Description
- Detached extended bungalow
- Potential to form integral annex
- 3 main bedrooms (one ensuite)
- Snug/study/dressing room
- Sitting room with wood burner and french windows
- Fitted kitchen
- Conservatory -type dining room
- Bathroom with shower
- Garage and laundry room
- Easily manage gardens
SPACIOUS DETACHED BUNGALOW IN SOUGHT-AFTER COASTAL POSITION A beautifully presented property commanding lovely sea views over Gerrans Bay and affording a versatile arrangement of accommodation with potential for a small "granny annex". 3 bedrooms (including principal suite with shower room and small sitting room - possible annex), bathroom, main sitting room, fitted kitchen which is open plan to a conservatory-type dining room. Oil central heating and double glazing. Garage, parking and separate small laundry room. Gardens to front and sheltered to the rear with extensive decking. Freehold. EPC Band - E. Council Tax Band - E.
GENERAL REMARKS AND LOCATION
This bungalow is larger than might be expected and the versatile arrangement of accommodation affords the possibility of creating an integral self-contained suite if required. The property is offered for sale in excellent condition and is located in a sought-after position at Portscatho with views to the sea in Gerrans Bay and including Gull Rock and Nare Head in the distance. It will be of particular appeal to those wanting a low maintenance modern home in a quiet part of the village, ready to move into without further expense and ideal for retirement as well as a young family.
The bungalow affords 3 bedrooms with the principal suite having an en suite shower room and a small sitting room with independent external access. There is also the main sitting room, family bathroom and kitchen which is open plan to a conservatory type dining room. There is a small integral laundry room approached from the rear decking and also a detached garage.
The villages of Portscatho and neighbouring Gerrans between them offer a range of shops, two public houses, social club, galleries, post office, primary school and doctors surgery. The village is situated approximately five miles from St. Mawes which has a regular foot passenger ferry service to Falmouth.
The city of Truro is approximately sixteen miles by road but there is also a short cut route via the King Harry Ferry. Sailing facilities are available at nearby Percuil, there are a variety of beaches in the area whilst coastal and inland walks abound and most of which are owned and protected by the National Trust.
THE BUNGALOW
The dwelling has been extended from its original form and updated throughout as well as being both light and with a feeling of space. There is oil-fired central heating and windows are double glazed. Internally there are contemporary oak doors, some oak flooring and in the sitting room a wood-burning stove.
In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
HALLWAY
with two section Airing cupboard and separate cloak cupboard. Oak strip flooring and access to loft space with pull-down sliding ladder.
SITTING ROOM (4.70m x 3.66m)
with wood burning stove set on slate hearth and with timber mantle above. Oak strip flooring, radiator and twin opening doors to the front terrace.
KITCHEN (3.84m x 3.12m)
fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall cupboards and work surface area with sink and drainer inset. Built-in larder, space and plumbing for dishwasher and integral electric double oven and Zanussi ceramic hob. Paved floor.
DINING ROOM (3.25m x 2.87m)
being open plan to the kitchen and being reminiscent of a conservatory with double glazed lantern style roof as well as windows looking to the sea. Rear entrance door and paved floor.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM (4.19m x 2.79m)
opening from a small ADDITIONAL SITTING ROOM/SNUG/STUDY (10'11" x 10'3" - 3.33m x 3.13m) which has independent external access and could be utilised as part of a self-contained wing. Radiator.
The dual aspect bedroom has views to Gerrans Bay, oak strip flooring and radiator. Access also to fully tiled EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM with shower cubicle, wash hand basin and wc. Courtesy strip light over wash basin and electric towel rail.
BEDROOM 2 (3.78m x 3.33m)
at the front of the bungalow and with radiator.
BEDROOM 3 (3.78m x 2.16m)
BATHROOM (2.39m x 1.63m)
with bath complete with shower and shower curtain, wash hand basin and wc. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
The front GARDEN sweeps down to the bungalow alongside the entrance drive and is mostly in grass with a mature shrub border including deep beds of Agapanthus. To the side of the bungalow there is a SINGLE GARAGE. A wide area of decking stretches along the rear of the bungalow and from here there are views out over Gerrans Bay as well as access to a LAUNDRY ROOM with worktop, inset sink and plumbing facility for a washing machine.
From the decking a flight of steps lead down into the rear garden which is particularly sheltered and private. There is a paved terrace with grape vine along a perimeter wall, an area of lawn and a low-maintenance gravelled area with a selection of shrubs including twisted willow and an acer as well as Agapanthus and other perennials. Honeysuckle, wisteria and roses are trained along the deck balustrade. There is a small SUMMERHOUSE (needing attention) and also a tiny pond.
SERVICES
Mains water ,electricity and drainage connected. Oil central heating with external boiler (replaced a few years ago) and also oil storage tank replaced 2 years ago.
NB The electrical circuit, appliances and central heating system have not been checked by the agents.
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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
From the main thoroughfare passing through Gerrans towards St Anthony turn first left into Parc An Dillon Road and take the next turning right where the property will be found a short distance along on the left hand side where a Philip Martin sale board has been erected. If travelling along New Road into Portscatho turn first right into Parc an Dillon and then left with the property also being on the left.