Offers around 349,950 8 The Old School, British Road, St Agnes, Cornwall LEASEHOLD To be sold for the first time in over 30 years A charming characterful spacious reverse level house within the conversion of a Grade II Listed former school located in the heart of one of Cornwall s most popular north coast villages. Formerly the old headmaster s quarters, featuring characterful reverse level accommodation with 2 double bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms and an enormous open-plan living area, communal gardens and 2 allocated parking spaces.
2 SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, 2 double bedrooms (en-suite shower to main), family bathroom. First Floor: enormous open-plan living room/dining area/kitchen. Outside: communal gardens, 2 allocated parking spaces. DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION 8 The Old School is situated at the very heart of the highly desirable north coastal village of St Agnes. Overlooking the beautiful Conservation Area of the Rosemundy Valley, British Road is only a short walk away from all the villages amenities which include various restaurants and inns, grocery stores, a baker, butcher and a newsagent and post office. The area is extremely popular with both local residents and tourists alike due to its proximity to the north coast and especially the picturesque Trevaunance Cove which is only 10 minutes walk away. From here, numerous unspoilt sandy beaches and cliff top walks with spectacular coastal scenery can be accessed from the South West Coastal Footpath. The county s capital Truro is within easy driving distance and provides an extremely wide range of leisure, commercial, retail and schooling facilities. St Agnes also enjoys easy road
3 access out to the A30 which provides the main arterial route to the M5 Bristol and A303 to London. Approximately 12 miles north, Newquay Airport provides daily shuttle flights to an ever increasing number of destinations. 8 The Old School was formerly the headmaster s quarters and provides spacious, reverse level accommodation situated within a conversion of an attractive Victorian school building, the School House is one of the landmark properties within the village due to its beautiful architecture which includes beautiful exposed mellow stone exteriors with ornate mullioned windows, granite quoins under a hipped and gabled slate roof, under red clay ridge tiles. From British Road the communal gardens are enclosed by an attractive wrought iron railing and a brick paviour path leads to the front door. On the ground floor there are two good sized double bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master bedroom and a family bathroom, a turning staircase then ascends to a large and particularly impressive main living area with beautiful mullioned windows with far reaching views over the Rosemundy Valley. There is also a feature fireplace and fitted kitchen. The property benefits from use of the enclosed courtyard garden and comes with two allocated parking spaces which is a real rarity in this part of the village. The Old School is one of St Agnes s most beautiful buildings and to find such a spacious well presented house with parking within this conversion in one of the villages most coveted locations is a rarity and an internal inspection is strongly advised by the vendor s sole agent. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From the gated entrance to The Old School development a brick pavioured path leads past an area of garden to a flight of steps which ascend to a covered porch and ultimately the timber and part glazed front door leading into:- RECEPTION HALL. Exposed timber floorboards, turning staircase to the first floor, under stair storage area, large feature window at half landing, cupboard with display shelving over housing the electronic consumer units, wall mounted night storage heater, ceiling light point. Door to a cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and doors to:- BEDROOM 1 14 7 x 12 6 (to the front of fitted wardrobes). Exposed timber floorboards, two built-in double wardrobes with central dressing area with worksurface and wall mounted vanity mirror with light, high level feature window with deep display shelving, wall mounted night storage heater, ceiling light point. Door to:- EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. Tiled flooring,
4 low flush wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with hot and cold taps over and tiled splashback, fully tiled shower cubicle with glazed shower screen and wall mounted Aquatronic 3 electronic shower controls and rinser attachment, ceiling light point, extractor fan. BEDROOM 2 11 10 x 9 1 (to the front of fitted wardrobe). Exposed timber floorboards, high level feature window with deep painted sill, wall mounted panel heater, built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving, ceiling light point. FAMILY BATHROOM 7 8 x 7 1. Exposed timber floorboards, part tiled walls, pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold taps over, tiled splashback and wall mounted illuminated vanity mirror, low flush wc, bath with hot and cold mixer tap over and wall mounted rinser attachment, extractor fan, wall mounted Dimplex heater, ceiling light point. FIRST FLOOR LANDING. Large original feature window with deep painted sill at half landing, exposed roof timber, ceiling light point, wide window through into the kitchen. Doors to:- CLOAKROOM / WC. Tiled flooring, low flush wc, wall mounted wash hand basin with tap over, wall light point, high level window through to half landing. OPEN-PLAN LIVING / KITCHEN / DINING ROOM 27 10 x 19 9 (max measurements). A part vaulted reception space with large original feature window with deep window seat and views out towards the Rosemundy Valley. Two large Velux windows with views, again, out towards the Rosemundy Valley taking in the old disused engine houses and mining stacks. Three wall light points, two ceiling light points, two wall mounted night storage heaters, low level feature window to the side with deep painted sill, loft access. Open fireplace with cast iron grate and red brick surround with tiled hearth and timber mantel over. Range of wall and base units with oak worksurfaces over incorporating an underslung Belfast sink with hot and cold vintage style mixer tap over, tiled splashbacks, four ring electric hob with stainless steel and glass extractor hood over, built under single oven, space and plumbing for washing
5 machine, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for tumble dryer, built-in fridge and freezer, wide window from the kitchen over the half landing looking out through the large feature window at half landing level and the communal gardens beyond. OUTSIDE To the front of The Old School set within attractive wrought iron railings is an enclosed private communal garden laid predominantly to lawn with a central path giving access to the various properties with shrub borders and a number of beech trees. A wonderful, peaceful sanctuary right at the heart of St Agnes. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com. POST CODE TR5 0YU. SERVICES Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. TENURE Residue of a 999 year lease. Current Service/Management charge being approximately 1,500 per annum. DIRECTIONS From Truro come into St Agnes on the B3277 over the mini roundabout and into the heart of the village. Pass the St Agnes Hotel and proceed down Town Hill
6 culminating at a crossroads before a mini roundabout, turn right up British Road and after approximately 300 yards The Old School is found on the right hand side. AGENT S NOTE The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
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