3 bedroom cottage for sale

An immaculately presented chain free detached cottage, which has been modernised throughout by the current owners. The stone and cob built character property has three bedrooms, off road parking and a delightful private enclosed garden. The cottage is located within close proximity of local amenities and close to St Austell Bay. With double glazing and gas fired central heating throughout. A viewing is deemed essential to fully appreciate this beautiful property, currently run as a successful holiday let, although the property would make a fine permanent residence. EPC - D

Location - Biscovey is situated a short walk from local facilities including Art Gallery, hairdressers, nail salon, fish & chip shop, pubs, church and chapel, petrol station, general store and Chinese takeaway and is a very short distance from Par. Par boasts an excellent range of local amenities including library, chemist, post office, general stores, public houses and mainline railway station. There are 2 Primary schools within easy reach and a large sandy beaches of Par, Carlyon Bay and Polkerris. The town of Fowey is approximately 4 miles away and is well known for its restaurants and coastal walks. The picturesque port of Charlestown and the award winning Eden Project are within a short drive. The Cathedral city of Truro is approximately 20 miles from the property. A wide range of facilities can be found in the nearby town of St Austell. There is a mainline railway station and leisure centre together with primary and secondary schools and supermarkets.

Directions - From St Austell head out onto the A390 to St Blazey Gate, passing the roundabout with the Britannia Inn on the right hand side of the road, proceed up hill into the 30 mph zone. Take the first right hand turn, onto Biscovey Road where Penney Cottage is located on the left hand side of the road. There is off road parking to the right hand side of the property.

Accommodation - All measurements are approximate, show maximum room dimensions and do not allow for clearance due to limited headroom.

Hardwood door with multi double glazed inserts allows external access into Lounge/Diner.

Lounge/Diner - 6.84 x 3.71 (22'5" x 12'2") - Two Upvc double glazed sash windows to front elevation. Door through to kitchen. Focal fireplaces to right and left hand side, one of which houses the log burner, both with exposed stone, red brick topping and slate hearth, a delightful feature to either side of the room. Exposed ceiling beams. Carpeted flooring. Carpeted stairs to first floor. Wall mounted thermostat. Television aerial point. BT OpenReach Telephone point. Two radiators, one to the lounge area on to the dining area.





Kitchen - 4.50 x 2.11 (14'9" x 6'11") - A well presented, spacious twin aspect kitchen with Upvc double glazed sash windows to rear and side elevations combining to provide a great deal of natural light. Door through to utility. Matching, updated wall and base kitchen units, finished in white and benefitting from soft close technology. Square edged work surfaces with tiled splashback, stainless steel sink with matching draining board and central mixer tap. Space for slimline dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Fitted four ring mains gas hob with extractor hood above and electric oven below. High level mains enclosed fuse box. Radiator. Tile effect vinyl flooring. Wall mounted Viessmann gas fired central heating boiler.



Utility - 3.41 x 2.09 (11'2" x 6'10" ) - Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation. Ceiling mounted wood frame double glazed Velux skylight window. Wood frame stable door provides external access with upper multi panel glazing inset. Continuation of tile effect vinyl flooring. Radiator. Continuation of kitchen work surfaces with space below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Matching tiled splashback. Fitted extractor fan. Door through to WC. Exposed ceiling beams.

W.C. - 1.58 x 1.01 (5'2" x 3'3") - Upvc double glazed window to rear elevation with obscure glazing. Low level flush WC and ceramic hand wash basin with updated classic hot and cold water taps. Tiled walls to water sensitive areas. Continuation of tile effect flooring. Fitted extractor fan. Exposed ceiling beams.

Landing - 2.22 x 3.68 - max inc stairs to ground floor (7'3" - Doors off to bedrooms one, two, three and shower room. Carpeted flooring.

Bedroom Two - 3.36 x 2.86 - maximum (11'0" x 9'4" - maximum) - Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation. Electric remote control blinds, Radiator. Bespoke storage shelf. Loft access hatch. Carpeted flooring. Television aerial point.

Bedroom One - 3.07 x 3.76 - maximum (10'0" x 12'4" - maximum) - Upvc double glazed sash window to front elevation, offering distant sea glimpses. Electric remote control blinds, Door into in-built storage void offering a great deal of shelved and hanging facilities. Carpeted flooring. Television aerial point. Bespoke fitted storage/dressing area. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 2.10 x 2.17 (6'10" x 7'1") - Upvc double glazed sash window to side elevation. Carpeted flooring. Radiator.

Shower Room - 2.26 x 2.05 - maximum (7'4" x 6'8" - maximum) - Upvc double glazed sash window to rear elevation. Matching three piece updated white period style shower suite comprising updated low level flush WC, updated classic style pedestal hand wash basin with updated period style taps, fitted shower enclosure with wall mounted mains fed shower and glass shower screen. Wood effect vinyl flooring. Partial timber panelling. Heated towel rail. Fitted extractor fan.

Outside -

To the front upon entering, the long paved driveway offers off road parking for three/four vehicles and there is also an additional pebbled parking bay to the left hand side of the cottage. To the rear of this area are the electric and gas meters.

An elevated established square planting bed, to the far left hand corner and an elevated rendered wall which is extremely well stocked with an array of planting and shrubbery. This flows right across the rear of the property and benefits from an outdoor tap to the rear.

To the rear of the paved parking area is a further paved patio which could be utilised as additional parking or would make a lovely al-fresco dining spot. The property benefits from external power points to the rear.

Wooden steps lead up to an elevated area of lawn with a beautiful established Magnolia tree, with a pebbled walkway flowing across the rear. The former external WC building remains and is now utilised as an extremely useful storage area with indoor tap.

To the left hand side steps lead up to a further expanse of lawn with continuation of the paving forming a patio to the far corner, opposite a pergola with established Wisteria.

The boundaries are clearly defined with original exposed stone wall to the front, right and rear elevation and with wood fencing spanning the left hand side. The garden catches a great deal of sun and a viewing is deemed essential to fully appreciate the attention to detail achieved.









Council Tax Band - Business Rates as currently run as a Holiday Let



Agents Notes - This property is currently run as a successful holiday let but would make a lovely primary residence.
The current owner updated the property in 2011 to include a new roof and the cottage was completely refurbished throughout, re-plastered and re-rendered using Lime, rewired, re-plumbed, updated kitchen, updated shower suite, updated WC.

Agents Notes - In accordance with the Estate Agents Act 1979 we are required to inform you that the seller of this property is related to an employee of May Whetter and Grose and therefore a "connected person".