommodation, which is georgian pane double glazed and mains gas centrally heated, lends itself to a variety of options, including those with a large family such as teenagers or a dependent relative, to those looking for space to work from home, or even both. With a reverse level layout there is potential to create a self contained annexe subject to any necessary planning and building regulation consents. The entrance hall leads to two generous double bedrooms, a shower room and lobby with connecting door to a nursery/study with extensive storage and store room. From the hall stairs lead to the first floor, where you will find two more generous double bedrooms, a further bathroom, sitting room and recently fitted Howdens kitchen. From a here a door leads into a 17'ft conservatory that has a woodburner to one end, together with an area for washing machine and dishwasher. The conservatory opens into a covered garden room, ideal for those warm evenings, entertaining or relaxing. Outside, to the front of the property is ample parking for several vehicles and an adjoining garage and log store. Opposite the property is a further grassed area and useful store. To the rear of the property, the gardens are a delight with extensive patio and decked terrace, well stocked with mature shrubs and trees, leading up to a lawned garden with useful Summerhouse, from the lawn views can be enjoyed over fields, the town and glimpses of the Castle. The vendors have installed solar panels which are privately owned, not leased, which generate an income of approximately £600 per annum and keep electricity costs to a minimum.
Location This home is nestled within a mature cul-de-sac setting which has a small number of similar style homes that rarely come to market. Its locality enjoys the benefits of a nearby local primary school, shops and the renowned Launceston Golf Club which are all within walking distance. A nearby bus stop offers a regular bus service to the senior school, the main town and shops. Launceston, the gateway to Cornwall, is an historic market town in North Cornwall right on the Cornwall/Devon border offering good access to the Cornish coast and Bodmin Moor. The town is famous for the Castle which dates back to medieval times and dominates the landscape sitting proudly at the highest point. Benefitting from facilities including several supermarkets, schools and well regarded local butchers and bakers. Launceston has a monthly open air Market which is in the town square where you can browse the stalls and purchase local produce and crafts. From the town, Plymouth is within easy reach via the A388 being approximately 26 miles, whilst the A30 trunk road offers good access west to Truro approximately 47 miles and east to Exeter approximately 41 miles. The nearest mainline train stations can be found in Gunnislake and Liskeard, being approximately 16 and 20 miles respectively from Launceston.
The accommodation comprises All Measurements are Approximate
Square paned opaque glazed front door into:
Entrance hall Window to front. Stairs rising to First Floor. The Ground Floor has the potential to create an annexe if required, subject to any necessary consents.
Bedroom 4 15' 4" x 10' 2" (4.67m x 3.1m) With window to front. Radiator. Step rising to Rear Lobby and door into:
Shower room 8' 4" x 7' 3" max (2.54m x 2.21m) With frosted window to side. Comprising attractive suite with shower cubicle and Mains fed shower. Radiator. Display shelf. Pedestal wash basin and low level wc.
From the Inner Lobby a door leads to a further room which could be used as:
Nursery/study 10' 2" x 6' 9" (3.1m x 2.06m) With radiator. Door connecting into Bedroom 3 and further door into a Store Room. Louvre doors into Deep Underfloor Storage Area. Door to:
Store room 7' 3" x 7' 6" (2.21m x 2.29m) Light and power connected.
From the Nursery/Study a connecting door and steps down into:
Bedroom 3 12' 3" x 11' 6" (3.73m x 3.51m) With window to front enjoying a pleasant outlook over the front of the property and gardens opposite. This room is currently used by the vendor as a Study.
First floor landing Doors to all rooms. Access to fully insulated and boarded loft also housing the Combination central heating boiler. Built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Telephone point.
Bedroom 2 10' 5" x 9' 5" plus recess Built-in range of fitted wardrobes with louvre doors, hanging and shelving space with storage above, ornate handles. Window looking into garden room. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 12' 0" x 10' 3" (3.66m x 3.12m) Window to front enjoying open aspect over the front of the property and garden opposite. Radiator. Range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with louvre doors and hanging and shelving space with cupboards above, ornate handles. Further louvre door into Deep Built-In Wardrobe with hanging rail. Radiator.
Bathroom 6' 9" x 5' 7" (2.06m x 1.7m) With opaque window to rear. Comprising modern suite with panelled bath and Mira electric shower above. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacking and mirrored medicine cabinet above. Heated towel rail.
Sitting room 13' 8" x 12' 3" (4.17m x 3.73m) With attractive large window to front enjoying pleasant open aspect. Radiator. Modern wall mounted electric fire with remote control. TV and telephone points.
Kitchen 12' 0" x 8' 6" (3.66m x 2.59m) Recently refitted with attractive Howdens high gloss kitchen comprising range of soft close wall and base units under ultra-slim stone effect work surfaces with matching upstands incorporating Pyrolytic electric oven with ceramic hob and acrylic splashback. Extractor fan above. Vertical modern radiator. Under-unit lighting. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Space for fridge freezer. Window into Conservatory and half glazed door to:
Conservatory 17' 0" x 8' 4" (5.18m x 2.54m) Dog/cat flap. Being half glazed with patio doors into the garden room. To one end is a Small Utility Area with solid worktop and space and plumbing below for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. A freestanding woodburning stove with brick surround and slate mantel. Radiator. Triple layer polycarbonate roof. Attractive tiled floor.
Garden room 12' 0" x 11' 10"(3.66m x 3.61m) Approximate measurement being open to one side with a Perspex roof and attractive composite decking. This area is ideal for dining Al-Fresco and relaxing in the sunshine. The vendors currently spend the majority of their spare time in this area.
Garage 17' 0" x 11' 0" (5.18m x 3.35m) Electric twin opening doors. With light and power connected. Ample storage above. Outside tap. Control panel for solar panels (which are privately owned). Gas meter. Brick pillars providing recessed space for shelving. Twin timber doors into Log Store 7'9" x 7'0". From the Garage a timber pedestrian door with steps up to pedestrian gate into the rear gardens.
Outside To the front is an extensive area of gravelled off-road parking together with further parking bay to the side of the Garage. Opposite the property is an area of grass together with a storage shed. Approached via steps, through the Garage and from the Garden Room is an attractive south facing garden boasting many seating areas with extensive patio and timber seating, suitable for barbeques and entertaining. A feature of this terrace is the external timber built Aquarium with viewing window together with ornamental pond and fountain. Further raised gravelled area stocked with a variety of mature plants including Cornish palm. Steps lead up to further gravelled terrace providing access to maintain the rear of the property. A further decked terrace where views can be enjoyed of surrounding countryside. Further steps up to a gravelled area and expanse of lawn leading to a summerhouse and timber storage area. From the top of the garden superb views can be enjoyed towards the town and open fields with a glimpse of Launceston Castle. The whole garden has been made dog-proof.
Services Mains Metered Water. Mains Electricity, drainage and gas. Broadband connected.
Local authority Cornwall Council.
Council tax Band C.
Directions to find From Launceston town centre, proceed out of town passing the front of the Castle and bear right heading down St.Thomas Road towards Newport. At the mini roundabout bear right and then bear left at the next mini roundabout into Roydon Road. Proceed up the hill taking the second left into Roydon Close, bearing around into the cul-de-sac where the property will be found on the right.
Location This home is nestled within a mature cul-de-sac setting which has a small number of similar style homes that rarely come to market. Its locality enjoys the benefits of a nearby local primary school, shops and the renowned Launceston Golf Club which are all within walking distance. A nearby bus stop offers a regular bus service to the senior school, the main town and shops. Launceston, the gateway to Cornwall, is an historic market town in North Cornwall right on the Cornwall/Devon border offering good access to the Cornish coast and Bodmin Moor. The town is famous for the Castle which dates back to medieval times and dominates the landscape sitting proudly at the highest point. Benefitting from facilities including several supermarkets, schools and well regarded local butchers and bakers. Launceston has a monthly open air Market which is in the town square where you can browse the stalls and purchase local produce and crafts. From the town, Plymouth is within easy reach via the A388 being approximately 26 miles, whilst the A30 trunk road offers good access west to Truro approximately 47 miles and east to Exeter approximately 41 miles. The nearest mainline train stations can be found in Gunnislake and Liskeard, being approximately 16 and 20 miles respectively from Launceston.
The accommodation comprises All Measurements are Approximate
Square paned opaque glazed front door into:
Entrance hall Window to front. Stairs rising to First Floor. The Ground Floor has the potential to create an annexe if required, subject to any necessary consents.
Bedroom 4 15' 4" x 10' 2" (4.67m x 3.1m) With window to front. Radiator. Step rising to Rear Lobby and door into:
Shower room 8' 4" x 7' 3" max (2.54m x 2.21m) With frosted window to side. Comprising attractive suite with shower cubicle and Mains fed shower. Radiator. Display shelf. Pedestal wash basin and low level wc.
From the Inner Lobby a door leads to a further room which could be used as:
Nursery/study 10' 2" x 6' 9" (3.1m x 2.06m) With radiator. Door connecting into Bedroom 3 and further door into a Store Room. Louvre doors into Deep Underfloor Storage Area. Door to:
Store room 7' 3" x 7' 6" (2.21m x 2.29m) Light and power connected.
From the Nursery/Study a connecting door and steps down into:
Bedroom 3 12' 3" x 11' 6" (3.73m x 3.51m) With window to front enjoying a pleasant outlook over the front of the property and gardens opposite. This room is currently used by the vendor as a Study.
First floor landing Doors to all rooms. Access to fully insulated and boarded loft also housing the Combination central heating boiler. Built-in airing cupboard with slatted shelving. Telephone point.
Bedroom 2 10' 5" x 9' 5" plus recess Built-in range of fitted wardrobes with louvre doors, hanging and shelving space with storage above, ornate handles. Window looking into garden room. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 12' 0" x 10' 3" (3.66m x 3.12m) Window to front enjoying open aspect over the front of the property and garden opposite. Radiator. Range of built-in wardrobes to one wall with louvre doors and hanging and shelving space with cupboards above, ornate handles. Further louvre door into Deep Built-In Wardrobe with hanging rail. Radiator.
Bathroom 6' 9" x 5' 7" (2.06m x 1.7m) With opaque window to rear. Comprising modern suite with panelled bath and Mira electric shower above. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacking and mirrored medicine cabinet above. Heated towel rail.
Sitting room 13' 8" x 12' 3" (4.17m x 3.73m) With attractive large window to front enjoying pleasant open aspect. Radiator. Modern wall mounted electric fire with remote control. TV and telephone points.
Kitchen 12' 0" x 8' 6" (3.66m x 2.59m) Recently refitted with attractive Howdens high gloss kitchen comprising range of soft close wall and base units under ultra-slim stone effect work surfaces with matching upstands incorporating Pyrolytic electric oven with ceramic hob and acrylic splashback. Extractor fan above. Vertical modern radiator. Under-unit lighting. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit. Space for fridge freezer. Window into Conservatory and half glazed door to:
Conservatory 17' 0" x 8' 4" (5.18m x 2.54m) Dog/cat flap. Being half glazed with patio doors into the garden room. To one end is a Small Utility Area with solid worktop and space and plumbing below for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. A freestanding woodburning stove with brick surround and slate mantel. Radiator. Triple layer polycarbonate roof. Attractive tiled floor.
Garden room 12' 0" x 11' 10"(3.66m x 3.61m) Approximate measurement being open to one side with a Perspex roof and attractive composite decking. This area is ideal for dining Al-Fresco and relaxing in the sunshine. The vendors currently spend the majority of their spare time in this area.
Garage 17' 0" x 11' 0" (5.18m x 3.35m) Electric twin opening doors. With light and power connected. Ample storage above. Outside tap. Control panel for solar panels (which are privately owned). Gas meter. Brick pillars providing recessed space for shelving. Twin timber doors into Log Store 7'9" x 7'0". From the Garage a timber pedestrian door with steps up to pedestrian gate into the rear gardens.
Outside To the front is an extensive area of gravelled off-road parking together with further parking bay to the side of the Garage. Opposite the property is an area of grass together with a storage shed. Approached via steps, through the Garage and from the Garden Room is an attractive south facing garden boasting many seating areas with extensive patio and timber seating, suitable for barbeques and entertaining. A feature of this terrace is the external timber built Aquarium with viewing window together with ornamental pond and fountain. Further raised gravelled area stocked with a variety of mature plants including Cornish palm. Steps lead up to further gravelled terrace providing access to maintain the rear of the property. A further decked terrace where views can be enjoyed of surrounding countryside. Further steps up to a gravelled area and expanse of lawn leading to a summerhouse and timber storage area. From the top of the garden superb views can be enjoyed towards the town and open fields with a glimpse of Launceston Castle. The whole garden has been made dog-proof.
Services Mains Metered Water. Mains Electricity, drainage and gas. Broadband connected.
Local authority Cornwall Council.
Council tax Band C.
Directions to find From Launceston town centre, proceed out of town passing the front of the Castle and bear right heading down St.Thomas Road towards Newport. At the mini roundabout bear right and then bear left at the next mini roundabout into Roydon Road. Proceed up the hill taking the second left into Roydon Close, bearing around into the cul-de-sac where the property will be found on the right.
