Property description
Individual, well maintained and refurbished detached bungalow in 2/3 acre (two-thirds). Special gardens with excellent parking, two garages/workshops, a studio,summerhouse, a pond, orchard and vegetable patch. The property has two/threebedroom adaptable accommodation with planning to extend. The property alsobenefits from private water and drainage.
SITUATION
The property is set in the village of Bray Shop on Trefinnick Road off the well connected B road. The road comprises approximately a dozen individual dwellings on one side and fields on the opposite side. The Orchard being set well back from the road in its very private site and backing onto farmland at the rear with country views at the front. The village is well connected to the A30 West and East within 20 minutes drive and Launceston/Saltash/Plymouth are all within easy commuting distance. The East Cornwall town of Callington is some 4 miles to the south offering an excellent Secondary School, primary school, health centre, 2 supermarkets and petrol station amongst several independent shops, pubs and restaurants. Other villages within a few miles include Stoke Climsland, Coads Green, Rilla Mill, Upton Cross and Pensilva which between them offer a variety of facilities including primary schools, health centre, mini-market, post office, etc. The A30 at Launceston is just 9 miles in a northerly direction. There is wonderful local walking and views around Kit Hill, Bodmin Moor, Lynher Valley and further afield Dartmoor.
DESCRIPTION
See floorplans for room measurements. The individual refurbished and extended bungalow with considerable privacy features low maintenance brick exterior with double glazed windows, full oil fired central heating, two multi-fuel stoves and has well proportioned sitting room with feature window over farm land and large kitchen/living room with special features being superb gardens of approximately 2/3 of an acre, extensive parking sufficient for boats, caravans, campervans etc and two large garages with electricity and lighting. In addition to mains water supply there is private water supply and drainage. There is current planning permission and building regulation fees have been paid to extend the property at the rear to provide 2 further ground floor bedrooms, en-suite, cloakroom and a first floor lounge with balcony.
ACCOMMODATION
From the road there are drives either side of the attractive large and very private front garden giving excellent parking and both leading to separate garages either side of the bungalow. From the left hand side of the dwelling is the main entrance by way of double glazed door to PORCH with inner glazed door and panel to generous
RECEPTION HALL. All main rooms leading off as well as hatch with pull down ladder to the insulated part boarded roof space with lights.
The LOUNGE/ SITTING ROOM is a lovely proportioned room and one is drawn to the picture window at the front with delightful open outlook across the front garden to the rural countryside beyond. Charnwood Island II double door corner multi fuel stove, 3 radiators and access hatch to the kitchen/living room and double glazed doors off to
STUDY/BEDROOM THREE which is a dual aspect room with double radiator. Currently used as a study with the property having a Superfast Broadband Connection.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM is a lovely family room with a range of white fronted kitchen units with eye level double oven, four ring ceramic hob with electric extractor fan hood/light over, tiled surround to worktops with concealed lighting under, inset one and a half bowl sink and integrated fridge. Multi fuel stove, window overlooking side garden and pond which attracts an abundance of wildlife and door to
UTILITY ROOM containing the Worcester Greenstar boiler for central heating and domestic hot water. Ample room for appliances, fridge freezer, fitted worktops, feature stone clad original chimney breast, dual aspect windows and glazed door to patio and gardens, together with the electric pump for the bore hole supply.
BEDROOM ONE and BEDROOM TWO both have dual aspect windows with bedroom one having built-in cupboards and wardrobes and adjacent to the bathroom.
The FAMILY BATHROOM has fully tiled walls with white suite comprising P-shaped bath with Grohe shower fitment, built-in shelved cupboard, double radiator and double glazed window to the rear with the top half of the window being clear glazed allowing a lovely view of the private rear garden.
There is also a SEPARATE CLOAKROOM providing a second W.C. with wash basin and again all walls fully tiled and having obscure glazed window.
OUTSIDE
The property occupies a very private setting with the large secluded front garden approach overlooking countryside at the front—as a result the full extent of the property and large gardens to the side and rear are revealed as you pursue further. The MAIN DRIVE to the left hand side of the house is very accessible since it runs straight in from the road, is some 11’ (3.35m) wide and leads alongside the main entrance to a very long DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP 25’ 7” x 8’ 6” (7.82m x 2.61m) with up and over garage door, electric connected, three side windows and rear door access to the garden.
The SECOND DRIVE to the right hand side of the property has double gates to an inner turning area and also additional parking having set back a large and wide SECOND GARAGE/ WORKSHOP 27’ 3” x 9’ 7” (8.31m x 2.94m) with double door access—windows along the whole of one side onto the garden and with electric and light connected. Further behind this is an additional
POTTING SHED with side door access. Septic tank in well concealed at the far end of the front garden area. The property is a garden lovers paradise with excellent outdoor space, well set out being visually attractive, interesting and although neighbouring properties are either side, it is exceptionally private with mature hedging and tall cedar fencing to either side and backing onto fields at the rear. Adjoining the rear of the dwelling is a patio area with outside lights and taps having an adjacent
GREENHOUSE 12’ x 8’ (3.71m x 2.53m). There is an established pond with hand made oak wood foot bridge over it having a lawn beyond with stepping stone path to a
DETACHED GARDEN ROOM/ STUDIO 12’ 9” x 9’ 11” (3.91m x 3.03m) being fully insulated and double glazed and having corner Butler sink with rain water fed cold tap, electric connected and has also been used as ancillary accommodation and a bedroom for guests. A nearby garden area has another pond and water feature with a backdrop of interesting mature planting including palms, shrubs, etc. with semi-concealed walkways to the top section of the garden where there is an Apple orchard, vegetable garden, vine cordon, other soft fruits, compost areas, covered store and further cold water supply and electric connection and
SUMMERHOUSE providing a lovely private haven and afternoon sun trap with adjoining granite chipping patio. There is an elevated platform area at the top of the garden which has been used for astronomy (due to the lack of light pollution at night) and gives elevated views over the surrounding countryside including views stretching to Bodmin Moor including Sharp Tor and Minions. It is indeed a very interesting property with many individual assets and features, viewing is essential to appreciate this. The site extends in all to approximately 2/3 of an acre including the forecourt garden adjoining the road.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water. Bore hole water supply. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating plus two multi fuel stoves.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Launceston on the A388 road bearing off left after approximately 2 miles onto the B3257 road to Coads Green. Bray Shop is reached after a further 1.5 miles and on entering the village take the first left turn signposted to South Hill with road name sign ‘Trefinnick Road’ where the property will be found on the left hand side about 300 metres along the road.
Property Features :
- Individual, well maintained detached extended bungalow
- 2/3 of an acre special gardens and excellent parking with a high level of privacy. Exceptional land
- Two/three bedrooms with existing open ended planning to extend for further 3 rooms & balcony as wel
- Benefits from private water and drainage in addition to mains water & oil fired central heating and
- Well proportioned light and airy rooms with full double glazing