House For Sale £480,000
Believed to date back to the early 1800's is this substantial 4 bedroom character home, situated within the heart of the well served village of Constantine. The property is steeped in local history, originally the village wheelrights and later a carpenters workshop and has undergone a number of improvements by the current owners, now comprising on the ground floor: entrance porch, superb 26'0" open-plan living/dining room with inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove, farmhouse-style kitchen with Heritage range cooker, sitting/playroom and utility/ground floor cloakroom. The first floor offers 3 double bedrooms (principal en-suite), a further single bedroom and contemporary family bathroom. An integral garage measuring over 15'0" in length provides a superb workshop space with potential for conversion to further accommodation, subject to any necessary consents. The outside space is a real feature of the property, with a driveway to the front offering ample parking for 2 large cars. The delightful rear garden is laid to lawn, enclosed by Cornish hedging and attractive granite walls. Within the garden is a fully insulated and double glazed summerhouse with power and light - ideal for use as a studio. The parish of Constantine stretches from Carnmenellis in the north to the banks of the Helford River in the south. The village of Constantine is incredibly well served with the Cornish Arms public house, doctors surgery, primary school, Spar shop, general store and arts centre, the 15th century church is now home to Monty's Community Cafe. The cottage currently provides a wonderful family home, having previously been successfully holiday let. Being sold with no onward chain, viewing highly recommended.
The Accommodation Comprises - (All dimensions being approximate)
Double glazed wood French doors to:-
Entrance Porch - Stone and slate flooring, timber double glazed windows to three sides. Central ceiling light, part frosted multi pane glazed door to:-
Large Open-Plan Living/Dining Room - A superb reception space, measuring over 26'0" (7.92m) in length. The living area boasts a large and imposing granite inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood-burning stove. uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Recessed ceiling downlights, beautiful solid oak flooring, further double glazed window to front aspect, as well as a further stone fireplace currently unused. Radiator, TV aerial point, telephone point. Open to the kitchen and:-
Sitting/Playroom - Adjacent to the living/dining room, with stairs to the first floor incorporating a glass balustrade. This dual aspect reception offers uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear, radiator, solid oak flooring. Door to garage with scope to convert to further accommodation, with the option of a self-contained annexe.
Kitchen - A farmhouse-style kitchen with a striking feature granite inglenook fireplace housing a green Heritage oil fired range cooker (also servicing domestic hot water and central heating, together with solar panels) with double oven and two hotplates. Hand-built wooden unit housing ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap. Granite worktop with drainer, space for under-counter fridge, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for full height fridge/freezer. uPVC double glazed window overlooking the patio, beamed ceiling, ceramic tiled flooring. Glazed concertina door to boiler cupboard with double glazed window to rear aspect and housing a Glenhill thermal store mains pressure hot water tank, fed from the heritage range cooker, solar panels and with its own electric immersion. Central ceiling light, ceramic tiled flooring. Open to:-
Rear Lobby - uPVC double glazed door to rear garden, continuation of ceramic tiled flooring. Central ceiling light, door to:-
Utility/Ground Floor Cloakroom - Vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, concealed cistern WC. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer. Built-in shelving and cupboard unit. uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden.
First Floor -
Landing - Doors to bedrooms one, two and three, uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden. Radiator, central ceiling light. Cupboard with hanging space, open to inner landing with loft hatch. Doors to bedroom four and family bathroom.
Bedroom One - A large main bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, uPVC double glazed picture window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden and rolling countryside in the distance. Stripped wood flooring, useful mezzanine storage area. Doors to walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Radiator.
Walk-In Wardrobe - Continuation of stripped wood flooring, central ceiling light, built-in shelving and hanging rails.
En-Suite Shower Room - Corner shower cubicle, fully tiled with boiler-fed shower incorporating two shower heads, one rainfall effect. Low level flush WC, vanity unit with circular ceramic wash hand basin and mixer tap. Deep slate-tiled window sill with obscure uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Ladder-style heated towel rail/radiator, laminate flooring. Extractor fan, central ceiling light.
Bedroom Two - A light and bright bedroom with two uPVC double glazed windows to front aspect. Original strip wood flooring, central ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom Three - uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, original strip wood flooring. Built-in cupboard with shelving, central ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom Four - A good size single bedroom, currently utilised as a study. uPVC double glazed window to side aspect, original wood flooring, central ceiling light, radiator.
Family Bathroom - A beautifully appointed bathroom with contemporary suite comprising deep roll-top bath with central tap incorporating a shower head, dual flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap. Cleverly designed walk-in shower with a boiler-fed shower with rainfall shower head, glass shower screen and striking red panelled surround. Hardwood double glazed window to side aspect overlooking the patio. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, recessed ceiling spotlights.
The Exterior -
Integral Garage/Workshop - Timber double door to the front, power and light, stable door to the rear giving access to the garden. The garage provides potential to convert to further accommodation and possibly a self-contained annexe, subject to any necessary consents.
Front - Slate-paved front garden bordered by raised granite flower beds containing a range of shrubs. The slate paving extends through to the driveway which provides ample parking for two large vehicles and gives access to the integral garage.
Rear - The delightful garden offers an excellent degree of privacy, the rear lobby gives access out to a granite-paved patio. The patio has wall mounted lighting and a cold water tap, as well as what is believed to be the original wheelrights grinding stone, set on granite pillars. A further patio to the rear of the garage is enclosed by high walling and gives access to the garage via a stable door. The main lawned garden is enclosed by an attractive granite wall and Cornish hedging. The lawn is bordered by beautifully planted and mature flower beds containing a large number of colourful shrubs and small trees. At the end of the garden is an extremely private paved sitting area, with raised fruit cages and a wonderful rural outlook over the fields behind and rolling countryside in the distance.
Timber Summerhouse - 2.29m x 2.31m (7'6" x 7'6") - Fully insulated, with power and light. Glazed windows to two aspects and providing an ideal studio space. Two further additional timber garden sheds.
General Information -
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating supplemented by solar panelling.
Council Tax - Band C - Cornwall Council.
Tenure - Freehold.
Viewing - By telephone appointment with the vendor's Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].
The Accommodation Comprises - (All dimensions being approximate)
Double glazed wood French doors to:-
Entrance Porch - Stone and slate flooring, timber double glazed windows to three sides. Central ceiling light, part frosted multi pane glazed door to:-
Large Open-Plan Living/Dining Room - A superb reception space, measuring over 26'0" (7.92m) in length. The living area boasts a large and imposing granite inglenook fireplace housing a cast iron wood-burning stove. uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Recessed ceiling downlights, beautiful solid oak flooring, further double glazed window to front aspect, as well as a further stone fireplace currently unused. Radiator, TV aerial point, telephone point. Open to the kitchen and:-
Sitting/Playroom - Adjacent to the living/dining room, with stairs to the first floor incorporating a glass balustrade. This dual aspect reception offers uPVC double glazed windows to the front and rear, radiator, solid oak flooring. Door to garage with scope to convert to further accommodation, with the option of a self-contained annexe.
Kitchen - A farmhouse-style kitchen with a striking feature granite inglenook fireplace housing a green Heritage oil fired range cooker (also servicing domestic hot water and central heating, together with solar panels) with double oven and two hotplates. Hand-built wooden unit housing ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap. Granite worktop with drainer, space for under-counter fridge, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for full height fridge/freezer. uPVC double glazed window overlooking the patio, beamed ceiling, ceramic tiled flooring. Glazed concertina door to boiler cupboard with double glazed window to rear aspect and housing a Glenhill thermal store mains pressure hot water tank, fed from the heritage range cooker, solar panels and with its own electric immersion. Central ceiling light, ceramic tiled flooring. Open to:-
Rear Lobby - uPVC double glazed door to rear garden, continuation of ceramic tiled flooring. Central ceiling light, door to:-
Utility/Ground Floor Cloakroom - Vanity unit with wash hand basin and mixer tap, concealed cistern WC. Space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer. Built-in shelving and cupboard unit. uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden.
First Floor -
Landing - Doors to bedrooms one, two and three, uPVC double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking the garden. Radiator, central ceiling light. Cupboard with hanging space, open to inner landing with loft hatch. Doors to bedroom four and family bathroom.
Bedroom One - A large main bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams, uPVC double glazed picture window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden and rolling countryside in the distance. Stripped wood flooring, useful mezzanine storage area. Doors to walk-in wardrobe and en-suite shower room. Radiator.
Walk-In Wardrobe - Continuation of stripped wood flooring, central ceiling light, built-in shelving and hanging rails.
En-Suite Shower Room - Corner shower cubicle, fully tiled with boiler-fed shower incorporating two shower heads, one rainfall effect. Low level flush WC, vanity unit with circular ceramic wash hand basin and mixer tap. Deep slate-tiled window sill with obscure uPVC double glazed window to front aspect. Ladder-style heated towel rail/radiator, laminate flooring. Extractor fan, central ceiling light.
Bedroom Two - A light and bright bedroom with two uPVC double glazed windows to front aspect. Original strip wood flooring, central ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom Three - uPVC double glazed window to front aspect, original strip wood flooring. Built-in cupboard with shelving, central ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom Four - A good size single bedroom, currently utilised as a study. uPVC double glazed window to side aspect, original wood flooring, central ceiling light, radiator.
Family Bathroom - A beautifully appointed bathroom with contemporary suite comprising deep roll-top bath with central tap incorporating a shower head, dual flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap. Cleverly designed walk-in shower with a boiler-fed shower with rainfall shower head, glass shower screen and striking red panelled surround. Hardwood double glazed window to side aspect overlooking the patio. Chrome ladder-style heated towel rail/radiator, extractor fan, recessed ceiling spotlights.
The Exterior -
Integral Garage/Workshop - Timber double door to the front, power and light, stable door to the rear giving access to the garden. The garage provides potential to convert to further accommodation and possibly a self-contained annexe, subject to any necessary consents.
Front - Slate-paved front garden bordered by raised granite flower beds containing a range of shrubs. The slate paving extends through to the driveway which provides ample parking for two large vehicles and gives access to the integral garage.
Rear - The delightful garden offers an excellent degree of privacy, the rear lobby gives access out to a granite-paved patio. The patio has wall mounted lighting and a cold water tap, as well as what is believed to be the original wheelrights grinding stone, set on granite pillars. A further patio to the rear of the garage is enclosed by high walling and gives access to the garage via a stable door. The main lawned garden is enclosed by an attractive granite wall and Cornish hedging. The lawn is bordered by beautifully planted and mature flower beds containing a large number of colourful shrubs and small trees. At the end of the garden is an extremely private paved sitting area, with raised fruit cages and a wonderful rural outlook over the fields behind and rolling countryside in the distance.
Timber Summerhouse - 2.29m x 2.31m (7'6" x 7'6") - Fully insulated, with power and light. Glazed windows to two aspects and providing an ideal studio space. Two further additional timber garden sheds.
General Information -
Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Oil fired central heating supplemented by solar panelling.
Council Tax - Band C - Cornwall Council.
Tenure - Freehold.
Viewing - By telephone appointment with the vendor's Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].
