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See how verdicts work3-bedroom house · PL17 7NT
Listing removedReduced £25k (−5.6%) on 20 JunListed 214 days
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About
Idyllically nestled into a Cornish hillside within the beautiful village of Rilla Mill, this detached 3/4 bedroom period home boasts immense character and charm, and must be viewed to be truly appreciated.
Set within a generous plot extending to over 0.25 of an acre, there are some views over the valley to the river from parts of the grounds.
The Property Access is via a front slate covered porch, opening into the sitting room.
Reception Rooms The Sitting Room is dual aspect with window to the front overlooking the garden and a stable door giving access out to the rear.
There is a fireplace with granite lintel, inset log burner and former cloam oven. To either side of the chimney breast are shelved recesses.
There are ceiling beams and a step up giving access into the Dining Room.
The second reception room has two windows to the front overlooking the garden, slate flag stone flooring, ceiling beams and an opening into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room A window overlooks a rear courtyard area.
There is a range of base and wall mounted units with complimentary stone effect working surfaces, recess with granite lintel and Range style cooker in situ included, space for upright fridge/freezer, inset sink, drainer, ceiling beams, tiled flooring, stairs rise to the first floor and step rises to a Utility/Cloakroom.
The Utility/Cloakroom has a door giving external access out to the rear, window to one side, sink, WC and cupboard housing the oil fired central heating boiler.
Bedrooms Currently arranged as a 3 bedroom property, with the spacious master bedroom overlooking the front garden with views towards the valley, wooden floorboards, partial exposed timber rafters and a door into a dressing room.
The dressing room has a door to the landing and fitted wardrobes and could be converted back into a fourth (single) bedroom if required.
Bedroom 2 is a double dual aspect bedroom, overlooking the front garden with views extending towards the valley and also to the rear. Bedroom 3 is a single room to the rear aspect.
Bathroom Comprising a 'p'-shaped bath with shower screen and mains shower over, close-coupled WC and wash hand basin. Tiled flooring, window, towel rail/radiator.
Outside The majority of gardens extend to the rear aspect, with access from the Utility Room or two access points off the bridleway/footpath/lane.
The rear gardens are landscaped incorporating areas of lawn, patio areas, a summer house (installed Autumn 2025), decked viewing point to take in the tranquil surroundings and views and a workshop/garage.
The front garden comprises an area of lawn, low maintenance areas and the oil tank is concealed.
The entire grounds are interspersed with a wide variety of mature flowering shrubs, plants and specimen trees.
Material Information EPC: E Local Authority: Cornwall Council Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold Mains Services: Electricity, water and drainage.
Heating: Oil central heating The property is in a mining and radon area The property is approached over a public, narrow, single width track bridal/footpath, suitable for bikes and walking only.
This footpath offers a lovely countryside walk to Stara Woods. On street parking on first come first served basis.
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