End terrace house for sale in Godolphin Road, Falmouth TR11

The property

Originality and charm merge well with modern convenience in this unusual and appealing home, built in 1949 and to only be sold for the third time since original ownership. This end of terrace family home is positioned on the outskirts of town on a no through road cul-de-sac and located nearby to playing fields, local shops, supermarkets and the riverside. Accommodation is well proportioned throughout and benefits from a bright and generously sized sitting room which features a wood burning stove, picture rails and oak topped parquet flooring. The fitted kitchen is a good space with a connection between the dining room, utility area/cloakroom and a rear door leading out to the rear terrace and garden. To the first floor is a continuation of charm and character including wooden floorboards, dado rail and wooden doors to the three bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside are mature gardens to the front, side and rear with plenty of vegetation with much granite, stone walls and hedging. To the rear is a patio area and mainly laid to lawn to enjoy the sunny days with a productive vine, wisteria and clematis. Overall this property is a interesting and charming property set in a pleasing position, with a viewing recommended early to fully appreciate this property.

The location

Godolphin Road is conveniently located on a no through road cul-de-sac with the Falmouth Marina, Upper Deck Restaurant and Bar, and Falmouth town itself all located within half a mile. Supermarkets Sainsbury’s and Lidl as well as the Dracaena Centre and playing fields are also nearby which offers excellent community projects and an outdoor. There is a pleasant walk along the waterfront passing The Greenbank Hotel and Royal Cornwall Yacht Club to Falmouth High Street and town, a leisurely stroll away. Regular bus services are also available providing access to Falmouth town, beaches and in the opposite direction to Penryn, Tremough Campus, Redruth and the Cathedral City of Truro. Falmouth has an excellent and diverse selection of restaurants and an eclectic mixture of individual shops as well as national chains, together with quality galleries showcasing local talent. Train stations (Falmouth Town and Penmere Halt) provide a convenient link to the mainline at Truro with further railway links to Exeter, London, Paddington and other principal cities. Falmouth boasts the third largest natural harbour in the world and is renowned for its maritime facilities which offer some of the best boating and sailing opportunities in the country.

EPC Rating: D

Accomodation In Detail

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Entrance Hall

A welcoming entrance with a multi pane and pine half glazed door leading to the kitchen (through to dining room and utility area) and a wooden door leading into the sitting room. Characterful features include dado rails, oak parquet flooring and a turning staircase leading up to the first floor. Storage cupboard underneath the stairs. Telephone point and radiator.

Sitting Room (4.67m x 3.53m)

Light and generous size room with a large UPVC double glazed multi pane window to the front aspect, continuation of the parquet flooring and a wood burning stove with a slate hearth. Picture rails and two recess areas to either side of the wood burner. BT socket providing fibre broadband with speeds up to 900mb/s. Telephone point. Radiator.

Kitchen (3.23m x 2.79m)

Flowing connection between the dining room and utility area with a UPVC door leading out to the rear terrace and garden. A range of fitted white wood units at base and eye level work surfaces, tiled splashback and ceramic sink and drainer with mixer tap. Electric oven, hob and extractor fan over, electric fuse box and radiator. White panel door to a understairs cupboard/larder, half glazed wooden door leading to the utility area and a wooden multi pane door to the dining room.

Dining Room (3.25m x 2.77m)

UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Potential office space as well as a dining area. Radiator.

Utility Area

Wooden half glazed door leading to the side garden. Space for washing machine and dryer. Internal wooden door leading to the WC with side window.

Landing

Turning staircase with dado rail, passing a UPVC double glazed landing window to the side and wooden doors providing access to the three bedrooms and family bathroom. Wooden floorboards. Radiator.

Bedroom One (3.53m x 3.28m)

A good sized main double bedroom with a large uPVC multipane double glazed window to the front. Wall to wall mirrored built-in wardrobe and continuation of the wooden floorboards. Radiator.

Bedroom Two (3.89m x 2.77m)

Another double sized bedroom with a UPVC double glazed window to the rear. Radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.25m x 2.51m)

Currently used as an office space or good sized single bedroom with a UPVC multipane window to the front and a deep shelved over stairs cupboard. Continuation of wooden floorboards. Radiator.

Family Bathroom (2.26m x 1.85m)

Family bathroom with three piece suite comprising a panelled bath with mains shower fixing over, pedestal wash basin with brass taps and a WC. Two double glazed obscure windows to the rear providing plenty of light, ceramic tiled splash back and an airing cupboard housing the gas combination boiler fuelling the hot water and radiators. Electric heated towel radiator and loft access with insulation.

Agents Note

The property benefits from a clear A mundic test completed in 2010 which is available upon request. The surveying company can reassign the report into the purchasers names, please contact Heather & Lay for further information. If purchasers require a mortgage or lending please check with the lender or mortgage broker/financial advisor on their requirements

Front Garden

Set back nicely from the pavement and richly stocked, mature garden with privet hedge one side and wall with variegated ivy, a palm tree and variety of other plants. A pedestrian pathway leads down three steps to the front door with portico. Within the front garden there is some established granite surround with two ponds that has a recirculating stream and waterfall, a rock garden and granite steps. Pathway leads to the side, outbuilding, side door and around to the rear garden. Potential to create an off road parking space subject to necessary planning consents.

Rear Garden

A delightful sunny westerly rear garden, with mature planting, a patio area leading from the kitchen rear door and a generous garden all round for the property. The boundaries are a mixture of stone walls, small trees and hedging providing good levels of privacy. Some of the vegetation include a productive grape vine, wisteria and a clematis. This is a lovely garden to enjoy and further potential to put your own stamp on. Mainly laid to lawn and patio with pathways leading to the outbuilding and a side door of the property.

Parking - On Street

Street parking is available on Godolphin Road and there is a possibility of creating a parking space to the front garden, subject to necessary planning consent.