| Price:€550,400 £ $ |
Agent Information |
| Condition: |
Ready for occupation |
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| Property Type: |
House / Villa |
| Bedrooms: |
3 |
| Bathrooms: |
2 |
| Receptions: |
2 |
| Status: |
Available |
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Well Lane Cottage
Well Lane
St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly TR21 0HZ
Well Lane Cottage, together with a few of its neighbours was probably one of the earliest dwellings built in this part of the Island and seems to date from circa 1600s.
The cottage is substantially constructed of granite walls under a slated roof and within the last six ... moremonths the present Owner has spent in excess of £100,000 on most sympathetic modernisation and improvements retaining a wealth of natural charm. Ledged and braced pine doors with wrought iron furniture have been used throughout together with much additional exposed wood work including ceiling beams, skirtings and architraves throughout the property. Complete re-wiring has been carried out including the provision of expensive bronze effect electrical fittings and complete re-plumbing including the provision of a new bathroom, new shower room, new kitchen and full central heating. The whole property is now offered in excellent order throughout and has the benefit of a recently newly landscaped garden.
The cottage is within a conservation area and is listed Grade II. Well Lane is a quiet pedestrian backwater which links the main street of Hugh Town with Garrison Lane and as such Well Lane Cottage can be said to be tucked away yet still within a few yards from the High Street and therefore very convenient for the beaches of St. Marys, the shops and the Harbour quay.
The accommodation comprises:
A panelled front door with high level glass panel leads into:
Hall Having a brick effect tiled floor. Pine panelling and balustrade to the stairs are a feature and a pine panelled door with wrought iron furniture accesses beneath the stairs housing the Slimline Heatrae Sadia Amptrec electric boiler which provides the central heating. Distribution board and fuse boxes. Coat hanging space. Wall light.
Lounge 154 X 84 The granite fireplace which has been blocked off is a feature of the room having an oak surround and mantle and slate hearth. To one side of the fireplace is a recessed window giving views down Well Lane to the High Street. Panelled radiator with thermostatic valve. Ten power points. Television aerial point. Telephone socket. Feature wall niche with oak and glass shelving. Solid oak floor. Two wall lights. Views from rear window to the garden.
Direct access into:
Sun lounge / Study 93 X 69 Approached from the lounge through an accommodation area 56 X 40. Brick effect tiled floor. Double glazed windows overlooking the garden to three sides plus two opening roof lights. Six power points. Two wall lights connected to a dimmer switch.
L Shaped Dining Room / Kitchen
Dining Room 148 X 112 Having a large original chimney breast with inset multi fuel stove on slate hearth. Brick effect tiled floor and original oak ceiling beams. Panelled radiator. A small point of interest is a recess built into the window area which houses a brick sink which is now accessed for storage purposes by an oak trap door. Eight power points. Telephone point. Television aerial socket. Wall mounted thermostat. Three wall light points. Oak window seat.
Kitchen area 85 X 72 Comprehensively fitted on two sides with a range of floor and wall cabinets having cream coloured panelled / ribbed doors complimented by antique furniture. The working surface is a natural wood block and fittings include a concealed dishwasher, refrigerator, belfast sink, four ring ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor hood over. Eight power points. Double beam mounted spot lamp. Door to garden.
The staircase from the hall leads to:
On the First Floor
L Shaped Landing Having a Panelled radiator with thermostatic valve. Two power points. Wall light. Access to loft storage.
En Suite Bedroom 1210 X 90 plus a recess under one of the two windows. Panelled radiator with thermostatic valve. Seven power points. Telephone socket. Wall light point. High level television socket.
Pine doors lead into:
Built in Wardrobe and:
Shower Room 65 X 38 Having a tile effect vinylay covered floor and fully tiled walls. Fittings include a low level w.c. pedestal wash hand basin and a 32 wide shower cubicle with sliding glazed door and Mira Sport electric shower. Recessed ceiling spot lights one of which incorporates an extractor fan. Wall mounted pine medicine cabinet with mirror door.
Bedroom 2 100 X 711 maximum (62 min) Having a Panelled radiator with thermostatic valve. Five power points. Wall light point. High level television socket. Two ceiling recessed spot lights.
Bedroom 3 118 X 62 Having a Panelled radiator with thermostatic valve. Three power points. Wall light point. Two ceiling recessed spot lights. Neon switch for bathroom towel rail. High level television socket.
Bathroom 100 X 610 Having a tiled effect vinylay covered floor and part tiled, part natural pine panelled walls. Fittings include a Victorian style white suite including a low level w.c. pedestal wash hand basin and a rolled edge bath with central bath / shower taps. Over basin mirror and fluorescent light / shaver socket. Wall mounted pine medicine cabinet with mirror door. Four recessed ceiling spot lights. Electric extractor fan.
Airing cupboard housing the factory insulated hot water cylinder with immersion heater providing all the domestic hot water. Fitted shelving.
Outside
The cottage can be accessed from Well Lane by the front door or alternately a side gate leads into the garden.
Between the front door and the side gate and part of the property is a historic well presumably used by the town inhabitants for many hundreds of years. The garden is laid predominantly to a lawn bounded by natural stone walls and surrounded by well stocked flower and shrub borders. There is a slabbed patio seating area.
Granite Store Previously the outside w.c. now a utility room housing the plumbing for automatic washing machine and with a shelf and two power points to accommodate a freezer. Electric light.
Timber Garden Shed 80 X 60
Satellite dish and two wall lights.
SERVICES: Mains water, electricity and drainage are connected. Telephone is connected subject to the usual regulations.
FURNISHINGS: All floor coverings (with the exceptioon of two Turkish rugs) curtains, blinds, and light fittings are included in the purchase price.
ASSESSMENTS: For the purposes of Council Property Tax, this property is designated in Band E in the Valuation List, producing a charge of £1322.35 for the year 2008/2009. This may be subject to a reassessment to take effect of the recent alterations and improvements.
If the property is used as a second home and is available for letting for less than 140 days in any one year, the above charge will be subject to a 10% discount.
To the above charges will be added the sum of £257.50 water charge and £150.50 sewerage charge.
TENURE: Freehold
NB A covenant set by The Duchy of Cornwall states that the property is to be sold and used as a single dwelling for residential purposes by one family and prohibits any trade or business
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