This week's Packet Pad is this detached six-bedroom accommodation in a prominent location in Falmouth, just a short walk from Gyllyngvase Beach and the bustling town centre.

The property is ideally positioned within the town, within 15-20 minutes walk of schools, the town centre, harbourside and seafront, a substantial, detached, individual house enjoying a sunny south-westerly aspect, providing attractively updated and extremely versatile five-bedroom main accommodation.

In addition there is a large, attached, two-storey annex to the rear, perfect for those with a dependent relative or seeking a source of letting income.

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WHAT IS THE PROPERTY LIKE?

Dating from the 1930's, Western Terrace is a perfect two-family home which, over recent years, has been substantially improved and reconfigured by the present owners.

Set behind well enclosed, sunny, south-west facing front gardens with pedestrian access onto Western Terrace, the house provides five bedroom main accommodation, with upstairs rooms enjoying views over Western Terrace to the outskirts of the town beyond.

A superb two-storey annexe to the rear has both independent external access if required, together with interconnecting doors at ground and first floor levels, making this ideal for those with a dependent relative. The annexe provides a downstairs WC, potential kitchen, private lounge and upstairs bedroom and shower room/WC. A fitted chairlift will remain.

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The entire property is tastefully presented throughout, benefits from gas fired central heating and double glazing and, to the rear, there is a further well enclosed, sheltered and sunny garden with exceptionally good parking facilities including a detached block-built garage, three-car hardstanding, and additional enclosed yard, ideal for dinghy storage, boating equipment or further car parking if required.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION?

SHELTERED ENTRANCE

Pathway leading from the front gardens, exterior courtesy lighting, uPVC double glazed front door opening into the:-

RECEPTION HALL

Oak flooring, radiator, turning staircase with turned balustrade rising to the part galleried first floor landing.

STORAGE CUPBOARD/BOILER ROOM

A useful, deep, walk-in storage area with window to the side elevation, stainless steel sink unit set in worksurface, electrical meters and fuses, wall mounted Worcester gas fired boiler providing domestic hot water and central heating.

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LOUNGE

Second measurement excludes a broad walk-in bay window enjoying an attractive and sunny south-westerly aspect over the front gardens. Window to the side elevation, fireplace with glass-fronted log-burner on tiled hearth and with fitted book/display shelving to either side. Wall light points, radiator, TV aerial lead.

DINING ROOM

Second measurement increasing to 16'4 (5m) into a broad alcove with window to the front elevation overlooking the gardens. Square bay window to the side. Two radiators, TV aerial socket, dimmer switching.

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KITCHEN

Glazed casement door from the dining room, window to the side elevation and further window to the rear overlooking the gardens. Most attractively and recently reappointed with a comprehensive range of cream-painted Shaker-style units with oak worksurfaces between with complementary tiled splashbacks.

Space for tall fridge/freezer, Range cooker recess. End display shelving, book shelving, Franke stainless steel sink with mixer tap and cutlery drainer, space for plumbing for automatic dishwasher. Radiator, inset down-lighters. Interconnecting doorway to the annexe (see below).

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Part galleried, with window to the side elevation, radiator and panel-effect fire doors to all rooms.

BEDROOM ONE

Broad window to the front elevation enjoying an outlook over Western Terrace to Goldenbank, the outskirts of Falmouth and Falmouth golf course. Radiator.

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BEDROOM TWO

Second measurement excludes deep door recess with shelved storage alcove. Broad window to the side elevation, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

Window to the side elevation, radiator, interconnecting doorway to the annexe at first floor level.

FAMILY BATHROOM/WC

Attractively appointed with a white Heritage suite comprising a pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and panelled bath with mixer tap with hand-held shower attachment, shower screen and mains-powered shower over. Obscure glazed window to the rear elevation, inset down-lighters, extractor fan, ceramic tiled walls and flooring, tall towel rail/radiator.

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SEPARATE WC

Window to the side elevation, low flush WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, ceramic tiled flooring.

From the landing, a doorway opens into a small inner lobby, off which a 'hit and miss' staircase leads to the second floor loft conversion. Also with doorway to:-

BEDROOM FOUR

Formerly a single bedroom, now used as a music room with 'fire escape' window to the front elevation, again enjoying the outlook over the gardens and Western Terrace to the outskirts of the town beyond. Radiator.

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SECOND FLOOR

A recently completed loft conversion with, we understand, the necessary building regulation approval, providing a 'suite' ideal for teenage children or visiting guests, etc. Comprising a small landing with Velux window enjoying far-reaching views, walk-in dressing cupboard with access to eaves storage space and:-

BEDROOM FIVE

Velux windows to both side elevations providing much natural light, access to further eaves storage areas, radiator, 6'0 (1.84m) ceiling height at the apex.

TWO-STOREY ANNEXE

Constructed, we understand, by the previous owners for use as consulting and treatment rooms. Adapted by the present owners to now provide a self-contained annexe, ideal for those with a dependent relative or seeking a source of letting income, etc.

INDEPENDENT ACCESS

Part glazed door from the rear gardens, interconnecting doorway with the kitchen to the main accommodation, and doorway to:-

GROUND FLOOR CLOAKROOM/WC

White suite with low flush WC and wash hand basin with mixer tap and tiled splashback. Extractor fan.

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UTILITY

Suitable for use as a kitchen for the annexe if required, subject to application. Radiator, fitted worksurfaces with inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Window to the side elevation, tiled splashbacks, wall and base units. Space for tall fridge/freezer, recess with plumbing for automatic washing machine. Inset down-lighters, extractor fan. Door to:-

INNER LOBBY

Turning staircase with turned balustrade and fitted stairlift (to remain at the property).

LOUNGE

A light double aspect room with windows overlooking the rear gardens. Two radiators, telephone point, TV aerial socket, under-stair storage cupboard.

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FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

Part galleried with windows to both side elevations and interconnecting door with the main accommodation (bedroom three).

BEDROOM

Another light, double aspect room. Inset down-lighters, radiator, access to over-head loft storage area.

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SHOWER ROOM/WC

White three-piece suite comprising a pedestal wash hand basin, low flush WC and fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle with sliding glazed screen and mains-powered shower. Extractor fan, radiator, obscure glazed window to the side elevation.

THE EXTERIOR

FRONT GARDENS

Attractively landscaped and well enclosed to the front boundary by granite walling and conifer hedging. Pedestrian gate from Western Terrace, rockery-edged borders, slate pathway leading to the front entrance porch.

The front garden comprises an area of level lawn with shrub-lined borders containing mature plants and trees including bay, camellias, rhododendron, hydrangea, pittosporum and palms. Pathways to either side of the property continue to the:-

REAR GARDENS

Well enclosed to all sides by walling and timber fencing; sheltered and ideal for those with children and pets, etc. Area of level lawn, pathways to the door to the annexe.

Exterior water tap, pathway with raised planters to either side leading to a large paved sun terrace, again well enclosed and sheltered, enjoying the all day sun. Timber store, pedestrian gate to the rear parking area.

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DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE

Of block construction under a pitched roof of natural slate, with metal up-and-over door and pedestrian gate to the gardens.

PRIVATE OFF-ROAD PARKING AREA

Providing additional off-road space for three vehicles.

ADDITIONAL HARDSTANDING

Completely enclosed by block walling and timber fencing, ideal for boat and dinghy storage, etc, with double timber gates onto the parking area and pedestrian gate onto the paved sun terracing.

An amount of parking which is becoming increasingly difficult to find with any house in the town.

WHERE IS IT?

Western Terrace is situated close to Melvill Road, which leads to the seafront, beaches, Castle Drive and Pendennis Point. Within just a few moments walking distance of the property are day-to-day amenities including Falmouth Tennis and Squash Club with gym, doctors surgery, junior schools, convenience store on Albany Road, chemist, church and regular bus services.

The Moor and town centre are a ten/fifteen minute walk away; railway stations at Penmere and Falmouth Town are even closer, with the hospital and secondary school at Trescobeas within a twenty minute walk or thereabouts. Consequently, the property is perfectly positioned for all of the town's excellent amenities.

GUIDE PRICE: £545,000