Property description
Pretty granite and stone built former mine workers cottage set within a TRULY IDYLLIC LOCATION enjoying EXTENSIVE GARDENS and COMMANDING VIEWS over the Tamar Valley and river. Situated along a track in a PEACEFUL SETTING, the cottage has been SYMPATHETICALLY RENOVATED over recent years, retaining much of its original charm and character. The gardens, which approach nearly 0.25 of an acre, offer a variety of secretive and tranquil areas from wooded coppice to terraced lawn and contain well established flower and shrub beds and borders, all of which have a southerly aspect. With beautiful countryside and pleasant walks on the doorstep and surrounding areas including the nearby Cotehele Estate. The village itself offers a traditional range of local amenities including public house, general stores and post office, hairdressers and church, as well as an established rail link to Plymouth.
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Approached over a slate courtyard with low wall boundary. Part single glazed stable door to:
LOUNGE: - 12' 8'' x 13' 1'' (3.86m x 3.98m)
Single glazed window to the front with solid wood beam over and storage under. Wood burning stove set on a slate hearth with solid beam mantle over and bread oven. Storage recess. Radiator. Slate floor. Door to:
KITCHEN: - 12' 11'' x 8' 4'' (3.93m x 2.54m)
Two single glazed windows to rear. Oil fired 'Aga' controlling hot water and central heating. Fitted range of base and eye level units with cupboards and drawers under. Rolled edge work surface. Stainless steel sink with double drainer and mixer tap over. Space for washing machine and fridge. Part tiled walls. Extractor fan. Exposed beams. Slate floor. Stairs to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING:
Doors to all upstairs accommodation and stairs to attic room.
BATHROOM:
Single glazed window to rear. Low level wc. Marbled vanity unit with bowl shaped wash hand basin. Shower cubicle with glass doors and electric shower. Fitted bidet. Heated towel rail. Part tiled walls. Extractor fan. Vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM 1: - 10' 6'' x 11' 2'' (3.20m x 3.40m) (to front of wardrobes)
Single glazed window with solid beam over and views to front over looking woodland and river views. Built in wardrobes. Radiator. Telephone point.
ATTIC ROOM: - 11' 0'' x 5' 10'' (3.35m x 1.78m)
Single glazed window to rear. Radiator.
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Stairs rising to:
BEDROOM 2/ATTIC ROOM: - 12' 0'' x 14' 9'' (3.65m x 4.49m) into eaves.
Two Velux windows to front with views to woodland and river. Exposed beams. Eaves storage space. Radiator. Hot water tank. Electric back up system.
OUTSIDE:
A lane leads to the detached gardens which are set in two parts. Upper section has two steps leading to path taking you to a timber potting shed with perspex roof and a lean-to log store. Steps and paths wind through various different parts of the garden where there are wild and natural areas complete with a viewing platform offering commanding views over the river and surrounding woodland. There are established borders, shrubs and trees throughout. A second detached lower garden has stone steps leading to a path which in turn leads to a steeply banked wildlife area and this is a bird lovers paradise. This area could be cultivated for vegetables or even for keeping chickens! Beyond the bank is another patio area with a further shed and a parking space. These gardens would certainly appeal to a keen market gardener or wildlife enthusiast.
SERVICES:
Mains electricity, water, private drainage, oil fired heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY:
Cornwall County Council.
Property Features :
- Far Reaching River and Woodland Views
- Two Detached Gardens with lots of Potential
- Sheltered Courtyard
- Quiet Location
- Good Access to Many Local Walks