SITUATION Mitchell is an attractive village located some 8 miles north of the cathedral city of Truro. This charming rural village benefits from easy access onto the A30 and is known for its picturesque surrounding countryside and traditional Cornish architecture.
Notable features of the village include the 16th Century Plume of Feathers, which is well-known as an excellent dining pub, There are primary schools in nearby St Newlyn East and Summercourt.
This is an ideal location from which to explore Cornwall, lying only 8 miles or so from a number of fine surfing beaches including Perranporth, Crantock and Holywell Bay. Other popular local attractions include the National Trust owned Trerice, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.
The altogether softer south coast is around 15 miles whilst Falmouth offers access to some of the finest day sailing waters in the country and a plethora of maritime facilities.
Truro has an extensive range of commercial, professional, shopping and entertainment facilities. There are private schools around the City, whilst in the centre, there is a Marks and Spencer store, multi-screen cinema and the Hall for Cornwall Theatre. There is a main line railway station in Truro, linking with London Paddington, and Newquay Airport on the north coast, has a number of scheduled domestic and international flights.
THE PROPERTY Believed to date from the early 1900's, this attractive former village primary school is situated on the edge of the village. Retaining a number of traditional features including the bell tower and substantial arched roof timbers, the accommodation is well-presented throughout and an ideal family home.
Approached to a reception hall with stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room overlooks the garden and features a brick fireplace, inset with a woodburning stove, together with french doors opening to the garden. The beautifully appointed kitchen/breakfast room includes integrated appliances and a sociable peninsula bar. Leading on from here is the dining room and cloakroom. Completing the ground floor is a study/bedroom 4 with lovely arched window.
The master bedroom features broad full height windows with views to open countryside along with the original arched roof timbers and built in wardrobes. Leading off is an en-suite shower room. The family bathroom is of a good size with a free standing roll-top bath and separate shower. Finishing this floor are two further bedrooms.
OUTSIDE A driveway rises up from the country lane to a gravelled parking area and timber framed car port. The gardens then surround the property with secluded seating areas and, to the rear a fabulous mature garden with areas of level lawn, decked seating areas and an ornamental pond. Within the garden is a Summerhouse with deck, greenhouse and useful storage shed.
SERVICES Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.
DIRECTIONS Proceed into the village from the A30 and directly opposite Four Winds Garage, turn into Fair Park View. Proceed along this country lane and after a couple of hundred yards The Old School will be evident on the left.
