4 bed detached house for sale

Woodbine Lane, Illogan, Redruth TR16

A beautiful and characterful stone faced extended and detached period cottage located tucked away down a lane in a desirable location off Alexandra Road on the outskirts of this popular village.

The property has been transformed over the past three years having undergone a wealth of improvement works to include a dormer roof extension, uPVC double glazing, replacement uPVC conservatory, new central heating system, fitted kitchen (new in July 2025) and bathrooms. There are four bedrooms, beautiful mature and well stocked gardens, large detached garage and parking for several cars.

We believe this cottage will appeal to buyers seeking character and individuality with beautifully presented accommodation.

This charming and detached character cottage is set in a desirable and quiet location with the most beautiful, enclosed, generous garden which enjoys a rural outlook over fields.

The property has been renovated and now comprises of a lounge with wood burner, a separate dining room with feature Inglenook fireplaces, a conservatory overlooking the garden, a fitted kitchen with separate utility and a fitted shower room on the ground floor. To the first floor there are four double bedrooms and a bathroom.

Benefiting from double glazed doors and windows and gas central heating, the garden at the rear is mature and very well established with a beautiful outlook, there is a detached garage and a long driveway providing parking for several cars.

Less than half a mile from the property one will find the centre of the village of Illogan and here there is a choice of convenience stores, a pharmacy, doctor surgeries and a respected Public House.

The north coast of Portreath with its harbour and sandy beach is within three miles and the nearest major town is Redruth which is within four miles.

Redruth offers a range of major shops, banks and a main line Railway Station which connects with London Paddington and the north of England. The town is also home to Kresen Kernow which is a mecca for those researching their Cornish heritage.

Truro, the administrative and shopping hub for Cornwall and the university town of Falmouth on the south coast are both within commuting distance.

Accommodation Comprises

Double doors open to:-

Conservatory (14' 9'' x 10' 4'' (4.49m x 3.15m) maximum measurements)

Double glazed windows and doors and pitched roof. Sliding glazed door to:-

Dining/ Living Room (23' 5'' x 11' 0'' (7.13m x 3.35m) maximum measurements)

Laminate flooring, double glazed window with deep sill, two radiators and storage cupboards under the stairs, additional built-in cloaks cupboard, two statement Inglenook fireplaces, one housing a multi-fuel burner with slate hearth, the other for ornamental purposes only. Glazed door leading into kitchen, stairs to first floor:-

Kitchen (23' 0'' x 8' 6'' (7.01m x 2.59m))

Fitted and completed in July 2025 with ceiling spotlights, ceramic floor tiles and radiator. Range of white matt floor and wall mounted Wren units with worktop over incorporating a ceramic sink and drainer. Double glazed window with fitted blinds to complement the beautiful contemporary Spanish tiles with deep sill. Large larder cupboard, integrated appliances include dishwasher, eye-level double oven and separate induction hob with extractor hood above. Glazed door leading to:-

Lounge (14' 9'' x 13' 11'' (4.49m x 4.24m) plus window recess)

Accessed through a door off the kitchen and having two double glazed windows with deep sills. Two radiators, double glazed French doors in a recess that open and lead to the side of the house. Feature inset wood burner with floating oak mantel over and slate hearth. Exposed feature stone wall.

Shower Room

Obscure double glazed window with fitted vertical blinds and radiator. Low level WC, Victorian style sink on a chrome stand and shower cubicle housing electric Mira shower. Half tiled surround.

Utility (9' 10'' x 7' 4'' (2.99m x 2.23m) plus door recess)

Double glazed window, range of units with worktops over. Radiator, space for fridge/freezer, space for tumble dryer and washing machine with plumbing. Wall mounted Worchester boiler (installed 2022) and wall mounted electric consumer unit. Double glazed stable door leading to the front garden and driveway.

First Floor Landing

Radiator, positive air flow system. Doors off to:-

Principal Bedroom One (14' 9'' x 14' 1'' (4.49m x 4.29m) L-shaped, maximum measurements)

Three double glazed windows with deep sills enjoying a beautiful rural outlook. Exposed stone wall, loft hatch and two radiators.

Bedroom Two (12' 6'' x 11' 10'' (3.81m x 3.60m) maximum measurements)

Double glazed window with deep sills, eaves storage, built-in cupboard and radiator.

Bedroom Three (15' 10'' x 7' 7'' (4.82m x 2.31m) some limited headroom to one side)

Double glazed window and dormer window. Spotlights and two radiators.

Bedroom Four (12' 1'' x 5' 4'' (3.68m x 1.62m) plus recess)

Double glazed window. Inset space for desk and radiator.

Bathroom

Spa bath with panelled side, offset taps and shower attachment, low level WC, shower cubicle, and pedestal wash hand basin. Linoleum patterned flooring. Obscure glass double glazed window with deep sill. Built-in airing cupboard with radiator, eaves storage and spotlights.

Outside Rear

Gravelled driveway with parking for several cars and a detached garage. A pedestrian gate off the driveway leads to the to the rear garden and there is a generous enclosed area laid to lawn, mature established shrubs and a Cornish hedge with an outlook over fields.

Detached Garage (19' 7'' x 15' 9'' (5.96m x 4.80m))

Electric roller door and double glazed side door to garden.

Outside Front

Accessed from the utility room the garden is enclosed by hedging and a low stone wall around the boundary. There is an outside electric supply and a path leads around to the side of the house. There is a lawn with a septic tank and a feature pond.

Services

Mains water, mains electric, mains gas. Private drainage.

Agent's Notes

The Council Tax band for the property is band 'D'.

The driveway is in third party ownership with full foot and vehicular access benefiting Woodbine Cottage to the cottage, garage and gate. Twice a year the owner of the meadows to the left accesses the driveway on foot to maintain the side access way on their land.

Directions

From the centre of Illogan (by Robartes Arms/local shop) head into Alexandra Road, continue along past left hand turn to Warwick Avenue. Take the next left and Woodbine Lane is on the right hand side If using What3words:-jogging.clips.seagulls