4 bed detached house for sale

Crowan, Praze, Camborne, Cornwall TR14

Chain free...Bradleys are pleased to present this impressive granite fronted 3/4 bedroom, 2/3 reception family home located in the popular hamlet of Crowan. Steeped in character and built in the early 1800s this Grade II listed property has private parking, front and side gardens and an abundance of original features. A much loved family home for the last 51 years.



Cash purhcase only due to construction type and work needed.

Chain free



To the front of the property there is a garden laid to lawn bordered by a low wall to one side and the original high cob and stone wall to the other. Two granite gate posts frame the central path leading up to the front door. The private driveway runs alongside the property providing parking for up to two cars and again is bordered to the front by an impressive original cob and stone wall. Decorative coving and small storm porch, original wooden door with opaque glass, decorative brass letterbox and original doorknocker.

Entrance Hall

As soon as you walk through the front door you get a glimpse of the stunning original features in this property. In the Hallway you have the beautiful floor tiles, picture rails, high ceilings and the large feature stained glass window on the landing with original glass. Doors lead into the living room, bedroom four/snug and the hallway houses the wrap around multi-level carpeted stairs rise up to the first floor landing.

Bedroom Four/Snug

A generous room to the front of the property currently being utilised as a ground-floor bedroom, opening the property up to multi-generational living. This room benefits from dual aspect views to the front and rear. To the front you have the original multi-panelled wooden sash window boasting original shutters to each side, and to the rear there is a large-single glazed sash wooden window making this a light and bright room. Original marble fireplace with cast iron surround and tiled hearth, with open fire. Buit-in cupboards to each side, picture rails, coving, carpeted flooring, and beautiful ceiling rose. If a fourth bedroom isn’t needed this space would make a wonderful snug or playroom. This is such a versatile property that you could easily move around to suit your living needs.

Living Room

The cosy living room has ample space for a 2/3 piece suite. The beautiful fireplace with large carved mantle, cast iron surround and decorative tiled section really draws the eye in. Once an open fire it now has a newly fitted multi fuel burner in its place with floor to ceiling cupboards to each side. Original glazed sash window looking out to the front garden and over to the church, picture rail, coving, decorative ceiling rose and wooden flooring with carpeted middle section. Wooden door leading into ......

Dining Room

Located between the kitchen and the living room this well-proportioned reception room has ample space for a large dining room table. A glazed sash window looks out to the side garden and a wooden door gives access to the understairs cupboard. Carpeted flooring and door leading into ......

Kitchen

The kitchen houses the oil-fired Rayburn with back boiler that heats the hot water for the property as well as various eye and base level units for storage, a floor to ceiling built in cupboard and a Belfast sink with taps above. Spaces for a cooker, fridge/freezer and washing machine. A glazed sash window looks out to the side garden and a large wooden door with glass panel opens out to the rear porch.

Rear Porch

Proving rear access to the garden and an additional entrance to the property. The rear porch has a concrete floor and glazed gable end.

First Floor Landing

The carpeted stairs with original mahogany hand rail lead up to the half landing where you will find a stunning stained glass window looking over the fields and the rear garden. This window still contains the original glass from the 1800s. The landing has extremely tall ceilings and the vendor has really utilised this space with floor to ceiling framed artwork and cross-stitch. A further set of stairs takes you up to the main landing which is carpeted and houses one of two access hatches to the loft. Wooden doors lead to the master bedroom, bedroom two, and an open doorway takes you to a secondary hallway, third bedroom and family bathroom.

Master Bedroom

Measuring over 14ft by 8ft, this really is a wonderfully spacious master bedroom that is flooded with natural light from the two original glazed windows to the front giving views of the church and a third window to the rear giving distant views of the countryside. Ample space for a king size bed and other large bedroom furniture. Carpeted flooring and picture rail.

Bedroom Two

Another generous double to the front elevation with original sash multi panel glazed window to the front, again enjoying views of the church. Ample space for large double bed and other bedroom furniture. Carpet flooring and picture rail.

Hallway

An open doorway takes you from the landing to the rear section of the home. This is a lovely area which the vendors have utilised with built in corner bookcases and there is a lovely feature of a small glazed window looking into the third bedroom, providing light from the passageway. Carpeted flooring and doors leading to the third bedroom and Bathroom.

Bedroom Three

Whilst being utilised as a single room a double bed would comfortably fit. A glazed sash window with
window seat below looks out to the side garden and you have the lovely feature of the single glazed internal window looking into the hallway. Carpeted flooring and picture rail.

Bathroom

The surprisingly large bathroom is to the rear of the property and comprises of a-free-standing bath and basin. Due to the size there are spaces for dressers and other furniture. The room is carpeted and has half height wooden cladding and tiling to the sides. A wooden sash window looks over the farm buildings and out to the countryside. A wooden door opens to a separate room with low level WC, wooden sash window and cupboard housing the hot water tank with immersion heater and shelving for storage. A small loft hatch gives access to the rear loft. Tile effect vinyl flooring.

Outside

The property enjoys a generous garden to the side which can be accessed via the rear porch and from the front of the property via the private driveway. The side garden is full of mature plants and shrubs. To the front of the garden there is a tall cob wall providing privacy from the road. The driveway runs alongside the house and can fit 1/2 cars, however, this could be extended if more parking was needed. A path runs along the perimeter of the property to the rear. To the other side of the property you will find a generous coal shed, the oil tank and a small patio.

This really is an incredible property. It has been a much loved family home for the last 51 years and is steeped in history with the most wonderful features. As you can see from the photos it is in need of updating and modernisation. Gilmore House is an extremely versatile property providing generous living accommodation and large rooms, all in the wonderful setting of a quiet, popular rural village.

Material Information

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: Band D with Cornwall County Council
Mains water and electricity
Septic tank drainage
Heating: Open fire/multi-fuel stove/oil-fired Rayburn
Assumed Construction: Cob and stone with granite front
Grade II Listed - gilmore, including front garden walls and gate piers
Heritage Category: Listed Building - List Entry Number: 1142220
EPC - G

We are not aware this an area of conservation
Broadband speeds: Standard 15 Mbps 1 Mbps Good, Superfast Not available Unlikely, Ultrafast 1000 Mbps 220 Mbps.
All very low and unlikely for risk of flooding.
The property is not at risk from coastal erosion.
Mobile: EE Limited, Three, O2 and Vodafone Likely
Parking: Private driveway parking.
Please check the planning portals for any applications that may affect this property.
The property has spray foam within the loft space.
Solicitors will advise mining searches due to the area historically being mined.
The neighbour to the left has maintenance access for the (truncated)