Property description
Detached 1980’s back-split bungalow with river views. Extended to provide three receptions, three bedrooms and two balconies. Integral lower level garage, workshop, utility and garden room. Income of around £1,700 per annum from solar panels. Views from the reception rooms and balconies to river Tamar. Excellent rear parking and the river Tamar within some 300 yards from the property.
SITUATION
The property is approximately 300 yards from the river Tamar in Cargreen which is a popular boating area on the river Tamar with Yacht Club. The village is within some 2.5 miles of the A388 road and some 4 miles from the town of Saltash where there is a Waitrose supermarket and railway station. The city of Plymouth is just a few miles beyond Saltash via the Tamar Bridge with Plymouth being the major retail centre for the area together with cross channel ferry service.
DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a mid 1980’s bungalow with two bedrooms and shower room having a staircase to lower level accommodation at the rear which provides extremely spacious utility room, W.C., garden room, double bedroom, workshop and integral garage. The property has LPG central heating and has solar panels which generate an income of approximately £1,700 per annum. There are unrestricted views over the river Tamar and the property benefits from a level rear parking area suitable for some five/six vehicles with room for caravan or motor home for which there is an electric hook-up.
ACCOMMODATION
Approached from the front a leaded glazed door opens into the Porch with inner double glazed door and side panels to the Reception Hall from where there is an immediate view through the glazed door and windows to the river Tamar. There is a staircase off the hall to the lower level, however the main level can be occupied as a bungalow and comprises Kitchen/Breakfast Room with good range of cupboards, inset double drainer stainless steel sink, cooker space with electric point, room for large fridge freezer and with archway through to the Dining Room which with the window and doors to the balcony allow superb views to the river. The dining room is also open plan to the Sitting Room with double archway and with direct access to the Balcony this is a great south facing sun trap that has both river and country views including parts of the Devon countryside. The sitting room has a brick feature wall and chimney breast and is understood to have a liner suitable for a gas fire, but this would need to be checked prior to use. Sliding patio doors open into the Conservatory which is alongside the balcony and has similar views over the countryside and river. There are Two Double Bedrooms on this floor, the rear having two double and single built-in wardrobes together with chest of drawer unit, window with river views and door onto a Second Balcony. The second bedroom will accommodate a double bed, although of late has been used as an office having built-in wardrobes and cupboards with window overlooking front garden. Shower Room with corner tiled shower having electric unit, wash basin and W.C. with concealed cistern, shaver point, two radiators and obscure glazed window.
Parana Pine staircase ascends to the Lower Level with extremely useful rooms and access to the parking area. Very generous sized Utility Room with stainless steel sink, provision for washing machine, separate corner W.C., walk-in under stair storage cupboard which also contains electric trip fuses and feeding tariff meter for the solar panels. Window and door off to Garden Room with fitted worktops, further stainless steel sink with half glazed door opening into covered area adjoining the parking/rear garden. Workshop with light and power connected, fitted work bench with metal working vice and window to the garden room. Bedroom Three is another double room with vanity wash basin having mirror and light over, central heating radiator and with window and half glazed door to the rear. There is a built-in cupboard off the Rear Hallway together with radiator and this connects from the utility room to the Integral Garage having fitted floor to ceiling metal shelving, wooden work bench and electric operated roller door. At the back of the garage there is an access door to an area which runs the full width of the property containing the Vaillant LPG boiler for central heating and hot water. The boiler was installed in 2013 with the remainder of a five year warranty and has been regularly serviced. This area also houses two electric heaters for hot water to the kitchen sink and shower room sink in order that the LPG boiler does not need to be used during the summer period.
OUTSIDE
The property occupies a tranquil corner plot with gravelled and lawn front garden with a selection of shrubs with the lawn and further shrubs alongside providing various colours and include Rose, Heather and Fuchsia. At the rear a drive gate opens onto a brick paved parking area adequate for some five vehicles having screened off LPG tank, small lawn and again various shrubs and with access off to the garage and lower level of the dwelling and Shed with shelves and outside tap. The parking area has a level approach from the road and has previously been used for caravan/motor home parking and there is an external power point to same.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage. The roof solar panels are owned and will be sold with the property, currently producing an average income in the region of £1,700. Bulk tank for LPG.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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EE RATING
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TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Saltash on the A388 road until reaching Paynters Cross which is a mile beyond St. Mellion village and turn left where signposted to ‘Cargreen’. Continue on this road for approximately 2.5 miles and turn left again where signposted to ‘Cargreen’. Continue down towards the river where roughly 2/3 of the way down the hill turn right into Church Lane. The property will be found immediately on the left hand side. Take the road down alongside the property on the right hand side and then there is ample space to park at the rear of the dwelling.
Property Features :
- Detached 1980´s back-split bungalow with river views
- Extended to provide three receptions, three bedrooms and two balconies
- Integral lower level garage, workshop, utility and garden room
- Income of around £1,700 per annum from solar panels
- Views from the reception rooms and balconies to river Tamar