Property description
Superb individual five bedroom detached house. Situated off private lane in “rural” setting. Within walking distance of amenities including food supermarket, public house and park. Spacious kitchen/dining room overlooking rear garden. Stunning view of Launceston Castle and neighbouring farmland. Elegant, well planted, private rear garden, with suntrap terraces. Generous parking and double garage. EPC D.
Bowsdown House is a spacious, five bedroom detached house, situated in a substantial, mature plot.
The property has been finished to a discerning standard throughout and is in a fine condition all round inside and out, with Karndean flooring in the hallway and kitchen, with the remainder of the floors laid with Axminster carpets. There are also several character features within the property, such as a wood burner in the sitting room and stained glass window on the staircase.
Outside to the rear is an extremely well maintained garden with a range of mature plants and trees. From the garden there are fantastic views of the Norman era Launceston Castle. To the front is a large gated driveway with parking for three to four vehicles along with an integral double garage.
The property benefits from oil fired central heating with radiators in all rooms and hardwood framed double glazing.
The property is situated off of a private lane on the rural fringe of Launceston and backs onto farmland with lovely view of Launceston Castle.
The property is within 1/2 mile of Launceston town centre, with a range of high street name stores as well as a selection of local independent traders. Closer at hand is the area of Newport, with supermarket, popular public house, petrol filling station and public park nearby. Within a short walking distance is St Joseph’s independent school and St Stephen’s Primary Academy.
In all directions from Launceston there is scenery of Outstanding Natural Beauty. To the east, the wild open spaces of Dartmoor National Park, running south towards Plymouth are the hidden treasures of the Tamar Valley steeped in 18th century mining history and renowned for salmon fishing. To the west is Bodmin Moor ideal for walking and riding and to the north the rugged North Cornish and North Devon coastlines with surfing beaches and quaint former fishing villages.
To the West and East of Launceston are two of the Country’s prettiest Cathedral town’s with Truro some 49 miles and Exeter some 44 miles. At Exeter is an intercity rail link, M5 motorway and International airport. South of Launceston is the city of Plymouth (28 miles) with continental ferry port.
ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALL
Gracious reception hallway with through doors to all principal rooms and stained glass lit stairwell.
SITTING ROOM
Accessed through a set of bi-folding glazed doors and is very much the heart of the house, with a feature marble fireplace and wood burner. French doors with windows to either side flow out to the rear garden.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM
Generous family space. Matching range of handcrafted Sweet Chestnut base and eye level units with granite work surfaces. Belfast sink with Brita filter mixer tap. Electric range style oven with extractor hood over. Space and plumbing for integral dishwasher. The dining area looks out onto the rear garden from a bay window with a glazed door. Open arch way to:-
CONSERVATORY
uPVC double glazed conservatory. An excellent addition/reception room for the kitchen/dining room. Door to front garden.
STUDY
Charming office overlooking the rear garden with French door out from feature bay. Potential for a second sitting room/formal dining room.
UTILITY ROOM
Range of base units with built in Belfast sink and large, ceiling height cupboard unit. Oil fired central heating boiler located under work surface with space and plumbing for washing machine. Door to integral double garage.
WC
Low level WC and pedestal sink.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
A wide, bright landing area with a warm glow from the stained glass window on the stairs. Doors to all rooms, airing cupboard and loft access hatch.
MASTER BEDROOM
Master bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden and a panoramic view of Launceston, including the Castle and St Stephens Church.
ENSUITE
Suite comprising glazed shower enclosure, pedestal sink and low level WC.
BEDROOM TWO
Large second double bedroom. Window to front overlooking garden and driveway area. Views of the neighbouring farmland. Spacious built in wardrobe.
BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with window to rear overlooking garden and north towards St Stephens Church. Built in wardrobe with sliding door.
BEDROOM FOUR
Double bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM FIVE
Currently utilised as a dressing room and fitted with a range of wardrobes and dressing table. Window to side.
BATHROOM
Bathroom suite of roll top bath with shower over. Tiled surround with brass taps and fittings. High level WC, wash hand basin in a fitted unit with mirror above, shelves to the sides and cupboard below.
OUTSIDE
INTEGRAL GARAGE
Double garage with twin up and over doors. Door to side to utility room and one to the rear to a side path. Lighting, power points and water all available. Access hatch to loft space.
At the front of the property is a generous tarmacadam driveway area, providing parking for several vehicles. Solid wooden gates to the frontage lane. To the side of the drive is a small area of garden with a range of mature shrubs and trees.
Rear suntrap garden with paved terrace accessed from kitchen, sitting room and study. The terrace is in the sun all morning and late evening. Beyond the terrace is a level area of lawn with a central gravel path to a timber decking terrace, taking in the sun throughout the day and evening. Clever planting creates sheltered separate areas within the garden which is very well fenced. Small timber garden shed/summer house.
Property Features :
- Superb five bedroom detached house
- Situated in a "rural" setting
- Within walking distance of local amenities
- Spacious kitchen/dining room
- Well planted, elegant garden
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