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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · TR2 4RZ
No longer listedReduced £10k (−2.5%) on 20 JunListed 257 days
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A unique & pretty, former railway building which was converted, retaining many character features, beautiful exposed stone exterior, superb open plan living space, with vaulted ceiling, mezzanine home office, 3 double bedrooms, set within a large plot, summer house/garden room & generous parking for 4 or 5 vehicles.
The property is tucked away, yet a couple of minutes’ walk & you are in the heart of the village. Grampound Road is popular & conveniently placed, just a short drive from truro & st.
Austell, the roseland penninsula, A3O & north coast & within the catchment area for the roseland academy which has been rated as outstanding by Ofsted and in the top 5% of schools nationally.
Property: You enter into the welcoming hallway with wooden style floors, staircase with feature shelving, the staircase takes you up to the first floor where you will find the living space.
The first floor offers a super open plan kitchen/dining/living area which is sure to impress, with vaulted ceiling, exposed beam, wooden floors, French doors leading out to a balcony of which overlooks the beautiful and established garden.
In this room you have space for a large family dining table, lounge furniture and a feature spiral staircase which takes you up a home office/snug which overlooks the living space.
The kitchen offers a range of base units, space for freestanding range cooker, extractor over, dishwasher, undercounter fridge and freezer, sink with mixer tap over.
The ground floor is where you will find three double bedrooms, the master bedroom has an en-suite W.C/cloakroom with plumbing for a shower if required.
The vendor has changed this over recent years to a wardrobe/storage area. The bathroom has a jacuzzi bath with shower over, sink & w.c and heated towel rail.
Externally: Outside there is a level garden laid with lawn, with an area for vegetable/flower with established trees at the borders, creating a lovely outlook.
At the bottom of the garden a seating area and Summerhouse/garden room with power and lighting. One of the benefits of this plot is that there is generous parking for 4/5 cars and an EV charger.
The Location Located at the very end of a no-through road and therefore offering a quiet and private tucked away spot whilst being within a short walk to the village centre & amenities.
Grampound Road has a thriving community.
There is a good range of village facilities including Post office and General Store, Primary School, nursery, and Cricket Club which has a superb pavilion and social club.
The village has a community hub, where they have a monthly market, lunch club, sewing club, dance club & karate.
Further facilities are available in the nearby villages of Probus and Grampound, whilst the A30, city of Truro and St Austell Town is only a short journey away (roughly 20 minutes) which is what makes this village so convenient & popular.
The village is also easily accessible to the North coast, known for its rugged coastline excellent surfing and water sports and the picturesque Roseland Peninsula, with many sandy beaches and calm waters, great for paddleboarding & kayaking Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: C Services: Mains water, drainage, electric, and gas.
Heating & glazing: Gas central heating & aluminium clad UPVC triple glazed.. Solar panels (community owned so no fit but free power when generating)
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Properties like this can earn 2–3x BTL yields when converted to HMO, with retrofit costs around £10k/room. Sign in to see the full tier, yield projection, and cost breakdown.
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