Description

For sale for only the second time since construction circa 1970, and in our clients' family's ownership for over 50 years, a substantially extended semi-detached house in this popular residential cul-de-sac, overlooking woodland and within an approximate 15 minute walk of schools, shops, Swanpool Lake and the beach beyond. Beautifully presented throughout, upgraded in every respect and extended to both the side and rear, the property now provides highly adaptable family or 2-family accommodation with extensive living areas, 2 kitchens, a useful utility room, 4 first floor bedrooms and 2 attractively appointed shower rooms. A 2 storey 'annexe' being ideal for those with a dependent relative etc. The Property - 51 Shelburne Road is a most deceptive house which has been substantially extended and remodelled by our clients to provide an extremely versatile home, suitable for a large family or those with a dependent relative etc. The original entrance hall leads into a lounge/dining room with glass-fronted log-burner and patio door which opens onto a front terrace, over which there are views to neighbouring woodland. An extension to the rear can be accessed through double casement doors from the dining area or through the refitted and well appointed kitchen to a conservatory/sun room which opens directly onto the rear courtyard garden, as well as into the versatile second sitting room. A ground floor utility room has both internal and external access and can be allocated to the main accommodation or annexe as required. Upstairs, there are four well proportioned bedrooms, a well appointed family shower room, and a second shower room, en-suite to the first floor bedroom extension, with separate staircase to the annexe living accommodation below. This lounge area has its own independent lower access from the front garden and parking area, together with a split level kitchenette and internal door to the utility room. The front gardens are well enclosed, gated and provide private off-road parking for three/four vehicles, together with a gravelled terrace with canopied entrance to the accommodation. The rear gardens are small but well enclosed, paved and decked for ease of maintenance, and have a side pathway returning to the forecourt area. Benefiting from replacement double glazing, Propane gas fired central heating, and attractively refitted kitchen and two well appointed shower rooms, 51 Shelburne Road is a highly deceptive home, faultlessly presented throughout, which must be viewed to be fully appreciated. The Accommodation Comprises - Reception Hall - Replacement uPVC double glazed entrance door with matching side screen opening from the front garden, broad staircase rising to the part galleried first floor landing with under-stair storage area. Timber-effect flooring, coved ceiling, part glazed casement doors to the reception rooms. Lounge/Diner - A well proportioned room with replacement uPVC double glazed patio door to the front elevation, opening onto the attractively landscaped and stocked front gardens and with views to woodland beyond. Coved ceiling, glass-fronted log-burner on slate hearth, radiator, former serving hatch to the kitchen, double casement doors with matching side screens opening into the:- Sitting Room - A substantial addition to the property, interconnecting with the main reception room or easily sub-divided once again if preferred. uPVC double glazed window to the garden area, Velux roof light providing additional light, radiator, wall light points, coved ceiling, inset downlighters, broad archway opening into the:- Sun Lounge - Of uPVC double glazed construction, providing another light, bright sitting area, with sliding patio doors opening onto the courtyard garden. uPVC double glazed door and window returning to the:- Kitchen - Most attractively appointed with a comprehensive range of high-gloss grey units with ample worksurfaces between with complementary tiled splashbacks. Inset sink unit with mixer tap, corner carousel unit, four-ring ceramic hob with illuminated stainless steel filter canopy over and integrated fridge unit under. Split level Beko double oven and grill with further cupboards above and below, further worksurface with cupboards above and below, including integrated Ignis dishwasher. Timber-effect flooring continuing from the reception hall, coved ceiling. First Floor - Galleried Landing - Broad staircase rising from the reception hall, access to over-head loft storage area with retractable ladder. Fitted airing cupboard with Worcester gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating, linen shelving. Radiator, the rooms in a clockwise rotation from the top of the staircase:- Bedroom One - Replacement uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation overlooking the gardens to woodland beyond, coved ceiling. Bedroom Two - Double glazed window to the rear elevation, coved ceiling, built-in double wardrobe, full height, with louvre doors. Family Shower Room - Attractively appointed with a contemporary white three-piece suite comprising a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and walk-in shower cubicle with Mira instant shower and curved glazed screen. Fully ceramic tiled walls, coved ceiling, inset downlighters, extractor fan, towel rail/radiator. Obscure uPVC double glazed windows to the rear elevation. Bedroom Three - Broad replacement uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation, glazed display cabinet, coved ceiling.` Bedroom Four - The extension : bedrooms four and three if required being connected to the ground floor living room extension. Broad uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, again enjoying an attractive lightly wooded outlook. Staircase (easily enclosed) to the ground floor annexe living accommodation. Radiator, door to:- Shower Room/Wc - Again, attractively appointed with a white contemporary three-piece suite comprising a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in tiled shower cubicle with Mira instant shower. Fully ceramic tiled walls and flooring, uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, inset downlighters, coved ceiling, extractor fan, towel rail/radiator, deep shelved linen storage cupboard. Loft Area - Retractable loft ladder, panelled and insulated, Velux roof light to the rear elevation, light and power connected, ideal for storage etc. The Annexe - Double uPVC double glazed doors with matching side screens from the front parking area, providing direct and easy access as well as an attractive outlook over the property's own grounds to woodland beyond. Tall ceiling, radiator, obscure double glazed window to the side elevation, three steps with balustrading to the:- Kitchen Area - Attractively appointed with high-gloss grey painted base units with granite-effect worksurface over with inset sink unit with mixer tap. Integrated fridge. Overlooking the living area and with staircase rising to the bedroom (number four) above. Connecting door to the:- Utility Room - A highly useful ancillary area with additional storage cupboards, stainless steel sink and space with plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer etc, as well as further fridge space etc. uPVC double glazed door and window overlooking and opening onto the courtyard garden. The Exterior - Front Garden - Number 51 is well enclosed to the front by timber fencing, mature hedging and double gates which open onto the broad brick pavia parking area. There is a raised terrace with palm, conifer and camellia border, providing an attractive sitting and dining terrace with canopied porch to the accommodation and sliding patio door from the lounge/diner. Parking Area - Brick pavia throughout, providing off-road space for three vehicles, bordered by further shrub edging. Exterior water tap, double doors opening to the annexe, Propane gas storage, paved pathway leading to the rear courtyard. Rear Courtyard Garden - Paved and decked for ease of maintenance, well enclosed to all sides by block walling, timber fencing and conifer hedging. Pedestrian gate providing independent access to the rear of the house if required. General Information - Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected to the property. Propane gas fired central heating. Council Tax - Band B - Cornwall Council. Tenure - Freehold. Viewing - By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: . Directional Note - From The Moor in the centre of Falmouth, proceed up Killigrew Street and, at the roundabout, take the second exit onto Chard Terrace. Turn left immediately in front of Penmere Fish Bar and proceed down Penmere Hill, passing underneath the railway bridge. Take the next turning right before the garage into Shelburne Road. Proceed past the right-hand turning to Duncannon Drive and the left-hand turning into The Causeway, after which Number 51 will be found on the left-hand side opposite the area of woodland.