Skip to content

Carvoza Road, Truro

Description

DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE IN SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION

In a very convenient setting within a short walk of the city centre and excellent schools. A very attractive Victorian house with period features, far reaching views from the rear and sun all day.

Four bedrooms - master en suite, sitting room, living room, kitchen/dining room, study/playroom, cloakroom and large bathroom. Mains gas central heating.

South and west facing gardens in a peaceful location with good privacy that is orientated to maximise the sunny aspect. Detached garage and driveway parking for three cars.

An excellent opportunity to purchase a period family home in a fantastic location. A real gem - not to be missed.

Freehold. Council Tax Band F. EPC - D

General Comments - Castle Glen is a very attractive detached period house located in a sought after position within Truro city. The house retains many period features including high ceilings, traditional sash windows, feature fireplaces and enjoys far reaching views from the rear. A feature of the house is the fantastic kitchen/dining room with sliding doors opening into the rear garden that is perfectly positioned to enjoy the afternoon and evening sun. The accommodation has a conventional layout over two floors and briefly comprises: entrance hall, large sitting room with woodburner, lounge, study/playroom, cloakroom four bedrooms and bathroom. The master has an en suite shower room. The rear garden enjoys a sunny aspect and is very large and extremely long. It is very large for Truro City centre and surprisingly private and enclosed, therefore perfect for children and pets. At the far end of the garden is a separate walled vegetable garden and this has further potential to create a lovely private space. A driveway provides parking for three cars and there is a garage/workshop.

Location - Carvoza Road is a mature residential part of the city within walking distance of the shops and Archbishop Benson primary school. The city of Truro is the main commercial and administrative centre of the county and here there is an excellent range of shopping facilities with many of the national multiples including a Marks and Spencer, Waitrose and Cornish Food Hall, historic Cathedral (home to the superb Truro cathedral choir) and several excellent private and state schools. The Hall for Cornwall offers a varied programme of entertainment, there is a four screen cinema in Truro and 18 hole golf courses are available at Truro, Falmouth and St. Austell. The nearby creeks of St. Clement and Malpas offer numerous delightful walks and sailing opportunities are available at Mylor and Falmouth.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Entrance Hall - A wide hallway with turning staircase to first floor and storage cupboard below. Telephone point. Further storage cupboard. Doors to sitting room, living room and study/playroom.

Living Room - Bay window to front. Fireplace with wood surround and electric fire. Telephone and television points. Radiator.

Sitting Room - A large, well proportioned room which originally was two rooms. Bay window to front. Brick fireplace incorporating gas fire. Engineered oak floor. Two radiator. Telephone and Television points. Door to:

Kitchen/Dining Room - A fabulous room, ideal for modern day living with ample space for a large table. A very light, twin aspect room with two sliding sash windows and bi fold doors opening into the garden and enjoying views towards Kenwyn. Excellent range of shaker style base and eye level units with granite worktops and integral appliances including Neff oven with gas hob and extractor hood over, dishwasher and fridge. Central island unit with solid wood worktop, Belfast sink, drawers and bookcases below. Gas Rayburn. Tiled floor. Space for freestanding fridge/freezer. Door to:

Study/Playroom - French doors opening onto patio and the rear garden. Radiator. Utility cupboard housing Greenstar gas fired central heating boiler. Space and plumbing for washing machine.

Cloakroom - Half tiled. Low level w.c, wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Extractor fan.

First Floor - Landing with loft access.

Bedroom One - Window to rear enjoying far reaching views over Moresk towards Kenwyn church. Built in wardrobes, drawers and shelves. Radiator. Door to:

En Suite Shower Room - A tiled room with white suite comprising low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Spotlights. Extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - Window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - Window to front. Radiator.

Bedroom Four - A twin aspect room with windows to front and side. Radiator.

Bathroom - A large bathroom including panel bath, separate walk in shower with fully tiled surround, low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin and bidet. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Heated towel rail. Window to rear. Extractor fan.

Outside - At the front is a small garden enclosed within an attractive stone wall with metal gate. Pathway to front door. Gravelled for ease of maintenance and planted with agapanthus and large mature shrubs.
A lane leads alongside the house with access into the rear garden, garage and driveway with parking for two/three cars.

Garage/Workshop And Parking - Metal up and over door. Light and power. Window to rear.

Rear Garden - The rear garden is very private and enjoys the afternoon and evening sun. It a very large garden, especially for Truro city centre and totally unexpected and divided into several sections. The whole garden is enclosed and therefore very safe for children and pets. At the far end is a walled vegetable garden with various soft fruit bushes including raspberries and gooseberries and ideal for those looking to grow their own food. A large tiled patio at the rear of the house accessed from the kitchen provides lots of private sitting out space that enjoys the afternoon and evening sun and far reaching views. There is a garden pond and water feature. Steps lead to the garden and also to a second patio accessed from the study/playroom with further sitting out space. A pedestrian gate opens onto the drive. The first section of garden is mainly lawn with dense laurel hedges that provide a good degree of privacy from neighbours. A door gives access to the garage and beyond this is a further lawn, feature magnolia tree and lots of shrubs and plants. An arched gate leads into the walled vegetable garden.

Services - Mains water, electric , gas and drainage are connected.

N.B - The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

Viewing - Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone .

Directions - From the main Trafalgar roundabout turn off onto St. Austell Road and after the second set of traffic lights turn right into Campfield Hill. Continue into Carvoza Road and Castle Glen will be found on the left hand side where a Philip Martin board has been erected.

Brochures

Carvoza Road, Truro
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Ask agent
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
Ask agent

Carvoza Road, Truro

Add an important place to see how long it'd take to get there from our property listings.

__mins driving to your place

Check how much you can borrow
Get a Mortgage in Principle
You'll have a personalised result in just 20 minutes and you could get viewings faster when you find the home you want, with no impact on your credit score.Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
Recently sold & under offer
See similar nearby properties

About Philip Martin, Truro

9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS

Established in 1986, Philip Martin is an independently owned estate and letting agency covering mid to West Cornwall and dealing with a wide variety of properties in all price ranges. The agency is staffed by committed and highly qualified local people with a wealth of experience and expertise in the regional housing market.

The agency has 3 offices; two of the offices are situated in the centre of Truro in a prominent position. The sales office is on the corner of Cathedral Lane and St Mary's Street, opposite the cathedral itself with the lettings office on the other side of Cathedral Lane at number 6. The third office is at 3 Quayside Arcade, St Mawes TR2 5DT, Tel 01326 270008. All three offices enjoy a high level of pedestrian traffic and all properties for sale are displayed to this audience.

We sell a wide variety of property across all price bands throughout the mid and west Cornwall. All properties are made available through both our Truro and St. Mawes offices. We produce high quality brochures with floor plans and ordnance survey extracts as required as well as advertising in the local regional and national press. Our main aim is to provide our clients with a professional high quality service and always to obtain the very best price for their property.

Philip Martin and Steven Jenkin are both members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and as such can provide a wide range of advice and services such as professional valuations for probate, insurance, taxation, divorce and litigation, as well as general advice on planning, development potential and legal matters. We are not however building surveryors and are unable to carryout structural surveys etc.

Cartus, the world's largest relocation company, have selected Philip Martin as the "best local independent agent" and engaged us as their local representative of the Home Sale Network. Each member has been carefully selected by HSN as owner run, dedicated to customer service, with a deep rooted commitment to the local community and a detailed insight and knowledge of the local housing market. This nationwide computer linked network of agents, each receive pre-qualified relocating buyers from all around the country, often with cash or employer backing, looking to move swiftly.

Your mortgage

Per year
Lender usually expects a 10% deposit
%
Choose between 1 and 40 years
Years
%
Monthly repayments
£3,575
We think you can borrow up to
Add your household income above
Powered bynationwideThe Nationwide Logo represents a symbol of financial strength and community, empowering members to achieve their goals
These results are estimates and are only intended as a guide. Make sure you obtain accurate figures from your lender before committing to any mortgage. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage.

Notes

These notes are private, only you can see them.

Staying secure when looking for property

Ensure you're up to date with our latest advice on how to avoid fraud or scams when looking for property online.

Visit our security centre to find out more

Disclaimer - Property reference 33818586. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Philip Martin, Truro. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.

*This is the average speed from the provider with the fastest broadband package available at this postcode. The average speed displayed is based on the download speeds of at least 50% of customers at peak time (8pm to 10pm). Fibre/cable services at the postcode are subject to availability and may differ between properties within a postcode. Speeds can be affected by a range of technical and environmental factors. The speed at the property may be lower than that listed above. You can check the estimated speed and confirm availability to a property prior to purchasing on the broadband provider's website. Providers may increase charges. The information is provided and maintained by Decision Technologies Limited.
**This is indicative only and based on a 2-person household with multiple devices and simultaneous usage. Broadband performance is affected by multiple factors including number of occupants and devices, simultaneous usage, router range etc. For more information speak to your broadband provider.

Map data ©OpenStreetMap contributors.