Property description
Character village cottage, formerly three bedrooms. Grade II listed, part dating from Mid 17th Century. Well proportioned main rooms and full of character. Features stone fireplaces, cloam oven and open beams. Lovely private gardens with summerhouse, greenhouse and car port. Walking distance of village pub.
SITUATION
Lower Metherell is a charming unspoilt village in the Tamar Valley. The 15th Century Carpenter’s Arms pub is in the centre of the village and The Cross House restaurant a short walk up the road. There is a popular primary school and well used Community Centre in the neighbouring village of Harrowbarrow. Callington is 3 miles away and Tavistock 6 miles both towns offering a range of facilities. From Gunnislake Railway Station ( 2 miles away ) the end of a branch line there a regular service into Plymouth City and there is a rural bus service from Higher Metherell. One of many countryside walks follows a beautiful route down to Cotehele House and the quay on the River Tamar.
DESCRIPTION
Set in the heart of the small village, yet with a high degree of privacy, the property which was formerly three cottages is approached by a hand gate to an enclosed and attractive front garden with established shrubs, sitting areas and pond. Stable door leads to the front Porch which is glazed on three sides with inner glazed door to the Dining Room which gives a flavour of the charm and character this property has to offer. Fireplace opening with exposed stone work and wooden mantle, open beam ceiling, built-in Pine cupboard and book shelves. Dual aspect windows and access off to the kitchen at the rear and the main reception room to the side which is a fine Sitting Room of lovely proportions with two stone fireplaces, the main one being an open fireplace with original cloam oven and clay door plus fitted wood burner stove. Night storage heater. Open beamed ceiling, shelved recess and a total of four windows each with deep display sill. An area to the side of the main fireplace acts as a small Study Area. Kitchen with a range of cupboards and drawers, inset two and a half bowl stainless steel sink, built-in electric oven, separate four burner gas hob (LPG) and separate Moffat wall mounted electric grill. There is provision for washing machine, tumble drier and space for fridge/freezer, etc. Dual aspect windows and doorway through to Breakfast Area with night storage heater having full width window and half glazed stable door to the rear garden.
Staircase with hand rail ascends to a shaped Landing Area with night storage heater, hatch to part of the roof space, built-in airing /storage cupboard with factory lagged copper cylinder and immersion heater, built-in wardrobe, window to the front and doors off to two double bedrooms each with en-suite facility. Bedroom 2 over the dining room has a built-in wardrobe, etc., night storage heater, dual aspect windows with the front window having window seat . Family Bathroom contains panelled bath with twin hand grips and shower attachment, wash basin, low level W.C., bidet, although not connected, and obscure glazed window. Bedroom 1 is over the sitting room having night storage heater, walk-in wardrobe with hanging space and light, windows to the front and rear and En-Suite Shower Room with steps up to the shower area with Mira electric unit, wash basin, W.C., and window to the rear with view of the garden.
OUTSIDE
The rear door from the breakfast room has a covered walkway connecting to an adjoining Workshop with fitted bench, cupboard and electric connected and also gives access to covered Fuel Store. A path across the rear has steps leading up to the garden, outside light and tap and also convenient pedestrian door to the adjoining Car Port with direct access to the road. The rear garden is a feature of the property and surprisingly private with granite steps up to a Summerhouse 11’ 8” x 8’ 3” (3.6m x 2.54m) with mainly slate alfresco eating area with climbing plants over. Stepping stones lead across a grassed area with Bamboo, Laurel, established Palm Tree, Camellia, magnolia etc., small pond and aluminium framed Greenhouse. The main garden measures approximately 55’ x 40’ (16.76m x 12.19m).
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
D
TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Gunnislake/Tavistock on the A390 road for approximately 2.5 miles turning off right just before St. Ann’s Chapel signposted to ‘Donkey Park, Cotehele and Metherell’. Proceed down to the crossroads and continue straight over towards Norris Green taking the first right turn and right again signposted ‘Metherell’. Proceed for approximately 2/3 of a mile turning left just before the Cross House Inn and continue for a few hundred yards where on the next left turn the property will be found on the left hand corner with a for sale sign displayed.
Property Features :
- Character village cottage, formerly three bedrooms
- Grade II listed, part dating from Mid 17th Century
- Well proportioned main rooms and full of character
- Features stone fireplaces, cloam oven and open beams
- Lovely private gardens with summerhouse, greenhouse and car port