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" One of the finest homes in the Falmouth and Penryn area, designed and constructed by the vendor within the last 10 years, to exacting standards, providing exemplary and extraordinarily well proportioned, 4/5-bedroomed accommodation, with extensive and highly versatile integral garaging and workshop space, set within magnificent, beautifully stocked and gated grounds of approximately 1.2 acres, with superb swimming pool, and enjoying panoramic views over Penryn to Penryn River, Falmouth Harbour and the Carrick Roads.

THE PROPERTY Constructed to an exacting standard by the vendor within the last ten years, 'Orchard House' is, undoubtedly, one of the district's finest homes, occupying a convenient yet 'hidden' setting, amidst gloriously stocked and magnificently landscaped, secure, surrounding gardens and grounds which extend to approximately 1.2 acres. Benefiting from dual 'in and out' drives, both with imposing electronic wrought iron gates, the grounds provide an admirable setting with sweeping lawns, superbly stocked shrub borders with a host of interesting sub tropical plants, illuminated drive and pathways, broad sun terrace with balustrade and remarkable, sheltered, south-facing swimming pool (33' x 16'), heated, enclosed by Mediterranean-style walling and gardens, together with detached pool house with verandah - an ideal changing room, home office or similar. Ample parking is provided to the front and side of the house, in addition to which there is extensive integral garaging, for up to four cars, adjacent to which changing facilities and workshop space provides great scope for the creation of a self-contained flat if required, subject to all necessary consents. The accommodation itself is quite stunning; a magnificent 23' double volume reception hall provides a most impressive introduction to the property with broad staircase and galleried landing opening onto a highly versatile sitting room (14'9 x 18'1), currently used as a snooker room. Double casement doors with bevelled glazing open into a delightful double aspect lounge with white marble fireplace, further casement doors into the kitchen/dining room and patio doors onto a large balcony which, in particular, enjoys the stunning views, seen from all main rooms, over the surrounding gardens and outskirts of Penryn to surrounding countryside, Falmouth, the Penryn River, Flushing and Carrick Roads beyond. The kitchen and dining room, 22'5 x 12'11 overall, is a superb family sized room, beautifully fitted throughout, with full range of integrated AEG appliances. Also at first floor level, an inner landing provides access to a useful study (fifth bedroom), adjacent to which there is the first of a host of beautifully appointed shower rooms. The main bedroom accommodation is found at ground floor level where there are four double bedrooms, three of which have en-suite shower rooms, the other benefiting from a conservatory with doors onto the full width rear sun terrace. In addition to the en-suite shower rooms, there is an exceptional family bathroom with high quality four-piece suite, including spa bath, and fully ceramic tiled walls and flooring. A useful utility room provides access onto a side drying area and, throughout, the property benefits from double glazing, gas fired central heating, an abundance of inset down-lighting and tasteful neutral decorations. THE LOCATION 'Orchard House' occupies a delightful, sheltered setting in the expanding university town of Penryn, at the head of the Penryn River, approximately three miles from the port of Falmouth.
Nearby facilities within walking distance of the property include both junior and secondary schooling, shops, doctors surgery, sports clubs and regular bus and rail services to Falmouth and Truro, approximately three and nine miles distant respectively. The port of Falmouth is internationally recognised for its exceptional water sports facilities, sub tropical gardens, sandy beaches, quayside bars, numerous restaurants and breathtaking coastline walks. The cathedral city of Truro is the county's legal, administrative, retailing and commercial centre, home also to additional private secondary schooling, the county's main theatre venue, The Hall for Cornwall, Royal Cornwall Hospital at Treliske, law courts and main-line rail link to London (Paddington) - journey time approximately four and a half hours. Whether as an early retirement or magnificent family home, 'Orchard House' is ideally located for all mid and south Cornwall's superb facilities, and surrounding countryside and coastline, and we strongly advise discerning purchasers seeking a home of great quality arrange an early viewing appointment. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (All dimensions being approximate) RECEPTION HALL A magnificent, welcoming and highly imposing introduction to the property, 7.04m(23'1) deep x 3.55m(11'8) wide. 5.00m(16'5) high ceiling with turned staircase leading to the galleried first floor. Double glazed entrance door with tall screens to either side, providing much natural light and an outlook over the gardens and driveway. Timber stripped flooring, two walls in exposed brick, Videx video entry-phone system, radiator. Opening into the ground floor bedroom hall and sleeping accommodation (see below). GALLERIED LANDING Overlooking the superb reception hall below, Videx video entry-phone system, casement door to the lounge, opening into the:- SITTING/SNOOKER ROOM 4.50m(14'9'') x 5.50m(18'1'') An extremely versatile, light, double aspect room with broad double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Numerous inset down-lighters, two radiators, TV aerial socket, telephone point, double casement doors with bevelled glass opening into the:- LOUNGE 6.45m(21'2'') x 4.50m(14'9'') Another magnificent, light, double aspect room with window to the side elevation overlooking the beautifully stocked gardens to the viaduct and countryside beyond. Double glazed patio doors opening onto a large balcony - 1.92m(6'4) x 4.35m(14'3) - a magnificent 'extension' to the reception room, providing a superb entertaining area and vantage point enjoying the panoramic views over the beautifully stocked and landscaped gardens to the Penryn River, village of Flushing, outskirts of Falmouth, Carrick Roads, St Mawes Castle and Roseland Peninsula beyond. Magnificent polished white marble fireplace with inset gas fire. Two radiators, wall light points, TV aerial sockets and telephone point. Further double casement doors with bevelled glass opening into the:- KITCHEN/DINER 6.83m(22'5'') x 3.93m(12'11'') Another extraordinarily well proportioned reception/living area, 'open-plan', providing distinct dining and kitchen areas: DINING AREA 3.21m(10'6'') x 3.93m(12'11'') Window to the front elevation again enjoying the panoramic Penryn River, town, Flushing and countryside views. Radiator, telephone point, breakfast bar and double glass-fronted leaded display cabinets with down-lighting to the:- KITCHEN AREA 3.65m(12'0'') x 3.93m(12'11'') Superbly appointed with a complete range of fitted wall and base units with polished black granite worksurfaces between with complementary tiled splashbacks and concealed pelmet lighting. Inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and cutlery drainer, AEG dishwasher, AEG four-ring gas hob with illuminated filter canopy over. Wine racks, end display shelving, eye level AEG microwave duo oven with AEG oven/grill below. Integrated AEG fridge and freezer cabinets with further tall storage larder cupboard to one side. Timber stripped flooring continuing from the dining room, radiator, numerous inset down-lighters, window to the front elevation enjoying the superb, panoramic, town, river and countryside views. Casement door with bevelled glazing opening into the:- INNER LANDING Access to loft storage area, radiator, broad built-in double cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelving, airing cupboard with Heatrae Sadia Megaflow hot water cylinder with immersion heater and Honeywell timer switching. Window to the side elevation, inset down-lighters. STUDY (BEDROOM FIVE) 2.38m(7'10'') x 2.97m(9'9'') Window to the rear elevation, radiator, TV aerial socket and telephone point. A highly versatile room, suitable for use as a fifth bedroom if required, with shower room adjacent. CLOAKS/SHOWER ROOM Most attractively appointed with a high quality white suite comprising low flush WC with concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and corner-entry shower cubicle with Mira Sport shower. Ceramic tiled floor and part ceramic tiled walls, radiator, obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, extractor fan, inset down-lighters, strip light/shaver socket. BEDROOM HALL Opening from the reception hall, inset low voltage down-lighters, built-in cupboard with electrical trip switching, double linen cupboard. The rooms, right to left, from the reception hall:- BEDROOM ONE 5.38m(17'8'') x 3.89m(12'9'') Broad double glazed window to the rear elevation, built-in pine drawers and dressing table unit, broad double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf, radiator, TV aerial socket, telephone point, door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Again, most attractively appointed with a high quality white suite comprising low flush WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin set in vanitory unit with mixer tap and strip light/shaver socket over, corner-entry shower cubicle with Triton shower. Fully ceramic tiled walls, extractor fan, obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring. BEDROOM TWO 5.43m(17'10'') x 3.93m(12'11'') The 'master' bedroom with range of fitted oak furnishings including ample drawers with dressing table, mirror and double wall lights over. Double mirror-fronted wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator, telephone point, TV aerial socket, broad window to the front elevation, overlooking the sun terrace and the surrounding landscaped gardens to countryside and the Penryn River beyond. Inset down-lighters, door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Again, superbly appointed with a high quality white suite including low flush WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin set in vanitory unit with mixer tap and strip light/shaver socket over, Aqualux computerised shower cubicle/sauna with multi adjustable shower heads. Obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, extractor fan, fully ceramic tiled walls, chrome-effect radiator/heated towel rail, ceramic tiled flooring. BEDROOM THREE 3.52m(11'7'') x 3.60m(11'10'') Second measurement plus door recess, built-in double cupboard, radiator, TV aerial socket, telephone point, sliding double glazed door opening into the:- CONSERVATORY 3.33m(10'11'') x 3.00m(9'10'') Double glazed with radiator, power points, double casement doors opening onto the sun terrace. An ideal additional sitting area, enjoying a lovely outlook over the beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the swimming pool and beyond to countryside running down to the Penryn River and village of Flushing beyond. BEDROOM FOUR 4.20m(13'9'') x 4.30m(14'1'') Broad window to the front elevation, again enjoying a lovely outlook over the beautifully landscaped gardens to the Penryn River. Radiator, TV aerial socket, telephone point, built-in wardrobe with mirror. Door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Another superbly appointed en-suite shower room with fully tiled walls and white suite comprising low flush WC with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap and strip light/shaver socket over, corner-entry shower cubicle with Triton shower. Obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, extractor fan, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring. FAMILY BATHROOM A lavish bathroom with high quality four-piece suite comprising low flush WC with concealed cistern, bidet with mixer tap, wash hand basin with mixer tap and strip light/shaver socket over, spa bath. Fully ceramic tiled walls with attractive relief, obscure double glazed window to the rear elevation, extractor fan, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring. UTILITY ROOM 3.90m(12'10'') x 1.77m(5'10'') An extremely useful ancillary utility area with fitted units with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, recess with plumbing for automatic washing machine, freezer recess, boiler cupboard housing Vaillant gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating. Ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, obscure double glazed door and window to the side elevation, bin store and drying area. Accessed from the swimming pool area, front sun terrace and extensive side parking area, there is access to the cavernous lower ground floor areas which include:- POOL CHANGING AREA 4.85m(15'11'') x 3.20m(10'6'') overall Ceramic tiled flooring throughout, sub-divided to provide a washroom area with double doors from the landscaped gardens, patio furniture store and changing room with WC, pedestal wash hand basin and shower unit. PUMP ROOM 4.77m(15'8'') x 3.20m(10'6'') Grant Euroflame pool heater, Atika High Rate sand filter, Certikin heat exchanger. Electrical trip switching, work benches, opening into:- WORKSHOP/STORE 3.23m(10'7'') x 4.75m(15'7'') Access to further sub-floor storage area. INTEGRAL GARAGE 9.16m(30'1'') x 5.50m(18'1'') Electronic up-and-over door, electrical meters and trip switching, telephone point, light and power, panelled door and window from the side parking area, opening into:- WORKSHOP TWO 4.35m(14'3'') x 3.53m(11'7'') Light and power connected. Suitable as additional garaging if required. GATED DRIVEWAY 'Orchard House' benefits from both 'in and out', lower and upper driveways; the main gated entrance located at the foot of Polsethow where there are imposing double granite gateposts with electronic gates, with video entry-phone system, opening onto a gently rising tarmacadamed driveway with standard Victorian-style street lamps and ornamental dry stone walling, beautifully planted with a magnificent range of flowering shrubs and trees including many palms, conifers, laurel, camellias and bamboo. At mid point, the driveway opens onto:- FORMAL FRONT GARDENS Extensive lawn, again bordered by magnificent shrub borders, together with central, circular ornamental tree and shrub bed comprising a superb array of specimen plants including crab apple trees, rhododendrons, palms, conifers, copper beech trees, pittosporum and eucalyptus trees. A bed of bamboo 'hides' an upper lawn, enclosed and extremely well sheltered by high conifer hedging. EXTENSIVE PARKING AREA Located to the south side of the house with doors to the integral lower ground floor garaging, cedar garden equipment store - 3.70m(12'2) x 2.47m(8'1). SIDE GARDENS Again, extensively and professionally stocked and landscaped, containing a wealth of superb shrubs and plants including further palms, camellias, bamboo, weeping willow, rhododendrons, flowering cherry trees and grasses in variety. WORKSHOP 5.50m(18'1'') x 5.50m(18'1'') Of timber construction, light and power connected, another highly useful outbuilding. The tarmacadamed and palm tree-lined driveway continues to the rear of the house, to the main, glazed, entrance to the accommodation, to either side of which there are further beautifully stocked shrub beds, with rhododendrons and palm etc, together with two tarmacadamed parking spaces. To the side of this area can be found the upper electronic gates with alternative route of approach/exit to Kernick Road. SIDE COURTYARD Arched gateway from the upper drive, fully paved, bin storage area, uPVC oil storage tank, courtesy door to ground floor utility room, balustrading opening onto the:- FULL WIDTH SUN TERRACE A superb entertaining area, fully paved, with double doors opening from the ground floor conservatory, outside dining area part sheltered by the first floor balcony, fully enclosed by high balustrading, enjoying a magnificent view over the exceptional swimming pool terrace below, to the formal gardens, countryside, viaduct, outskirts of Penryn and river beyond. From the corner of this terrace a semi-circular staircase leads down to the swimming pool area with covered pergola leading to the bungalow/changing room and a paved pathway continuing past further beautifully stocked gravelled terraces, interspersed with a wide variety of magnificent, mature sub tropical plants including banana tree, tree ferns, dracaena palms and camellias etc. HEATED SWIMMING POOL 10.06m(33'0'') x 4.88m(16'0'') Semi-circular steps at mid point, completely surrounded by a magnificent, paved, terrace, enclosed and sheltered by surrounding walling with extensive external lighting and further raised, gravelled, terraces with palms, camellias and wrought iron balustrading with pedestrian gate and bamboos to the formal front gardens. BUNGALOW/CHANGING ROOM 4.87m(16'0'') x 3.90m(12'10'') Overall internal measurements. A highly adaptable building, fully timber panelled, under a pitched pepper-pot roof of natural slate, with light and power connected, verandah, broad steps descending to the swimming pool terrace, light and power connected, fitted kitchen area and shower/changing room with low flush WC, wash hand basin, corner-entry shower cubicle with Mira shower, fully tiled walls. SERVICES Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas are connected to the property. Telephone points (subject to supplier's regulations). Gas fired central heating. Oil fired pool heating. COUNCIL TAX Band G - Carrick District Council. TENURE Freehold. POSSESSION Immediate vacant possession upon completion of the purchase - the vendor offering the additional benefit of no onward chain. VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's Sole Agents - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: 01326 318813. DIRECTIONAL NOTE Proceed on the Truro to Falmouth road, the A390, following the signs at Treluswell and Treliever roundabouts to Falmouth and Penryn. At the Kernick Road roundabout, between B&Q and the Asda superstore, turn left onto Kernick Road, passing St Gluvias Cricket Club on the right-hand side and Penryn Rugby Club on the left. Proceed over the brow of the hill, take the second turning right into Polsethow and take the steep driveway to the left after approximately 150 yards. At the bottom of this hill bear left and the entrance gates to 'Orchard House' will be immediately in front of you. These particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective purchasers. Although every effort has been made to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the building, services, appliances and any fixtures and fittings. All measurements, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate and should not be relied upon for accuracy. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with a purchase of the property.
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