School Road, Summercourt

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- HISTORIC EDWARDIAN PROPERTY, ONCE VILLAGE POST OFFICE
- SPACIOUS FAMILY HOME WITH VERSATILE RECEPTION ROOMS
- ORIGINAL MOSAIC FLOORING, STAIRCASE, AND PERIOD FIREPLACES
- HANDCRAFTED KITCHEN WITH AGA AND BUTLER SINK
- SNUG/GARDEN ROOM OPENING ONTO LARGE REAR GARDEN
- THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS PLUS MASTER ENSUITE AND OFFICE
- LARGE GARDENS WITH PONDS, FRUIT TREES, AND SHRUBS
- DETACHED GARAGE WITH GRAVEL DRIVEWAY
- VILLAGE LOCATION WITH EXCELLENT TRANSPORT AND AMENITIES
- MAINS ELECTRIC & WATER, PRIVATE DRAINAGE, OIL CENTRAL HEATING
Description
A STUNNING DETACHED PERIOD HOME IN SUMMERCOURT, REQUIRING REFURBISHMENT BUT BURSTING WITH POTENTIAL. GENEROUS LIVING SPACES INCLUDE MULTIPLE RECEPTION ROOMS, THREE BEDROOMS WITH A MASTER ENSUITE. LARGE PLOT WITH FANTASITIC GARDENS, A DETACHED GARAGE AND AMPLE PARKING. NO ONWARD CHAIN.
Newquay Property Centre is delighted to present the truly unique ‘Old Post Office House’, a charming family home in the highly sought-after village of Summercourt. With a rich history as the village post office for over 80 years, this spacious Edwardian property had been lovingly cared for and improved over the last 20+ years, although sadly it has fallen into some disrepair in more recent years. It now offers a rare opportunity for a new owner to breathe fresh life into a home full of character and history.
The main entrance opens via a porch into a welcoming hallway, complete with original mosaic tile flooring, staircase, and banister. To the right, the lounge features a period fireplace and a large bay window that floods the room with natural light. To the left of the entrance, the dining area also enjoys a generous bay window with a charming window seat and a feature fireplace. Beyond the dining room, the kitchen is fitted with handcrafted natural wood base units, oak worktops, a butler sink, and an Aga, with pretty outlook to the rear garden.
Adjacent to the lounge is a versatile third reception room, ideal as a family room, second lounge, fourth bedroom, or even a second living area for extended family. A highlight of this room is the original Cornish range. Off this space, the snug or garden room includes hand-built book shelving and provides direct access to the generous rear garden through sliding doors. The utility area, situated at the rear, offers space for a washing machine, dishwasher, and additional sink, along with a downstairs WC.
Upstairs, the first floor comprises a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top ball foot bath, a centrally positioned shower over, a period-style basin, WC, and towel rail. Three double bedrooms are arranged across this floor, with the two larger rooms overlooking the front of the property, one of which features a fitted period fireplace. The master bedroom benefits from an ensuite with a walk-in shower, WC, and basin. There is also a dedicated office space with room for a desk, shelving, and computer station. Historically, the first floor may have accommodated four bedrooms, offering potential to reconfigure if desired.
Externally, the property boasts a large, private garden, which, though now overgrown, includes two ponds, fruit trees, wildflowers, and mature shrubs. This outdoor space is perfect for gardeners of all levels. A detached garage sits at the end of a gravel driveway, and the front of the property is framed by mature clipped hedging, providing privacy and charm.
Summercourt is a picturesque and well-connected village positioned between Cornwall’s north and south coasts. It offers excellent access to Newquay, Truro, Perranporth, Redruth, Bodmin, and St Austell, with a regular bus service, a nearby train station at St Columb Road, and Newquay Airport less than 10 miles away. The village provides a selection of local amenities, including Summercourt Academy, which holds an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating. Nearby Kingsley Village offers a range of shops and a Marks & Spencer superstore.
This remarkable period home showcases the care, character, and thoughtful improvements of its past owners while presenting a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to renovate and restore it to its former glory.
Agents’ Notes: Sold as a deceased estate, with vacant possession and no onward chain.
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EPC Rating: E
Vestibule
1.27m x 1.22m
Hallway
2.81m x 1.16m
Plus Stairs
Living Room 1
4.34m x 3.51m
Maximum Measurements into Bay
Living Room 2
4.19m x 3.45m
Maximum Measurements into Bay
Kitchen
3.45m x 3.43m
Utility & WC
3.4m x 2.59m
Dining Room
3.58m x 3.28m
Sun Room
2.64m x 2.31m
First Floor Landing
3.58m x 1.63m
Plus Large Store Cupboard
Bedroom 1
5m x 2.9m
Ensuite
2.03m x 1.58m
Bedroom 2
3.84m x 3.35m
Bedroom 3
3.18m x 2.64m
Bathroom
3.4m x 2.24m
Maximum Measurements
Parking - Garage
Parking - Driveway
Disclaimer
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- 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.
- Band: D
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Garage,Driveway
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Private garden
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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