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David Mills Powered By eXp is proud to present this imposing Grade II Listed gentleman‘s residence dating back to circa 1815-1818 originally built to house high ranking army offices and subsequently used as offices by the Red Cross prior to being lovingly restored and extended by the current owner. The property is spread over three/four floors and offers versatile accommodation with four/five reception rooms including the south-facing orangery, seven/eight bedrooms many with en-suites, in total there are seven shower rooms and a family bathroom. The property also boasts many period features to include sash windows with original shutters, exposed timber floorboards, high ceilings with ceiling roses, cornicing and marble fireplaces.
The main access for the property is via Lemon Street with granite steps leading up to the front entrance door which leads to a wide entrance hallway that leads to the inner hallway, this provides access to a reception room with a sash window looking down Lemon Street and the first of the shower rooms, the spacious living room with a large sash window to the front aspect and elegant fireplace and large panelled door to the dining room, the dining room also has an elegant fireplace with a log burner and window to the orangery. The inner hallway also has the staircase to the first floor, staircase the basement level and provides access to the utility room and modern kitchen/breakfast room with beamed ceiling, black granite worktop and double glazed patio door to the rear south facing sun terrace, there is a square opening to the orangery which is a great addition to the property with double glazed windows and patio door which opens to a bridge to access the rear sun terrace.
The staircase from the ground floor leads to a ‘mezzanine‘ level currently used as an office but could be used as a bedroom, the staircase then leads to the first floor with three generous sized double bedrooms each with an en-suite shower and a family bathroom. There is a further staircase which leads to a further bedroom above the ‘mezzanine‘ level.
The basement level can be accessed via its own front entrance door on Lemon Street or staircase from the inner hallway on the ground floor as well as from the rear garden. From the front entrance door is an entrance hallway that provides access to a large reception room/double bedroom with a beautiful fireplace, exposed beams and a large sash window, with a hallway that leads to a shower room. There are two good sized storage rooms, a staircase to the ground floor, beyond this is another reception room with double glazed doors with steps leading to the rear sun terrace, a shower room, another double bedroom with a dressing room that leads to another en-suite shower room.
Externally the front of the property is set back from the road with a wide pavement with an iron railing fence, an area of gravel with a couple of shrubs, there are granite steps that lead to the main front entrance door with a further front entrance door to the basement level. To the rear of the property, accessed via Barrack Lane is the coach house which currently provides off road parking for three vehicles and a timber gate to access the mature south facing rear garden. The rear garden has a paved sun terrace/patio and a wide selection of plants and shrubs, steps lead down to the basement level and a metal bridge leading to the orangery.
Lemon Street is located in the heart of Truro city close to all local amenities which include local and national retails outlets, a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, The Hall for Cornwall, Victoria Park and Boscawen Park are close by. The sailing waters of the Carrick Road and nearby as well as easy access to both the north and south coast. Truro has a mainline railway to London and the north as well as easy access to the A30.
The Accommodation Comprises
Iron fenced line granite steps lead to the imposing wooden front entrance door providing access to;
Entrance Hallway
The spacious hallway has exposed timber floorboards, high skirting boards, ceiling roses, ornate decorations, staircase to the first floor, staircase down to the basement level, single radiator and doors too;
Reception Room/Bedroom Seven
4.06m x 3.65m (13.32 x 11.97) With a sash window to the front aspect with original shutters, exposed timber floorboards, feature fireplace with slate hearth, timber surround and mantle, storage cupboards to both sides, picture rail, cornicing, ceiling rose, alcove with lighting, two double radiators and tv point.
Sitting Room
5.38m x 4.56m (17.65 x 14.96) With a large sash window to the front aspect with original shutters, feature fireplace with slate hearth, marble surround and mantle, exposed timber floorboards, cornicing, ceiling rose and chandelier, telephone point, tv point, double radiator, double panelled doors to the dining room.
Dining Room
4.55m x 4.51m (14.93 x 14.80) With a sash window to the orangery with original shutters, exposed timber floorboards, feature fireplace with wood burning stove, slate hearth, marble surround and mantle, an arched alcove to one side, cornicing, ceiling rose with chandelier, two double radiators.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.80m x 3.72m (22.31 x 12.20) Irregular shaped room, Double glazed patio doors to the side aspect with a Juliet style balcony and to the rear aspect providing access to the south facing sun terrace/patio, exposed beams, wooden flooring, black granite working surface with white gloss finished cupboards and drawers below, two pull out larder cupboards, inset 1? bowl sink with mixer tap, Neff four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, double oven/grill, combi oven, microwave and dishwasher, opening to the utility room and orangery, double radiator.
Orangery
With a double glazed pitched roof, windows and patio doors leading to a bridge to access the rear south facing sun terrace/patio, tiled flooring, sash window to the dining room and two triple radiators.
Utility Room
3.18m x3.00m (10.4 x 9.84) Irregular shaped room, with exposed timber floorboards, wooden work surface, cupboards and drawers below, wall mounted units, Belfast sink further storage cupboards and hanging rail, Worcester central heating boiler, space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Shower Room
With exposed timber floorboards, single enclosure shower with tiled surround and glass door, wash hand basin, WC with concealed cistern, dado rail, radiator and extractor fan.
Mezzanine Level
Large sash window to the rear aspect.
Office/Bedroom Eight
With a sash window to the rear aspect, ‘wig‘ storage cupboard, tv point, telephone point and double radiator.
First Floor Landing
With staircase to the ground floor and upper floor, cornicing, two ceiling roses, ornate decorations, door to;
Bedroom One
4.06m x 3.97m (13.32 x 13.02) A double bedroom with a sash window to the front aspect, feature fireplace with slate hearth, timber surround and mantle, ceiling rose with chandelier, tv point, double radiator, door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a sash window to the front aspect, exposed timber floorboards, single enclosure shower with tiled surround, glass screen and door, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity light over, electric shaver socket point, WC, extractor fan, double radiator and loft access.
Bedroom Two
4.57m x 4.04m (14.99 x 13.25) With a sash window to the front aspect, feature fireplace with tiled surround, ceiling rose, built in wardrobes with storage above, tv point, double radiator, door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a double enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity light and electric shaver socket point above, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Bedroom Three
With a sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, built in wardrobes, ceiling rose with chandelier, tv point, and radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
With exposed timber floorboards, a double enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity light and electric shaver socket point above, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Bedroom Four
4.00m x 3.18m (13.12 x 10.43) Accessed by a small staircase from the first floor landing with a built in ‘wig‘ storage cupboard to one side, Sash window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden, exposed timber beams, tv point, double radiator.
Family Bathroom
With tiled flooring, a white suite comprising a panelled jacuzzi style bath with shower over, tiled surround and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin, vanity cupboard above with concealed lighting and electric shaver socket point, WC, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving, extractor fan and double radiator.
Lower Ground Floor/Basement Level
With a separate front entrance door on Lemon Street providing access to;
Entrance Hallway
With tiled flooring, electric meters, staircase to the ground floor, double radiators and doors to;
Reception Room/Bedroom Five
5.34m x 4.52m (17.52 x 14.83) With a sash window to the front elevation overlooking the front garden and towards Lemon Street, beautiful exposed beamed ceiling, large decorative fireplace with timber lintel, two double radiators, door to;
Hallway
Exposed beamed ceiling, range of working surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, matching wall mounted units, stainless steel sink with side drainer, space for hob and cooker, door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a single enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and door, pedestal wash hand basin, vanity light with electric shaver socket point over, WC and extractor fan.
Storage Cupboard
4.83m x 2.05m (15.85 x 6.72) Large walk-in storage cupboard with power and light.
Storage Cupboard
3.50m x 2.29m (11.48 x 7.51) Large walk-in storage cupboard with power and light.
Reception Room/Sitting Room
4.95m x 4.43m & 2.90m x 2.10m (16.24 x 14.53 & 9.51 x 6.89) An L-shaped room with double glazed patio doors to the rear, steps lead up to the south facing sun terrace/patio, tiled floor in the kitchenette area which has a range of working surface with cupboards and drawers below, matching wall mounted units, two double radiators, doors to;
Shower Room
Tiled flooring, single enclosure shower with acrylic surround, glass door, wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Bedroom Six
4.69m x 3.41m (15.39 x 11.19) A large double bedroom with double glazed patio doors to the rear, steps lead up to the south facing sun terrace/patio, tv point, double radiator, door to;
Dressing Room
With exposed beams, double radiator and door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a tiled floor, single enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Outside
Front Garden
The property is set back from the road with a wide pavement with iron railings to the front, the garden is gravelled for ease of maintanance with two shrubs, there are steps that lead down to the lower ground floor/basement level and iron fenced granite steps leading to the main front entrance door.
Rear Garden
The rear walled garden has two paved sun terraces/patios boarded with a selection of plants and shrubs and a pathway with inset lighting that leads through to the coach house and parking area. There is a metal bridge that leads to the orangery and steps that lead down to a small courtyard which provides access to the lower ground floor/basement level.
Coach House
The Coach House is situated to the rear of the property and can be accessed via Barrack Lane, our vendor has consulted with an architect and had plans drawn up to develop this into a two bedroom/one bedroom plus office annexe, although these plans have not been submitted therefore there is no planning permission for this.
Services
Mains gas, mains electric, mains water and mains drainage.
Council Tax Band
Band F
Agents Notes
The accommodation within this property could potentially be split to provide a separate apartment on the lower ground floor/basement level if one wished providing the relevant planning is sought. The coach house to the rear could also be developed into separate accommodation once the relevant planning has been sought. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size of this magnificent home, please contact me directly on or you can book a virtual viewing by clicking on the right hand side of the virtual tour. Back to listing
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Description
Property reference DM0144David Mills Powered By eXp is proud to present this imposing Grade II Listed gentleman‘s residence dating back to circa 1815-1818 originally built to house high ranking army offices and subsequently used as offices by the Red Cross prior to being lovingly restored and extended by the current owner. The property is spread over three/four floors and offers versatile accommodation with four/five reception rooms including the south-facing orangery, seven/eight bedrooms many with en-suites, in total there are seven shower rooms and a family bathroom. The property also boasts many period features to include sash windows with original shutters, exposed timber floorboards, high ceilings with ceiling roses, cornicing and marble fireplaces.
The main access for the property is via Lemon Street with granite steps leading up to the front entrance door which leads to a wide entrance hallway that leads to the inner hallway, this provides access to a reception room with a sash window looking down Lemon Street and the first of the shower rooms, the spacious living room with a large sash window to the front aspect and elegant fireplace and large panelled door to the dining room, the dining room also has an elegant fireplace with a log burner and window to the orangery. The inner hallway also has the staircase to the first floor, staircase the basement level and provides access to the utility room and modern kitchen/breakfast room with beamed ceiling, black granite worktop and double glazed patio door to the rear south facing sun terrace, there is a square opening to the orangery which is a great addition to the property with double glazed windows and patio door which opens to a bridge to access the rear sun terrace.
The staircase from the ground floor leads to a ‘mezzanine‘ level currently used as an office but could be used as a bedroom, the staircase then leads to the first floor with three generous sized double bedrooms each with an en-suite shower and a family bathroom. There is a further staircase which leads to a further bedroom above the ‘mezzanine‘ level.
The basement level can be accessed via its own front entrance door on Lemon Street or staircase from the inner hallway on the ground floor as well as from the rear garden. From the front entrance door is an entrance hallway that provides access to a large reception room/double bedroom with a beautiful fireplace, exposed beams and a large sash window, with a hallway that leads to a shower room. There are two good sized storage rooms, a staircase to the ground floor, beyond this is another reception room with double glazed doors with steps leading to the rear sun terrace, a shower room, another double bedroom with a dressing room that leads to another en-suite shower room.
Externally the front of the property is set back from the road with a wide pavement with an iron railing fence, an area of gravel with a couple of shrubs, there are granite steps that lead to the main front entrance door with a further front entrance door to the basement level. To the rear of the property, accessed via Barrack Lane is the coach house which currently provides off road parking for three vehicles and a timber gate to access the mature south facing rear garden. The rear garden has a paved sun terrace/patio and a wide selection of plants and shrubs, steps lead down to the basement level and a metal bridge leading to the orangery.
Lemon Street is located in the heart of Truro city close to all local amenities which include local and national retails outlets, a wide selection of cafes, bars and restaurants, The Hall for Cornwall, Victoria Park and Boscawen Park are close by. The sailing waters of the Carrick Road and nearby as well as easy access to both the north and south coast. Truro has a mainline railway to London and the north as well as easy access to the A30.
The Accommodation Comprises
Iron fenced line granite steps lead to the imposing wooden front entrance door providing access to;
Entrance Hallway
The spacious hallway has exposed timber floorboards, high skirting boards, ceiling roses, ornate decorations, staircase to the first floor, staircase down to the basement level, single radiator and doors too;
Reception Room/Bedroom Seven
4.06m x 3.65m (13.32 x 11.97) With a sash window to the front aspect with original shutters, exposed timber floorboards, feature fireplace with slate hearth, timber surround and mantle, storage cupboards to both sides, picture rail, cornicing, ceiling rose, alcove with lighting, two double radiators and tv point.
Sitting Room
5.38m x 4.56m (17.65 x 14.96) With a large sash window to the front aspect with original shutters, feature fireplace with slate hearth, marble surround and mantle, exposed timber floorboards, cornicing, ceiling rose and chandelier, telephone point, tv point, double radiator, double panelled doors to the dining room.
Dining Room
4.55m x 4.51m (14.93 x 14.80) With a sash window to the orangery with original shutters, exposed timber floorboards, feature fireplace with wood burning stove, slate hearth, marble surround and mantle, an arched alcove to one side, cornicing, ceiling rose with chandelier, two double radiators.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
6.80m x 3.72m (22.31 x 12.20) Irregular shaped room, Double glazed patio doors to the side aspect with a Juliet style balcony and to the rear aspect providing access to the south facing sun terrace/patio, exposed beams, wooden flooring, black granite working surface with white gloss finished cupboards and drawers below, two pull out larder cupboards, inset 1? bowl sink with mixer tap, Neff four ring electric hob with extractor hood over, double oven/grill, combi oven, microwave and dishwasher, opening to the utility room and orangery, double radiator.
Orangery
With a double glazed pitched roof, windows and patio doors leading to a bridge to access the rear south facing sun terrace/patio, tiled flooring, sash window to the dining room and two triple radiators.
Utility Room
3.18m x3.00m (10.4 x 9.84) Irregular shaped room, with exposed timber floorboards, wooden work surface, cupboards and drawers below, wall mounted units, Belfast sink further storage cupboards and hanging rail, Worcester central heating boiler, space for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Shower Room
With exposed timber floorboards, single enclosure shower with tiled surround and glass door, wash hand basin, WC with concealed cistern, dado rail, radiator and extractor fan.
Mezzanine Level
Large sash window to the rear aspect.
Office/Bedroom Eight
With a sash window to the rear aspect, ‘wig‘ storage cupboard, tv point, telephone point and double radiator.
First Floor Landing
With staircase to the ground floor and upper floor, cornicing, two ceiling roses, ornate decorations, door to;
Bedroom One
4.06m x 3.97m (13.32 x 13.02) A double bedroom with a sash window to the front aspect, feature fireplace with slate hearth, timber surround and mantle, ceiling rose with chandelier, tv point, double radiator, door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a sash window to the front aspect, exposed timber floorboards, single enclosure shower with tiled surround, glass screen and door, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity light over, electric shaver socket point, WC, extractor fan, double radiator and loft access.
Bedroom Two
4.57m x 4.04m (14.99 x 13.25) With a sash window to the front aspect, feature fireplace with tiled surround, ceiling rose, built in wardrobes with storage above, tv point, double radiator, door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a double enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity light and electric shaver socket point above, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Bedroom Three
With a sash window to the rear aspect overlooking the rear garden, built in wardrobes, ceiling rose with chandelier, tv point, and radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
With exposed timber floorboards, a double enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin with vanity light and electric shaver socket point above, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Bedroom Four
4.00m x 3.18m (13.12 x 10.43) Accessed by a small staircase from the first floor landing with a built in ‘wig‘ storage cupboard to one side, Sash window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden, exposed timber beams, tv point, double radiator.
Family Bathroom
With tiled flooring, a white suite comprising a panelled jacuzzi style bath with shower over, tiled surround and glass screen, pedestal wash hand basin, vanity cupboard above with concealed lighting and electric shaver socket point, WC, airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving, extractor fan and double radiator.
Lower Ground Floor/Basement Level
With a separate front entrance door on Lemon Street providing access to;
Entrance Hallway
With tiled flooring, electric meters, staircase to the ground floor, double radiators and doors to;
Reception Room/Bedroom Five
5.34m x 4.52m (17.52 x 14.83) With a sash window to the front elevation overlooking the front garden and towards Lemon Street, beautiful exposed beamed ceiling, large decorative fireplace with timber lintel, two double radiators, door to;
Hallway
Exposed beamed ceiling, range of working surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, matching wall mounted units, stainless steel sink with side drainer, space for hob and cooker, door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a single enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and door, pedestal wash hand basin, vanity light with electric shaver socket point over, WC and extractor fan.
Storage Cupboard
4.83m x 2.05m (15.85 x 6.72) Large walk-in storage cupboard with power and light.
Storage Cupboard
3.50m x 2.29m (11.48 x 7.51) Large walk-in storage cupboard with power and light.
Reception Room/Sitting Room
4.95m x 4.43m & 2.90m x 2.10m (16.24 x 14.53 & 9.51 x 6.89) An L-shaped room with double glazed patio doors to the rear, steps lead up to the south facing sun terrace/patio, tiled floor in the kitchenette area which has a range of working surface with cupboards and drawers below, matching wall mounted units, two double radiators, doors to;
Shower Room
Tiled flooring, single enclosure shower with acrylic surround, glass door, wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Bedroom Six
4.69m x 3.41m (15.39 x 11.19) A large double bedroom with double glazed patio doors to the rear, steps lead up to the south facing sun terrace/patio, tv point, double radiator, door to;
Dressing Room
With exposed beams, double radiator and door to;
En-Suite Shower Room
With a tiled floor, single enclosure shower, tiled surround, glass screen and sliding door, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, extractor fan and double radiator.
Outside
Front Garden
The property is set back from the road with a wide pavement with iron railings to the front, the garden is gravelled for ease of maintanance with two shrubs, there are steps that lead down to the lower ground floor/basement level and iron fenced granite steps leading to the main front entrance door.
Rear Garden
The rear walled garden has two paved sun terraces/patios boarded with a selection of plants and shrubs and a pathway with inset lighting that leads through to the coach house and parking area. There is a metal bridge that leads to the orangery and steps that lead down to a small courtyard which provides access to the lower ground floor/basement level.
Coach House
The Coach House is situated to the rear of the property and can be accessed via Barrack Lane, our vendor has consulted with an architect and had plans drawn up to develop this into a two bedroom/one bedroom plus office annexe, although these plans have not been submitted therefore there is no planning permission for this.
Services
Mains gas, mains electric, mains water and mains drainage.
Council Tax Band
Band F
Agents Notes
The accommodation within this property could potentially be split to provide a separate apartment on the lower ground floor/basement level if one wished providing the relevant planning is sought. The coach house to the rear could also be developed into separate accommodation once the relevant planning has been sought. An internal viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the size of this magnificent home, please contact me directly on or you can book a virtual viewing by clicking on the right hand side of the virtual tour. Back to listing
