Underlane, Helston, TR13

INCREDIBLY SPACIOUS & VERSATILE 4/5 BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE with LARGE GARDENS & PARKING, OOZING CHARACTER & CHARM situated between Helston and Falmouth, set back from the A394.

This TRADITIONAL COTTAGE offers INCREDIBLE SPACE with 3 RECEPTION AREAS, 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS, 2 BATH/SHOWER ROOMS, FANTASTIC 23FT KITCHEN/DINING LIVING AREA – all in all a FANTASTIC FAMILY HOME!

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PROPERTY:

The property used to be two cottages that were subsequently knocked together. .

You enter the property into an ‘L’ shaped hallway with an area for storage of coats and shoes. A door leads off to a downstairs shower room and one of the reception rooms, it could lend itself to a ground floor bedroom or study and has a glazed porch area that leads on to the garden at the side.

The main living space enjoys views over the front garden and countryside beyond. There is a central fireplace to one wall and log burner, stairs rise up to the first floor and doorway opens into the kitchen/diner. 

The Kitchen/diner is really the heart of this charming cottage, it’s impressive dimensions are not normally seen in properties this age and creates a true entertaining space. There is a range of fitted base mounted storage units and central island set under solid granite work surface areas with Butler sink. There is range cooker and hob and space for washing machine and fridge freezer. Off the kitchen there is a stable door that opens to the gardens at the front.

First Floor

Stairs rise up from the living room to a landing area. Which opens through into through a further landing area into the more modern extension. In this extended area there is a double bedroom with aspects over the garden to the side and a bathroom. The bathroom has been updated and fitted with a white suite comprising; panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

In the original part of the property there are three further double bedrooms.

EXTERNALLY:

To the rear of the property there is off road parking for two cars with a gate leading to the front garden area with a further large parking area created with the vendors with a useful container used for outside storage. A great area for anyone looking to house a motorhome or large work vehicle.

Front and side:

As previously mentioned, the majority of the gardens lie principally to the front which continues round to the side. For the majority they have been laid to lawn with a Cornish Hedge enclosing the front boundary and providing privacy from the front. Throughout the garden there is mixed planting including mature shrubs and trees. The vendors have also added a front terrace that runs the length of the house which is the perfect entertaining space in those summer months. The vendors also have a further storage container for further storage.

LOCATION:

Situated almost equidistant between Helston and Falmouth, situated on the road that links the two towns.

The nearby historic market town of Helston just 5 miles away stands at the gateway of the Lizard Peninsula which is Britain's most southerly point, which gives access to some of the most dramatic coastal scenery and beaches the UK has to offer. The coastal and inland villages are most picturesque which add to the overall charm of this delightful and highly regarded peninsula. Helston has an eclectic array of individual shops, well regarded schools (both junior and senior) sports centre, doctor's surgeries, pharmacies and a cinema. The area boasts some outstanding walks and scenery nearby, eg Helston's boating lake through the National Trust land towards the outstanding Loe Pool and Loe Bar with the sea nearby. 

Falmouth Town is just over 7 miles away and offers many fantastic beaches, sub-tropical gardens, numerous restaurants, bars, leisure centre, golf course and the acclaimed National Maritime Museum and excellent water sports facilities centre around the active harbourside. Falmouth is a thriving town and there is always something to do, especially with the many festivals that it hosts throughout the year.  

SERVICES: Mains water & electricity. Private drainage.

HEATING & GLAZING: Oil fired central heating & UPVC double glazing,

TENURE: Freehold