12 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

An amazing opportunity to acquire over 7000sqft of prime Falmouth town property. Bethany House is a beautiful semi-detached, period property situated on Woodlane, arguably one of the most sought after addresses in Falmouth. A huge amount of accommodation, a wonderful garden, annex and sea views are all on offer. 

This substantial residence has had various uses over the years, and we believe it offers a huge amount of potential moving forward to the eventual purchaser. Throughout the property's many uses it has retained a host of period and character features including high ceilings, high level skirting and some original architrave and cornicing. There is also a wonderful dome atrium situated centrally, allowing an abundance of natural light through the open staircase which gives access to all principal floors, alongside the staircase there is also a lift serving the ground, first and second floor.

The vast and flexible accommodation could be utilised to suit any purchasers needs but at present it briefly comprises; 12 bedrooms, the majority of which benefit from ensuite facilities, several reception rooms including a 35ft long formal lounge/dining room that opens out onto the beautiful garden, formal kitchen and prep kitchen/utility. There is a huge basement (approx. 1110sqft) which is divided in to 5 useable rooms.

The first and second floor accommodation enjoy fantastic views out to Falmouth Bay taking in the headland and castle at Pendennis Point across to the top of Falmouth Docks and the horizon over the Bay.

Outside the property there are beautifully presented south-easterly facing walled gardens, as well as secure, gated off road parking facilities for several vehicles.

Included in the accommodation is a detached self contained one bedroom annex which is situated at the front of the property.

Falmouth itself is often voted in the top 10 places to live within the UK, the town offers excellent amenities with a good range of shopping and commercial facilities. The property is set within walking distance to several of Falmouth’s excellent schools, both primary and secondary. Falmouth University (Woodlane Campus) is literally just down the road. A railway station and single-track branch-line operates from Falmouth to Truro, where there is a mainline connection with London Paddington. The area offers golf courses at Falmouth, Budock Vean and Truro, and superb sailing/water-sports facilities with a number of yacht clubs and marinas. The famous coastline has un-spoilt secluded beaches and wonderful scenic walks in and to many Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and you are able to walk to a number of these straight from the property. The Cathedral City of Truro is approximately 11 miles distant and enjoys a wide range of shops, restaurants, art galleries, schools, colleges and sporting facilities.

This is an extremely rare opportunity to purchase a character property of such significant size and stature in Falmouth, therefore any interested applicants are encouraged to get in touch to arrange a personal appointment to view as soon as possible. The accommodation and potential can only be fully appreciated once viewed.

To arrange your personal viewing please send us an email and we will be in touch to arrange a suitable appointment time.

Accommodation listed below;

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porch

Lobby

Reception Hall - 5.35m x 5.1m (17'6" x 16'8") Maximum measurement.

Access to inner hall, lounge/dining room, kitchen, breakfast room, additional reception and WC. Lift servicing ground, first and second floor.

Lounge Diner - 10.37m x 5.78m (34'0" x 18'11") Maximum measurement.

Wonderful large reception space with windows and doors opening to the enclosed rear garden, access to the rear hallway.

Rear Hallway

Access to outside, WC and garden room.

Garden Room - 6m x 3.01m (19'8" x 9'10")

Reception Room - 4.88m x 4.25m (16'0" x 13'11")

Access to outside and study (1).

Study (1) - 2.35m x 1.35m (7'8" x 4'5")

Breakfast Room - 5.66m x 3.58m (18'6" x 11'8")

Door to outside, fitted storage and extended breakfast bar.

Kitchen - 4.6m x 4.34m (15'1" x 14'2") Maximum measurement.

Access to basement and also utility/prep kitchen

Prep Kitchen/Utility - 6.3m x 1.5m (20'8" x 4'11")

Door to outside.

WC

Window to the front elevation.

Inner Hall - Spacious inner hall with grand, central staircase rising to the first and second floor and feature dome atrium allowing an abundance of natural light.

FIRST FLOOR

First Floor Landing

Lift access, two storage cupboards and access to all first floor rooms. Door to external fire escape.

Bedroom - 5.51m x 4.2m (18'0" x 13'9")

Elevated views across the garden to Falmouth Bay and across to Pendennis Castle and headland. Ensuite shower room/WC.

Bedroom - 4.69m x 3.72m (15'4" x 12'2")

Elevated views across the garden to Falmouth Bay and across to Pendennis Castle and headland. Ensuite shower room/WC.

Bedroom - 4.86m x 4.25m (15'11" x 13'11")

Elevated views across the garden to Falmouth Bay, vanity unit, ensuite shower room/WC.

Study (2) - 3.54m x 2.41m (11'7" x 7'10")

With vanity unit.

Shower Room/WC - 3.2m x 1.15m (10'5" x 3'9")

Bedroom - 3.21m x 3.03m (10'6" x 9'11")

Window to the side elevation, ensuite bathroom.

Bedroom - 3.6m x 3.24m (11'9" x 10'7")

Window to the front, WC.

Bedroom - 4.92m x 3.92m (16'1" x 12'10")

Window to the front elevation, vanity unit, ensuite shower room.

SECOND FLOOR

Second Floor Landing

Lift access, three storage cupboards and access to all second floor rooms. Door to external fire escape. Door concealing staircase to the attic space. 

Bedroom - 5.53m x 4.2m (18'1" x 13'9")

Stunning elevated views to the front elevation over the garden, the surrounding area and out to Falmouth Bay and the horizon. Ensuite shower room/WC.

Bedroom - 4.43m x 4.13m (14'6" x 13'6")

Stunning elevated views to the front elevation over the garden, the surrounding area and out to Falmouth Bay and the horizon. Ensuite bathroom/WC.

Laundry Room - 2.37m x 1.98m (7'9" x 6'5")

Bedroom - 4.15m x 3.04m (13'7" x 9'11")

Window to the side elevation, bathroom/WC.

Bedroom - 3.81m x 2.88m (12'6" x 9'5")

Window to the side elevation, ensuite bathroom/WC.

Bedroom - 4.4m x 3.66m (14'5" x 12'0")

Window to the front elevation, vanity unit, ensuite shower room/WC.

ATTIC SPACE

Accessed via staircase on second floor landing, useful storage area, door onto roof.

BASEMENT

The basement is split into 5 rooms including a boiler room and lift plant room. Two doors give access to outside.

ANNEX

Entrance Hall

Detached annex with front door to the entrance hall allowing access to all rooms.

Bedroom - 2.98m x 2.38m (9'9" x 7'9")

Double bedroom with dual aspect.

Shower Room - 2.81m x 0.91m (9'2" x 2'11")

Shower room/WC

Lounge - 3.57m x 2.36m (11'8" x 7'8")

Additional door to outside, double boors to kitchen/breakfast room. 

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 2.88m x 2.84m (9'5" x 9'3")

Kitchen with space for dining table and chairs.

OUTSIDE

Front

Beyond electric entry gates there is a huge amount of parking available on a red brick paved driveway. Access to the detached annex, front door to the main property and gate opening to the rear garden.

Rear

Another amazing selling point for this superb property are the fully enclosed, south-easterly facing, walled rear gardens. A level patio spans the width of the rear of the property which can also be accessed directly from the lounge/dining room, ground floor reception and rear porch.  Steps lead down from the patio to a gently sloping lawn with gravelled sweeping pathway adjacent. 

The garden is immaculately kept and offers a large degree of privacy. It has a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees. 

In all the property sits beautifully within a generously proportioned plot and really must be viewed to be fully appreciated. 

Viewing Arrangements

STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. To arrange your personal viewing please send us an email and we will be in touch to arrange a suitable appointment time.

Agents Notes

1. Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.

2: These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.

3: The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.

4: Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.

5: Desmond & Co has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyers interests to check the working condition of any appliances.

6: Desmond & Co has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.