* Freehold
* Converted former school with a unique and inspired interior
* 3 (possibly 4) double bedrooms, 2 en - suite shower rooms and main/bath shower room
* Grandiose central living space measuring 50 ft with exposed and vaulted ceiling
* Incredibly bright and light rooms with many tall windows throughout
* Impressive granite fireplace with wood burning stove
* Stylishly appointed kitchen with island and accompanying preparation area
* A wonderfully social and open - plan layout ideal for entertaining
* EPC rating E
Constructed in 1878 and, formerly the village school until conversion in circa
2001/2002; a spectacular and inspiring detached property providing a wealth of
character and charm throughout, showcasing a stunning 50 ft open - plan living,
kitchen, dining room, with high vaulted ceiling (including a mezzanine level
above), exposed beams, impressive granite fireplace with wood burning stove,
and beautiful fitted kitchen, together with a grandiose principal bedroom
boasting epic proportions and en - suite shower room, 2 further double bedrooms,
one with en - suite shower room, a stunning main bathroom/shower room and
external sun terrace with accompanying gardens, sweeping driveway, plentiful
parking and a detached timber double garage with separately accessed storage
area above, allowing for the possibility of conversion to ancillary
accommodation (subject to necessary consents). Without doubt, a fine example
of a quality conversion, finessed over the years and improved greatly by the
current owners.
**The Accommodation Comprises**
From the brick paved driveway, a small set of steps rise to a half height
timber gate, giving access to the broad front terrace, with shallow steps
rising to the front uPVC entrance door with exterior curtesy light and granite
threshold, opening into the: -
**Entrance Porch**
Tiled flooring, recess with uPVC double glazed window and slate sill. Angled
roof pitch with inset downlight, granite step with internal painted timber
door with glazed fanlight, giving access into the: -
**Open - Plan Kitchen/Dining/Living Area**
An outstanding first impression to the property, providing appeal and vast
taste with a sense of grandeur, with painted exposed beams to the
living/dining area, an array of light pouring in via a multitude of windows,
together with a deep sense of history. An exceptional place for those
purchasers wishing to acquire a unique, characterful property, offering an
entertaining space which is quite literally, second to none. From left to
right, a beautifully appointed kitchen showcases an array of stylish, built - in
units, together with central butchers block and accompanying island providing
breakfast bar, all set under a number of painted beams with supporting pillars
surrounding. Opening leading into a dining area at midpoint and onwards, a
fantastic living space with a most impressive central granite fireplace with
wood burning stove set within.
**Kitchen**
Incredibly stylish, versatile and spacious in nature, with inset coir matt
upon entry, offering an array of fitted units set to two sides, adorned with a
granite worksurface sweeping through at midpoint, with inset double bowl sink
and swan neck mixer tap, Range - style cooker with five ring inset gas hob and
adjacent electric hotplate and stainless steel extractor, AEG built - in
dishwasher and space adjacent for American - style fridge/freezer. Continued
features include a butchers block to the middle, abutting the dining area, a
deep kitchen island with matching cupboard units, plentiful worksurface space
overhanging towards the dining area allowing for breakfast bas feature and, of
course, the ability to entertain guests whilst cooking within this well - served
kitchen. Accompanying preparation area underneath staircase once again, with
matching cupboards and worksurface, together with open display shelving
undercounter. Painted timber doors to inner hallway and principal bedroom
suite. Character beamed ceiling with exposed supporting pillars. Inset
downlights, contemporary hanging light, concealed speaker system. Exposed
painted brick wall to one side. Treated timber flooring. UPVC window to side
elevation. Open to the: -
**Living/Dining Area**
Full of character, a vast open space flanked with broad windows to either
side, offering a surprising amount of natural light, complimenting the nature
of the exposed beam ceiling surrounding waist height panelling and
complimented beautifully by a magnificent granite fireplace providing wood
burning stove set on a slate hearth. Continuation of treated timber floor to
dining area, carpeted floor to living space. Stylish hanging lights
throughout, accompanied by contemporary wall lights set in between recessed
windows with deep display sills. Each window providing an outlook over the
frontage. Four double radiators, turning staircase rising to mezzanine level
set over kitchen. Painted panel door providing access to the side entranceway,
with cloakroom and main bath/shower room.
**Open Mezzanine/Potential Fourth Bedroom**
Another delight within The Old School House, offering a broad area set over
the kitchen, providing the possibility of becoming a fourth bedroom (subject
to necessary consents and permissions gained), yet utilised by the current
owners as an 'office'. Feature painted panelling to the far side, continuing
at midpoint along one wall. Pitched ceiling with exposed painted beams,
contemporary hanging light with dimmer switch, two windows set either side,
providing much natural light.
**Principal Bedroom Suite**
A palatial principal suite, aura inspiring and again, providing many wonderful
features including wood burning stove with exposed flue set on a slate heart,
full height exposed stone wall, vaulted ceiling with exposed painted beams,
and feature panelling surrounding three walls. Double aspect in nature via
broad and tall uPVC double glazed windows. Built - in wardrobes to corner
section, offering useful storage space for clothes, shoes etc. Three
radiators, wall lights and contemporary bedside lighting. Painted timber door
with oak lintel above, granite threshold leading into the: -
**En - Suite Shower Room**
Stylishly appointed with an array of tiling set to the floor and mosaic tiling
to walls. Fixed window to side elevation, Velux window within roof pitch. Low
flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk - in shower with two fixed shower
screens and Victorian - style shower controls with accompanying oversized shower
head and handheld shower attachment. Columned radiator, painted feature wall
panelling to waist height. Extractor fan and ceiling light.
**Inner Hallway**
Set off the kitchen and accessed via a painted timber door, a deep inner
hallway with doors to shower room, bedroom two and bedroom three. Feature
waist height panelling to one wall, exposed painted beams at ceiling height,
tall obscure glazed window with secondary glazing and contemporary wall
lights. Electrical consumer unit at ceiling height. Feature exposed stone work
at midpoint.
**Shower Room**
Stylishly appointed with low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner
shower cubicle with curved sliding doors, electric Mira Sport shower and
extractor. Inset downlights together with inset speakers. Patterned floor
tiles, contemporary tiling to walls. Window to side elevation with secondary
glazing.
**Bedroom Two**
A well proportioned double bedroom with feature waist height panelling to one
side, uPVC obscure glazed window to rear elevation with secondary glazing and
radiator under. Exposed and painted ceiling beams, contemporary ceiling light,
radiator.
**Bedroom Three**
Once again, superbly proportioned, with full height clear glazed French doors
to rear elevation, accessed by two steps and flanked by windows either side.
Inset downlights, radiator, panel door leading into the: -
**En - Suite Shower Room**
Comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle
with electric shower and glazed shower door. Feature panelling to three sides,
contemporary tiling to ceiling height. Velux window with roof pitch, tiled
flooring.
**Side Entrance/Cloaks Room**
Once a formal entrance to this historic building when previously used as a
school within the village of Ponsanooth, comprising hardwood side entrance
door with fan light, open way leading to three granite steps rising to an
internal cloaks area, offering space for shoes, coats etc. Slate flagstone
floor, obscure glazed window to side elevation, inset downlights. Painted
timber door with granite threshold, opening into the: -
**Main Bath/Shower Room**
A stunning main suite comprising freestanding 4 ft bath with brushed bronze
tap, low flush WC, bespoke broad vanity unit offering open shelving, a ceramic
sink set on top of a tiled surface with mixer tap and finally, a walk - in
shower cubicle with crittall effect glazed shower screen, brushed bronze
showerhead with matching controls and contemporary tiling similar to vanity
unit. Tiling to shower cubicle, patterned floor tiling throughout. Inset
downlights, inset speakers within ceiling. Heated towel rail, feature waist
height panelling to two walls, two uPVC double glazed windows to front
elevation. Panel door leading to the : -
**Boiler Room**
Wall - mounted Vaxi boiler providing domestic hot water and heating, with
accompanying Megaflow system and wall - mounted Honeywell master thermostat.
Wooden slatted shelving at head height, corner cupboard housing electrical
consumer unit and maters. Exposed copper piping, uPVC glazed window to side
elevation. Loft hatch.
**The Exterior**
**Driveway & Parking**
From Frog Hill, a broad opening provides access onto a paved driveway flanked
with granite retaining walls, offering an array of parking whereby further
space to the end of the drive exists, giving access to the: -
**Oak Framed Double Garage**
A well constructed oak framed building with painted double timber swing doors
to the front and divided internally via a timber partition wall, easily
removed if desired. With concrete hardstanding and strip lighting throughout,
a useful structure, even if purely for the requirements of storage or
alternatively, a hobby room. A stable door to the rear of the double garage
provides access to a rear storage area suitable for recycling, bins etc. An
attached wood store exists to the side, with a pathway leading to a stone
outbuilding, together with steps rising to the rear, into the: -
**Mezzanine Storage Room**
Situated above the double garage at first floor level, set within the pitch of
the roof, and double aspect with walk - in dormer to one side and casement
window to the front elevation. With power and light in situ, an intriguing
space which could be utilised in numerous ways.
**External Store**
Accessed via a stripped timber door, an external store with light, storage
space and shelving to the rear. Set adjacent, and accessed via the garden
terrace above, two stripped timber doors give access to further storage space.
**Raised Front Terrace**
Superbly complimenting the property, a broad raised terrace laid to slate
tiling, offers an outdoor area suitable for al fresco dining, entertaining or
social gatherings with friends and family. Sheltered by an prevailing winds
with retaining walls to two sides, together with contemporary slatted fencing
abutting the front garden. Space for hot tub. Granite steps to the side of the
building offer access around the property, to the side elevation only.
**Front Garden**
From the driveway, a small number of granite steps rise to a lawned and raised
garden, planted with an array of subtropical plants and bordered onto side
with an array of established bushes and shrubs with a detached garden store. A
side patio with a set of steps rises to a side entrance, which is no longer in
use. Within the garden exists a former well (no longer in use). Situated
opposite, a slightly raised area of lawn could be utilised for further
parking, if required.
**General Information**
**Services**
Mains electricity, water, gas and drainage are connected to the property. Gas
fired central heating.
**Council Tax**
Band E - Cornwall Council.
**Tenure**
Freehold.
**Viewing**
By telephone appointment with the vendors' Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company,
28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone:

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