Offers over
£660,000
(£343/sq. ft)
4 bed detached house for saleMile Hill, Porthtowan TR4
4 beds
2 baths
3 receptions
1,927 sq. ft
EPC Rating: E
- Freehold
Cornish Bricks
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About this property
Hilltop cottage, is a large detached cottage, set within a large private plot with grounds approaching half an acre. Offering incredible space, a versatile layout, perfect for large families or multi generational living or to generate additional income. The property is just 1 mile from the sandy beach, in the popular & highly sought-after coastal village of porthtowan.
This modern yet charming home, retaining original features boasts 4 double bedrooms, 3 reception rooms, large studio, 3 bedroom caravan, beautiful gardens that surround the property, parking for several vehicles.
This home provides the buyer with everything they need for a beautiful family home – whilst also providing income potential. The current owners have successfully rented out the main house for summer months on Airbnb for the past 5 years, generating significant income. There is also a large Pilates studio, that has similarly generated significant income and could be used for other business, home office or annex (subject to separate planning).
This is a great opportunity for a buyer who would like a beautiful home and garden that also has income potential.
Property:
The property offers a flexible layout given there are three receptions rooms, ground floor bedroom, and bathroom. The space could be utilised in various ways to suit the buyers needs. Great for large families, multi-generational living or anyone needing ground floor living now or in the future.
The ground floor consists of a front porch, snug/study currently used as a home office, with stairs to the first floor, and door through to the lounge. The lounge is a lovely space with bespoke shelving, log burner, perfect for this winter evenings and window overlooking the rear garden.
The second reception room is currently used as a dining room, which is again an incredible size with windows to the rear.
The ground floor has the benefit of a sizeable double bedroom and family bathroom.
The kitchen/breakfast room has space for a breakfast table. The kitchen is a traditional shaker style kitchen, with a range of base and wall units, worktop over, space for dishwasher, fridge/freezer, oven, and hob with extractor over inset sink with mixer tap. Window overlooking the front garden.
Off the kitchen, a large utility/boot room. A handy space for coats and shoes as well as plumbing for washing machine and sink, door to side garden.
The first floor offers three double bedrooms, one being the master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams. All bedrooms overlook the rear garden.
To complete this floor the family bathroom that has recently been replaced and is sure to impress with freestanding bath, separate shower with feature patterned tiling, sink set within a beautiful vanity unit providing storage and W.C. Wooden style floors and panelling to walls.
Externally:
The property is approached via gated access, leading onto a sweeping driveway which gives parking for 6+ vehicles together with a turning space.
The expansive gardens are mainly lawned lie on all sides of the property, mature trees and shrubs to the borders providing complete privacy. No matter where the sun is, you can find a spot to enjoy it.
There is a large patio that runs the full length of the cottage to the rear, with a further patio area to the side and front. The rear aspect is south facing but you can take advantage of the sun no matter what time of day, with the various seating areas.
There is also a convenient external shower when returning from the beach.
Studio: The double size garage which has been converted into a Pilates studio is attached to the property, with heating, power and full insulation. With minimal work could be returned to a garage if required. Equally you could create an opening to the main house, or use for a different kind of business, home office or annexe (subject to planning)
caravan: Included in the sale, there is a three-bedroom caravan which the vendors have used when letting the main house in the summer with its own section of garden and access. Equally this could be rented out (subject to planning) or great for visitors or older children when friends come over. The caravan has mains water and electricity and is connected to the septic tank for sewage.
Boiler room: To the right-hand side of the property .a block-built workshop/store with light and power.
Large shed – there is also a large shed that is fully insulated
location:
Situated on the outskirts of Porthtowan and approximately 1 mile from the beach provides easy access but location also offers seclusion and privacy in the busy summer months. Porthtowan has a great community and offers a range of local facilities including a pre-school nursery, local convenience store with Post Office, a selection of pubs and restaurants and fish and chip shop. Well known for its popular surfing beach
and stunning coastal walks, yet within easy reach of the main A30 trunk road through Cornwall and approximately 8 miles distant from Truro City centre. There are regular bus services to Truro and the surrounding towns and villages.
The nearest town is Redruth which is some three miles distant and here there is schooling for all ages.
Heating & glazing: UPVC double glazed, oil fire central heating and Multi fuel log burner.
Services: Mains electric, water, and drainage.
Tenure: Freehold.
EPC Rating: E
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