Colborne Avenue, Illogan, TR16 - Substantial 4/5 Bed Family Home, Endless Potential, Sought-After Cul-de-Sac

***Colborne Avenue, Illogan - A Substantial Family Home with Endless Potential in a Sought-After Illogan Cul-de-Sac***

An impressively sized and incredibly versatile two-storey, 4/5 bedroom detached bungalow, quietly positioned within a peaceful residential cul-de-sac just off the highly regarded Alexandra Road in Illogan. Backing onto open fields and offering an excellent sense of privacy, space and potential, this substantial home extends to approximately 209.2 sq m and presents a rare opportunity for buyers seeking a property they can modernise, reconfigure and truly make their own.

From the moment you arrive, the scale of the property is immediately apparent. A generous brick-paved driveway provides extensive off-road parking, leading to an integral double garage with two doors — ideal for vehicles, storage, hobbies or future conversion potential, subject to the necessary consents. The home sits within a generous plot, with attractive front and rear garden spaces, mature planting and a wonderfully large, level rear lawn which is perfect for children, pets and family life.

Internally, the accommodation is spacious, light and airy throughout, with a flexible layout that lends itself beautifully to a variety of living arrangements. The ground floor offers multiple reception spaces, including a front snug/lounge which could also work perfectly as a home office, playroom, guest bedroom or additional sitting room. To the rear, the main living room is a fantastic size and connects with the dining area, creating a superb social space with views and access out towards the garden. This arrangement already works well for family living and entertaining, but also offers exciting scope for those dreaming of a modern, open-plan kitchen/living/dining space with bi-fold doors opening directly onto the rear garden, subject to any required planning or building regulations.

The kitchen is a generous and practical room with space for dining, enjoying a pleasant outlook over the driveway and garden areas. Adding to the practicality of the home are two utility/laundry/storage rooms, a downstairs WC, a ground floor bathroom and excellent circulation space, making the property particularly well suited to busy family life or multi-generational living.

The bedroom accommodation is equally impressive. The property offers up to five bedrooms, depending on how the new owners choose to use the space. The master bedroom is a standout feature, measuring approximately 5.90m x 3.84m, giving a real sense of suite-style space with room for large wardrobes, dressing furniture and seating. Further bedrooms are also well proportioned, with the upstairs layout including additional bathroom facilities and a further bedroom/office space, again highlighting the flexibility this home provides.

Outside, the rear garden is a real asset. Large, enclosed, level and mainly laid to lawn, it provides a safe and practical space for children to play, summer entertaining, gardening or simply relaxing in the sunshine. With the property backing onto open fields, the garden enjoys a lovely open feel while still being conveniently located within a popular residential setting.

This is a home with endless possibilities — a true blank canvas offering size, location, parking, garaging, garden space and future potential in abundance. Whether you are looking for a spacious family home, a property suitable for multi-generational living, or a project to create a sleek, modern forever home, 9 Colborne Avenue is an exciting opportunity in one of Illogan’s well-regarded residential areas.

Property Tour:

Step inside and you are immediately welcomed into a spacious central hallway, measuring approximately 2.17m x 5.46m, setting the tone for the generous proportions found throughout this substantial home. The hallway provides access to the ground floor accommodation and includes the staircase rising to the first floor, with a stair lift currently in place.

To the front left of the property is Bedroom 1, a well-sized double bedroom measuring approximately 3.29m x 3.89m. Light and spacious, this room offers excellent flexibility as a ground floor bedroom, guest room or accessible sleeping space.

Also positioned to the front is the snug/lounge, measuring approximately 3.29m x 4.20m. This is a fantastic additional reception room which could work perfectly as a cosy sitting room, home office, playroom, hobby room or even an occasional fifth bedroom, depending on the buyer’s needs.

Continuing through the hallway, there is a ground floor bathroom, measuring approximately 2.46m x 2.60m, providing practical facilities on the entrance level and making the home well suited to families, guests or multi-generational living.

At the heart of the home is a flexible lounge/diner, measuring approximately 2.93m x 4.13m, which links beautifully with the main living spaces. This room creates a natural connection between the kitchen and the rear lounge, offering scope for dining, family use or future reconfiguration.

The kitchen sits nearby and measures approximately 3.69m x 4.23m. A generous size, it offers ample room for everyday dining and enjoys a practical layout, while also presenting exciting potential for buyers looking to create a modern open-plan kitchen/living/dining space, subject to any necessary consents.

To the rear is the impressive main living room, measuring approximately 6.21m x 3.91m. This is a superbly proportioned reception room, filled with natural light and opening out to the rear garden. Its connection with the dining area makes it ideal for entertaining, family gatherings and enjoying that wonderful indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

Beyond the kitchen and living areas, the property continues to deliver on practicality. There is a useful utility room, measuring approximately 3.41m x 2.75m, ideal for laundry, storage, appliances or boot-room use. A second utility room measures approximately 2.38m x 2.38m, giving even more storage and working space — a real bonus for busy family life.

A ground floor WC, measuring approximately 2.37m x 1.57m, adds further convenience, while a connecting hallway, approximately 0.90m x 4.39m, leads through to the garage and utility areas.

The integral garage is a fantastic size, measuring approximately 4.96m x 5.12m. With double doors to the front, it provides excellent parking, storage, workshop potential or possible future conversion opportunities, subject to the relevant permissions.

Moving upstairs, the landing measures approximately 3.14m x 2.32m and leads to the first floor accommodation.

The standout room on this level is the superb master bedroom, measuring approximately 5.90m x 3.84m. This is an impressively large bedroom, offering space for substantial wardrobes, dressing furniture and even a seating area — a true master suite in scale.

Bedroom 2 measures approximately 2.74m x 4.12m and is another comfortable double bedroom with good proportions and flexibility.

There is also a first floor bathroom, measuring approximately 2.17m x 2.54m, conveniently serving the upstairs bedrooms.

Completing the first floor is Bedroom 4/Office, measuring approximately 3.56m x 3.41m. This room is ideal as a bedroom, study, dressing room, creative space or work-from-home office. A small section has reduced headroom, but the room remains highly usable and adds to the overall flexibility of the home.

Outside, the property continues to impress. To the front, there is a huge driveway providing extensive off-road parking, leading to the integral double garage. To the rear, the garden is large, level, enclosed and mainly laid to lawn — perfect for children, pets, entertaining or simply enjoying the open outlook, with the property backing onto fields.

Altogether, this is a remarkably spacious and versatile home extending to approximately 209.2 sq m, offering 4/5 bedrooms, multiple reception rooms, two bathrooms, downstairs WC, two utility rooms, generous parking, a double garage and a large rear garden — all within a quiet cul-de-sac just off the renowned Alexandra Road.

Key Features:

• Substantial two-storey detached bungalow in a quiet Illogan cul-de-sac
• Sought-after position just off Alexandra Road, backing onto open fields
• Approximately 209.2 sq m of spacious and versatile accommodation
• Flexible 4/5 bedroom layout, ideal for families, guests or home working
• Impressive master bedroom measuring approximately 5.90m x 3.84m
• Two generous lounge areas, including front snug/office/optional bedroom
• Large rear living room connecting to dining space and opening to the garden
• Kitchen, two utility/laundry rooms, downstairs WC, ground floor bathroom and first floor bathroom
• Huge driveway providing ample off-road parking plus integral double garage
• Large, level, enclosed rear garden — a fantastic blank canvas with exciting modernisation potential

Area:

llogan is a popular village location offering the best of both worlds: a peaceful, semi-rural setting with a real community feel, yet within easy reach of everyday amenities, neighbouring towns and the stunning north Cornish coastline. The village and surrounding area offer a range of local facilities, with shops, schooling, healthcare services, public houses and green spaces nearby, while Redruth and Camborne provide a wider selection of supermarkets, high street shopping, leisure facilities, cafés, restaurants, doctors, dentists and secondary schooling.

For those who love the outdoors, this part of Cornwall is particularly special. Portreath beach and harbour are close by, offering golden sand, surf, coastal walks and beautiful sunsets, while the surrounding north coast is home to a variety of beaches, coves and scenic cliff paths. Tehidy Country Park is also within easy reach, providing over 250 acres of woodland, lakes, walking trails, picnic spots and a café, with Tehidy Golf Club nearby for keen golfers. The renowned Bissoe Trail and Mineral Tramways network are also accessible in the wider area, offering fantastic walking and cycling routes through Cornwall’s historic mining landscape, including the much-loved coast-to-coast route between Portreath and Devoran.

Despite its rural and coastal feel, Illogan is extremely well connected. Redruth and Camborne both offer mainline railway stations with links through Cornwall and beyond, while regular bus services connect Illogan with surrounding towns and coastal villages. The A30 is easily accessible for commuting across the county, and Cornwall Airport Newquay offers onward travel for those needing flights further afield. This is a location that suits families, professionals, downsizers and lifestyle buyers alike — close to beaches, woodland, countryside and amenities, while still retaining that relaxed Cornish village atmosphere.

If you can see yourself living in this beautifully presented home, then contact us today! 

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Property Information:
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: E
EPC Rating: C

Services: Mains water, electricity and drainage
Heating: Mains Gas
Glazing: Double Glazing                                                    

Broadband: Standard to Ultrafast available – approx. 17 Mbps to 1800 Mbps download speeds (Source: Ofcom)
Mobile Coverage: Buyers are advised to make their own enquiries with their chosen provider

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