House For Sale £265,000
A well positioned chain free end of terrace cottage with two reception rooms and three bedrooms. Further benefits include off road parking to the rear and a generous and well stocked front garden. Upvc double glazing throughout and electric heating. Although in need of cosmetic refreshment this well built home has been in the same ownership for over 100 years and has been much loved during that time. Within close proximity of the town centre, a viewing is deemed essential to fully appreciate the build quality and accommodation on offer. Interested parties should see Agents Notes at the end of the details. EPC - F
Location - Trethowel is situated just over 1 mile from St Austell town centre which offers a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools and supermarkets. The picturesque port of Charlestown, the award winning Eden Project and Heligan Gardens are within a short drive. The town of Fowey is approximately 7 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The cathedral city of Truro is approximately 13 miles from the property. The property is within easy access to the clay trails, ideal for walking, riding and cycling.
Directions - From St Austell heading out up the Carthew Valley onto Bodmin Road underneath the viaduct heading into the hamlet of Trethowel you will notice a small industrial units on the right hand side, directly opposite is the turning into the lane leading to the property - just before the lay-by. Access to the property is made by following the track around the rear of the first property on the left hand side. Follow the lane around the rear with parking opposite the rear entrance to the property.
Accommodation - Updated Upvc double glazed front door with upper and lower inset obscure glazed panels allows external access into entrance hall.
Entrance Hall - 6.48 x 1.10 maximum (21'3" x 3'7" maximum ) - Original doors through to lounge and dining room. Carpeted flooring. Carpeted stairs to first floor. Part exposed wood clad walls to the right. Open mains fuse box. Exposed ceiling beams.
Lounge - 5.02 x 3.06 maximum (16'5" x 10'0" maximum) - A delightful twin aspect lounge with updated Upvc double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, combining to provide a great deal of natural light. Focal open fireplace with tiled backing, hearth and mantle. Carpeted flooring. Modern wall mounted electric radiator with in-built thermostat. BT OpenReach Telephone Point. Textured walls. Part wood clad walls. Textured ceiling. Picture rail.
Dining Room - 3.59 x 5.02 maximum (11'9" x 16'5" maximum) - Updated Upvc double glazed window to front elevation enjoying a lovely outlook over the woodland area opposite the property. Door through to rear hall/utility. Serving hatch through to kitchen. Focal stone fronted open fireplace with wood mantle and slate hearth, to the left hand side of the fireplace there are high and low twin doors allowing access to original in-built storage. Part wood clad walls. Part textured walls. Exposed ceiling beams. Carpeted flooring. Telephone point.
Rear Hall/Utility - 3.54 x 1.40 maximum (11'7" x 4'7" maximum) - Updated Upvc double glazed stable door allowing access to the enclosed rear courtyard with upper fitted glazing. Further Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. Door provides access to the under stairs storage void. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Kitchen - 3.55 x 2.12 maximum (11'7" x 6'11" maximum) - Large Upvc double glazed tilt and turn window overlooking the low maintenance courtyard to the rear and the parking area opposite. Updated white high gloss kitchen with matching wall and base units, roll top worksurfaces, stainless steel sink with matching draining board and central mixer tap. Continuation of wood effect vinyl flooring, as previously mentioned serving hatch through to dining room. Fitted four ring electric hob with extractor hood above. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. The kitchen benefits from soft close technology and offers space for fridge/freezer and space for dishwasher.
Landing - 1.82 x 3.60 (5'11" x 11'9") - Doors off to bedrooms one, two, three, WC and Shower Room. Upvc double glazed window to side elevation providing natural light. Carpeted flooring. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. Loft access hatch.
Bedroom One - 5.04 x 3.19 (16'6" x 10'5") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to front elevation enjoying an outlook over the well stocked front garden and open fields in the distance. Carpeted flooring. Wall mounted electric radiator. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. A generous principal bedroom.
W.C. - 1.83 x 1.60 (6'0" x 5'2") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Matching two piece peach WC suite comprising low level flush WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Carpeted flooring. Electric light with plug in shaver point.
Shower Room - 2.89 x 2.11 (9'5" x 6'11") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Pedestal peach colour hand wash basin. Updated white shower cubicle with sliding glass shower doors and wall mounted electric shower. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. Carpeted flooring. Wall mounted electric night storage heater.
There is ample room to add a WC to the shower room, reinstate the bath or the separate WC could be incorporated if a larger bathroom was required.
Bedroom Two - 5.02 x 2.90 maximum (16'5" x 9'6" maximum) - Updated Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation with outlook over the well stocked garden with countryside views beyond. Carpeted flooring. Cast iron decorative focal original fireplace. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. Louvre door opens to provide access to the airing cupboard housing the lagged copper hot water tank to the left hand side with in-built storage facilities. Wall mounted electric night storage heater.
Bedroom Three - 2.05 x 2.61 (6'8" x 8'6") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to front elevation with outlook over the well stock garden with countryside views beyond. Carpeted flooring. Textured walls. Polystyrene tiled ceiling. Telephone point.
Outside -
Located on a quiet no through road, to the rear is a low maintenance paved patio area well enclosed with exposed block brick and stone walls to the left, rear and right elevations. There is also the benefit of an outdoor tap. Established planting bed. A gate provides Right Of Way Access for the attached property.
To the left hand side a gravelled walkway provides access to the spacious and well stocked front garden. Directly opposite the property is an area of tarmac hardstanding allowing off road parking. See attached picture showing this area - we are led to believe it measures circa 30 x 24 foot.
The paved walkway flows across the front of the property and provides access to the gravelled area to the left hand side. At the end of the gravelled walkway is the established and well stocked rear garden.
Laid to two square areas of lawn with central pebbled walkway to a lower section to the left is a area of gravel with an area of lawn to the right complete with stone fronted planting bed with a pebbled walkway flowing down the middle.
There is an elevated hard standing walkway flowing across the front of the property providing access to the official front door.
Agents Notes - We understand the property was built circa 1890 and extended in 1985. The property has been owned by the same family for over 100 years!
Probate has been applied for on the property and has been granted.
Please see map in pictures for the shaded area showing the parking which comes with this property - this property is sold with the shaded pink area in the map - this is the parking to the rear of the property.
Interested parties are advised there is a legal right of way for adjoining properties.
Council Tax Band - B -
Location - Trethowel is situated just over 1 mile from St Austell town centre which offers a wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools and supermarkets. The picturesque port of Charlestown, the award winning Eden Project and Heligan Gardens are within a short drive. The town of Fowey is approximately 7 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The cathedral city of Truro is approximately 13 miles from the property. The property is within easy access to the clay trails, ideal for walking, riding and cycling.
Directions - From St Austell heading out up the Carthew Valley onto Bodmin Road underneath the viaduct heading into the hamlet of Trethowel you will notice a small industrial units on the right hand side, directly opposite is the turning into the lane leading to the property - just before the lay-by. Access to the property is made by following the track around the rear of the first property on the left hand side. Follow the lane around the rear with parking opposite the rear entrance to the property.
Accommodation - Updated Upvc double glazed front door with upper and lower inset obscure glazed panels allows external access into entrance hall.
Entrance Hall - 6.48 x 1.10 maximum (21'3" x 3'7" maximum ) - Original doors through to lounge and dining room. Carpeted flooring. Carpeted stairs to first floor. Part exposed wood clad walls to the right. Open mains fuse box. Exposed ceiling beams.
Lounge - 5.02 x 3.06 maximum (16'5" x 10'0" maximum) - A delightful twin aspect lounge with updated Upvc double glazed windows to front and rear elevations, combining to provide a great deal of natural light. Focal open fireplace with tiled backing, hearth and mantle. Carpeted flooring. Modern wall mounted electric radiator with in-built thermostat. BT OpenReach Telephone Point. Textured walls. Part wood clad walls. Textured ceiling. Picture rail.
Dining Room - 3.59 x 5.02 maximum (11'9" x 16'5" maximum) - Updated Upvc double glazed window to front elevation enjoying a lovely outlook over the woodland area opposite the property. Door through to rear hall/utility. Serving hatch through to kitchen. Focal stone fronted open fireplace with wood mantle and slate hearth, to the left hand side of the fireplace there are high and low twin doors allowing access to original in-built storage. Part wood clad walls. Part textured walls. Exposed ceiling beams. Carpeted flooring. Telephone point.
Rear Hall/Utility - 3.54 x 1.40 maximum (11'7" x 4'7" maximum) - Updated Upvc double glazed stable door allowing access to the enclosed rear courtyard with upper fitted glazing. Further Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. Door provides access to the under stairs storage void. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Kitchen - 3.55 x 2.12 maximum (11'7" x 6'11" maximum) - Large Upvc double glazed tilt and turn window overlooking the low maintenance courtyard to the rear and the parking area opposite. Updated white high gloss kitchen with matching wall and base units, roll top worksurfaces, stainless steel sink with matching draining board and central mixer tap. Continuation of wood effect vinyl flooring, as previously mentioned serving hatch through to dining room. Fitted four ring electric hob with extractor hood above. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. The kitchen benefits from soft close technology and offers space for fridge/freezer and space for dishwasher.
Landing - 1.82 x 3.60 (5'11" x 11'9") - Doors off to bedrooms one, two, three, WC and Shower Room. Upvc double glazed window to side elevation providing natural light. Carpeted flooring. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. Loft access hatch.
Bedroom One - 5.04 x 3.19 (16'6" x 10'5") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to front elevation enjoying an outlook over the well stocked front garden and open fields in the distance. Carpeted flooring. Wall mounted electric radiator. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. A generous principal bedroom.
W.C. - 1.83 x 1.60 (6'0" x 5'2") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Matching two piece peach WC suite comprising low level flush WC and pedestal hand wash basin. Carpeted flooring. Electric light with plug in shaver point.
Shower Room - 2.89 x 2.11 (9'5" x 6'11") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Pedestal peach colour hand wash basin. Updated white shower cubicle with sliding glass shower doors and wall mounted electric shower. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. Carpeted flooring. Wall mounted electric night storage heater.
There is ample room to add a WC to the shower room, reinstate the bath or the separate WC could be incorporated if a larger bathroom was required.
Bedroom Two - 5.02 x 2.90 maximum (16'5" x 9'6" maximum) - Updated Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation with outlook over the well stocked garden with countryside views beyond. Carpeted flooring. Cast iron decorative focal original fireplace. Textured walls. Textured ceiling. Louvre door opens to provide access to the airing cupboard housing the lagged copper hot water tank to the left hand side with in-built storage facilities. Wall mounted electric night storage heater.
Bedroom Three - 2.05 x 2.61 (6'8" x 8'6") - Updated Upvc double glazed window to front elevation with outlook over the well stock garden with countryside views beyond. Carpeted flooring. Textured walls. Polystyrene tiled ceiling. Telephone point.
Outside -
Located on a quiet no through road, to the rear is a low maintenance paved patio area well enclosed with exposed block brick and stone walls to the left, rear and right elevations. There is also the benefit of an outdoor tap. Established planting bed. A gate provides Right Of Way Access for the attached property.
To the left hand side a gravelled walkway provides access to the spacious and well stocked front garden. Directly opposite the property is an area of tarmac hardstanding allowing off road parking. See attached picture showing this area - we are led to believe it measures circa 30 x 24 foot.
The paved walkway flows across the front of the property and provides access to the gravelled area to the left hand side. At the end of the gravelled walkway is the established and well stocked rear garden.
Laid to two square areas of lawn with central pebbled walkway to a lower section to the left is a area of gravel with an area of lawn to the right complete with stone fronted planting bed with a pebbled walkway flowing down the middle.
There is an elevated hard standing walkway flowing across the front of the property providing access to the official front door.
Agents Notes - We understand the property was built circa 1890 and extended in 1985. The property has been owned by the same family for over 100 years!
Probate has been applied for on the property and has been granted.
Please see map in pictures for the shaded area showing the parking which comes with this property - this property is sold with the shaded pink area in the map - this is the parking to the rear of the property.
Interested parties are advised there is a legal right of way for adjoining properties.
Council Tax Band - B -
