This week’s Packet Property of the week is a hidden gem located moments from Falmouth’s Events Square and the main town centre.
This three-bedroomed Grade II home not only offers a degree of seclusion as well as being perfectly placed for transport links and day-to-day amenities, but it also boasts a range of "charming" features, off-road parking and an enclosed rear courtyard with a hot tub!
Key Features
• Historic Grade II Listed house with "charming features"
• 3 double bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms
• Modern interior, tastefully appointed throughout
• Moments from Falmouth's main thoroughfare
• Wood-burning stove in living room
• Convenient parking for 1/2 vehicles
• Established front garden with a favourable sunny aspect
• Enclosed rear courtyard with hot tub
This property is on the market for £475,000 with Laskowski and Co. based in Falmouth.
What can I expect to see when entering the property?
Reception Area
Upon entering the property potential owners will see a wealth of original features with exposed timber floorboards, vertical timers, partly exposed stonework and a pane-borrowed light window leading to the kitchen/diner area.
Sitting Room
The team at Laskowski described the sitting room as “especially bright” and generously proportioned, with a multi-pane sash window three-quarter height plantation shutter and a walk-in recess providing much natural light.
In addition, the sitting room boasts a wood-burning stove set on a broad slate hearth with oak surround and mantel.
Kitchen/Diner
The kitchen boasts natural light, thanks to its four-pane sash window and six-pane recessed rear door that opens onto a private courtyard.
The L-shaped layout is both practical and elegant, featuring oak worktops and a one-and-a-half-bowl ceramic sink. Appliances include a four-ring ceramic hob, electric oven, dishwasher, and tall fridge-freezer, integrated into the design.
A central island with a matching worktop and breakfast bar provides additional workspace.
What's upstairs?
Landing
The first-floor landing offers a L-shaped layout, featuring exposed timber beams and a galleried view of the stairwell below. The room is further enhanced by wall panelling, ceiling lights, and a radiator.
The multi-pane casement windows offer views of the rear elevation, while the panelled door leads to an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder and combination boiler.
Bedroom One
This bedroom boasts a multi-pane sash window offering elevated views of the rear garden and the rooftops of nearby Falmouth. A decommissioned fireplace, featuring a cast iron grill, slate hearth, and oak mantel, adds a touch of period character.
The room also includes built-in wardrobes and drawers, a corner recess, a radiator, and a ceiling light.
Shower Room
The shower room is appointed with a low-flush WC, a pedestal washbasin, and a corner shower cubicle with a mains-powered shower. The floor features patterned tiles, while the wet areas are finished with contemporary tiling.
Additional features include a loft hatch, ceiling light, extractor fan, and a heated towel rail.
Second Bedroom
The second bedroom offers a classic Victorian style, featuring a decommissioned cast iron fireplace with a slate hearth and ornate tiling. A sash window provides elevated views of the rear courtyard. The room is completed with a ceiling light and a radiator.
Third Bedroom
Another double room, with a tall four-pane sash window, provides a pleasant, elevated outlook with Pendennis Castle in the distance. Shallow built-in storage with sliding doors. Radiator, ceiling light.
Bathroom
The contemporary bathroom features a vanity unit with an inset sink and mixer tap, a WC with a built-in cistern, and a combined shower/bath with a mains-powered shower and glazed screen.
The wet areas are tiled, while the floor is finished with a contemporary wood effect.
What does the outside of the property have to offer?
Courtyard
The rear courtyard, accessible via three steps from the kitchen, is described as a "private and sun-drenched space".
Enclosed by stone and brick walls and high fencing, the courtyard offers ample room for outdoor dining and relaxation.
A raised deck with a hot tub and an outdoor shower adds to the outdoor experience.
Front Garden
The front garden, divided into upper and lower sections, is said to be a "tranquil oasis". Both sections feature lawns, patio areas, and a variety of mature plants and shrubs.
The south-facing orientation ensures plenty of sunshine throughout the day.
Parking
Off-road parking is available adjacent to the lower garden, providing convenient and secure parking.
More information on this property can be found by visiting https://laskowskiandcompany.co.uk/.
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