56 Melvill Road, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 4DD

£650,000 Freehold

Elegant and spacious detached 1920s residence on Falmouth's sought-after southern side, beside Fox

Rosehill Gardens just half a mile from town and harbourside and a quarter of a mile to seafront and

beaches. Quality, stylish, four-bedroom accommodation; master en-suite and second with balcony.

Three reception rooms plus a stunning, extended split level kitchen/dining room overlooking and accessing a wonderful west facing 150' long, level and enclosed garden. Gated access with garage

and driveway parking.

THE LOCATION This elegant home is located off Melvill Road at the entrance to Fox's Lane and

abutting the glorious Fox Rosehill Gardens to the rear. The position, on Falmouth's sought-after southern side, is perfect for accessing the town and harbourside about half a mile away and seafront

and beaches, about a quarter of a mile. Falmouth has a diverse selection of restaurants and an eclectic mixture of individual shops as well as

national chains, including Marks & Spencer and Sainsbury's, together with quality galleries showcasing

local talent. Nearby train stations (Falmouth Town and Penmere Halt) provide a convenient link to the mainline at Truro for Exeter and London, Paddington.

Falmouth Docks are a major contributor to the town's economy and along with Falmouth University (with

campuses in Falmouth and Penryn) and Falmouth Marine School, specialising in traditional and modern boat building, marine engineering and environmental science, ensure an all year round and vibrant

community. There are five primary schools and one secondary school in the town and highly regarded independent preparatory and senior schools in Truro.

Falmouth boasts the third largest natural harbour in the world and is renowned for its maritime facilities

which offer some of the best boating and sailing opportunities in the country. The town is consistently ranked as one of the top five places to live in the UK.

THE PROPERTY Number 56 is a fine and prominent detached residence built in 1926/7 and set in a very generous plot

and with a rare blend of features and attributes which makes its availability rare indeed. Accommodation is well proportioned throughout and beautifully presented with bath/shower room and

four first floor bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room and another with access to a balcony. Downstairs is a further bedroom plus a fine reception room with 9'10" high ceilings and bay windows.

There is a study and a striking kitchen/dining room which merits a special mention. This open plan room is social and impressive with its two split levels, vaulted ceiling and light flooding from skylights and a huge

arched window looking into the garden. Luxurious and comfortable, this room is likely to become the 'hub

of the home', effortlessly flowing through French doors on to the timber decked terraces and garden. The house is very well cared for and beautifully presented and equipped. Windows are UPVC double glazed and

a gas combination boiler fuels radiator central heating and hot water supply.

Outside the gardens are an exceptional feature of this property, full of colour, interest and maturity. Twin gates lead into a tarmacadam drive with good parking provision and access to a garage. The front garden, with its magnificent Magnolia leads around to the rear garden which is almost 'park like' in its feel,

measuring about 150' x 45' this area faces west, is level and enclosed, being mostly lawned but with borders of fine trees and choice shrubs and plants.

Properties, so 'complete' as 56 Melvill Road seldom become available for sale and as such we wholeheartedly recommend viewing this impressive home.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL (ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE) Shallow slate and granite

steps through arched obscure UPVC double glazed double doors into...

REF NO. 10681

• Elegant 1920s residence

• Sought after residential position

• Four bedrooms, master en-suite

• Two reception rooms

• Stunning vaulted split-level kitchen/dining room

• Glorious established garden

• Parking and garage

• Rare and desirable

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 10' 2" x 3' 10" (3.1m x

1.17m) and 10' ceiling height Chequered tile

floor. Arched side window. Coat hooks, shelf.

Wide painted panel door to...

HALLWAY 8' x 8' (2.44m x 2.44m) UPVC double glazed window to side. Radiator. Corniced

ceiling, picture rail, telephone point. Access through to...

INNER HALLWAY With turning staircase rising to

the first floor. Corniced ceiling. Picture rail. Deep

under stair cupboard with meter and electric trip switches. Doorway into garage. From the hall,

original panelled exposed wooden doors into the

drawing room, sitting room and study. Open

archway through to split level kitchen and dining room.

SITTING ROOM 15' 8" x 14' (4.78m x 4.27m) A fine

room with large box bay UPVC double glazed

window to front. Striking fireplace with slate and painted timber surround with slate hearth and

inset 'Clear View' stove. Timber floorboards. Original built in glazed cabinet with cupboards

beneath. Two radiators. Corniced ceiling with picture rail. TV and power points.

BEDROOM TWO / SECOND LOUNGE 16' x 16' (4.88m x 4.88m) reducing to 10'10'' (3.3m) With

two UPVC double glazed windows into the rear garden. Original fire place recess (non-

functional). Shelved recesses. Two radiators.

KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM 27' 8" x 12' 4"

(8.43m x 3.76m) in kitchen (and 11'3'' (3.43m) in dining room. A spectacular open plan, vaulted

room, thoughtfully rebuilt in two gentle split

levels and overlooking the garden though a

striking 10' high, floor to ceiling, 8' wide arched window, and French doors to the side, on to the

timber decked terrace. Four double glazed velux roof windows. Porcelain tile flooring throughout

with two steps and a peninsula work top

providing partial separation from the dining and kitchen areas, whilst presenting the impressive

and social, open plan layout. The kitchen is comprehensively equipped and

fitted with a gloss white flush fronted, soft closure

range of base and eye level cupboards and drawers with stainless steel handles and extensive solid granite work tops, including a central island

incorporating a breakfast bar and storage beneath.

Peninsula work top and rivened drainer with inset 'Franke', one and a half bowl stainless steel sink

with mixer tap. Appliances are by 'NEFF' with five

burner gas hob and stainless-steel extractor hood,

glass splashback. Integrated dishwasher and stainless-steel double oven incorporating a

microwave. Inset and ceiling spotlights. Two radiators.

STUDY 9' x 9' (2.74m x 2.74m) Exposed wooden floorboards. UPVC double glazed window to side.

Wash hand basin, cupboard beneath. Corniced and spot lit ceiling. Radiator.

FIRST FLOOR Fine turning staircase with hard

wood newell posts and hand rail, and painted

spindles, rising up through a half landing ( with door to en-suite master bedroom off) up to the....

FULL LANDING Of generous size with high level window, corniced ceiling, picture rail and access

to loft space. Original exposed wooden doors to three bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room

MASTER BEDROOM 13' (3.96m) increasing to 18'

10" (5.74m) x 11' 2" (3.4m) UPVC double glazed

window to front and small obscure glazed

window to rear. Radiator. Power points. Door

to...

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM Comfortable room

with ceramic tile floor, obscure UPVC double

glazed window to rear. Button flush WC, wash

hand basin, oversized walk in shower cubicle with boiler fed shower. Radiator.

BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM UPVC double

glazed windows to front and side. Refitted white suite comprising button flush WC, deep corner

bath with seat. Wash hand basin with cupboard

beneath. Semi-circular, walk in cubicle with

boiler fed shower. Partial wall tiling, inset

spotlights. Radiator and heated towel rail.

WALK IN LAUNDRY Practical room with obscure UPVC double glazed window to side. Plumbing

and space for washing machine and tumble

dryer. Shelving and hanging space.

BEDROOM THREE 14' x 13' 7" (4.27m x 4.14m)

UPVC double glazed window and door to front out onto the covered balcony. Corniced ceiling and picture rail. Two radiators.

COVERED BALCONY 14' x 2' 10" (4.27m x 0.86m)

Front facing and with climbing wisteria.

BEDROOM FOUR 11' 6" x 11' (3.51m x 3.35m) reducing to (9'8'' (2.95m) Side box bay UPVC

double glazed window with open wooded and

garden outlook. Built in cupboard. Picture rail. Radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 11' 2" (3.4m) reducing to 10'

(3.05) x 9' 10" (3m) and doorway recess UPVC

double glazed window to rear overlooking the

garden. Open, shelved wardrobe/cupboard.

Two radiators. Picture rail.

OUTSIDE The garden, its plot size and maturity

is a particularly appealing and unusual feature of

this fine house. The tarmacadam drive leads off

Melvill Road and Foxes Lane through granite posts and double timber gates on to a drive to park

several cars.

FRONT GARDEN All is well enclosed by timber

fencing and shrubbery with borders of Acer,

Azalea, Camellia and Griselinia plus a fine

Magnolia tree. A healthy Wisteria climbs the front

of the house and trails over the balcony. Outside tap.

GARAGE 18' 7" x 11' 2" (5.66m x 3.4m) Electronic, remotely controlled garage door. Power, light,

storage. British Gas combination gas boiler fuelling radiator central heating and hot water

supply. Door to rear garden.

A wide slate path to the side of the house passes a useful, solid, 19' long, covered storage area with

slate roof. Through a gate into...

REAR GARDEN A superb and sizeable level

garden approximately 150' x 45' with a maturity

and scale we seldom see in such a location. From

the kitchen/dining room double doors onto two

areas of timber decked terraces and the

expansive lawn with shrub and small tree borders including Camellia, Bay, Hydrangea,

Mahonia Mallow, Pampas, fir and apple trees.

Old circular store with brass sliding door.

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS - Purchasers

It is a legal requirement that we receive verified identification from all buyers before a sale can be instructed. We

ask for your cooperation on this matter to ensure there is no unnecessary delay in agreeing a sale. We will inform

you of the process once your offer has been accepted.

PROOF OF FINANCE - Purchasers

Before agreeing a sale, we will require proof of your financial ability to purchase. Again, we ask for your cooperation

on this matter to avoid any unnecessary delays in agreeing a sale and we will inform you of what we require prior to

agreeing a sale.

ARE YOU BUYING TO LET?

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letting professionals and an established reputation for letting property professionally.

Whether you buy through us or not, if you are thinking of letting and would like advice from one of our team, join

100’s of satisfied customers and contact us today - 01326 374850 or penryn@heather-lay.co.uk – they would be

delighted to hear from you.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SERVICES: Mains water, gas, drainage and electric

COUNCIL TAX: F

TENURE: Freehold

EPC RATING: E

VIEWING DETAILS: Strictly by prior appointment

please with the vendor's Sole Agents – Heather & Lay,

3 Church Street, Falmouth Telephone: 01326 319767

DIRECTIONS

From the A39 Truro, continue through Truro towards Falmouth. At the Treluswell roundabout turn left

following the sign for Penryn on the B3292. Continue along Commercial Road, through the traffic lights

and over Penryn bridge. At the roundabout take the second exit continue to the second roundabout

again take the second exit (signposted Beaches, Station). Continue along Dracaena Avenue, go

straight across at the traffic lights and take the second exit at the next roundabout on to Western

Terrace. Take the second exit again at the roundabout by the Merchants Manor Hotel, on to Melvill

Road. Continue a short distance and take the next left where Number 56 is immediately on the left-hand side identified by a Heather and Lay For Sale board.

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