Situated at the end of a private no-through lane in northern Turo, with glimpses of the train viaduct is this stunning, stone built property, 9 Copes Gardens.
This 18th century detached property is ideal for a family or group of up to nine guests looking to escape to a tranquil setting, whilst being within easy reach of excellent rural walking routes and the conveniences of the bustling city centre.
The property has a driveway with parking for two cars, with a small lawn at the front, contained by a charming wooden fence.
Head to the back door and enter the property to find a convenient ground-floor shower room and a ground-floor twin bedroom, a spacious room with plenty of storage and lovely garden views, an ideal space for any guests with mobility issues.
The dining room has a large wooden table and seating for nine, and overlooks the front of the property, with a lovely open fire to add a homely feel to each delicious meal you sit down and enjoy together.
The spacious sitting room has a large L-shaped sofa and a 4-seater sofa that rests under the window, offering plenty of space for everyone to relax whilst enjoying something on the TV, with the open fire roaring away in the distance.
The fully-equipped kitchen is a cook's dream, with all the modern conveniences you would find in your own kitchen, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and fridge/freezer; cook up a storm and enjoy eating together at the dining table, or grab a quick snack and sit at the small secondary table, conveniently located in the kitchen, alongside a highchair, should you have any infants with you.
Head up the open tread staircase to find a further four bedrooms; a master king-size double with an en-suite shower room, a spacious double with lots of storage space, a single with views of the viaduct and a generously-sized twin under the eaves, all serviced by the family bathroom, with stripped wooden floorboards, a lovely nautical blue/green wood-panelled bath and painted feature wall and a choice of bath and hand held shower.
Outside the large back garden can be accessed via the kitchen and has a large lawn along with a patio area complete with outdoor furniture and a barbecue, ideal for dining outdoors on a hot summer's day.
9 Copes Gardens is well-placed for walkers or if you fancy a carfree holiday as accessed via a private pedestrian gate is a riverside footpath that leads into the countryside one way, and the other way will take you into the centre of Truro, where you will find a plethora of shops, pubs, restaurants, bars, cafés, takeaways, supermarkets, a cinema, theatre and other conveniences.
Almost a third of this stunning city has AONB status, and some of the must-see attractions include the remarkable Victorian Gothic cathedral, the National Trust's Trelissick Garden, with stunning floral displays and strolls along the Fal River, the Royal Cornwall Museum, with an extensive mineral collection, reflective of Cornwall's mining heritage the country house and estate of Tregothnan and Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm, where you can sample delicious cider and bring the children along to enjoy the farm.
The town of Falmouth is within easy reach, on the south coast, with its deep natural harbour on the Fal Estuary, a selection of lovely sandy beaches including Gyllyngvase and Swanpool, and renowned attractions like the National Maritime Museum Cornwall and Pendennis Castle, a striking castle on the top of a hill that was built by King Henry VIII during the 16th century.
Head north from Truro towards St Agnes, where you'll find a great selection of beaches enjoying rolling Atlantic waves, including Chapel Porth, Trevaunance Cove and Perranporth Beach, while walkers can explore the heritage coastline, taking in impressive landscapes, with various incredible look out points and landmarks to stop off at along the way, including Cligga Head, Wheal Coates, a former tin mine preserved by the National Trust, and St Agnes Head observatory.
With endless opportunities to explore countryside, coastline, the city and a host of attractions and landmarks, 9 Copes Gardens is the perfect family base for your next Cornish adventure.