Ritino

A unique and exciting opportunity to purchase a highly characterful 4 bedroom village house, with extensive gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.5 acres or thereabouts. The house is of traditional double fronted style, extended to the rear, providing spacious and adaptable 4 bedroom, 2 bath/shower room accommodation, with a cosy lounge and large, family sized, open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room. Views are enjoyed in a southerly direction towards the outskirts of the village and the large gardens and paddock lie to the south and eastern side of the house and are ideal for those purchasers wanting a degree of space, self-sufficiency and safety for children and pets etc.

The Accommodation Comprises - (all dimensions being approximate)

Front Entrance Hall - Panelled entrance door with glazed fan light and granite threshold. Hardwood flooring, radiator, turning staircase leading to the part galleried landing. Pitch pine panelled doors with moulded architraves to the reception rooms.

Lounge - 3.10m x 4.95m (10'2" x 16'2") - A cosy double aspect room with sealed unit casement windows to both the front and rear elevations. Radiator, under-stair storage cupboard, wall light points, dimmer switching.

Kitchen/Diner And Sitting Room - 11.27m in length (36'11" in length) - A stunning triple aspect, open-plan, family sized living area comprising distinct sitting and kitchen and dining areas.

Sitting Area - 4.92m x 3.40m (16'1" x 11'1") - Beamed ceiling, sealed unit casement window with deep sill overlooking the front garden, hardwood flooring. Twin full height stone chimney breasts, both with granite lintels, with storage shelving between and one with glass-fronted log-burner and granite hearth. Window to the side elevation, radiator, wall light points, dimmer switching, step down to the:-

Kitchen/Diner - 5.70m x 3.89m (18'8" x 12'9") - A light, double aspect room with sealed unit casement windows to the rear and side elevations. Timber flooring, inset downlighting, range of cream-painted Shaker-style units with hardwood worksurfaces between and part tiled splashbacks. Recess with plumbing for washing machine, Worcester Heatslave oil fired boiler. Franke stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and recess under for dishwasher. Part glazed stable-type door to the:-

Side Porch - Slate flooring, uPVC double glazed windows, roof and double doors, overlooking and opening onto the gardens and nearby parking. Radiator, door to:-

Cloakroom/Wc - Two-piece suite comprising a low flush WC and wash hand basin. Window to the gardens.

First Floor -

Landing - Part galleried with traditional Victorian arched stained glass window to the rear elevation. Pitch pine panelled doors and moulded architraves to all rooms. Access to over-head loft storage area. The rooms in an anti-clockwise direction from the top of the staircase.

Master Bedroom - 3.60m x 3.84m (11'9" x 12'7") - Second measurement excludes deep lobby with door on the landing and sealed unit casement window to the side elevation. Fully exposed timber floor, bedroom area with windows to both the rear and side elevations, the latter enjoying a lovely open southerly outlook over the gardens to surrounding unspoilt countryside. Radiator, wall light points.

En-Suite Shower Room - Large walk-in mains-powered shower cubicle with glazed screen. Low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Part tiled walls, obscure double glazed casement window to the south elevation. Exposed timber flooring, radiator, extractor fan.

Family Bathroom/Wc - White three-piece suite comprising a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with instant shower over. Part tiled walls, obscure sealed unit double glazed window to the south elevation. Exposed timber flooring, built-in storage cupboard with radiator, extractor fan.

Bedroom Two - 4.70m x 2.92m (15'5" x 9'6") - First measurement includes a large lobby area with second sealed unit casement window to the front elevation, providing the opportunity to sub-divide this room into two if preferred. Radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.12m x 2.62m (10'2" x 8'7") - Sealed unit casement window to the front elevation, again overlooking the gardens. Radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.64m x 2.30m (8'7" x 7'6") - Sealed unit casement window to the rear elevation, radiator.

The Exterior -

From the roadside, there is a pair of granite gateposts which open onto the driveway to 'Ritino' which is shared with the neighbouring property and the adjacent development site with planning permission for four dwellings. Block-built store. The driveway continues to the rear of 'Meadowside Cottage', culminating in the parking area and garaging for 'Ritino'.

Car Parking Area - Gravelled and providing space for a number of vehicles. Pedestrian gate with pathway and steps leading to the side entrance porch, and former steps leading to the kitchen where a door could be reinstated if required. Immediately to the rear of the house there is a well enclosed storage area, currently used for propane gas tanks etc.

Garage - 5.43m in length x 5.67m wide (17'9" in length x 18 - Of sectional concrete construction, double timber doors from the parking area.

Side Gardens - Located to the southern side of the property, enjoying a particularly sunny aspect, with gravelled terrace or additional hardstanding for a further vehicle to the side of the garage. Pathway continuing to the side of the house with oil storage tank, exterior water tap and traditional stone stores. Large area of level lawn, well enclosed by hedging and post and rail fencing, gateway onto the:-

Paddocks - Which extend to approximately one and a half acres or thereabouts, include an area to the southern side of the development land, bordered to the southern boundary by stone hedging and extending, in an easterly direction where it forms a gently sloping paddock, again well enclosed to all sides, ideal for those with a pony or seeking a degree of self-sufficiency etc.

Front Garden - Immediately to the front of the property is a sheltered garden with access to the front door and lawned area, bisected by a now overgrown pathway. Bordered by mature camellias, holly trees and bamboo etc.

General Information -

Services - Mains electricity and water are connected to the property. Private septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Council Tax - Band D - Cornwall Council.

Tenure - Freehold.

Possession - Immediate vacant possession upon completion of the purchase, upon expiration of the current tenancy agreement in March 2022.

Agent's Note - Prospective purchasers should note the land adjacent to 'Ritino', on the western side of the shared driveway, has been recommended by Cornwall Council for an 'Affordable Led' scheme, comprising four dwellings. Full details of this application can be viewed on Cornwall Council's 'Online Planning Register'. Currently available to purchase by separate negotiation with the owners' Sole Agent.

Viewing - By telephone appointment with the vendor's Sole Agent - Laskowski & Company, 28 High Street, Falmouth, TR11 2AD. Telephone: .

Directional Note - Take the A394 Falmouth to Helston road and proceed through the village of Longdowns in the direction of Helston. Within a mile you will enter Rame and on the brow of the hill, immediately after Rame Cross Stores, turn right signposted to Carnkie and Stithians Reservoir. Proceed down the hill and at the grass triangle turn left, following the signs to Carnkie. Within approximately half a mile you will enter the village, proceed down the hill and the access to 'Ritino' will be found on the left-hand side approximately one hundred yards after the red telephone box. In the first instance, it is easier to park on the roadside.



Marketed by: Laskowski & Co, Falmouth