This “rare gem” of a cottage is believed to be one of the oldest in Truro - and now it could be yours.

Carlew Cottage, in Truro, is described as being perhaps one of the “very first ‘’ detached dwellings near Lemon Street, with the residential parts of the city developing around the cottage.

Entering the property, to the right there is a dining room with a snug, complete with a log burner and a window overlooking the front garden.

Also on the ground floor is a kitchen, a utility room, and a large living room, as well as a downstairs bedroom with an en-suite bathroom.

The first floor, which is laid with solid wood flooring, comprises of a principal bedroom with views across the front garden, a second bedroom and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom, plus two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Outdoors, there is a front garden with steps leading to the front door of the cottage, while to the rear there is a courtyard and raised patio.

The property has been brought to market by Savills for a price of £650,000.

George Hill, who is marketing Carclew Cottage on behalf of Savills Cornwall, said: “Understood to be one of the very first detached homes to be built close to Truro’s historic Lemon Street, Carclew Cottage is a rare gem.

“The property is incredibly central but neatly tucked away from the hustle and bustle.

“Well set up for family life, with a good-sized garden and close to the local schools, it’s a wonderful opportunity to live in the heart of Truro.”