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1 bedroom detached bungalow
Key information
Property description & features
- Detached individual single-storey residence
- Picturesque Penryn River and countryside views
- Good sized private surrounding gardens
- Previous permission for extension (now lapsed)
- Currently 1 bedroom but with much scope
- Double glazing and central heating
- Approximate 20 minute walk to the beach
- EPC rating E
The Property - 'Penkay' comprises an individual detached bungalow, understood to have been constructed in the 1950's, subsequently extended and improved, occupying an attractive and slightly elevated position on the outskirts of this ever-popular, south coast, harbourside village. Benefiting from uPVC double glazing, oil fired central heating and attractive living areas, the current one bedroom configuration provides immense scope for improvement and extension, subject to all necessary consents, bearing in mind permission was granted in January 2012 for 'extension and alterations including raised roof height to provide accommodation at first floor level with balconies to the west elevation' - Application Number: PA11/08877 (now lapsed).
Furthermore, consent was granted in November 2009 for 'alterations to existing pedestrian access and formation of new vehicular access and parking area', Application Number: PA16/1714/09/R (also now lapsed).
The surrounding gardens certainly provide much scope with all main rooms, lawned areas and sun terraces enjoying picturesque views towards the Penryn River.
The Location - Situated on the edge of the village, enjoying an elevated location, 'Penkay' is a short walk from the village centre which provides good local amenities which include post office/general store, church, public houses and restaurant. Flushing beach is less than a mile away and within a pretty 20 minute walk.
The pedestrian ferry to Falmouth from the quay provides regular transportation across to the harbour town of Falmouth, with its excellent day-to-day shopping facilities, local amenities and restaurants. The cathedral city of Truro, just ten miles distant, being the county's retail, commercial, health, administrative and educational centre, with main-line rail link to London (Paddington).
The Accommodation Comprises - (All dimensions being approximate)
Front door to the:-
Kitchen - 4.70m x 3.43m - Fitted with a comprehensive range of base and eye level cupboards with concealed pelmet lighting and tiled splashback. Worktop/breakfast bar, Integrated washer/dryer and integrated dishwasher, one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap, windows to the front and rear aspects, space for oven, stainless steel extractor hood. Space for fridge/freezer. Cupboard housing the Worcester oil fired boiler fuelling radiators and domestic hot water, slatted linen shelving. Inset down-lighters, radiator, timber-effect flooring.
Conservatory - 4.72m x 2.64m - An inviting light and bright room currently utilised as a dining room which overlooks the front and side garden and enjoying the wonderful river and countryside views. Radiator, three doors opening onto the terracing, timber-effect flooring.
Cloakroom/Wc - Comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin with tiled splashback, radiator.
Sitting Room - 5.79m x 4.22m - A light double aspect room with two windows to the rear elevation, further window and patio door to the front, opening onto the terrace and overlooking the gardens and outskirts of the village to the river beyond. Feature inset electric fire, radiator, inset down-lighters, TV aerial lead.
Bedroom - 3.56m x 3.20m - With windows to the side and rear aspect, radiator. Fitted mirror-fronted wardrobe.
Door to:-
En-Suite Shower Room - Comprising mains-powered shower cubicle, wash hand basin set in timber shelving, low flush WC, window to the rear. Part tiled walls, towel rail/radiator, access to loft area, timber-effect flooring.
The Exterior -
Gardens - To the northern side of the property there is a paved and decked terrace with glass-fronted summerhouse, with the terracing surrounding the bungalow.
Large lawned gardens extend across the front of the property, continuing to a deep area on the southern side, and around to the rear. A pedestrian gate and pathway leads from Tregew Road and across the entire breadth of the property there is a paved terrace with doors to the accommodation. A large paved and gravelled terrace to the southern side provides another lovely vantage point to enjoy the views and to the side and rear there is a garden store and hedged boundary to the neighbouring property to the rear. Exterior lighting, power and water tap.
General Information -
Services - Mains water, electricity. Private drainage. Telephone points (subject to supplier's regulations). Oil fired central heating.
Council Tax - Band E - Cornwall Council.
Tenure - Freehold.
Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone:[use Contact Agent Button].
Directional Note - From Falmouth, Truro and Mylor, follow the signs to Flushing. As you descend into the village 'Penkay' will be found on the left-hand side, approximately 200 yards after the left-hand turning into Tregew Close.
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