Property description
Delightful character village cottage with far reaching views at the rear to Dartmoor. It is surprisingly spacious with three reception rooms, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property has Everest double glazed windows, a wood burner, oil fired central heating and parking for two.
SITUATION
The property is set back and slightly above the 30 mile per hour road through St. Mellion village with St. Mellion being renowned for the golf and country club which is only a few minutes walk from the property. The village also contains a public house, primary school and church and is only some 3 miles from the East Cornwall town of Callington and some 6 miles from Saltash where facilities include Waitrose supermarket and mainline station having just over the border the city of Plymouth. St. Mellion is on the edge of the picturesque Tamar Valley with some excellent countryside and riverside walks in the vicinity with the river Tamar at Horton Quay being approximately 1.5 miles.
DESCRIPTION
Wellington Cottage has an abundance of character including flooring, stone fireplaces and exposed stone work features, open beam ceilings, etc. and it is understood to have been built in the 18th Century and was formerly two cottages forming part of the nearby Pentillie Estate. Whilst the property has an abundance of character it is not listed and recent improvements include Everest double glazed windows and main entrance door. Internal viewing is a must in order to appreciate the extent of the character accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION
From the front a leaded glazed door opens into the Dining Room with slate flagstone floor, open beamed ceiling, built-in wine rack, natural stone feature walling and staircase off to one side with cupboard under. Door off to Sitting Room with wood burner stove set in an open stone fireplace with stone/slate shelving either side for T.V., etc. Natural wood floor and again open beamed ceiling. The Kitchen is in two parts divided by natural stone walling with opening having worktop and electric ceramic hob. Built-in eye-level double oven, range of floor and wall units with tiled splash back, inset one and a half bowl sink, space for upright fridge/freezer, fitted dishwasher, tiled floor and window to the rear with views to Dartmoor together with stable door. Doorway giving access to Study with two areas of natural stone features and slay ceiling with two Velux double glazed roof windows. Shower Room is extremely well fitted with tiled floor and walls, walk-in shower with built-in light/ extractor, low level W.C. and circular wash basin with storage under. Chrome heated towel rail, illuminated mirror and obscure glazed window.
Staircase ascends to the First Floor Landing with Oak flooring, part beamed ceiling, natural light from Velux double glazed roof window and all first floor rooms lead directly off. Bedroom One is at the rear and enjoys the best view looking over the Tamar Valley to the Devon countryside and Dartmoor including a view of the River Tamar. There is a wash basin, built-in mirror fronted wardrobes and Oak floor. Bedroom Two has built-in mirror fronted wardrobe with overhead cupboards, shelved recess and natural wood floor. Bedroom Three has a built-in double wardrobe and hatch to the roof space. Bathroom with fully tiled floor and walls. Roll top bath with ball claw feet and fitted shower attachment, low level W.C., vanity wash basin with cupboard under and chromed heated towel rail. Ceiling and semi-concealed lighting, wall light/shaver point, mirror fronted cabinet and natural light from a Velux double glazed roof window.
OUTSIDE
There is an outside Utility Room/Store Room located just a short distance from the rear door of the kitchen containing the oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, plumbing for washing machine, provision for drier, freezer and general store area. There is an enclosed front garden, part paved patio and part grassed with gate and steps leading down to the pavement. Immediately adjacent at the rear there is a 2 car parking area and like the main bedroom there are views down to the river Tamar into Devon with Dartmoor in the distance.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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EE RATING
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TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Saltash/ Plymouth on the A388 road where the village of St. Mellion is reached after approximately 3 miles. On entering the village Wellington Cottage will be found on the left hand side sharing the entrance to the village pub and immediately opposite the primary school.
Property Features :
- A delightful character village cottage with views at the rear to Dartmoor
- Surprisingly spacious with three receptions, three double bedrooms and two bathrooms
- Everest double glazed windows, wood burner and oil fired C.H.
- Outside store/utility
- Small enclosed patio and garden