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About
Situated fronting the A30, in the Cornish village of Crowlas close to Penzance is this spacious, 4/5 bedroom character residence.
The property, which benefits from double glazing and mains gas central heating, is in need of updating and modernisation to realise its full potential.
Character features include the impressive fireplace with local stone facade and beamed ceilings.
In brief, the accommodation comprises a hall, dining room, kitchen, lounge, rear hall, study/bedroom five and completing the ground floor a W.C. On the first floor is a bathroom and four bedrooms.
To the outside there is a parking area and the rear garden is laid mainly to lawn, has a patio area and a useful shed. A driveway leads to a double garage.
The village of Crowlas itself boasts a local shop and a post office. A well regarded primary school can be found in the nearby village of Ludgvan.
More extensive amenities including national stores, cinema, leisure centre, secondary schooling and national rail links to London and the north can be found in the town of Penzance.
The Accommodation Comprises (Dimensions Approx) Door To Hall With stairs to the first floor, door to the lounge and door to Dining Room (4.80m x 2.90m (narrowing to 2.59m) (15'9" x 9'6" () With an outlook to the front and having a beamed ceiling.
There is a door to the rear hall and double doors to Kitchen (4.04m x 2.67m (plus door recess) (13'3" x 8'9" (pl) A dual aspect room with an outlook to the side and French doors opening onto the rear patio.
The kitchen area comprises of working top surfaces incorporating a sink unit with drainer and mixer tap over, cupboards and drawers under and wall cupboards over.
There is a built-in gas hob, double oven and space for fridge, dishwasher and microwave. The room houses the boiler.
Lounge (4.80m x 3.89m (narrowing to 3.81m minus door reces) A dual aspect room with an outlook to the front and side.
There is a beamed ceiling and an impressive fireplace with local stone surround acting as a focal point for the room.
Rear Hall With a door to the dining room, access to an understairs cupboard, doors to W.C., garage, outside and door to Study/Bedroom 5 (3.05m x 2.74m (plus alcove) (10' x 9' (plus alcove) Outlook to the rear.
W.C. Comprising of a low level W.C. And wall mounted wash basin. There is a frosted window to the side. Stairs And Landing With access to the loft and an outlook to the side.
Bedroom One (4.57m (narrowing to 4.11m) x 3.12m (15' (narrowing) A dual aspect room with outlook to both sides. Built-in cupboards and access to eaves storage with skylights.
Door to En Suite Comprising of low level W.C., bidet, wall mounted wash basin and a shower cubicle. There is a frosted window to the side.
Bedroom Two (4.95m x 2.74m (16'3" x 9')) A dual aspect room with outlook to the front and rear and having a pedestal wash hand basin.
Bedroom Three (3.51m x 2.29m (11'6" x 7'6")) Outlook to the front and having an array of built-in wardrobes. There is a hand basin installed in one of the cupboards.
Bedroom Four ((plus door recess) 1.98m x 1.75m ((plus door reces) Built-in cupboards and an outlook to the front.
Bathroom Comprising a bath, with shower over, pedestal wash basin and a close coupled W.C. There is a heated towel rail, frosted window to the rear and a built-in airing cupboard.
Outside To the front of the property there is a small wall enclosed area, whilst to the side a driveway provides parking and leads to a double garage.
There is also off road parking for several vehicles. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, has a patio area from which French doors open onto from the kitchen and there is useful shed.
Services Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage. Agents Note One Viewers should be aware that there is a hole in the back garden at the end of the driveway and should therefore take care.
Agent Note Two We are advised that planning permission in principle for between 3 and 7 dwellings has been granted to the side and rear of the property.
Full details can be found on the Cornwall Council Planning Portal using the reference number PA23108224. Council Tax Council Tax Band D.
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