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£575,000
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Bedrooms: 3
Occupying a slightly elevated position on the outskirts of this ever popular creekside village, an extremely deceptive, detached, 'individual' bungalow, the subject of a complete programme of refurbishment, reconfiguration and substantial extension works by the present owner over the last 4 years. Facing south-westerly, the property enjoys views over the village to surrounding unspoilt woodland, village amenities are just a few moments' walk away and the, now, superbly appointed 3 bedroom, 2 bath/shower room accommodation features a stunning, open-plan, triple aspect living room, high levels of insulation and 'green' power, together with a detached garage, ample private off-road parking for numerous vehicles and, to the rear, a much larger than expected plot with formal gardens, sitting-out terraces and amenity area.
A state of the art 'modern' home, ideal for families and retirement purchasers alike, at the 'head' of Cornwall's beautiful Helford River.
THE LOCATION
The area known as Meneth dates from the 1970s and is situated on the outskirts of the village whose day-to-day amenities, including a public house and convenience store, are just a few moments' walk away. The village of Constantine is just over two miles distant, Falmouth is less than ten miles away, with the nearest town being Helston, just over three miles, which offers a full range of shopping, commercial and leisure amenities.
The village boatyard provides storage and repair facilities, together with access onto the beautiful, tree-lined, day-sailing waters of the Helford River and Falmouth Bay beyond. Beautiful walks and drives abound in the area, with The Lizard's many beauty spots, including Porthleven, Gunwalloe, Cadgwith, Coverack, Kennack Sands and Helford Village etc, all just a few minutes' drive away.
THE PROPERTY
The subject of a no-expense-spared programme of works by the present owner, only completed within the last two years, the property now provides many high quality features including: * roof replacement in natural slate with planning for additional first floor rooms remaining, planning reference: PA20/04933 * high levels of insulation throughout, supplemented by under-floor heating by way of an air source heat pump which benefits from a Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI) of approximately £306 per quarter * fully replumbed and rewired with Cat 5 cabling and multiple inset downlighters throughout * high performance double glazed windows and doors * zoned thermostatically controlled under-floor heating throughout (can be operated via a mobile phone app * oak skirtings, architraves and doors * high quality Geberit white sanitary ware * extensive front parking area with 7 kw electric vehicle charging point * former detached garage has been lined and insulated and is ideal for storage or use as a studio, home office or workshop etc * the acquisition of additional amenity land to the rear provides a natural 'buffer', ideal for use as an orchard or kitchen garden etc to provide a high degree of self-sufficiency.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
(all dimensions being approximate)
From the driveway, garage and front gardens, a paved terrace leads to the:-
ENTRANCE HALL
Replacement door with double glazed inserts and tall brushed steel handle, exterior courtesy lighting, coat storage, recess with electrical trip switching, oak doors with matching architraves and skirtings to the living room and to the:-
CLOAKROOM/WC
Attractively appointed with a quality white contemporary suite comprising a low flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap. Part ceramic tiled walls, obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceramic tiled flooring, tall towel rail/radiator.
THE LIVING ROOM
7.80m x 6.80m (25'7 x 22'3 )
Second measurement narrows to 14'5 (4.40m). A real 'statement' of a room: light, contemporary and open-plan with windows to three elevations and ceramic tiled flooring throughout with high levels of insulation and under-floor heating. Digital aerial points for audio and visual connections. Sitting area with sliding double glazed patio door overlooking and opening onto the front garden with views beyond, over the village, to the boatyard and surrounding unspoilt wooded countryside. Glass-fronted multi-fuel burner. Dining area with twin casement doors opening onto the paved side sun terrace.
KITCHEN AREA
Superbly appointed with a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units with polished quartz worksurfaces with matching upstands between. Broad window to the front elevation, again enjoying village and woodland views. Range cooker with stainless steel splashback and Rangemaster illuminated extractor fan over. Inset sink unit with cutlery drainer and mixer tap, glass-fronted display cabinets. Central island/breakfast bar unit with further polished quartz split level surfaces and further storage cupboards below, including glass-fronted wine cooler. Broad breakfast bar with further storage cupboards to either side. Broad window to the side elevation, oak door with matching architraves opening into the:-
UTILITY ROOM
3.00m x 2.30m (9'10 x 7'6 )
Oak worksurface with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Recesses and plumbing below for washing machine and dishwasher. Further units matching those in the kitchen with recess for American-style fridge/freezer and further recess with space for a tumble dryer. Ceramic tiled flooring, double glazed windows and casement door to the exterior.
INNER/BEDROOM HALL
Oak door, again with matching architraves, from the open-plan living room, with all doors, architraves and skirtings in oak. Deep airing cupboard with unvented hot water cylinder, under-floor heating manifold, air source heat pump control, light and slatted linen shelving. The rooms in an anti-clockwise rotation from the living room:-
BATH/SHOWER ROOM
3.10m x 2.70m (10'2 x 8'10 )
Sumptuously appointed with a high quality contemporary white Geberit suite including panelled bath with mixer tap, broad wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, wall mounted WC with concealed double flush, deep, walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen and mains-powered shower with separate handheld attachment. Part tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, shaver socket, tall towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM ONE - THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
4.20m x 3.20m (13'9 x 10'5 )
A well proportioned double aspect room with high level window to the side elevation and double casement doors with matching side screens overlooking and opening onto the rear gardens. Wall light points, digital aerial points for audio and visual connections, part vaulted ceiling, door to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
2.10m x 2.00m (6'10 x 6'6 )
Again, superbly appointed with a high quality Geberit white suite comprising a wall hung WC with twin flush, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, mains-powered dual head shower with tall glazed screen. Obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, tall towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
3.40m x 3.20m (11'1 x 10'5 )
Double casement doors with matching side screens opening onto the rear gravelled terrace and gardens. Part vaulted ceiling, digital aerial points for audio and visual connections, wall light points.
BEDROOM THREE
3.40m x 2.20m (11'1 x 7'2 )
Currently used as a study, with double window to the side elevation, access to over-head loft storage area, dimmer switching, digital aerial points for audio and visual connections.
THE EXTERIOR
FRONT GARDEN
A gently sloping lawn, with mature eucalyptus tree, provides an attractive frontage to the property, with paved terrace extending the full breadth of the front, leading to the entrance door and beyond, to the side and rear of the accommodation.
DRIVEWAY PARKING
Tarmacadam off-road parking has been provided for four vehicles, with electric charging point. Side pathway with air source heat pump, further courtesy lighting, access to the utility room and gate with gravelled pathway leading to the rear gardens.
DETACHED FORMER GARAGE
Currently utilised as a store with part glazed metal up-and-over Garador providing ease of access from the front driveway. Light and power connected, drylined, internal partition with glazed casement door to a store/former ancillary kitchen with further range of wall and base units the length of one wall, with marble-effect worksurface between with tiled splashback. Further worksurface with storage recesses below and to one side. Inset downlighters, double glazed casement doors opening onto the:-
SIDE SUN TERRACE
Paved and gravelled for ease of maintenance, with double casement doors from the living accommodation, with exterior courtesy lighting, hot tub, cold water tap and log store adjacent. Paved pathway with retaining wall and broad slate steps leading to the:-
REAR GARDENS
A particular feature of the property, with a raised concrete patio, drying area, raised planters, rockery borders, timber garden store with power and cold water tap, opening onto the broad orchard with a variety of fruit trees and bushes. Raised planters, post and rail fencing to the rear boundary. Extending across the rear of two neighbouring properties and, thus, providing a much larger garden than anticipated.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Air source heat pump providing central heating and domestic hot water.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D - Cornwall Council.
TENURE
Freehold.
VIEWING
By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: 01326 318813.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From the boatyard entrance and head of the river in the centre of the village, proceed over the ancient bridge in the direction of Falmouth and Constantine and then turn immediately right. Proceed along this road keeping the river on the right-hand side, around the left-hand bend, past the entrance to the Seal Sanctuary, around the next left-hand bend and continue along Meneth where Number 16 will be found in a slightly elevated position on the right-hand side.
A state of the art 'modern' home, ideal for families and retirement purchasers alike, at the 'head' of Cornwall's beautiful Helford River.
THE LOCATION
The area known as Meneth dates from the 1970s and is situated on the outskirts of the village whose day-to-day amenities, including a public house and convenience store, are just a few moments' walk away. The village of Constantine is just over two miles distant, Falmouth is less than ten miles away, with the nearest town being Helston, just over three miles, which offers a full range of shopping, commercial and leisure amenities.
The village boatyard provides storage and repair facilities, together with access onto the beautiful, tree-lined, day-sailing waters of the Helford River and Falmouth Bay beyond. Beautiful walks and drives abound in the area, with The Lizard's many beauty spots, including Porthleven, Gunwalloe, Cadgwith, Coverack, Kennack Sands and Helford Village etc, all just a few minutes' drive away.
THE PROPERTY
The subject of a no-expense-spared programme of works by the present owner, only completed within the last two years, the property now provides many high quality features including: * roof replacement in natural slate with planning for additional first floor rooms remaining, planning reference: PA20/04933 * high levels of insulation throughout, supplemented by under-floor heating by way of an air source heat pump which benefits from a Renewable Heating Incentive (RHI) of approximately £306 per quarter * fully replumbed and rewired with Cat 5 cabling and multiple inset downlighters throughout * high performance double glazed windows and doors * zoned thermostatically controlled under-floor heating throughout (can be operated via a mobile phone app * oak skirtings, architraves and doors * high quality Geberit white sanitary ware * extensive front parking area with 7 kw electric vehicle charging point * former detached garage has been lined and insulated and is ideal for storage or use as a studio, home office or workshop etc * the acquisition of additional amenity land to the rear provides a natural 'buffer', ideal for use as an orchard or kitchen garden etc to provide a high degree of self-sufficiency.
THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
(all dimensions being approximate)
From the driveway, garage and front gardens, a paved terrace leads to the:-
ENTRANCE HALL
Replacement door with double glazed inserts and tall brushed steel handle, exterior courtesy lighting, coat storage, recess with electrical trip switching, oak doors with matching architraves and skirtings to the living room and to the:-
CLOAKROOM/WC
Attractively appointed with a quality white contemporary suite comprising a low flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with mixer tap. Part ceramic tiled walls, obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation, ceramic tiled flooring, tall towel rail/radiator.
THE LIVING ROOM
7.80m x 6.80m (25'7 x 22'3 )
Second measurement narrows to 14'5 (4.40m). A real 'statement' of a room: light, contemporary and open-plan with windows to three elevations and ceramic tiled flooring throughout with high levels of insulation and under-floor heating. Digital aerial points for audio and visual connections. Sitting area with sliding double glazed patio door overlooking and opening onto the front garden with views beyond, over the village, to the boatyard and surrounding unspoilt wooded countryside. Glass-fronted multi-fuel burner. Dining area with twin casement doors opening onto the paved side sun terrace.
KITCHEN AREA
Superbly appointed with a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units with polished quartz worksurfaces with matching upstands between. Broad window to the front elevation, again enjoying village and woodland views. Range cooker with stainless steel splashback and Rangemaster illuminated extractor fan over. Inset sink unit with cutlery drainer and mixer tap, glass-fronted display cabinets. Central island/breakfast bar unit with further polished quartz split level surfaces and further storage cupboards below, including glass-fronted wine cooler. Broad breakfast bar with further storage cupboards to either side. Broad window to the side elevation, oak door with matching architraves opening into the:-
UTILITY ROOM
3.00m x 2.30m (9'10 x 7'6 )
Oak worksurface with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Recesses and plumbing below for washing machine and dishwasher. Further units matching those in the kitchen with recess for American-style fridge/freezer and further recess with space for a tumble dryer. Ceramic tiled flooring, double glazed windows and casement door to the exterior.
INNER/BEDROOM HALL
Oak door, again with matching architraves, from the open-plan living room, with all doors, architraves and skirtings in oak. Deep airing cupboard with unvented hot water cylinder, under-floor heating manifold, air source heat pump control, light and slatted linen shelving. The rooms in an anti-clockwise rotation from the living room:-
BATH/SHOWER ROOM
3.10m x 2.70m (10'2 x 8'10 )
Sumptuously appointed with a high quality contemporary white Geberit suite including panelled bath with mixer tap, broad wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards under, wall mounted WC with concealed double flush, deep, walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen and mains-powered shower with separate handheld attachment. Part tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, shaver socket, tall towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM ONE - THE PRINCIPAL BEDROOM
4.20m x 3.20m (13'9 x 10'5 )
A well proportioned double aspect room with high level window to the side elevation and double casement doors with matching side screens overlooking and opening onto the rear gardens. Wall light points, digital aerial points for audio and visual connections, part vaulted ceiling, door to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
2.10m x 2.00m (6'10 x 6'6 )
Again, superbly appointed with a high quality Geberit white suite comprising a wall hung WC with twin flush, wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboard under, mains-powered dual head shower with tall glazed screen. Obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, part tiled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, tall towel rail/radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
3.40m x 3.20m (11'1 x 10'5 )
Double casement doors with matching side screens opening onto the rear gravelled terrace and gardens. Part vaulted ceiling, digital aerial points for audio and visual connections, wall light points.
BEDROOM THREE
3.40m x 2.20m (11'1 x 7'2 )
Currently used as a study, with double window to the side elevation, access to over-head loft storage area, dimmer switching, digital aerial points for audio and visual connections.
THE EXTERIOR
FRONT GARDEN
A gently sloping lawn, with mature eucalyptus tree, provides an attractive frontage to the property, with paved terrace extending the full breadth of the front, leading to the entrance door and beyond, to the side and rear of the accommodation.
DRIVEWAY PARKING
Tarmacadam off-road parking has been provided for four vehicles, with electric charging point. Side pathway with air source heat pump, further courtesy lighting, access to the utility room and gate with gravelled pathway leading to the rear gardens.
DETACHED FORMER GARAGE
Currently utilised as a store with part glazed metal up-and-over Garador providing ease of access from the front driveway. Light and power connected, drylined, internal partition with glazed casement door to a store/former ancillary kitchen with further range of wall and base units the length of one wall, with marble-effect worksurface between with tiled splashback. Further worksurface with storage recesses below and to one side. Inset downlighters, double glazed casement doors opening onto the:-
SIDE SUN TERRACE
Paved and gravelled for ease of maintenance, with double casement doors from the living accommodation, with exterior courtesy lighting, hot tub, cold water tap and log store adjacent. Paved pathway with retaining wall and broad slate steps leading to the:-
REAR GARDENS
A particular feature of the property, with a raised concrete patio, drying area, raised planters, rockery borders, timber garden store with power and cold water tap, opening onto the broad orchard with a variety of fruit trees and bushes. Raised planters, post and rail fencing to the rear boundary. Extending across the rear of two neighbouring properties and, thus, providing a much larger garden than anticipated.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERVICES
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Air source heat pump providing central heating and domestic hot water.
COUNCIL TAX
Band D - Cornwall Council.
TENURE
Freehold.
VIEWING
By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: 01326 318813.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
From the boatyard entrance and head of the river in the centre of the village, proceed over the ancient bridge in the direction of Falmouth and Constantine and then turn immediately right. Proceed along this road keeping the river on the right-hand side, around the left-hand bend, past the entrance to the Seal Sanctuary, around the next left-hand bend and continue along Meneth where Number 16 will be found in a slightly elevated position on the right-hand side.
01326 318813
Laskowski & Co - Falmouth
28 High Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2AD
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