Probus, TR2

DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE WITH FABULOUS GARDENS AND SWIMMING POOL

Located in the heart of Probus yet surprisingly private and enjoying far reaching countryside views from the rear.

Beautifully presented with light, well proportioned rooms. Spacious accommodation over three floors.
Four/Five bedrooms plus dressing room. Master with en-suite. Magnificent kitchen/dining room, sitting room, luxurious family bathroom and additional shower room and w.c

Swimming pool and fabulous enclosed gardens.
Garaging for three cars.
Lots of parking and space for motorhome, trailers etc.
Oil Central Heating. Double Glazing.
Freehold. Council Tax Band E. EPC - E

GENERAL COMMENTS

Gainsborough House is arguably one of the finest period houses within this much sought after village. It is an imposing detached house with accommodation over three floors set well back from the main thoroughfare in the heart of the village yet surprisingly private. The house itself is beautifully presented and has been greatly improved and reconfigured by the current owner and offers light and spacious rooms enjoying views over the gardens and countryside beyond. The accommodation is perfect for a large family but is also extremely versatile. The house retains much charm and character along with modern additions including quality kitchen with granite worktops and integrated appliances, luxurious bathrooms, oil fired central heating and double glazing. There are four/five double bedrooms. dressing room, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, snug, bathroom, additional shower room and w.c. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. An internal viewing is essential. A feature of Gainsborough House are the fabulous landscaped gardens which are a delight with many interesting shrubs and plants including camellias, rhododendrons and palm trees. The approach is particularly pleasant via a lychgate with granite pillars and a natural slate roof. A path meanders through the garden to the front door. There are front and rear driveways which provide parking for many cars and ample hardstanding for caravan, boats etc and two garages (a single and double).

LOCATION

Probus is a thriving community approximately six miles east of Truro city with an excellent range of village facilities including farm shop, general store and post office, public house, doctors surgery, primary school, Indian restaurant, Chinese takeaway and fish and chip shop. A very regular bus service connects to both Truro and St. Austell where a wider range of facilities are available. The north and south cornish coast are easily accessible as is the Roseland Peninsula renowned for its sandy beaches and the south Cornish coastal path.

In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):

ENTRANCE HALLWAY

A spacious hallway and an excellent introduction to the house with engineered oak floor, window to front, staircase leading to first and ground floors, exposed beams, radiator and solid oak entrance door. Two wall lights.

SITTING ROOM

A light, twin aspect room with windows overlooking the front and side. Fireplace incorporating woodburning stove with slate hearth and wood mantle. Exposed beams, telephone and television points. Two radiators.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM

A light triple aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens, swimming pool and countryside. A magnificent room with superb selection of base and eye level shaker style kitchen cupboards, granite worktops and splashback, double Belfast sink with mixer tap over, Neff double oven, AEG ceramic hob with extractor hood over, microwave, Neff dishwasher. Space and plumbing for American style fridge/freezer. Engineered oak flooring. Dining area with Woodburning stove, timber mantle and slate hearth. French doors opening into front garden. Two radiators.

SIDE PORCH

Half glazed door leading to side garden. Window overlooking the swimming pool. Slate tiled floor, wall light. New electric consumer unit.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Arched window to rear enjoying fine views. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM

A light, twin aspect room with windows overlooking the front garden and side pool. Radiator. Door to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

A modern white suite comprising low level w.c, wash hand basin, shower cubicle with fully tiled surround and Mira shower. Extractor fan.

DRESSING ROOM/NURSERY

Views over the front garden. Built in wardrobes and drawers, radiator.

BATHROOM

A luxurious white suite comprising low level w.c, vanity sink unit, freestanding bath, corner shower cubicle. Extractor fan. Spotlights. Heated towel rail. Window to side with blind.

BEDROOM TWO

A very light, triple aspect room with windows to front, side and rear enjoying distant rural views. Radiator.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

The lower ground floor is accessed via internal stairs from the main hallway or alternatively has independent access from the side and also via French doors from the rear driveway.

SIDE PORCH

Window to side. Front door.

BEDROOM THREE

Window to side. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing modern Worcester Twin coil unvented hot water cylinder.

GROUND FLOOR SNUG/STUDY

Turning staircase to first floor. Window to rear. Built in bookcases. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR

Window to side. Radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE/OFFICE

Twin aspect with window to side and French doors to rear. Radiator.

SEPARATE W.C.

Low level w.c, wash hand basin, frosted window to side. Heated towel rail.

SHOWER ROOM

A white suite comprising vanity sink unit, shower cubicle with Mira shower, extractor fan, spotlights. Frosted window to side. Heated towel rail.

OUTSIDE

Gainsborough House has two driveways. Accessed from Fore Street is a brick driveway approached by double gates which provides parking for a single vehicle and access to:-

DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE

Electrically operated up and over door, light and power. Storage in loft space and side pedestrian door.

GARDEN

The gardens are found at the side and front of the property and provide year round interest and colour. The main entrance is through the attractive lych gate and a slate paved pathway meanders to the front door with side borders well stocked with shrubs and plants including camellias and rhododendrons. The dense front boundary is a well maintained conifer hedge giving a good degree of privacy, the house is almost hidden. There is a level lawn and a water feature with small bridge leading to a former granite cider press is a lovely feature. There are numerous outside lights and lamps. Immediately outside Gainsborough House is an undercover veranda which provides a pleasant sitting out area with views over the garden.

GAMES ROOM

An irregular shaped room. A very versatile room perfect for table tennis and entertaining. Double glazed patio doors. Vaulted roof with exposed trusses. Belfast sink. Further STORAGE ROOM 6'8 x 6'6'.

SWIMMING POOL

With summer and winter covers. Heated by the central heating boiler within the garage. Costings are available from the agent. The swimming pool is enclosed within a fence and is surrounded by a newly laid non slip resin bound surface. A former telephone box has been converted into an outside shower with Triton shower. At the far end of the pool are changing rooms with tiled floor, wash hand basin and separate w.c.

PARKING AND DRIVEWAY

Located at the rear of the house. Attractive brick driveway provides parking for several cars and ample space for boat, trailer, caravan etc.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

Up and over garage door. Worcester oil fired central heating boiler for the house and heated swimming pool. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Light and power. Half glazed side pedestrian door with steps to the garden.

SERVICES

Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Oil fired central heating.

N.B.

The electrical circuit, appliances and heating system have not been tested by the agents.

VIEWING

Strictly by Appointment through the Agents Philip Martin, 9 Cathedral Lane, Truro, TR1 2QS. Telephone: 01872 242244 or 3 Quayside Arcade, St. Mawes, Truro TR2 5DT. Telephone 01326 270008.

DIRECTIONS

Proceed into the village from the Truro direction and Gainsborough House is located on the left hand side and is easily recognised by the Lychgate.

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TENURE

Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX

E.

EPC

E