4 bed detached house for sale

St. Michaels Road, Ponsanooth, Truro, Cornwall TR3

This spacious and charming family home, set within nearly half an acre of tiered gardens, offers versatile living across two levels with stunning elevated treetop views. The property features a welcoming entrance with parquet flooring, a generous living room with a wood-burning stove and striking wooden feature wall, and a well-equipped kitchen/diner with modern appliances and a breakfast bar. A bright conservatory opens onto a decking area, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces. There are four double bedrooms, including a separate lower-level suite with an ensuite shower room, plus a versatile reception/study room. The tiered gardens boast mature planting, lawned areas, a greenhouse, and multiple wood stores, while driveway and garage parking accommodate up to eight vehicles. With gas central heating, double glazing throughout, and a peaceful setting, this home combines comfort, character, and potential in a sought-after location.

The property is located in the well-connected and increasingly popular village of Ponsanooth, just off the A393 between Redruth and Falmouth. The property is within walking distance of the Ponsanooth Primary School, and less than a five-minute walk to the Stag Hunt Inn, a traditional Cornish pub at the heart of the village. For daily essentials, the Ponsanooth Village Stores is just around the corner, while larger supermarkets including Sainsbury’s and Asda can be found in Penryn and Falmouth, both within a 10–15-minute drive. The village is well known for its access to nature, with Kennall Vale Nature Reserve, a beautiful woodland area ideal for walking and wildlife spotting. For those commuting or studying, the property is around 4 miles from Penryn, home to the University of Exeter, Penryn Campus and Falmouth University, and just under 8 miles from Truro. Transport links are good, with regular bus services running through the village on routes to Truro, Falmouth, and Redruth. Penryn train station is approximately 3.5 miles away. Ponsanooth offers the ideal blend of village charm, access to countryside and woodland, and proximity to key Cornish towns and amenities.

The Accommodation Comprises
The front of the property features a small lawn bordered by mature planting, including Chilean lanterns and rose bushes. A pathway leads to the main entrance, framed by charming wooden double doors. To the side, a sloping driveway provides access to the rear garden and back entrance.

Entrance way – The property welcomes you into a wide, light entrance with characterful wooden parquet flooring, a useful airing cupboard and door into the living room, kitchen/diner, family bathroom and hallway to bedrooms.

Living Room – A generous family room enjoying dual-aspect double-glazed windows with elevated treetop views. Features include a striking wooden feature wall that continues onto the ceiling, carpeted flooring, two low-level radiators beneath the windows, a stone fireplace with wood-burning stove, and multiple TV points.

Kitchen/Diner – The dining area enjoys elevated views over the treetops and viaduct beyond, framed by double-glazed windows. Tile-effect vinyl flooring flows through to the kitchen, which is fitted with wooden cabinetry, a breakfast bar, and a stainless-steel sink with pillar taps with additional side-aspect window. Appliances include an AEG four-point induction hob with extractor, a built-in double electric oven, and there is space for both a dishwasher, fridge and a washing machine. A ceramic tiled splashback completes the space.

Conservatory – The conservatory features full uPVC surrounds with double-glazed windows offering elevated views to the rear. It benefits from vinyl flooring, Dimplex electric radiators, and electric points. A door to the front opens onto a decking area and the front garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Family Bathroom - The bathroom features a combined vanity and WC unit with storage cupboards. There is a loft hatch, tiled flooring, and fully tiled walls. The panelled bath is fitted with an over-bath Mira electric shower, complemented by a heated towel rail.

Hallway – A carpeted hallway leads to the bedrooms with a double-glazed side aspect window and radiator.

Bedroom 1 – Bedroom 1 is a double room featuring dual-aspect double-glazed windows, wooden flooring, and a radiator.

Bedroom 2 - Bedroom 2 benefits from wooden laminate flooring, a double-glazed side-aspect window, a built-in wardrobe, and a radiator.

Bedroom 3 - Bedroom 3 features carpeted flooring, a double-glazed side-aspect window, a built-in wardrobe, and a radiator.

Lower Level
Stairs from the entranceway lead to the downstairs level.

Snug - The stairs lead to a separate reception room or study area, featuring carpeted flooring and a hatch providing access to the storage crawl space. There is a double glazed rear aspect window and a door leading to the back garden and driveway.

Bedroom 4 – This double bedroom is separate from the main house and benefits from a double-glazed rear-aspect window overlooking the garden, with a door leading to the ensuite. This could be an annex.

Ensuite - The ensuite features a small frosted double-glazed side window, a pedestal hand wash basin, a tiled shower cubicle with a Mira electric shower, a PrimeLine extractor fan, and tiled flooring.

The Exterior
Rear Garden – This tiered garden extends to just under half an acre and offers endless potential. A pathway runs down the garden, bordered by fencing, with lawned tiers and mature planting including fuchsia bushes and bamboo. There is a wood store by the driveway and pathways leadings to the inner garden.

Inner Garden – The garden features a patio area and an upper lawned level with a greenhouse. Hedged boundaries enclose the space, complemented by planting such as rhododendrons and fuchsia bushes. Pathways provide access to the front of the property and lead to an additional garden area near the front.

There are 3 wood stores.

Parking – Parking includes driveway parking for up to 6 cars (depending on size), and garage parking for up to 2 cars.

Garage – A large garage with work counter, built in shelving and space for two cars.

Utility Room – A separate utility room featuring a double glazed window, sink, ample countertop space, and cupboard storage. This room also houses the property’s fuseboard and the Glow-worm gas boiler.

Outside w/c – A small outside with a toilet, hand wash basin and light.

General Information

Services - Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage are connected to the property. Gas central heating.

Council Tax - Band E - Cornwall Council.
Tenure - Freehold.