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4 bed Country House With Land
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BR/BA:
4 BR, 3 BA
Location:
Launceston, Cornwall
Description:
A substantial and well presented 4 bedroom country house with a detached 2 bedroom cottage in a slightly elevated, picturesque setting on the Devon bank of the River Tamar. Large landscaped gardens, paddocks and grounds of approximately 8.75 acres.
SITUATION
The property enjoys a picturesque, rural, south facing location on the elevated, eastern Devon bank of the River Tamar, providing an attractive environment of riverside walks with the land providing a wealth of opportunities for the equine and wildlife enthusiast. The historic former Cornish capital town of Launceston is approximately 2 miles to the west, offering a wide variety of domestic, commercial educational and leisure amenities including 18 hole golf course, leisure and sports complex with swimming pool, bowling and a good selection of varied retail outlets and other supporting businesses. Central to the town, the medieval castle and grounds still remain. The main A30 dual carriageway is close at hand from Launceston providing valuable links to other towns, cities and the M5 motorway.
COMMUNICATIONS
Road - the A30 (dual carriageway) from Okehampton provides easy access to Exeter and the M5 motorway.
Rail - regular intercity services operate from Exeter to London.
Sea - ferry services operate from Plymouth to northern France and northern Spain.
Air - Exeter International Airport provides flights to the Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Ireland, Scotland and a number of continental destinations.
RECREATION
Water - Sailing is available at Siblyback & Roadford Lakes, Padstow, Fowey, Plymouth, Newton Ferrers, Salcombe, Dartmouth and various other harbours along the south coast. There are delightful beaches on the North Cornish coast including Widemouth Bay, Trebarwith, Polzeath, Harlyn Bay and Constantine Bay.
Horse Riding & Walking - Horse riding is accessible via bridleways and country lanes in the area. The South West Coast Path also offers scenic walking and further walking and riding are available on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
Golf - Launceston golf course is just on the door step and further golf courses can be found at Kennards House, Tavistock, Holsworthy, Saltash and St Mellion.
DESCRIPTION
A welcoming and well presented, detached, 4 bedroom country house arranged over 3 floors together with a charming, detached, single storey 2 bedroom cottage. The house enjoys a slightly elevated, picturesque position on the Devon bank of the River Tamar. The accommodation comprises: The House - entrance vestibule, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory, boot room, utility room, cloakroom and study; on the First Floor: Master bedroom with en-suite & dressing room/bedroom 5, a further double bedroom and family bathroom; on the Second Floor: 2 double bedrooms and shower room. The charming, single storey, traditional cottage benefits from full residential use and comprises: Kitchen/dining room, sitting room, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. To the front of the properties is an easy maintenance garden enclosed within dwarf walls and to the side of the house is an enclosed orchard with a variety of fruit trees, leading to the vegetable and soft fruit garden. The parkland paddocks have river frontage on the western boundary and provide productive grassland and are a haven for the wildlife enthusiast. A useful range of outbuildings comprise a 4-bay garage, workshop and storage building and 2 stables.
ACCOMMODATION
From the parking area brick paved paths meander through the enclosed easy maintenance garden leading to the side and front entrance. UPVC double-glazed French doors lead to:
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE 2.79m(9'2'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
Radiator, uPVC double-glazed windows to both side elevations and timber framed, glazed bi-fold doors lead to:
SITTING ROOM 8.13m(26'8'') x 4.37m(14'4'')
Open fireplaces at either end of the room with raised slate hearths, one with an original cloam bread oven and both benefiting from woodburning stoves, travertine tiled floor, radiator, 2 television aerial points, 2 uPVC double- glazed windows to the front elevation, and part-glazed door leads to:
HALLWAY
Slate tiled floor, recessed ceiling spotlights with automatic motion sensor activation, radiator. Staircase with understairs storage cupboard rises to the first floor and doors lead off to:
CLOAKROOM 1.61m(5'3'') x 1.11m(3'8'')
Slate tiled floor, low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, ceiling extractor fan.
UTILITY/LAUNDRY ROOM 2.82m(9'3'') x 2.43m(8'0'')
Range of fitted wall and base units under solid wood work surface, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and upright fridge/freezer, wall mounted electricity consumer unit, part- glazed door leads to:
PORCH/BOOT ROOM 2.37m(7'9'') x 2.00m(6'7'')
Slate tiled floor, polycarbonate roof, fully glazed to the side elevation, timber framed glazed door leads to the side courtyard. Internal door leads to:
STUDY 3.68m(12'1'') x 2.12m(6'11'')
Slate tiled floor, radiator and the provision for hot and cold plumbing, should it be required, uPVC double-glazed windows to the front and side elevations.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 7.19m(23'7'') x 5.94m(19'6'')
Range of fitted wall and base units under brushed steel effect roll-top work surfaces, tiled splashback surrounds, inset circular sink and draining board with free-standing stainless steel mixer taps, 2 built-in electric Electrolux ovens and a built-in Electrolux microwave combination oven, built-in dishwasher, inset Whirlpool induction hob with extractor canopy above, range of matching full-height cupboards housing the fridge, freezer and 3 pantry-style cupboards, built-in wine cooler, large breakfast bar with stool recess with seating for 4 people, uPVC double- glazed window to the front elevation.
DINING AREA
Surface mounted ceiling spotlights, radiator, television aerial & telephone points, crushed granite effect non-slip flooring, uPVC double-glazed window to the side elevation and timber framed glazed doors lead to:
CONSERVATORY 4.01m(13'2'') x 2.90m(9'6'')
Of dwarf wall construction with uPVC double-glazed windows under a fully double-glazed roof, double-glazed doors to the side elevation lead out onto the wooden decked area, crushed granite effect flooring, radiator. From the kitchen a part-glazed timber door leads to:
BOOT ROOM 2.09m(6'10'') x 1.77m(5'10'')
Radiator, Velux window to the side elevation, timber framed doors lead out to the side elevation. Internal part-glazed door leads to:
PUMP ROOM 5.46m(17'11'') x 1.24m(4'1'')
Radiator, Velux window to the side elevation, timber framed doors lead out to the side elevation. Internal part-glazed door leads to:
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Automatic motion-activated lighting, radiator, uPVC double-glazed windows to the rear elevation with doors off to:
MASTER BEDROOM 5.69m(18'8'') x 3.23m(10'7'')
Radiator, television aerial and BT points, uPVC double-glazed windows to the front and side elevation giving views over the gardens, paddock and to the River Tamar beyond. Opening to:
DRESSING ROOM/BEDROOM 5 4.43m(14'6'') x 2.74m(9'0'')
Range of open-fronted fitted wardrobes, radiator, uPVC double- glazed window to the front elevation, unused door leads onto the landing. From the Bedroom a door leads to:
EN-SUITE 3.13m(10'3'') x 1.50m(4'11'')
Tiled floor and part-tiled walls, low level WC, bidet, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle housing the power shower, radiator, shaver point, extractor and uPVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
AIRING CUPBOARD
Housing the hot water cylinder with wooden slatted shelves above.
BATHROOM 2.54m(8'4'') x 2.57m(8'5'')
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and corner shower unit housing the power shower, radiator, extractor fan and u PVC double-glazed window to the rear elevation.
INNER LANDING
Staircase rises to the second floor. Radiator, uPVC double-glazed French doors lead out onto the roof terrace above the front entrance vestibule with views over the garden, river and surrounding countryside. Internal doors lead to:
BEDROOM 2 4.39m(14'5'') x 3.18m(10'5'')
Radiator, double-glazed window to the front elevation.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing
Door to eaves storage, Velux window to the rear elevation, motion-activated recessed ceiling spotlight, smoke alarm. Doors lead to:
BEDROOM 4 3.53m(11'7'') x 3.57m(11'9'')
Radiator, Velux window to the rear elevation, recessed ceiling spotlights, door to eaves storage.
SHOWER ROOM 2.00m(6'7'') x 1.60m(5'3'')
Large shower cubicle housing the power shower, low level WC, wall mounted circular wash hand basin, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.
BEDROOM 3 5.89m(19'4'') x 3.56m(11'8'')
Radiator, Velux window to the rear elevation, recessed ceiling spotlights, loft access hatch, doors to eaves storage and double-glazed windows to the side elevation with views over the large ornamental fishpond, cottage, the River Tamar and the countryside beyond.
THE COTTAGE
A traditional stone barn which has been extended to create a spacious and inviting 2 bedroom cottage.
From the brick paved courtyard a timber framed part glazed door leads to:
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 5.64m(18'6'') x 4.01m(13'2'')
Range of fitted wall and base units under granite effect roll-top work surfaces, inset stainless steel gas hob, built-in stainless steel electric oven, inset stainless steel sink and draining board with mixer taps, built-in fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, matching central island with a range of cupboards and drawer units under a granite effect roll-top work surface, slate tiled floor, door to mezzanine storage area and timber framed double-glazed windows to the front and side elevation. Opening to:
SITTING ROOM 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.28m(10'9'')
Radiator, Velux window to the side elevation, ceiling and wall lighting, smoke alarm, exposed ceiling beams and timber framed double-glazed French doors with windows to either side lead out to the front elevation.
From the Kitchen, door leads to:
INNER HALLWAY 3.03m(9'11'') x 1.70m(5'7'')
Slate tiled floor, radiator, built-in storage cupboard, wall mounted coat hooks. Doors lead to:
BEDROOM 1 4.60m(15'1'') x 3.28m(10'9'')
Radiator, exposed ceiling beams and timber framed double-glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.
BATHROOM 2.97m(9'9'') x 2.24m(7'4'')
Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower enclosure housing the power shower, free-standing double-ended bath with thermostatically controlled mixer tap and thermostatically controlled hand-held shower head, radiator, slate tiled floor, tiled walls to dado height, Velux window to the side elevation and ceiling extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 4.45m(14'7'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Slate tiled floor, radiator and timber framed double-glazed windows to the rear and side elevations.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
To the front of the dwellings is an attractive, easily maintained gravelled garden enclosed within dwarf walls. Between the main house and the cottage is a brick paved courtyard area with an attractive ornamental fishpond. To the west of the cottage is an attractive enclosed garden with a decked patio area and raised beds stocked with a variety of flowering shrubs and flowers. Leading from the gravelled garden is a lawned area and a summerhouse. Leading from the driveway there is a granite step up to a terraced lawn area with views directly over the River Tamar to the countryside beyond. To the side of the house is an enclosed orchard with apple trees (both cooking and eating), quince, plums and cherry trees. Leading through a 5-bar gate is a lawned area with a duck pond, continuing on to an enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds, an enclosed soft fruit frame and a poly tunnel 15.24m x 5.49m (50' x 18').
OUTBUILDINGS
Of timber framed construction, wooden cladding under a box profile roof. Divided into 4 bays with double entrance doors to each bay and comprising:
BAY ONE - WORKSHOP 6.30m(20'8'') x 3.40m(11'2'')
With wooden flooring, insulated roof with power and lighting connected.
BAY TWO 6.31m(20'8'') x 3.65m(12'0'')
Garage/General Purpose:
Power and light connected.
BAY THREE 6.30m(20'8'') x 3.60m(11'10'')
General Purpose Store:
Power and light connected.
BAY FOUR 7.40m(24'3'') x 5.60m(18'4'')
General Purpose/Log Store
STABLES
Of timber framed construction with corrugated sheet cladding and roof.
BOX ONE 4.00m(13'1'') x 3.00m(9'10'')
With shiplap timber cladding to dwarf wall height.
BOX TWO 3.00m(9'10'') x 3.10m(10'2'')
Tack Room/Feed Store
THE LAND
Overall the property stands in 8.75 acres; the gardens and orchard extending to approximately 2.75 acres (1.11ha) and the parkland meadows some 6 acres (2.43ha). The level and productive pastureland is bounded on the western and southerly boundaries by the River Tamar.
SERVICES
Water - Private supply
Drainage - Private
Electricity - Mains
Telephone and Broadband - BT connection
House Heating & Hot Water - Oil fired central heating
Cottage Heating & Hot Water - External oil fired condensing Combi boiler
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ.
Tel: 01822 813600
Western Power Distribution Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol BS2 0TB.
Tel: 01179 332000
RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.
PARTICULARS
All figures, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract.
AGENT'S NOTES
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating, or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact.
VIEWING
Strictly by arrangement with D R Kivell & Partners. Tel: 01822 810810.
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS
PROPERTY MISDESCRIPTIONS ACT 1991
The agent has not tested any apparatus, equipment, fixtures and fittings, or services, so cannot verify that they are in working order or fit for the purpose. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from his or her professional buyer. References to the tenure of the property are based on information supplied by the vendor. The agents have not had sight of the title documents. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor. You are advised to check the availability of any property before travelling any distance to view.
Floor Plan Disclaimer.
These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
Property Type:
Single-Family Houses
Amenities:
Dishwasher, Fireplace, Internet Access, Parking, Patio/Deck, Pool, Refrigerator, Storage, TV, Wood Floors
For sale by:
Agent/Broker
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