3 bed cottage for sale

Menerdue Farm, Carnmenellis, Redruth TR16

Gwel-An-Chapel Cottage is a delightful detached characterful property located in the hamlet of Carnmenellis, ideally situated for access to Stithians Reservoir and positioned equidistant between Falmouth and Redruth.

Being available on the open market for the first time in over thirty five years, the current owners have over the time of their ownership built up a successful motor home and a small caravan site all set within well maintained grounds.

The cottage itself offers a great deal of charm and comprises of three bedrooms, one being on the ground floor with an en-suite shower room and doorway accessing to the exterior, feature lounge with inglenook fireplace and wood burner, dining room, kitchen, family bathroom and a large conservatory looking directly over the extensive lawned garden.

Externally there are two driveways to the cottage, the main one operating through the caravan site plus an additional lane being found to the front of the property.

The overall plot extends to 4.95 acres and within the grounds is a static caravan plus a large barn offering numerous possibilities for use.

As you would expect from the location of the cottage, there are an array of beautiful countryside walks nearby as well as access to those who enjoy water sports at Stithians Reservoir.

Due to the property being positioned between the towns of Falmouth and Redruth, both north and south coasts are within a reasonable travelling distance.

The north coast is renowned for its excellent surfing beaches and rugged coastal walks whilst the south is popular for sailing being more sheltered and having beaches such as Gyllyngvase, Castle and Swanpool found in Falmouth and therefore is really attractive to visitors.

The cathedral city of Truro is very popular with visitors and offers a good range of high street multiples and independent shops with its historic Georgian architecture and cobbled streets, there is a good range of restaurants and is also home to the Hall for Cornwall.

Falmouth itself is a maritime town with attractions such as the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle.

Accommodation Comprises

Double glazed door opening to:-

Entrance Porch

Half glazed door giving access to:-

Lounge (11' 10'' x 11' 10'' (3.60m x 3.60m) maximum measurements)

Double glazed window, feature granite floor to ceiling inglenook fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove with copper canopy over. Beamed ceiling, Staircase to first floor. Doorway accessing:-

Bedroom (9' 11'' x 7' 6'' (3.02m x 2.28m))

Double glazed window, night storage heater and access to:-

Shower Room

Double glazed door to exterior. Double glazed window, shower cubicle, pedestal wash and basin and close coupled level WC. Exposed stone wall.

Dining Room (11' 10'' x 8' 6'' (3.60m x 2.59m) plus recesses)

Double glazed window, night storage heater, shelved recess and arched wall recess. Double doors giving access through to:-

Conservatory (22' 7'' x 12' 0'' (6.88m x 3.65m) maximum measurements)

Being double glazed and doors accessing to a patio overlooking the formal lawned garden.

Kitchen (11' 8'' x 7' 1'' (3.55m x 2.16m))

Double glazed stable door to exterior and double glazed windows. One and a quarter stainless steel sink unit a good range of base and wall mounted cupboards, built-in cooker, hob and extractor over. Night storage heater.

Bedroom Two (12' 1'' x 9' 7'' (3.68m x 2.92m))

Double glazed window, night storage heater.

Bedroom Three (12' 9'' x 5' 9'' (3.88m x 1.75m) plus door recess)

Double glazed window, night storage heater.

Bathroom

Bath with shower over, close coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Double glazed window.

Outside

Immediately to the front of the property is a concrete sitting area with lawned garden, mature hedging and trees with gateway giving access to vehicular access in the lane. A gateway accesses a gravel driveway extending down to the main entrance.

The main access is considered to be through the caravan site entrance with grounds either side leaving you immediately at the rear of the cottage with parking areas. Formal gardens lie to the front and rear being laid mainly to lawn with pathway taking you via the side accessing the front of the property. Within the site is a large detached barn (approximately 105' x 30') which could be utilised for many uses along with a static caravan located to the side.

The total grounds are just over 4.95 acres with all pitches having access to electric battery charging points and hook ups.

The property is considered to be an ideal purchase for those who are looking for a quiet and peaceful position with the option to continue running the established Penmarth Caravan Club Site.

Services

Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity.

Agent's Note

The Council Tax band for the property is band 'B'

Directions

On entering Carnmenellis via Stithians Reservoir, follow the road into hamlet where a sign is located on the left hand side for Penmarth Caravan Club. Continue up the drive which leads you to the property and parking facilities. If using What3words:- valued.gently.tube