Ref: LCAA6896 £849,995 2 Upper Lemon Villas, Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall FREEHOLD

Without question, one of the most elegant and exceptional three storey Grade II Listed Regency period villas in Truro, with sumptuously and fastidiously refurbished

4 bedroomed accommodation and a delightful south facing walled garden, at the heart of one of the city’s most iconic roads and within walking distance of all the amenities on offer.

Flexible parking arrangements available in the immediate proximity.

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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, stair hall, rest room, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, music room, sun room. Lower Floor: hall, kitchen, breakfast room, wine room, utility cupboard, wet room and wc, bedroom 4. First Floor: half landing, cloakroom, 3 large double bedrooms, family bathroom, wet room. Outside: rear courtyard with store/boiler room, south facing, rear garden with fire pit and slate paved seating area. DESCRIPTION A most impressive three storey town house that has, in recent years, undergone most extensive refurbishment to provide finely proportioned room with elegant moulded ceiling cornices, moulded skirtings and architraves and, generally, tall elegant small paned sash windows allowing plenty of light. There is polished dark oak flooring throughout the ground floor and panelled working shutters at many of the windows. Tasteful and totally neutral decorations are complemented by a host of period features including moulded ceiling cornices, picture rails, ornate plaster dado rails and elegant archways on plaster corbels. Lefory Brooks sanitaryware is used throughout the bath/shower and wet rooms which also have the benefit of underfloor heating. LOCATION 2 Upper Lemon Villas occupies an elevated position at the top of Lemon Street, widely regarded and the city’s most recognisable road and marked by its elegant mix of period buildings. The city is well known for its mix of independent and national retailers who sit side by side on the cobbled granite streets. There is a rich choice of first class restaurants with Hall for Cornwall providing a broad theatre programme and the Plaza cinema catering for film buffs of all ages. The city is home to the Royal Cornwall Hospital as well as an excellent choice of both state and private schools.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) From Lemon Street, a wide stone paved path with wrought iron railings. Three granite steps up to the black painted six panel front door with lanterns to either side and glazed top light, into:- ENTRANCE HALL. An imposing hall with 10’ high ceiling, polished oak floor with mat well, radiator, moulded plastered dado rail, picture rail, moulded ceiling cornice, ornate ceiling rose. Downlighting. Archway supported upon plaster corbels through into:- STAIR HALL. Beautifully lit by a very tall sash window on the half landing, most elegant turning staircase with slender polished hardwood handrail rising beneath a further broad elegant archway, again supported on plaster corbels. Continuation of polished oak flooring, radiator, ornate plaster dado rail, picture rail, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting. REST ROOM. Traditional sanitaryware in white by Lefroy Brooks comprising wash hand basin on chromed stand/towel rail, low flush wc, chrome plated towel rail and radiator, polished oak floor, ceramic wall tiling to half height, extractor/downlight. SITTING ROOM. A delightful finely proportioned room extending into a deep angled virtually full height bay window facing across Lemon Street to

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the wooded gardens of Southleigh House. Original panelled shutters and panelled reveals. Elegant stone fireplace with polished iron grate and decorative tiled slips, polished black granite hearth. Tall moulded skirtings, moulded architraves, radiator, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting.

DRAWING ROOM. An immensely impressive room of considerable elegance with tall sash window and outlook as sitting room, panelled reveals and panelled shutters. Elegant stone fireplace with polished iron grate and decorative tiled slips, polished black granite hearth. Polished oak floor, two radiators, tall moulded skirtings, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting. A pair of splendid panelled doors on chromed piano hinges open into and link the drawing room directly to the:- DINING ROOM. Tall south facing sash window facing the walled rear garden, panelled reveals and panelled shutters. Polished oak floor, two radiators, tall moulded skirtings, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting, folding panelled door to shallow cupboard containing central heating apparatus. Door to stair hall.

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MUSIC ROOM. Two east facing sash windows with sealed unit double glazing, polished oak floor, radiator, downlighting, slightly canopied ceiling. Folding half glazed panelled doors incorporating bevelled glass into:- SUN ROOM. A delightful room, three quarter glazed plus glazed roof having immediate access onto and a delightful vista over the very sheltered south facing walled garden and terrace.

Polished oak floor, radiator. From the stair hall, a staircase with polished wood treads, painted balustrade and dark hardwood handrails, incorporating lighting, down to the:-

LOWER FLOOR

CENTRAL THROUGH HALL. Wide and very spacious, with entrance door from the front of the house, polished oak floor, two radiators, moulded skirtings, downlighting throughout. Stable type door to the rear courtyard.

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KITCHEN. Sash window to the front elevation facing the front courtyard garden and Lemon Street beyond. Polished oak floor, downlighting, extensively fitted with polished black granite worksurfaces, central island/breakfast bar with thick hardwood surface and circular preparation surface. Numerous storage cupboards, drawers, tall larder cupboard with pull out shelves, wall cupboard, spice shelving, open wall shelving. Black Aga and electric Aga cooker beside with high polished wood mantle over, ceramic splashback tiling and downlighting, concealed work surface lighting, two integrated dishwashers, Kohler sink, mixer tap and hot tap, space for large American style fridge/freezer, further storage cupboards, drawers and two waste bins beneath the central island/breakfast bar. Fitted bench seating. Downlighting. Recessed woodburning stove. Opening through into:-

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BREAKFAST ROOM. Facing south over the rear courtyard, polished oak floor, downlighting, fitted corner semi circular seating with broad bevel edged mirrors above, two fitted sideboards incorporating cupboards and drawers to either side of the room – one with, above, bevel edged mirrored panelled doors, glass shelving and lighting.

WINE ROOM. Polished oak floor, wood panelled walls, wine shelving across one long wall, shelved recess. Downlighting. UTILITY CUPBOARD. Wide folding panelled doors, space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, shelving, hanging rail. Downlighting. WET ROOM AND WC. Oak flooring, Toto Washlet powered wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap, tiled splashback and mirror above, chrome towel rail. Recessed shelved cupboard, two sash windows. Downlighting. Extractor fan. GUEST BEDROOM 4. Polished oak floor, sash window to the front elevation, storage cupboards and small desk, wall cupboards, niche radiator, downlighting.

HALF LANDING

Splendid tall south facing sash window with an attractive aspect.

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CLOAK ROOM / WC OFF. Folding panelled door, Lefroy Brooks sanitaryware in white comprising wash hand basin with mixer tap and low flush wc. Tiled floor, extractor fan, downlight, south facing sash window.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

SQUARE LANDING. A particularly elegant and spacious landing with broad central archway supported upon plaster corbels, moulded skirtings, ornate plaster dado rails in part, picture rails, moulded ceiling cornices, downlighting, radiator.

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PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 1. A room of impressive fine proportion with tall sash window and secondary glazing to the front elevation facing down Lemon Street to Truro cathedral. Two radiators, recessed wardrobe with hanging rail, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting. BEDROOM 2. A lovely room, again with tall sash window and secondary glazing facing down Lemon Street towards Truro cathedral. Radiator, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting. BEDROOM 3. A fine south facing room to the rear of the house with sash window allowing delightful views over the walled garden. Radiator, moulded ceiling cornice, downlighting, shelved recessed. FAMILY BATHROOM / WC. Appointed to a very high standard with a pair of classic wash hand basins by Lefroy Brooks – each with mixer tap and each upon nickel plated supports, freestanding bath tub by Victoria and Albert with nickel plated mixer tap/hand shower, mirrored television beside. Low flush wc by Lefroy Brooks. Nickel plated towel rail and radiator. Shaver socket, shelved wall cupboard, tiled floor and skirtings, two sash windows, extractor fan, downlighting, loft access hatch. Underfloor heating.

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WET ROOM. Fully tiled floor and walls incorporating large mirror, Lefroy Brooks wash hand basin, glass shelf over, wet shower area with Lefroy Brooks thermostatic shower controls, shower rose and jet sprays, heated towel rail, sash window. Underfloor heating.

OUTSIDE

TO THE FRONT Across the entire frontage of the house, wrought iron railings and wrought iron entrance gate to a broad, shallow front ‘garden’ almost entirely slate paved with feature topiary box. Outside tap. Discreet refuse bin area. TO THE REAR COURTYARD. Located immediately to the rear of the lower floor accommodation with lighting, outside water tap and stable door to:- USEFUL STORE / BOILER ROOM. Containing Keston wall mounted gas boiler and tall hot water cylinder. Circuit breaker board. Fluorescent lighting. Storage area. Power points. A short flight of granite steps up to the:- SOUTH FACING REAR GARDEN. Delightful and very special feature of the house – an oasis so very close to the centre of Truro with wooden balustraded terrace, garden water tap, winding herringbone brick pathway, shaped lawn with circular brick edged fire pit – the ‘grass’ is imitation yet highly convincing! Low stone walls retaining very well stocked shaped borders containing ‘original’ and more recent plantings, including a wonderful magnolia grandiflora tree, large pink camellia, rhododendrons, agapanthus, azaleas, hydrangeas, palm and a variety of spring bulbs. The gardens are beautifully screened and enclosed by slate capped stone and rendered walls.

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CAR PARKING. The present owners have 1 residents’ parking permit allowing parking on the south side of Lemon Street and in Strangways Terrace, these permits are available by application to Cornwall Council and are not transferrable with the sale of the property, although it does go without saying that as a resident, it is likely to be approved with immediate effect. The current owner will be able to offer any incoming purchaser allocated parking within the forecourt of the original Lemon Villa immediately opposite. Available on a flexible basis by separate negotiate and please do not hesitate to ask for any further information.

GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. POST CODE – TR1 2PD. SERVICES – Mains water, mains drainage, mains electricity and mains gas. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Truro city centre proceed up Lemon Street and immediately after passing Strangways Terrace on the left hand side, 2 Upper Lemon Villas is located on the left hand corner with black railings and steps leading to a black front door. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out

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in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB. A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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