Burnthouse, St. Gluvias, Penryn

The Property

Constructed, we understand, during the 1800's, 'Glengarth' is a most handsome, detached, Victorian house, with elegant mellow stone and dressed granite elevations, set in delightfully landscaped and beautifully stocked gardens with deep gravelled driveway, large forecourt parking and productive kitchen garden area with greenhouse and timber studio.

In addition, close to the entrance to the property there is an additional area of ground, the 'copse', which comprises a deep concreted driveway, large timber outbuilding and stock-proof fencing - an area ideal for breeders and those with chickens, pets and numerous vehicles to park etc.

In our client's ownership since 1986, 'Glengarth' provides extensive and extremely versatile accommodation, currently arranged to provide two separate 'self-contained' units, one on the ground floor, the other comprising the first floor which, for many years, has been used as a source of holiday letting income. Easily, the house can revert to a five/six-bedroomed family residence, alternatively the arrangement may prove ideal for those seeking to house a dependent relative etc.

Well presented and in excellent decorative order throughout, the accommodation benefits from replacement uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating, complemented by a gas fired Aga, for cooking purposes, located in the particularly well proportioned, triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room. Additional ground floor accommodation includes an attractive lounge with open fireplace, bathroom/WC, separate dining room (currently a ground floor bedroom), reception hall and entrance porch with independent doors to the ground and first floor accommodation.

At first floor level, a split-level part galleried landing leads to a total of five bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a lounge, another as a kitchen, together with well appointed shower room/WC with four-piece suite and separate bathroom/WC. From the first floor, an enclosed, broad, easy-rising staircase leads to an extensive converted loft area, 30'6 in breadth, currently sub-divided into two useful ancillary areas.

In all, an extensive and highly versatile house which much be viewed to be fully appreciated.

The Location

Burnthouse is a small hamlet approximately 1/3 of a mile west of Treluswell Roundabout, near to Penryn, and the Truro to Falmouth road, the A390.

Excellent village amenities at Ponsanooth are nearby and include a public house, church, village stores, highly regarded county primary school, regular bus service and nature reserve at Kennal Vale.

The cathedral city of Truro and port of Falmouth are approximately eight and four miles distant respectively, both of which offer a full range of shopping and commercial facilities; Truro city also containing a main-line rail link to London (Paddington), secondary schools, college, Royal Cornwall Hospital and Hall for Cornwall, the county's main theatre venue. Falmouth is one of the south coast's main maritime locations with extensive sailing and water sports facilities, National Maritime Museum, sub tropical gardens, varied restaurants, quayside bars, sandy bathing beaches and picturesque clifftop walks which overlook the magnificent waters of the Fal Estuary and Falmouth Bay

The Accommodation Comprises

(All dimensions being approximate)

Entrance Porch

Replacement uPVC double glazed front entrance door with etched glass and side panel from the front gardens and parking area. Twin half glazed casement doors, one providing independent access to the upstairs accommodation, the other opening into the:-

Reception Hall

Under-stair storage cupboard, radiator, telephone point, wall light point, central heating thermostat, inner lobby with built-in cloaks cupboard with louvre doors and light. Panelled doors to the downstairs rooms.
Drawing Room 5.20m(17'1'') x 3.78m(12'5'')
Broad replacement uPVC double glazed window with deep reveals to the front, south, facing elevation with views over the gardens. Book/display shelving, double radiator, broad mellow brick fireplace with raised hearth, timber mantel and inset fire.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room 5.40m(17'9'') x 4.60m(15'1'')
A particularly well proportioned, light, triple aspect room with part glazed panelled door from the reception hall. Replacement uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Replacement uPVC stable-type door and further broad window to the side elevation, overlooking and opening onto the rear yard. Deep peninsula unit with inset circular stainless steel sink with mixer tap and recessed drainer, cupboards below, 'dividing' the kitchen from the breakfast area. Comprehensive range of fitted pine base and wall units with ample round-edged worksurfaces between with complementary tiled splashbacks. Gas fired Aga. Recess for further cooker if required. Recesses with plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Built-in shelved, corner, larder cupboard. Double radiator.

Ground Floor Bathroom

Containing a complementary three-piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and panelled bath with handgrips and Mira instant shower over. Part tiled walls, replacement obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, storage recess, heated towel rail, airing cupboard with slatted linen shelving.
Dining Room/Bedroom 3.25m(10'8'') x 3.44m(11'3'')
Broad replacement uPVC double glazed window with fitted window seat to the front elevation. Radiator. Range of built-in storage cupboards. Boiler cupboard housing Ideal E-type gas fired boiler providing central heating.

Split-level Landing

Staircase rising from the entrance porch, part galleried with turned balustrade. The rooms in a clockwise rotation from the top of the staircase:-
Bedroom One 3.80m(12'6'') x 2.56m(8'5'')
Replacement uPVC double glazed window with deep tiled sill to the rear elevation. Radiator, wash hand basin with tiled splashback and wall mirror over.
Bedroom Two 3.80m(12'6'') x 2.56m(8'5'')
Replacement uPVC double glazed window with fitted window seat to the front elevation enjoying an attractive outlook over the front gardens to countryside beyond. Double radiator, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback.
Bedroom Three 2.45m(8'0'') x 2.20m(7'3'')
Replacement uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback.
Bedroom Four 3.07m(10'1'') x 4.16m(13'8'')
Currently used as an upstairs sitting room. Replacement uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, double radiator, built-in under-stair storage cupboard.

Rear Landing

Replacement uPVC double glazed window to the side elevation, broad range of built-in full height storage/linen cupboards with slatted shelving. Access to loft storage area.
Bedroom Five 3.60m(11'10'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
Maximum measurements of a highly versatile, irregularly shaped, double aspect room, currently used as an upstairs kitchen and dining room. Broad replacement uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Fitted with a range of wall and base units with round-edged worksurfaces between. Cooker recess, inset stainless steel sink unit with further cupboards under. Radiator.

Bathroom/WC

Complementary three-piece suite comprising wall mounted wash hand basin, low flush WC and panelled bath. Part tiled walls, replacement obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, electric convector heater.

Shower Room/WC

Attractively appointed with a complementary four-piece suite comprising bidet, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower. Replacement obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, part tiled walls, strip light, shaver socket, double radiator.

From the front landing area, a doorway leads to a broad, enclosed turning staircase with wall light point, ascending to the:-
Converted Loft Area 9.30m(30'6'') x 3.07m(10'1'') overall
Currently sub-divided to provide:-
Loft Room One 4.67m(15'4'') x 3.07m(10'1'')
Staircase rising from the first floor landing, exposed roof trusses, access to eaves storage areas, doorway to:-
Loft Room Two 4.53m(14'10'') x 3.07m(10'1'')
Velux roof light to the front elevation, exposed roof trusses.

Front Garden

From the A394 a pair of gateposts open onto the gravelled driveway which leads to the front of the property where a broad gravelled forecourt provides ample parking and turning space. Attractively stocked flower and climbing rose beds lie to either side of the front entrance door with clematis. There is a deep, completely level and attractively shaped front lawn, bordered to both sides by beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders which contain a wealth of mature specimen plants including dracaena palm, acer, hydrangeas, camellias, roses, rhododendrons, azaleas and fuchsias etc. An original well provides an attractive focal point. There is a paved patio with pond, and the lawn continues to a productive kitchen garden area with flower, veg and fruit beds, paved compost/storage area, aluminium framed greenhouse - 3.10m(10'2) x 2.47m(8'1) with electricity connected, implement store and cedar chalet - 2.95m(9'8) x 2.04m(6'8) with stable-type door, electricity connected and windows overlooking the kitchen garden area.

Side Parking Area

Gravelled and providing further off-road space for two/three vehicles, ideal for those with caravans and boats etc. Exterior courtesy light, rear pedestrian gate, bin storage area, pathway to the:-

Rear Courtyard

Well enclosed by stone walling and timber fencing. Rotary dryer, exterior courtesy light, granite steps and stable door to the kitchen/breakfast room, attractively stocked rockery beds with clematis and other climbing plants. Gate and pathway to large under-floor storage cellar (of limited head height).
The 'Copse'
A short distance from the front gate to the property, there is an additional triangular area of ground, stock proof, enclosed by wire netting, with five-bar gate, deep concreted driveway and timber outbuilding/workshop, with electricity and water supply connected. Currently used for chickens, this area is equally ideal for those requiring additional workshop/storage/parking space etc.

Services

Mains electricity, water and gas are connected to the property. Solar heating supplementing hot water. Private drainage. Telephone points (subject to supplier's regulations). Gas fired central heating.

Council Tax

Band D - Kerrier District Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Possession

Vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment through the vendor's Joint Sole Agents - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: .

These particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective purchasers. Although every effort has been made to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the building, services, appliances and any fixtures and fittings. All measurements, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate and should not be relied upon for accuracy. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with a purchase of the property.