Property description
A delightful, beautifully presented, detached cottage, full of character and surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens, woodland and a meadow/paddock. In all, approx 1.2 acres. This wonderful property is located in a picturesque hamlet just outside of the market town of St Austell and is accessed via a private road bordered by a stream. Accommodation briefly comprises: Open plan lounge/dining room with feature wood burner, fitted kitchen, downstairs cloakroom, conservatory, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property benefits from plenty of parking and numerous outbuildings including two good sized garages/workshops, greenhouses and a cedar built chalet with log burner. Formal gardens are located close to the property and include well stocked beds, shrubbery, ornamental ponds and a large lawn. The meadow/paddock stretches further down the valley and an area of deciduous woodland that rises behind the cottage. The perimeters consist of natural hedging, stone walling and timber fencing. This charming cottage needs to be seen to appreciate the quality of the accommodation and size of grounds that it has to offer. A must see!
Approach
The property is set behind a concrete driveway providing parking for one vehicle. Five bar timber gate giving access to garden pathway leading to storm porch with part glazed stable style door to:
Entrance Porch
Tiled flooring. Glazed and wooden door to lounge/dining room. Wooden door to downstairs cloakroom.
Downstairs Cloakroom
Low flush WC and vanity style wash hand basin. Glazed window to side elevation. Tiled flooring and splashbacks.
Lounge/Dining Room - 26' 10'' x 11' 5'' (8.19m x 3.47m)
Open plan area:LoungeFeature inglenook fireplace with raised granite hearth housing wood burner. Window to front elevation with slate sill. Tiled flooring. Exposed beams. Door to good sized under stairs storage cupboard. Radiator and wall niches.Dining AreaWindows to both side and rear elevations. Built in counter with tiled splashbacks and storage beneath. Oil fired rayburn set in original fireplace which serves radiators and hot water when on. Tiled flooring. Exposed beams. Stairs rise to first floor. Space for table and chairs. Open access to:
Kitchen - 12' 10'' x 9' 0'' (3.91m x 2.74m)
Range of base and wall mounted kitchen units with work and preparation surfaces over. Tiled splash backs. 1 1/2 bowl sink with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Space for cooker and fridge-freezer. Further appliance spaces. Exposed beams. Windows to side and front elevations with views over the gardens. LPG gas cooker point. Glazed and wooden door to:
Conservatory - 10' 7'' x 9' 2'' (3.22m x 2.80m)
Double glazed windows to front, rear and side elevations. Ceiling fan. Double opening patio doors to front elevation giving access to the garden.
First Floor Landing
Doors to both bedrooms and family bathroom. Smoke alarm. Built in shelving. Window to rear elevation.
Bedroom One - 10' 11'' x 10' 5'' (3.33m x 3.17m)
Wooden doors to good sized built in wardrobe and airing cupboard housing hot water tank and radiator. Window to front elevation with slate sill giving views over the garden.
Bedroom Two - 12' 6'' x 8' 2'' (3.80m x 2.50m)
Window to front elevation with slate window sill. Loft access hatch. Built in wardrobe with radiator.
Family Bathroom - 7' 3'' x 6' 7'' (2.20m x 2.01m)
Three piece suite comprising low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panel bath with electric shower over. Window to front elevation. Built in shelving.
Outside
To the left and front of the property are enclosed and private gardens with a good sized, manicured lawn. Two ornamental ponds with water pump as well as raised beds full of established and flowering plants can be found to the sides. Trees and shrubbery form natural borders as well as stone walling and timber fencing. Gated access to raised patio area and to a further area with a useful stone outbuilding. Good sized greenhouse and summerhouse. Outside taps and two bespoke dove cotes. Two purpose built sheds with timber doors are adjacent to the property and are currently used for solid fuel and log storage. To the right of the cottage is a separate driveway with a five bar gate giving access to additional area of land and plenty of parking. The large area includes a meadow/paddock as well as various useful outbuildings. To the far end is a former piggery and the borders are formed by natural hedging, timber fencing and stone walling. An elevated area of deciduous woodland can be accessed from the rear and leads to an elevated chalet with great views back towards the property.
Chalet - 11' 7'' x 7' 7'' (3.53m x 2.32m)
Set within the woodland is a useful timber chalet constructed from cedar and is fully insulated. It has windows to both side and rear elevations as well as built in shelving. Power and light. Woodburner with slate hearth.
Garage/Workshop - 19' 8'' x 9' 9'' (6.00m x 2.98m)
Window to side elevation. Power and light. Double opening large timber doors. Previously used to house motor home.
Garage/Workshop - 16' 0'' x 12' 2'' (4.88m x 3.70m)
Double opening timber doors. Power and light. Eaves storage.
Directions
Ringstone Cottage is located in the village of Carthew, between St. Austell and Stenalees on the B3274, 2 miles north of St Austell. Access to the property is gained via a private lane on the left just after the Wheal Martyn museum. Follow the lane for approximately 80 yards and turn right opposite the water wheel. Follow the road and Ringstone Cottage is the second property on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Detached Cottage
- Extensive Landscaped Gardens
- Approx 1.2 acres
- Woodland & Meadow/Paddock
- Plenty Of Parking