Property description
Semi detached two bedroom character cottage in a site of appoximately 0.14 acres. The property benefits from mains gas central heating, double glazing and enclosed parking for four vehicles. Some repairs and redecorating would be required in places.
SITUATION
The property is set back and has access from the Callington/Liskeard A390 road being within the 30 mile an hour restriction through the village of St. Ive. There is a bus route through the village connecting to the nearby towns which via the A-road to Callington is some 4 miles and to Liskeard roughly 5 miles. The village of Pensilva which adjoins the open expanses of Bodmin Moor providing excellent walking, etc is only some 2 miles from St. Ive and Pensilva also contains primary school, health centre, public house and well stocked mini-market which includes off licence and newsagents. There is a community centre which hosts a variety of activities and functions throughout the year.
DESCRIPTION
The property offers a good balance of accommodation, parking and extra large gardens and whilst the dwelling has mains gas central heating, multi fuel stove and double glazing it would benefit from some repairs and decoration. There are some far reaching countryside views from the front elevation and being just off the A390 road it puts the two nearby towns at a convenient distance for commuting.
ACCOMMODATION
From the road there are separate pedestrian and vehicular gates, the pedestrian gate opens to an enclosed front garden from which there are superb views over the countryside to the front (the pedestrian access is shared with the adjoining cottage) having a path off to the front entrance giving access to the accommodation. Half glazed door to Front Porch with double glazed window to the front, wall mounted electric meter and fuses with inner door to Lounge/Diner. The lounge has open fireplace with fitted multi fuel stove in addition to two radiators on the gas fired central heating system. Open beamed ceiling, staircase off in one corner, dual aspect windows to front and side plus doorway to Kitchen/Breakfast Room. This room is large enough and has previously been used as a kitchen/dining room. The kitchen area has a range of Oak fronted units comprising range of cupboards and drawers, standing cupboards plus breakfast bar, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with window overlooking the rear garden, fitted six ring mains gas fired Range cooker, cupboard concealing the gas fired Baxi boiler for central heating and domestic hot water and tiled floor extending to the adjoining Utility Area (formerly dining area) having fitted worktop, provision for washing machine and drier, space for fridge/freezer and side entrance door.
Staircase ascends to Landing with radiator and all first floor rooms off. There are Two Double Bedrooms each having dual aspect windows. Bathroom with basic white three piece suite, bath having fitted shower attachment and an obscure glazed window to the front.
OUTSIDE
As previously mentioned there is a separate front garden which is down to lawn with pedestrian access to the gravelled parking area to the side adequate to accommodate four to five vehicles with small range of old Stone Buildings off to one side and enclosed from the road by fencing and double wooden drive gates. The main garden is at the rear having immediately at the back of the house a lawn area with hedgerow on one side and part timber and wire fencing on the other. At the foot of the garden a play area with Shed and Store off to the side, beyond which is a gated overgrown area which could be ideal for production of vegetables, chickens, etc. with the whole of the rear garden measuring approximately 145’ x 26’. There is an outside light and tap to the dwelling.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
B
EE RATING
D
TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Liskeard on the A390 road where the village of St. Ive is reached after approximately 4 miles and on entering there is a 30 mile an hour restriction. Immediately on entering the village there is a right turn to Pensilva and just beyond this the property will be found on the right hand side with double wooden gates opening to the parking area.
Property Features :
- Semi-detached character cottage with mains gas central heating
- Site of approximately 0.14 acre with 140´ rear garden
- Porch, lounge/diner, kitchen/breakfast room and utility room
- First floor with two double bedrooms and bathroom
- The property is double glazed and would benefit from some repairs and decorating