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Luitreth
McFarlands Down St Marys Isles of Scilly
Type:
Type:
Bungalow
Location:
St. Marys
Price:
£475,000
Bedrooms:
4
A DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW, ENJOYING
FABULOUS SEA VIEWS, GENEROUS GARDENS FRONT
AND REAR, AND GARAGE WITH ADDITIONAL OFFSTREET PARKING. The spacious accommodation comprises reception hall, large
kitchen / day room, lounge, sun lounge, two ground floor
bedrooms, study, shower room, utility room, first floor master
bedroom with en-suite bathroom. Outside: Gardens front and
rear, with garage and greenhouse.
Viewing recommended.
Luitreth
McFarlands Down St Marys Isles of Scilly
DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION Luitreth is situated in McFarlands Down, a peaceful unmade residential road located approximately 1½ miles from Hugh
Town, the tiny “capital” of St Mary’s with its shops, schools, banks, Post Office, harbour and many other amenities. The
property is just a short stroll from Bants Carn ancient village, a local beauty spot, the small harbour at Pendrethen, and
some of the finest views on Scilly. The property is situated on the south side of McFarlands Down, having a westerly aspect with wonderful sea views
towards Samson, Bryher &Tresco, and as far north as St Martins. Luitreth offers spacious family accommodation, with generous room sizes, in generally good order thoughout, although it
would benefit from a light scheme of refurbishment to realise its full potential. Viewing highly recommended. ACCOMMODATION Dimensions are approximate. The condition and operation of appliances or services referred to have not been tested by
Sibleys Island Homes and should be checked by prospective purchasers. Gated path through front garden to covered STORM PORCH, having half-glazed uPVC door opening into: SPACIOUS RECEPTION HALL, having two night storage heaters and radiator. Understairs cupboard, housing controls
for the solid-fuel central heating pump. Doors to: LOUNGE 6.08m x 4.10m (20’0” x 13’6”) A large double-aspect room, with glazed double doors opening into the sun room. Feature fireplace, with open hearth
and back boiler supplying the radiators and hot water. Night storage heater. TV aerial socket. KITCHEN / DAY ROOM 7.71m x 4.04m (25’4” x 13’3”) Definitely the heart of the home, this spacious room has large picture windows on two sides, allowing maximum
enjoyment of the sea views and creating excellent natural light levels, assisted by additional high level windows on the
south elevation. Exposed beamed ceiling. The kitchen is fitted with a large range of modern wall and base units, having pine door and drawer fronts, with marbleeffect Melamine worksurfaces and tiled splashbacks. A breakfast bar separates the kitchen from the dining area, with
high level glazed display cupboards over. Fitted electric double fan oven, with four burner gas hob, and inset 1½ bowl
stainless steel unit. Night storage heater, fluorescent ceiling light and ample power points. The dining / living area has ample room for a dining table & chairs, and additional casual seating. Night storage heater,
two radiators and TV aerial socket. SUN LOUNGE 6.21m x 2.68m (20’5” x 8’8”). Having direct access from both the kitchen and lounge, the sun lounge has a fully-glazed seaward elevation, with sliding
patio doors opening onto a paved terrace. Stable door to the side of the house. Water storage tank beneath. BEDROOM TWO 3.02m x 3.19m (9’11” x 10’6”) A bright, double aspect room overlooking the front garden. Night storage heater and radiator. BEDROOM THREE 3.02m x 2.95m (9’11” x 9’8”) Overlooking the front garden, with night storage heater and radiator. STUDY / BEDROOM FOUR 2.40m x 2.01m (7’10” x 6’7”) Overlooking the front garden, having night storage heater. Luitreth
McFarlands Down St Marys Isles of Scilly
SHOWER ROOM 2.40m x 2.10m (7’10” x 6’11”) Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with shaver light over, close-coupled wc and shower cubicle with electric
shower and fitted curtain. Fully tiled walls. Vinyl floor covering. Electric heater and chrome towel rail. UTILITY ROOM 2.72m x 2.03m (8’10” x 6’8”) Having space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Pedestal wash hand basin and close-coupled wc.
Fitted wall shelving, linen cupboard and clothes airer. A staircase rises from the reception hall to the: MASTER BEDROOM 8.86m x 5.34m max, 4.25m min (29’0” x 17’5” max, 14’0” min), including built-in wardrobes and
dressing area. A large master bedroom suite, having 3.6m (12ft) wide dormer window affording superb sea and island
views. Pine clad walls, with sloping ceiling. Door to walk-in tank room, also housing the lagged hot water cylinder. EN-SUITE BATHROOM 2.51m x 1.57m (8’3” x 5’2”). In need of modernisation, the bathroom is fitted with panelled bath, low-flush wc and pedestal wash hand basin, with fully
tiled walls. Cork tiled flooring. OUTSIDE To the front of the house is a pleasant garden, laid mainly to lawn, with hedged / granite wall boundaries and vehicular
driveway, providing off-street parking for several cars. The rear garden, which has an overall depth of approximately 23m, again laid mainly to lawn, with hedged side
boundaries and granite wall on the seaward side. Within the rear garden is a GARAGE 5.62m x 2.81m (18’5” x 9’2”), of
concrete block construction with monopitch corrugated asbestos roof, and double vehicular doors. There is also an
aluminium GREENHOUSE 3.60m x 1.80m (12’5” x 6’0”). Outside tap, coal bunker and propane cylinder for kitchen hob. SERVICES We understand that Telecom, mains three-phase electricity and mains water are all connected to the property. Drainage
is private, to septic tank, with an overflow running onto adjoining land, for which there is a wayleave agreement at an
annual charge of £88.00. The property has night storage heating, connected to the Economy 7 tariff. In addition, the open fireplace in the lounge
has a back boiler which supplies the central heating and hot water. LOCAL AUTHORITY Council of the Isles of Scilly, Town Hall, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LW. Tel: 01720 422537. The property is assessed for Council Tax under Band “G”, having a charge for the 2015 / 2016 year of £2,068.36. In
addition, water is charged at the current rate. TENURE We understand the property is owned freehold. VIEWING Strictly by arrangement with the Sole Agents, SIBLEYS ISLAND HOMES, Porthcressa, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21
0JX. Tel: 01720 422431. Fax: 01720 423334. EPC The EPC can be downloaded at: https://www.epcregister.com/searchReport.html?RRN=8305-7726-3730-9638-4906
Luitreth
McFarlands Down St Marys Isles of Scilly
Luitreth
McFarlands Down St Marys Isles of Scilly
Notes
Luitreth
McFarlands Down St Marys Isles of Scilly
Applicants are requested to make appointments to view and conduct negotiations through the Agents. No responsibility can be accepted for any expense incurred by fruitless journeys. Sibleys Island Homes for themselves and for the vendors or lessees of this property whose agents they are give notice that:
(i) the particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute, nor constitute part of, an offer or contract;
(ii) all descriptions, dimensions, references to condition and necessary permissions for use and occupation, and all other details are given without responsibility and any intending purchasers or tenants should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them;
(iii) no person in the employment of Sibleys Island Homes has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.