White Lane, Philleigh, Truro, TR2

DETACHED COTTAGE WITH TWO STOREY OUTBUILDING AND LARGE GARDENS

A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY. IN NEED OF TOTAL REFURBISHMENT BUT OFFERING HUGE POTENTIAL

Located in a quiet rural setting on the edge of Philleigh, deep in the heart of The Roseland Peninsula.
Three bedrooms, sitting room, conservatory, dining room, utility room, bathroom and shower room.
Detached outbuilding with potential to convert into a holiday let or annexe- subject to consent.

Large, private gardens bordering fields. Lots of parking.
Sold with no chain. EPC - F

GENERAL COMMENTS

The Cottage is a truly individual detached period property located in a very quiet setting on the outskirts of Philleigh, deep in the heart of the sought after Roseland Peninsula. The setting is very pleasant and there are far reaching rural views from the front and especially at the top of the garden. The property is in need of complete refurbishment but offers huge potential and is in an area where properties seldom come onto the market and are always in strong demand. The property includes a detached cottage, large mature gardens and further detached two storey outbuilding that has huge potential to convert into a holiday cottage or annexe. The main dwelling is very attractive and has been extended substantially over the years. The original part is obviously very old and the steep roof pitch suggests that it could have been thatched originally. It retains many period features including exposed beams and open fireplaces but has modern additions including electric storage heaters and secondary double glazing. The accommodation includes: Entrance hall, dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, sitting room, conservatory and utility downstairs and three double bedrooms, bathroom and shower room on the first floor. There are two staircases.The gardens are extremely private and well stocked with mature shrubs and plants. There is a large level lawn with garden pond that has a pump that pumps water to the top of the cliff creating a feature waterfall. Steps lead to the top of the garden where there is a private sitting area positioned to take full advantage of the fabulous countryside views. A driveway provides lots of parking and there are several useful sheds and a workshop. The detached two storey outbuilding is currently used as a study and hobby workshop. It is a substantial building with huge potential for conversion. There are two rooms on the first floor, one has exterior steps leading to the garden (these could easily be bedrooms if converted) and a ground floor room. A car port provides parking for two cars and this could easily be incorporated into the barn if required to create a large kitchen/dining room. There is ample space to erect further garaging. Obviously all of this is subject to gaining the necessary planning permission.

LOCATION

The village of Philleigh is a little more than a hamlet with a cluster of old houses and cottages together with some newer bungalows encircling the parish church. The village is particularly well known for the Roseland Inn pub and being just two miles or thereabouts from the picturesque King Harry Ferry. The Roseland peninsula is scheduled as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and this is renowned for its many scenic attractions both inland and along the coasts. The beaches at Carne, Pendower and Porthcurrnick are within a few minutes driving distance from the property and all the harbourside villages such as Portloe, Portholland, Portscatho and St. Mawes are all within a few miles. There are good sailing facilities at Percuil and St. Mawes and the city of Truro with its Cathedral and fine shopping center is about seventeen miles away (or eight miles via the King Harry Ferry). Here there is a main line railway link to London (Paddington) whilst the nearest commercial airport is at St. Mawgan, near Newquay.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

ENTRANCE HALL

Tiled floor. Window to front. Doors to dining room, sitting room and utility. Stairs to first floor.

UTILITY ROOM

Two windows to front. Belfast sink with space and plumbing for washing machine below.

DINING ROOM

A twin aspect room with two windows to rear, one to side and stable door opening to side garden. Feature fireplace with cast iron open fire, slate hearth, exposed beams. Secondary stairs leading to first floor. Night storage heater. Door to:

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

Another triple aspect room, Good selection of base level pine kitchen units. One and a half bowl sink/drainer. Hotpoint electric oven with hob and extractor over. Tiled floor. Alcove with cupboard below.

SITTING ROOM

A well proportioned triple aspect room with two windows to side and one to rear. Fireplace housing Clearview woodburning stove with slate hearth and wood lintel. Glazed French doors opening to:

CONSERVATORY

Windows overlooking the gardens. Solid glass roof. French doors opening into rear garden. Tiled floor. Night storage heater.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing. Window to rear. Exposed roof trusses. Doors to two bedrooms and shower room

BEDROOM

A triple aspect room with windows to front, side and rear and enjoying views over the surrounding countryside with a glimpse of the River Fal at Ardevora.

SHOWER ROOM

Window to front. Low level w,c, wash hand basin, shower with fully tiled surround and Triton electric shower over. Heated towel rail.

MASTER BEDROOM

Another twin aspect room with three windows to rear and one to side. Feature cast iron fireplace with wooden surround and mantel. Night storage heater. Door to:

INNER LANDING

Second stairs leading down to dining room. Airing cupboard. Window to front. Doors to bedroom and bathroom. Loft access.

BEDROOM

Twin aspect with windows to front and side enjoying views. Night storage heater.

SECOND BATHROOM

Window to front. Cast iron bath, low level w.c and vanity wash hand basin. Heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

The Cottage is approached from the minor country lane that continues to Philleigh through a five bar wooden gate. A driveway provides parking for at least four cars and a path leads to the front door where there is an outside light. Adjoining the drive is the detached outbuilding. The gardens are found at the rear and side of The Cottage.

DETACHED OUTBUILDING

A substantial and very attractive two storey traditional stone building that has been extended from its original form. Previously used for entertaining on the ground floor with studio and workshop above it has huge development potential and would make a fabulous holiday let or annexe subject to consent.

GROUND FLOOR

Window to front. Entrance porch with stable door. Stairs to first floor. Feature inglenook fireplace with clome oven. Exposed beams. Night storage heater. Adjoining the barn is an outside w.c.

CAR PORT/STORE

Two openings to front for two small cars. Concrete floor. Light and power.

FIRST FLOOR

OFFICE

Twin aspect with windows to front and side. Potential to convert into a bedroom. Exposed roof trusses. Night storage heater. Door to:

STUDIO

Large window to front. Two Velux windows. Half glazed door to side leading to exterior steps that lead down to the garden. Night storage heater. Potential to convert.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The gardens are very private and enclosed within dense boundaries. It is thought that the rear garden was a stone quarry many years ago, evidence of which is the cliff rear boundary. The previous owner has made a very impressive feature waterfall that cascades down the cliff into a garden pond. Steps have been formed giving access to the top of the garden where a wooden bridge leads to a small enclosed garden with sitting area strategically positioned to enjoy the afternoon sun and the fabulous far reaching views. A path runs along the top boundary to a further paved patio area for sitting out. The main garden is predominantly lawn well stocked with mature shrubs and plants including camellias, hydrangeas, rhododendrons and many trees. It is incredibly private and quiet. A further DETACHED OUTBUILDING with pitched roof used as a workshop has light and power connected, two windows and partly glazed door. A wooden garden shed has light and power connected and the greenhouse is included in the sale. A second access from the lane leads though a pedestrian gate to what was probably the original front door to the dining room and continues to the side garden.

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX

Band F - ?2,856.35

N.B

The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

VIEWING

Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: 01872 242244 or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone 01326 270008.

DIRECTIONS

When travelling along the A3078 from Tregony to St. Mawes take the turning signposted to Philleigh and King Harry Ferry in the centre of the hamlet of Ruanhighlanes. Continue along this minor road and just before arriving in Philleigh The Cottage will be easily located on the left hand side where a Philip Martin sale board has been erected.

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TENURE

Freehold.