5 bed detached bungalow for sale

Feock, Truro TR3

Shalimar is a very spacious, detached bungalow (over 3000 sq. Ft.) located on the outskirts of Feock, in a sought-after location, close to Restronguet Creek and the River Fal at Loe Beach. Easy access to both Truro & Falmouth.

This amazing plot is approaching half an acre with fabulous mature gardens, detached triple garage and lots of parking.

Designed by John Crowther who is a well known architect and built in the early 1980's. With far reaching rural views from the front over the surrounding countryside. It boasts, 2 large reception rooms, beautiful kitchen/breakfast room, 4/5 bedrooms, home office, 3 bath/shower rooms, utility & boot room.

Ideal as a large family home yet easily split to provide a separate annexe, if looking for multi-generational living.

Property:
Hallway


You have an open porch with door opening into a fabulous large hallway, which sets the tone for the rest of the property with Amtico flooring and views out towards the front garden and rural outlook. From here you have an inner hallway with doors off to the living spaces and bedrooms with extensive bespoke built in storage cupboards and cloakroom/w.c.

Study/bedroom 5

To the left you have the dual aspect study/bedroom 5 currently used as a study, enjoying far reaching countryside and front garden views. Rozen built in office furniture including shelves, cupboards, and bookcases.
Dining room


You have the superb dining room with space for a large dining table, the perfect place to entertain, with a feature large round picture window framing the fabulous rural views on offer to the front.
Sitting room


The sitting room is a very spacious, light twin aspect room with sliding patio doors opening to the front patio and enjoying the distant countryside views and patio doors to the rear courtyard garden. Feature living flame gas fire. Rozen bookcases and bespoke television stand.
Home office


The home office is dual aspect with sliding patio doors opening to the rear courtyard garden and window to front enjoying views. Built in cupboards, desk, and bookcases.
Kitchen breakfast room


The kitchen/breakfast room has a bespoke and quality kitchen, in a shaker style with a selection of cupboards, drawers and display cabinets. Corian work surfaces. Siemens double oven and warming drawer, with Miele extractor hood over a Siemenns 5 zone induction hob, full length integral fridge and freezer, Liebherr pull out fridge, Siemens dishwasher, breakfast bar. One and a half bowl sink/drainer, further sink with waste disposal and instant hot water tap. Windows overlooking rear garden.

This opens out to a circular breakfast/dining area which a wonderful light and airy room where the vendor spends most of her time, with windows overlooking the gardens and French doors opening into the rear garden and patio.

Boot room & utliity room

A rear hallway takes you to a boot room with door to utility room, boiler cupboard housing Worcester oil fired central heating boiler. Airing cupboard with Albion unvented hot water cylinder, shelves, and loft access.

The utility room has further base and wall units with Corian worktops with built in sink with mixer tap over, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, tiled floor, radiator. Full height storage cupboards.

Bedrooms & bathrooms

You have four double bedrooms, two en-suite and a family shower room.

The master bedroom has full length windows overlooking the front garden and countryside beyond. Built in wardrobes, En Suite Bathroom with white suite comprising low level w.c, panel bath with shower attachment over, vanity sink unit with drawers below and mirror above, bidet, bathroom cabinet, heated towel rail.

Bedroom 2 window to rear and En Suite - A tiled room with Villeroy and Boch suite comprising low level w.c, vanity sink unit with cupboards below and above and mirror, double shower cubicle, spotlights, radiator, tiled floor. Two windows to rear (one round).

Two further double bedrooms and the family shower room. Fully tiled room with modern Villeroy and Boch suite including low level w.c, vanity sink unit with cupboards below and mirror with light and cupboards over, bidet, double shower cubicle with sliding door, tiled floor, and heated towel rail.

Externally:
Triple garage/workshop/sauna


Three electric sectional garage doors which have recently been installed. Light and power, concrete floor, shelves, and storage cupboards. Boarded loft space. Door to Sauna and Shower enclosure- Shelves, loft access, two deep wine storage cupboards with racks and shelves. Double doors Opening to garden. External door to WC with sink and water heater.

This offers potential to convert given there is water and drainage, light, and power. Great for anyone looking for a guest house or multi-generational living for a dependant or elderly relative.

Front:

A long brick driveway leads up to Shalimar and around the side to the rear where there is lots of turning and parking space and detached triple garage. The dwelling is set well back from the road and is surrounded by fabulous mature gardens that provide privacy and separation from neighbours.

The front garden is mainly lawn that slopes down to the pond that is filled by rainwater from the bungalow's gutters. It is a lovely feature with rockery, bird sculpture and huge Gunnera. There are many mature shrubs and trees including Camellias, Laurel hedging, Apple tree, and a magnificent Wisteria on the front elevation. A Cornish stone wall runs along the front boundary where there are also large Tree Ferns, granite boulders, and well stocked flower beds. There is also a hidden composting area and Magnolia.
Rear garden


The rear garden is enclosed within natural hedge boundaries and enjoys complete privacy and a very sunny aspect. The gardens have been extensively landscaped in recent years and are a sheer delight and must be seen to be fully appreciated.

There are huge paved terraces providing lots of sitting out space with attractive stone retaining walls and deep flower bed borders well stocked with mature shrubs and plants providing colour and interest including Tree Ferns, and Flowering Cherry. Pathways meander up through the garden to the top where there is a long level lawn, Magnolia hedge, and greenhouse.

There is a Summerhouse with sun room and raised terrace, enclosed potting area, and patio. A pedestrian gate gives rear access and a side lawn leads around to the front garden.
Location


The property is located just outside of Feock and a short distance from Trelissick Gardens and from the deep-water sailing facilities at Loe Beach. Loe Beach is home to a well-regarded water sports centre, cafe, public slipway, and moorings, allowing water access to the tree-lined creeks and rivers of the Carrick Roads, an area that is highly favoured by sailing enthusiasts. Mylor Yacht Harbour to the south provides a marina and moorings, water sports shop, highly regarded bistro, café, and club house.

Feock, is a highly sought-after picturesque waterside village situated on the River Fal and is only a short drive from Truro with a thriving community and parish Church. The area is extremely popular with the sailing enthusiasts. There are many beautiful countryside walks which are accessible direct from the front door, including across fields down to Penpol/Point, Pill Creek, Cowlands and Trelissick Gardens.

The Cathedral city of Truro provides an excellent shopping centre including a flagship Marks and Spencer store, main line railway station connected to London (Paddington) and a good selection of both private and state schools. The Hall for Cornwall provides year-round entertainment and there are golf courses at nearby Falmouth and Truro, while Cornwall Airport (Newquay) provides daily return flights to London Heathrow, as well as to other regional and European destinations.

The historic port of Falmouth is within ten miles with further shopping, leisure facilities and is home to a wide range of eateries, shops, local attractions, and a lively social calendar.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected.

Heating & glazing: Oil fired central heating & recently fitted UPVC double glazing.

Tenure: Freehold

council tax band: G