Property Description

Character 1920s Three Bedroom Semi-Detached Home with Ample Parking, Sunroom & Self-Contained Studio Annex – Prime Coastal Setting

This impressive 1920s semi-detached home offers beautifully balanced accommodation combining period character with modern convenience, together with a valuable self-contained studio annex currently used as a successful holiday let.

Lovingly updated by the current owners, the house blends its rich 1920s character with thoughtful modern improvements. Original features – including fireplaces, stained glass windows, period doors, restored floorboards, picture rails and original decorative high ceilings – are complemented by gas central heating, double glazing and newly fitted bathrooms and radiators.

Ideally located close to Charlestown, popular Cornish beaches, and St Austell’s main-line station, this is a superb lifestyle property suited to families, coastal buyers seeking beauty and convenience, or those seeking additional income potential.

The current sellers have significantly enhanced the property throughout, and viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size and accommodation on offer.

Ground Floor

A large, bright and striking entrance hall, framed by original stained glass windows and parquet flooring.

The living room is generously proportioned and features a bay window and wood burner, opening through to a light-filled sunroom which provides an excellent additional reception space overlooking the garden – perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

A separate dining room retains period charm with an original fireplace and wooden flooring, offering an ideal setting for family dining and gatherings.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of units and central island and connects directly to a practical utility come pantry. A ground floor WC adds everyday convenience.

The ground floor is fitted throughout with new traditional style column radiators in an elegant bronze finish.

Entrance Hall

An impressive entrance space, thoughtfully designed with abundant built in storage that functions much like a stylish boot room, it offers the perfect place to tuck away coats, shoes and everyday essentials, keeping the heart of the home beautifully organised. From here, doors open into the main living spaces.

Sitting Room

Generous in proportion and beautifully framed by a large bay window, the living room feels bright, inviting and effortlessly sophisticated. High ceilings enhance the sense of space, while the newly installed log burner adds a warm, cosy focal point creating a charming, elegant room perfect for relaxing or entertaining.

Kitchen-Dining Room

The kitchen is impressive in scale and character, offering bespoke features, including:

A custom-made kitchen island providing excellent preparation and entertaining space
Polished white marbled quartz worktops
Original 1920s oak display cupboards with exquisite leaded glass windows
Space for a double range cooker with tiled splashback
High skirting boards and intricate original ceiling mouldings
Restored original floorboards
Retained period internal doors
 

The adjoining open-plan dining room retains period detail including the original 1930s art-deco fireplace. The room also benefits from bespoke built-in cabinetry, including custom-made shelving and cupboards, ideal for showcasing glassware, art or books.

Utility / Pantry

This multifunctional room serves as both a utility space and a large walk in pantry, complete with traditional Belfast sink and open shelving, enhancing the kitchen’s already impressive storage. White goods are hidden away in a bespoke cupboard, keeping the whole area neat, organised and effortlessly practical.

Sunroom

Leading off the main living spaces, the wrap around sunroom offers superb potential. Currently used as a craft and hobby space, it stretches across the rear of the property, linking the kitchen to the lounge and drawing in natural light. Versatile in its layout, it could easily become a home gym, playroom, garden room or office space. The owners have also added a substantial workstation complete with shelving, creating a highly functional area.

Ground Floor WC

A useful cloakroom, positioned off the hallway, adds everyday practicality, featuring a new WC and elegant hand-basin. Tongue and groove panelling brings character to the small space, giving the room a stylish and thoughtfully finished feel.

First Floor

Upstairs, the home continues to impress with three well-proportioned bedrooms, each benefiting from good natural light, period detailing including feature fireplaces and picture rails.

Master Bedroom

The principal bedroom is a wonderfully generous space, enhanced by triple aspect windows filling the room with natural light. An impressive Edwardian tiled fireplace adds character and charm, creating a standout feature in this beautifully proportioned room.

Bedroom Two

Bedroom two is a spacious double bedroom, offering proportions and period features comparable to the master bedroom.

Bedroom Three

Bedroom three is a good-sized double bedroom that also benefits from an additional adjoining room – a versatile space with potential to be transformed into a walk in wardrobe, a dedicated dressing room, nursery or even an en suite shower room, offering buyers a valuable opportunity to enhance the existing space.

Bathroom

The brand new family bathroom is beautifully designed, featuring a bespoke vanity unit, a rainfall shower head, tongue and groove panelling and a blend of contemporary fittings including a heated towel rail.

Outside space

The front and rear gardens are attractively arranged, with the rear garden enjoying a sunny south-easterly aspect, perfect for summer evenings and alfresco dining. Mature planting provides privacy and colour throughout the seasons.

To the front, generous hardstanding offers parking for four vehicles, alongside a large garage with power and lighting.

Self-Contained Studio Annex

A standout feature of the property is the beautifully finished studio annex, arranged with its own kitchen area, bathroom and living/bedroom space. Currently operated as a holiday let, it provides excellent year-on-year returns, offering buyers a ready-made income stream, a private guest suite or flexible living solution.

Further Potential

The loft offers significant scope for conversion (subject to consents), presenting a strong opportunity to add further value to the property be it through the creation of a fourth bedroom, studio or luxurious principal suite.

Subject to the relevant permissions, the garage could be transformed into a two storey annex, studio or workshop, offering exciting potential for buyers seeking a multi-generational living space, guest accommodation or an additional income stream.

Location

Located in one of the area’s most desirable positions – an easy walk from Charlestown’s historic harbour, where cafés, galleries, waterside restaurants and stunning seascapes create a vibrant coastal atmosphere. Duporth, Porthpean and Crinnis beaches are all close at hand, offering idyllic coastal walks and relaxed days by the sea. St Austell Leisure Centre, Porthpean Golf Club and St Austell Rugby Club are also nearby, providing an excellent choice of sport, leisure and community activities. Ideal for families, the property is conveniently positioned for several primary schools and an Outstanding rated secondary school, and, is just a short walk from Asda Superstore and a range of everyday amenities. St Austell’s mainline station is around a 15 minute walk, providing direct links to London Paddington and wider regional connections. The Cathedral City of Truro is easily accessible by car or train for a wider blend of shopping, culture and services.

DISCLAIMERS

1. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Intending purchasers will be asked to produce identification documentation at a later stage and we would ask for your co-operation in order that there will be no delay in agreeing the sale.
2. These particulars do not constitute part or all of an offer or contract.
3. The measurements indicated are supplied for guidance only and as such must be considered incorrect.
4. Potential buyers are advised to recheck the measurements before committing to any expense.
5. Agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services and it is the buyer's interests to check the working condition of any appliances.
6. Agent has not sought to verify the legal title of the property and the buyers must obtain verification from their solicitor.