Old Post Office House School Road, Newquay
Guide price £270,000 (Tenant Fees)

A stunning detached period home in summercourt, requiring refurbishment but bursting with potential. Generous living spaces include multiple reception rooms, three bedrooms with A master ensuite. Large plot with fantasitic gardens, A detached garage and ample parking. No onward chain.

Newquay Property Centre is delighted to present the truly unique ‘Old Post Office House’, a charming family home in the highly sought-after village of Summercourt. With a rich history as the village post office for over 80 years, this spacious Edwardian property had been lovingly cared for and improved over the last 20+ years, although sadly it has fallen into some disrepair in more recent years. It now offers a rare opportunity for a new owner to breathe fresh life into a home full of character and history.

The main entrance opens via a porch into a welcoming hallway, complete with original mosaic tile flooring, staircase, and banister. To the right, the lounge features a period fireplace and a large bay window that floods the room with natural light. To the left of the entrance, the dining area also enjoys a generous bay window with a charming window seat and a feature fireplace. Beyond the dining room, the kitchen is fitted with handcrafted natural wood base units, oak worktops, a butler sink, and an Aga, with pretty outlook to the rear garden.

Adjacent to the lounge is a versatile third reception room, ideal as a family room, second lounge, fourth bedroom, or even a second living area for extended family. A highlight of this room is the original Cornish range. Off this space, the snug or garden room includes hand-built book shelving and provides direct access to the generous rear garden through sliding doors. The utility area, situated at the rear, offers space for a washing machine, dishwasher, and additional sink, along with a downstairs WC.

Upstairs, the first floor comprises a family bathroom with a freestanding roll-top ball foot bath, a centrally positioned shower over, a period-style basin, WC, and towel rail. Three double bedrooms are arranged across this floor, with the two larger rooms overlooking the front of the property, one of which features a fitted period fireplace. The master bedroom benefits from an ensuite with a walk-in shower, WC, and basin. There is also a dedicated office space with room for a desk, shelving, and computer station. Historically, the first floor may have accommodated four bedrooms, offering potential to reconfigure if desired.

Externally, the property boasts a large, private garden, which, though now overgrown, includes two ponds, fruit trees, wildflowers, and mature shrubs. This outdoor space is perfect for gardeners of all levels. A detached garage sits at the end of a gravel driveway, and the front of the property is framed by mature clipped hedging, providing privacy and charm.

Summercourt is a picturesque and well-connected village positioned between Cornwall’s north and south coasts. It offers excellent access to Newquay, Truro, Perranporth, Redruth, Bodmin, and St Austell, with a regular bus service, a nearby train station at St Columb Road, and Newquay Airport less than 10 miles away. The village provides a selection of local amenities, including Summercourt Academy, which holds an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rating. Nearby Kingsley Village offers a range of shops and a Marks & Spencer superstore.

This remarkable period home showcases the care, character, and thoughtful improvements of its past owners while presenting a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to renovate and restore it to its former glory.

Agents’ Notes: Sold as a deceased estate, with vacant possession and no onward chain.

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EPC Rating: E

Vestibule (1.27m x 1.22m)

Hallway (2.81m x 1.16m)

Plus Stairs

Living Room 1 (4.34m x 3.51m)

Maximum Measurements into Bay

Living Room 2 (4.19m x 3.45m)

Maximum Measurements into Bay

Kitchen (3.45m x 3.43m)

Utility & WC (3.40m x 2.59m)

Dining Room (3.58m x 3.28m)

Sun Room (2.64m x 2.31m)

First Floor Landing (3.58m x 1.63m)

Plus Large Store Cupboard

Bedroom 1 (5.0m x 2.9m)

Ensuite (2.03m x 1.58m)

Bedroom 2 (3.84m x 3.35m)

Bedroom 3 (3.18m x 2.64m)

Bathroom (3.40m x 2.24m)

Maximum Measurements

Parking - Garage

Parking - Driveway

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