Ladock, Truro

A STYLISHLY UPDATED THREE-BEDROOM CHARACTER COTTAGE WITH A GENEROUS REAR GARDEN AND DETACHED GARAGE

Behind its handsome stone frontage, 2 Higher Cottages offers a thoughtfully updated interior combining period detail with a calm contemporary finish. The generous sitting/dining room centres on a wood-burning stove, while the substantial kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms and unusually spacious bathroom provide practical, well-balanced accommodation. To the rear, a tiered garden extends towards open fields, complemented by a detached garage and former allotment area.

General Comments - 2 Higher Cottages is a handsome stone-fronted cottage that has been comprehensively and sympathetically updated. The result is a warm and cohesive home in which exposed beams, deep window reveals, traditional ledged doors and a brick fireplace are paired with muted colours, Shaker-style cabinetry and contemporary fittings.

The ground floor is arranged around two generous rooms. The sitting/dining room combines comfortable living and dining space around a wood-burning stove, while the adjoining kitchen/breakfast room offers extensive storage, timber work surfaces and a breakfast bar. Upstairs are two double bedrooms, a versatile third bedroom and an unusually spacious bathroom with a freestanding roll-top bath and rainfall shower. There are modern electric radiators throughout.

The accommodation is complemented by a tiered rear garden with mature boundaries and an outlook over adjoining fields. A detached garage and former allotment area add valuable parking, storage and outdoor space.

Ladock - Ladock is a well-established village approximately six miles east of Truro, with amenities including a primary school, parish church, public house, post office and an active village hall. The nearby village of Probus provides further everyday facilities, while Truro offers an extensive range of shops, restaurants and schools, together with a mainline railway station providing direct services to London Paddington. Well placed for both Cornwall’s north and south coasts, the village also offers convenient access to the A30 and Cornwall Airport Newquay, approximately 13 miles away.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

Entrance Porch - An enclosed entrance opening into the principal reception room.

Sitting/Dining Room - 4.87m x 4.18m (15'11" x 13'8") - A generous and welcoming reception room with painted ceiling beams and wood-effect flooring. The focal point is a brick fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, complemented by fitted shelving and attractive wall panelling. There is ample space for both sitting and dining furniture.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 3.91m x 3.87m (12'9" x 12'8") - An impressive contemporary kitchen fitted with an extensive range of sage-green Shaker-style units beneath solid timber work surfaces. Dark green metro-tiled splashbacks provide an attractive contrast, while appliances include an integrated oven, electric hob and extractor, dish washer and fridge. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine, together with a breakfast bar, recessed lighting and a window overlooking the rear garden. There is a useful under stairs storage cupboard and a door which opens to the outside.

First Floor - Providing access to all three bedrooms and the bathroom.

Landing - With loft access and radiator.

Master Bedroom - 2.85m x 4.30m (9'4" x 14'1") - A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a panelled accent wall, window with plantation-style blinds and ample room for freestanding furniture.

Bedroom 2 - 2.34m x 3.84m (7'8" x 12'7") - A further double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a window overlooking the rear.

Bedroom 3 - 1.83m x 3.00m (6'0" x 9'10") - Currently used as a dressing room and equally suitable as a single bedroom, nursery or home office.

Bathroom - 2.39m x 2.87m (7'10" x 9'4") - A spacious and stylish bathroom fitted with a freestanding roll-top bath, rainfall shower and handheld attachment, glazed screen, WC and wash basin set within a vanity unit. Grey metro tiling, wall panelling and a heated towel rail complete the room. There is a useful storage cupboard with shelving and airing cupboard with water cylinder.

Outside - The rear garden rises away from the cottage and is arranged over a series of tiers, with stone retaining walls, established planting and areas of lawn. Steps lead towards the upper section, where mature trees and hedging provide enclosure and privacy, together with an outlook across the adjoining countryside.

Beyond the detached garage is a former allotment area containing an established apple tree. Although currently overgrown, it offers scope to reinstate as a productive garden or use as additional outdoor space.

Garage - 3.80m x 5.30m (12'5" x 17'4") - A substantial detached single garage with a roller door and windows providing natural light. Extending to approximately 217 sq ft, it offers excellent space for parking, storage or workshop use. Situated at the end of the terrace of properties just a short distance away.

Allotment - Further on from the garage is a former allotment with an apple tree although now overgrown.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage.

N.B - The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

Viewing - Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone .

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Tenure - Freehold.

Council Tax - Band B.

Directions - Proceed into Ladock village from the Truro direction and 2 Higher Cottages will be found on the right hand side where a Philip Martin board has been erected.