West Tolgus, Redruth
Key features
- Character semi-detached cottage
- Superb private gardens of just under half an acre
- Three bedrooms
- Lounge with feature fireplace
- Dining room with beamed ceiling
- Kitchen/breakfast room
- Two bathrooms
- Extensive garaging and workshops
- Ample parking
- Viewing essential
Property description
Tenure: Freehold
In addition to the lounge which features a beamed ceiling and open fire, there is a dining room with an attractive Victorian style tiled floor and the kitchen/breakfast room has a modern range of fitted units and includes a Rangemaster stove. There are remodelled bathrooms on both floors and a sun lounge at the front of the property enjoys an outlook over the gardens.
The majority of the cottage is double glazed, background heating is provided by night store heaters and an open fire with a back boiler feeds radiators on the first floor. As previously stated there are generous gardens which lie mainly to the front and incorporate an extensive patio ideal for outside entertaining and there is also a range of garages and workshops ideal for storage or for those with outside pursuits and there parking for six plus cars. The cottage sits in a plot of just under half an acre.
A most versatile and engaging property which offers a high degree of privacy, a viewing is strongly advised.
West Tolgus is a quiet backwater set off Broad Lane on the approaches to the popular village of Illogan which is within a mile, here day to day shopping needs will be met, there are doctors surgeries, a pharmacy and a local Public House.
The nearest major town, Redruth, offers a range of local and national shopping outlets, banks, Post Office and a main line Railway Station with direct access to London and the north of England. Truro the administrative and shopping centre for Cornwall is a twelve mile drive and the University town of Falmouth is thirteen miles distant. Access to the A30 trunk road is within a miles and a half and the north coast at Portreath is four miles away.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
uPVC double glazed door opening to:-
CONSERVATORY
12' 5'' x 5' 9'' (3.78m x 1.75m)
Enjoying a triple aspect with views over the garden. Ceramic tiled floor and door opening to:-
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
12' 6'' x 9' 5'' (3.81m x 2.87m)
uPVC double glazed window to the front and rear. Fitted with a range of eye level and base matte cream units with contrasting dark wood effect roll top edge working surfaces and incorporating an inset one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Featuring a range style cooker with complementary extractor hood over, inset spot lighting, laminate flooring and three pendant lights. Storage heater and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Door to:-
REAR VESTIBULE
Door to rear (main access). Ceramic tiled floor and coat hanging space. Part glazed door opening to:-
DINING ROOM
11' 9'' x 8' 6'' (3.58m x 2.59m)
uPVC double glazed window to the rear and single glazed window to rear. Featuring an original 'Minton' tiled floor and with an open beamed ceiling. There is a generous window seat, storage heater and wall mounted feature electric fire. Doors open off to:-
LOUNGE
17' 0'' x 11' 5'' (5.18m x 3.48m)
Two uPVC double glazed windows to the front. Focusing on a pine fire surround with open fire incorporating a back boiler with a slate hearth and open beamed ceiling. Laminate flooring. Storage heater and staircase to first floor.
WALK-IN PANTRY
Extensive shelving and light.
SIDE HALL
Space for cloaks and with a window to the side. Doors off to:-
BEDROOM THREE/HOME OFFICE
9' 1'' x 7' 1'' (2.77m x 2.16m)
uPVC double glazed window to the rear. Laminate flooring and electric wall heater.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
Single glazed window to the rear. Remodelled with a contemporary style suite consisting of close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and separate shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower. Tiled splash backs and half wood panelling to walls. Electric panel heater.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
uPVC double glazed window to the front. Access to loft space and panelled doors opening off to:-
BEDROOM ONE
13' 2'' x 11' 6'' (4.01m x 3.50m)
uPVC double glazed window to the front. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO
10' 0'' x 9' 1'' (3.05m x 2.77m)
uPVC double glazed window to the rear. Part canopy ceiling, generous built-in wardrobes.
FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM
Double glazed 'Velux' window. Remodelled with a modern suite consisting of central fill panelled bath with shower attachment, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin and quadrant shower cubicle with 'Mira' electric shower. Full ceramic tiling to walls and floor. Towel radiator.
OUTSIDE FRONT
Immediately to the front of the property is a generous formal garden which is well stocked with mature shrubs and hedging and featuring a wide range of hydrangeas. The garden is mainly lawned and there is an extensive patio which is ideal for outside entertaining. Access from here leads to the greenhouse and pedestrian access to the workshops and garaging. From the formal garden there is a further extensive garden area which at present is used for the cultivation of specimen shrubs and includes apple trees, a wood store and an external water supply.
GARAGE ONE
19' 4'' x 16' 6'' (5.89m x 5.03m)
Electric up and over door to the rear and having a window and door to the front. Power and light connected.
GARAGE TWO
16' 1'' x 16' 0'' (4.90m x 4.87m)
Up and over door to the rear and courtesy door to the rear. Access from the second garage leads to a potential workshop which requires some work.
POTTING SHED/GREENHOUSE
14' 2'' x 8' 7'' (4.31m x 2.61m)
POTENTIAL WORKSHOP
14' 5'' x 12' 0'' (4.39m x 3.65m)
Offering potential for improvement leading off from the second garage is a useful space for storage etc.,
REAR GARDEN
The rear garden is mainly gravelled driveway for parking which is screened by mature hedging and trees and includes a variety of hydrangeas and mature shrubbery. Parking will be found for at least six vehicles.
DIRECTIONS
From Redruth Railway Station proceed down the hill bearing right at the first set of traffic lights, at the next traffic lights turn right and at the next set of traffic lights turn left into West End, continue along this road and at Barncoose roundabout take the first exit into Barncoose Terrace, after passing a petrol station on your right, take the second right into Chariot Road, continue through into Higher Broad Lane and after passing over the A30 take the next turning right into West Tolgus, continue along the road and where the road bears sharply left take the next left and at the top of this road the entrance to Sycamore Cottage will be found on the right hand side.
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NEAREST STATIONSDistances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode
- Redruth Station1.4 miles
- Camborne Station2.7 miles
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