Guide Price £565,000 4 bedroom bungalow for sale Saffron Meadow, Nr. Helston, Manaccan

Located in a secluded and private position, enjoying stunning views over open countryside to the mouth of the Helford River, this well-appointed bungalow is set in approximately half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. The generous accomodation includes master bedroom with en-suite shower room, three additional bedrooms, large family bathroom, extremely spacious lounge and dining room, large kitchen, study and utility room. To the outside, there is gated parking for numerous cars and a detached double garage.

LOCATION
Saffron Meadow is approached by a minor country lane and accessed via a gated entrance to an extensive, gravelled parking area. The property and grounds enjoy a great deal of privacy and the elevated position offers superb views over one of the most beautiful and unspoilt rural and marine outlooks in the county.
The property is situated on the east coast of the Lizard Peninsula, approximately one mile from the village of Manaccan. The pretty village has a highly regarded primary school, popular thatched pub and church. The nearby towns of Mullion and Helston offer more extensive banking, schooling and shopping facilities.
The property is ideally situated for exploring the outstanding scenery of the Lizard Peninsula with the excellent sailing waters of the Helford and Fal rivers close at hand. There are a number of beautiful sandy beaches nearby and breathtaking coastal and inland walks. Nearby towns include Falmouth and Penzance and the cathedral city of Truro is approximately one hours drive away.

THE PROPERTY
The modern bungalow has been the subject of extensive improvements by the current vendors including the creation of an impressive master bedroom suite and the installation of an oil-fired central heating boiler and double-glazed windows throughout. There are three additional bedrooms and a large family bathroom.
The receptions rooms are a real delight with the sitting and dining rooms combining to give a particularly spacious area, ideal for entertaining, with the stunning views as a backdrop.
A study, utility room and large, well fitted kitchen/breakfast room complete the internal accommodation.
To the outside, the grounds approach half an acre in size and have been beautifully kept and cultivated to provide a real gardeners delight. Sweeping lawns, a stone sun terrace, sheltered sitting areas, well stocked borders and raised beds combine to offer the perfect setting for the property. There is a 23ft greenhouse, garden shed and a recently constructed double garage.




THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
(all dimensions are approximate)

Double sealed-unit double-glazed doors into the:

DINING ROOM 5.08m x 4.37m reducing to 3.25m (16’8” x 14’4” re
Coved ceiling. Smoke alarm. Moulded skirtings and architraves. Double-glazed window with views overlooking the front gardens and beyond toward the mouth of the Helford River and Falmouth Bay. Radiator. Glazed double doors to kitchen. Glazed door to bedroom accommodation and glazed double doors lead off into the:

SITTING ROOM 5.1m x 4.62m (16’9” x 15’2”)
Coved ceiling. Dual aspect. Double-glazed window with views to the south and east over the gardens, and beyond toward the mouth of the Helford River, Falmouth Bay and the surrounding countryside. Moulded skirtings and architraves. Two radiators. TV aerial point. ‘Morso’ log-burning stove on a slate hearth. Glazed door to:

STUDY 3.61m x 2.95m (11’10” x 9’8”)
Coved ceiling. Dual aspect. Double-glazed window with views to the south and west. Moulded skirtings and architraves. Telephone point. Broadband connection. A pair of sealed unit double-glazed doors lead out to the side garden.

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM 6.09m x 3.56m reducing to 2.67m (20’ x 11’8” redu
Triple aspect. Extremely well fitted with a range of pine fronted eye level cabinets and base units and with rolled edge work-surface over. Incorporating a 1½ bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap. Four plate electric hob with filter hood/light over and electric oven. Large four-oven oil-fired ‘Aga’. Twin integrated refrigerators. Integrated freezer. Space and plumbing for dishwasher. A range of cupboards, drawers and display shelves. Concealed work-surface lighting. Ceramic tiled flooring. Part-glazed door to rear garden.

INNER HALLWAY
Approached from the dining room via a glazed door. Access to roof space with retractable ladder. Coved ceiling. Moulded skirting and architraves.

MASTER BEDROOM 4.75m x 3.5m (5’7” x 11’6”)
Vaulted ceiling. Moulded skirtings and architraves. ‘Velux’ skylight. Dual aspect. Double-glazed window to side. A pair of double-glazed doors to the sun terrace with far reaching rural and sea views. Two radiators. Door into the:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Double glazed window. Large corner shower with sliding doors, screen and with ‘Mira Sport’ electric shower. Wash hand basin with illuminated mirror over. Low level WC. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail. Extractor fan. Tiled flooring.

BEDROOM No 2 3.05m x 2.74m (10’ x 9’)
Coved ceiling. Moulded skirtings and architraves. Double-glazed window overlooking the rear gardens. Radiator.

BEDROOM No 3 4.52m x 3.25m (14’10” x 10’8”)
Coved ceiling. Moulded skirtings and architraves. Double-glazed window with views over the front gardens to the countryside beyond. Large double wardrobe and shelved linen cupboard. TV point. Radiator.

BEDROOM No 4 2.84m x 1.96m (9’4” x 6’5”)
Coved ceiling. Moulded skirtings and architraves. Double-glazed window overlooking the rear gardens. Radiator.

BATHROOM 2.79m x 2.54m (9’2” x 8’4”)
Coved ceiling. Partly tiled walls. A large white suite comprising panelled bath with hand shower/mixer tap. Pedestal wash hand basin with mirror and light over. Low level WC. Large corner shower cubicle with ‘Mira Sport’ electric shower. Chrome ladder style heated towel rail. Ceramic tiled flooring.

OUTSIDE
UTILITY ROOM
Housing Grant oil-fired combination boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. L-shaped white work-surface incorporating a circular stainless steel sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Storage cupboards. Tumble dryer. Electricity points. Ceramic tiled flooring.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 5.99m x 5.81m (19’8” x 19’1”)
A timber building with cedar shingle roof. Twin metal up and over doors. Six fluorescent lights. Numerous power points. Side pedestrian access door. Roof space storage. Tap. Automatic external lights.

THE GARDENS
Extending to approximately half an acre, the grounds of the property are a real credit to the owners being beautifully landscaped and perfectly complimenting the stunning surroundings. The property is approached via gated access to an extensive gravelled parking area leading to the detached garage and ultimately to the property itself. A gravelled path leads to a sun terrace extending the full width of the front of the property. The mature gardens incorporate sweeping lawns and well stocked mature borders with a wealth of shrubs and plants. There are a number of sheltered seating areas and the lower section of the garden is set aside for vegetables with a number of raised beds.

To the rear of the property, there is a large COMMERCIAL GREENHOUSE 7.2m x 3.66m (23’8” x 12’) with internal growing beds, shelves and an OUTSIDE TAP.
Also to the rear is a very private garden with an ornamental pond surrounded by a further selection of mature shrubs and plants. There is also a pedestrian gate to the approach lane and refuse bin area.



DIRECTIONS
From Helston, proceed south past RNAS Culdrose. At the end of the airbase, turn left at the roundabout signposted towards St Keverne. After approximately four miles, turn left, signposted towards Manaccan. At Newtown St Martin, turn right at the ‘T’ junction and left again. After about two miles, turn left towards Manaccan. Proceed through the village, past the pub and over the bridge. Take the second right by the vegetable stand and Saffron Meadow will be found after approximately half a mile on the left.


SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX
Currently Band ‘F’
Kerrier District Council, Council Offices, Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne TR14 8SX Tel: 01209 614000


VIEWING
by appointment only with the vendor's agent:-

BRAY & CO
The Square
St Keverne
Nr Helston TR12 6NG
Tel\Fax: 01326 280044
Email: stkeverne@brayandco.co.uk
Website: www.brayandco.co.uk
DP: 070409 AD: 140409