Ref: LCAA6624 £349,950 Yew Tree House, 3 Barrack Lane, Truro, Cornwall FREEHOLD A superb modern 3 bedroomed ‘coach house’ creatively designed and highly specified with a huge vaulted ceilinged first floor living space opening onto two Juliet balconies, with courtyard garden and parking in the heart of the city. Set quietly within short walking distance of Lemon Street and Truro city centre, this is certainly one of the most stylish properties in this desirable location.
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Ref: LCAA6624 £349,950 Yew Tree House, 3 Barrack Lane, Truro, Cornwall FREEHOLD
A superb modern 3 bedroomed ‘coach house’ creatively designed and highly specified with a huge vaulted ceilinged first floor living space opening onto two Juliet balconies, with courtyard garden and parking in the heart of the city. Set quietly within short walking distance of Lemon Street and
Truro city centre, this is certainly one of the most stylish properties in this desirable location.
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: reception hall, guest bedroom en-suite, bedroom 3, utility room/wc. First Floor: dramatic open-plan (23’6” x 15’ reducing to 13’9”) living/dining room with vaulted ceiling and two Juliet balconies, contemporary fitted kitchen, master bedroom en-suite, oak staircase rising to a loft room. Outside: pretty walled and cobbled courtyard, established well tended and shaped yew tree set atop its own walled plinth, parking space. DESCRIPTION Accessed off Barrack Lane and with a very attractive frontage being slate-hung to the upper portion over an exposed stone ground floor, Yew Tree House was only completed in March of 2007 and therefore represents the opportunity to purchase a modern coach house-style property in what is one of Truro’s premier addresses. From Barrack Lane a brick paved driveway leads through a cut stone faced arch, past the courtyard to the parking space at the rear of 3 Strangways Terrace. Next to the parking space is the yew tree that has given its name to this beautiful home and provides not only a wonderful and well tended feature but also provides privacy for the courtyard. The property is accessed through the walled, cobbled courtyard giving a beautiful entrance into this home.
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Two slate topped steps lead up to a stable door which opens into the entrance hall and then a turning staircase with bespoke wrought iron railings leads to a dramatic first floor. The open living space on the first floor really is the most tremendous feature of this modern home, with fantastic proportions and a tremendous sense of space due to its enormous roof height, as well as two pairs of double doors opening onto Juliet balconies, one at each end of the room. There is ample space for large separate living and dining areas and only two steps up to the contemporary fitted kitchen with high quality Neff integrated appliances, this really is one of the finest living spaces in central Truro. Also on the first floor is a wonderful master bedroom suite with good-sized south-facing bedroom with built-in wardrobe and a contemporary white en-suite bathroom. A superb open treaded oak and wrought iron staircase rises from the living area to a door into a loft room with a Velux roof window and eaves storage. This space is currently used as a dressing room and study. On the ground floor there are two further bedrooms, a large guest bedroom with beautiful en-suite shower room and a third bedroom. Also on the ground floor is a utility room with wc and built-in washer/dryer, that is fitted to the same high standards as the kitchen. Under the stairs is a run of push-catch door cupboards that echo the innovative storage ideas that abound throughout this house. This really is one of the finest ‘coach houses’ along what is a most unique and prestigious road only a short walk from the city centre. LOCATION Barrack Lane is well renowned as being one of Truro’s premier addresses, it being at the top of Lemon Street which runs directly into the town centre passing a beautiful array of Georgian buildings on the way. Barrack Lane itself is quietly situated and tucked-away behind Strangways Terrace and consists of a variety of detached houses to one side of the road and coach houses to the other, giving it a most unique and attractive appearance. With the city centre shops, restaurants, cafés, offices and other leisure facilities ‘on the doorstep’ and with some of the best private schooling in the south-west within walking distance along with the Hall for Cornwall theatre, there really is no more convenient place to be in Cornwall. Truro’s facilities are unequalled by any other town in Cornwall and as it is the capital city it also acts as the main administrative centre for Cornwall. Within a short drive to the south are the sailing waters of the Carrick Roads (Fal Estuary) which are deservedly known as some of the best day sailing waters in northern Europe with many rivers, inlets and coves to explore. Both Helford and Fowey rivers are within day sailing distance, although there are many ports closer to hand (St Mawes, Mylor, Falmouth etc.) that offer mooring and dining facilities. To the north of Truro lies the dramatic Cornish
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surfing coast with many different long sandy beaches and coastal walks. For those more interested in dry land activities there are many high quality golf courses nearby and Truro and the surrounding towns have a good variety of thriving sports clubs. There is a mainline railway station in Truro that runs on the Penzance to Paddington line, with London being approximately 4½ hours away. The A30 expressway has recently been improved with a new large section of dual-carriageway which now allows even quicker access to Exeter and the motorway network. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Part-glazed wooden stable door leading through to:- ENTRANCE HALL. With the turning staircase to one side leading to the first floor living room and with understairs cupboard space behind flush fronted doors that house a Baxi gas combination boiler supplying the underfloor heating and hot water for the house, as well as giving space for storage and further hanging space for coats. Oak laminate flooring with underfloor heating, thermostatic heating control, ceiling spotlights, smoke detector, alarm system control panel, double glazed white painted multi-paned casement window to side elevation, multiple power points. Doors off to:- GUEST BEDROOM 2 – 14’1” extending to 15’ x 9’. With a pair of large white painted wooden double glazed multi-paned casement windows looking out of the front elevation, these windows have a privacy glass which allows light in and a view out but keeps privacy from any passers-by. Ceiling spotlights, two wall-mounted up-lighters, telephone point, TV point, multiple power points, underfloor heating with thermostatic control. Door through to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. A beautiful and contemporary en-suite with a fully white tiled, glass and chrome large shower cubicle with Mira Excel mixer shower, Ideal Standard contemporary white pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and low level wc. Light tiled floor with underfloor heating, part white tiled walls with chrome trim, contemporary chrome heated towel rail, white painted multi-paned double glazed obscured casement window, extractor fan, spotlights.
BEDROOM 3 – 9’ reducing to 8’1” x 7’6”. Double glazed white painted wooden multi-paned casement windows overlooking the courtyard, oak laminate flooring with underfloor
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heating and thermostatic control, ceiling spotlights, multiple power points, telephone point, TV point. UTILITY ROOM / WC. Fitted to the same high standard as the kitchen with the same dark roll-edged stone-effect worktop and high gloss contemporary white base and wall-mounted units along with a stainless steel sink and drainer unit with a chrome swan neck mixer tap, with an attractive small tiled black, white and grey mosaic splashback. Integrated Hotpoint washer/dryer, contemporary white low level wc, slate-effect tiled floors with underfloor heating, small wooden double glazed multi-paned obscured casement window, ceiling spotlights. From the entrance hall stairs rise to the first floor with recessed LED lighting illuminating each tread.
FIRST FLOOR
LIVING / DINING ROOM – 23’6” x 15’ reducing to 13’9”. A most magnificent living area with a tremendous feeling of space created by a vaulted ceiling that peaks at 15’8” high with three, deep Glulam beams supporting the roof and creating a real feature in the room. To either end are a pair of white painted multi-paned double glazed wooden doors that open inwards exposing two wrought iron Juliet balconies, one of which lifts out to allow easy access of large furniture to the first floor. Wide planked oak laminate flooring with underfloor heating, multiple ceiling spotlights with dimmer controls, underfloor heating thermostat, multiple power points, TV point, telephone point. Oak and painted metal staircase rising to the second floor loft room. Two steps up to:-
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KITCHEN – 10’3” x 7’2”. A most attractive black, white and stainless steel kitchen with a continuation of the underfloor heated oak laminate flooring from the living space. Again with a pleasant outlook through a pair of white painted multi-paned double glazed wooden casement windows overlooking the courtyard and other attractive gardens along the rear of Strangways Terrace, beneath this window is a thick slate sill. In front of the window is an Astracast composite 1½ bowl sink and drainer unit with a large contemporary chrome mixer tap, all set into a dark stone-effect roll-edged worktop, also set into the worktop is a Neff 5-burner electric hob with a stainless steel Neff extractor unit over, there is also a built-in stainless steel Neff combination oven and grill, a built-in Neff microwave, a built-in fridge as well as a Neff dishwasher. The kitchen units are a range of contemporary gloss white fronted base and wall-mounted cupboards and drawers with innovative storage solutions, stainless steel T-bar handles and ‘soft close’ mechanisms. Behind the cooker is a large stainless steel splashback with glass shelving whilst around the wall behind the work surfaces is a very attractive chamfered-edge white tiled splashback. Extension of the Glulam beam from above the dining area, multiple ceiling spotlights, multiple power points, under unit down-lighters. Door from living/dining room to:- MASTER BEDROOM – 11’1” x 10’ plus door recess and built-in wardrobe. A bright and sunny room with a southerly aspect and pleasant outlook which can be seen through multi-paned double glazed white painted wooden casement windows. Large built-in wardrobe, with two hanging rails and shoe shelf, that also houses the underfloor heating manifolds, multiple ceiling spotlights, two wall-mounted up-lighters, television point, TV point, multiple power points, underfloor heating. Door to:-
EN-SUITE BATHROOM. A beautifully furnished room with a fitted white contemporary bathroom suite incorporating a deep panel bath with contemporary chrome taps with a wall-mounted Mira Excel mixer shower over, as well as an integrated low level wc with concealed cistern underneath a white ceramic top that also forms into a deep sink at one end with a chrome mixer tap, all set over a storage cupboard. Behind the sink is a large mirror with white tiling surrounding it and this continues around three walls of the room, on the fourth wall is a recess display area with two glass shelves backed by a mirror and illuminated by two inset spotlights.
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Light tiled floor with underfloor heating, modern chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights, further chrome towel rail, extractor fan.
From the living space area an open tread oak and wrought iron staircase rises to:- LOFT ROOM – 10’ x 9’10” extending to 11’1”. Currently used as a dressing room but ideal for numerous uses. Vaulted ceiling, Velux roof window, sliding doors to eaves storage.
OUTSIDE
The property is accessed off Barrack Lane through a stone faced archway and approached over a brick drive that leads to a parking space and eventually culminates in further parking for the apartments of 3 Strangways Terrace. To the side of the parking space is an area that is currently utilised for storage, alongside the well tended and shaped yew tree that gives its name to the property, which is set upon a high walled plinth, giving the courtyard and the property privacy. From the driveway an archway leads through to a beautiful high stone walled, cobbled courtyard with ample space for a table and chairs, pot plants and garden ornaments. Along one wall is a low flower bed with established plants. There are two slate topped steps guarded by a wrought iron railing that then leads up to the front door.
GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473.
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POST CODE – TR1 2DW. SERVICES – Mains water, drainage, electricity and gas. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Truro proceed up Lemon Street and immediately after the Richard Lander monument turn left into Barrack Lane. Follow the road along for approximately 200 yards where Yew Tree House will be found on the left hand side. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. PHOTOGRAPHS – Please note that the exterior photographs and the photograph of the kitchen are historic and Lillicrap Chilcott advises any interested parties to physically view the property and make their own assessment prior to agreeing to purchase. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB. A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.
