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West End, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3AA

£695,000 Under Offer

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Receptions: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2

Built in the mid 19th Century by the Penrose family this unique and imposing house was formerly known as 'Parkhenver'.
Renamed as 'St Joseph's Convent' and still used as such, the house has retained a wealth of original features to include a fine dog-legged staircase with slender colonette balusters, ornate ceiling roses, coveing and pedimented architraves, cast iron fireplaces, sashed windows and prominent rusticated quoins.
The grounds feature mature shrubs and trees with a separate walled allotment area whilst the lawned gardens take advantage of its South Westerly facing aspect.

  • Main entrance door leading into
  • PORCH 3.0m (9'10") X 1.8m (6'0")
    Glazed windows to three sides. Tiled floor. Inner door with glazed surround into:
  • RECEPTION HALLWAY 3.7m (12'3") X 2.4m (7'11")
    Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door with glazed surround leading into:
  • GRAND HALL 7.1m (23'5") X 5.2m (16'11")
    Turning stair case with feature arched window ascending to the galleried landing. Under stairs walk-in storage cupboard. Two radiators.
  • RECEPTION ONE 5.2m (16'11") X 3.9m (12'10")
    Double aspect glazed window. Feature tiled fireplace surround. Coved ceiling. Two radiators.
  • RECEPTION TWO 4.5m (14'9") X 3.9m (12'10")
    Glazed window. Recessed safe. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door into cloakroom.
  • CLOAKROOM 2.2m (7'3") X 1.4m (4'6")
    Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Recessed vanity unit. Extractor fan. Part tiled walls.
  • RECEPTION THREE 6.9m (22'8") X 4.7m (15'6")
    Glazed bay window overlooking the lawned gardens. Two radiators. Ornate ceiling rose and coved ceiling.
  • RECEPTION FOUR 6.7m (22') x 4.7m (15'6")
    Double aspect glazed windows. Feature marble fireplace with inset gas fire. Two radiators. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.
  • INNER HALLWAY 5.8m (18'11") X 1.2m (4'1")
    Second staircase to secondary first floor landing. Recessed storage cupboards. Door leading to stair case descending into the basement. Door leading into the Rear Lobby.
  • RECEPTION FIVE 4.7m (15'5") X 4.2m (13'9")
    Glazed window. Radiator. Three recessed storage cupboards. Inner glazed sashed window. Door into Kitchen.
  • KITCHEN 4.5m (14'9") X 3.7m (12'0")
    Fitted with matching wall and base cupboards and drawers with work top over. Inset one and a half bowl single drain sink unit. Two glazed windows. Two door ways into the inner hallway.
  • LARDER 2.6m (8'8") X 2.4m (7'10")
    Glazed window. Base storage cupboards with shelves above.
  • GUEST CLOAKROOM 1.9m (6'2") X 1.4m (4'5")
    Low level wc. Corner wash hand basin. Glazed window.
  • REAR LOBBY
    Accessed via steps down from the inner hallway door. Second entrance door to outside. Door way leading in the utility room.
  • UTILITY ROOM 4.2m (13'8") X 3.7m (12'3")
    Glazed window. Fitted base cupboards with inset double bowl sink unit and tiled wall splash back. Two radiators. Plumbing for washing machine.
  • BASEMENT
    Accessed via door way and steps from the Inner Hallway. Arranged into separate areas (some with light). Two wall mounted gas central heating boilers.
  • FIRST FLOOR
  • GALLERIED LANDING 7.1m (23'4") X 3.9m (12'10")
    Feature arched window (as previously mentioned). Ornate inner arch and coving. Three radiators.
  • MASTER BEDROOM 5.4m (17'8") X 4.7m (15'5")
    Glazed window. Feature cast iron fireplace with decorative mantle surround. Two radiators. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Door way leading into:
  • EN SUITE 3.9m (12'8") X 2.1m (7')
    Obscure glazed window.Walkin-in cubicle with fixed guard and shower. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level wc. Chrome ladder towl rail. Radiator. Picture rail. Coved ceiling.
  • BEDROOM TWO 4.9m (15'11") X 4.7m (15'6")
    Three glazed windows. Two radiators. Cast iron fireplace with marble surround. Coved ceiling. Pedestal wash hand basin.
  • BEDROOM THREE 5.2m (17'2") X 4.0m (13'2")
    Double aspect glazed windows. Cast iron fireplace with timber mantle surround. Two radiators. Pedestal wash hand basin.
  • BEDROOM FOUR 4.6m (15') X 3.9m (12'10")
    Glazed window. Cast iron fireplace with timber mantle surround. Pedestal wash hand basin. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Inner door to Bedroom Five.
  • BEDROOM FIVE 3.7m (12'3") X 2.4m (7'9")
    Glazed window. Pedestal wash hand basin. Picture rail. Coved ceiling. Inner door giving access to bedroom four.
  • COMMUNAL BATHROOM/SHOWER ROOM 5.0m (16'5") X 3.3m (10'10")
    Bathroom: Panel enclosed bath tub. Wall hung wash hand basin. Radiator. Glazed window. Cast iron fireplace. Doorway leading into: Shower Room: Walk-in cubicle with shower and tiled wall spash back.
  • SECONDARY LANDING
    Stair case descending to the inner hallway. Recessed cupboard. Glazed window.
  • CLOAKROOM
    Raised glazed window. Low level wc.
  • BEDROOM SIX 4.0m (13'2") X 3.8m (12'5")
    Glazed window. Cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin.
  • BEDROOM SEVEN 3.2m (10'4") x 2.6m (8'5")
    Glazed window. Radiator. Pedestal wash hand basin.
  • GARDENS AND GROUNDS
    The wrought iron gate with its decorative columns either side lead to a sweeping driveway surrounded by extensive trees and shrubs. The driveway open out onto a stone chipped area to the front of the house providing ample parking facilities. The lawned gardens surround two sides of the property and takes advantage of its South Westerly facing aspect. There is a continuation of estabilshed shrubs and trees with steps that lead up to a disused pond with central stone feature. From the parking area the drive continues down to the Stable Block/Garage and former Chapel. Walled allotment with greenhouse. In all the grounds exceed just over two acres.
  • STABLE BLOCK/GARAGE
    Arranged into four separate areas.
  • FEED AREA 4.9m (16'1") X 4.7m (15'3")
    Central main entrance door. Two feed bays. Central spire and weather vane. Glazed window. Door into:
  • INNER ROOM 4.6m (15'1") X 2.0m (6'6")
    Glazed window. Fixed shelves and cupboard. Door into:
  • AREA ONE 5.7m (18'7") X 3.9m (12'10")
    Timber swing doors. Glazed window. Loft hatch.
  • AREA TWO 6.0m (19'8") X 5.1m (16'7")
    Accessed via secondary timber swing doors. Door into feed area.Two glazed windows. Inspection pit.
  • FORMER CHAPEL
    Unable to measure at the time of instruction. Arched porch. Triple glazed windows either side. Glazed window to rear.
  • GROUNDS
    The vehicle access to the stable block and former Chapel also provides additional parking. A pedestrian door leads to the walled allotment area.
  • LOCAL AUTHORITY
    Cornwall Council Dolcoath Avenue Camborne Cornwall

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Property Misdescription Act 1991
Property details contained herein do not form part or all of an offer or contract. Any measurements are included for guidance only and as such must not be used for the purchase of carpets or fitted furniture. We have not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures, fittings or services neither have we confirmed or verified the legal title of the property. All prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves as to the correctness and accuracy of such details provided by us. We accept no liability for any existing or future defects relating to any property neither in legal title nor in the fabric and structure of any property.

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