SITUATION The ancient port and market town of Truro is situated in a valley at the head of a beautiful river bearing its name and is dominated by the splendid three spired cathedral which stands at its heart. Forming the retail, administrative and cultural centre of Cornwall, the city offers a comprehensive range of retail and leisure amenities together with the county's leading educational facilities. Standing on Falmouth Road, one of the most distinctive and well known of the city's streets, 20 Falmouth Road enjoys the convenience of a walk into its bustling heart where there is a wide variety of restaurants, bistros and pubs together with a cinema and the Hall for Cornwall where there is a changing programme of live music and theatre.
Public transport links are excellent with a main line rail connection to London Paddington and flights departing to international and domestic destinations from Newquay airport.
DESCRIPTION Boasting a handsome granite facade with brick arches, 20 Falmouth Road is a fine City residence thought to date from circa 1890. This magnificent property retains a wealth of traditional features including the elaborate panelled ceilings. moulded cornices and panelled doors, so typical of the era. The property has been extended over recent years and is currently run as a successful business, The Townhouse Rooms bed and breakfast accommodation.
A welcoming entrance hallway has reception area, cloakroom and breakfast room where guests can enjoy breakfast on a self service basis. Over three floors there are 12 impressive letting rooms with ensuite shower/bath facilities, ample storage rooms and a utility room.
The owner's accommodation is located on the ground floor accessed from the reception hallway. There is a large sitting/dining room with bay window to the front, office, commercial kitchen, double bedroom and shower room.
The property is currently held under Class C1 business use, necessary consents will be needed to be obtained should a prospective buyer wish to occupy it as a residential dwelling.
OUTSIDE There is amply parking at the front of the property for parking. The property is accessed at the side where a pathway leads to the impressive garden at the rear. There are several storage sheds and access from the side to the utility/laundry room. The rear terrace leads up the meandering pathway to the delightful garden where there are borders profusely stocked flowers shrubs and trees. Pathways lead through this pretty oasis to the sun terraces where there is a chalet offering further accommodation, several shed/workshops. Wrought iron gates to the rear lead out to a further parking area for several vehicles.
SERVICES Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment through Stags Truro Office - telephone 01872 264488.
AGENTS NOTES The property is currently under Class C1 business use. To revert it back to a residential dwelling all the necessary consents must be sourced.
