Property description
Detached farmhouse with outstanding rural views to the south over undulating Cornish Countryside. Offering spacious family accommodation with three/four bedrooms, two receptions plus sun lounge and a well appointed kitchen The property itself has the benefit of what was the remains of a former cottage which is stone built cottage with historic PP for an annex. The property stands within a good sized site with well maintained gardens surrounding.
House, Garden, both paddocks and a range of farm buildings (as a whole) at £500,000.
A further 21.64 acres (8.76 hectares) of pasture land with a natural water supply within walking distance, also available by way of separate negotiation. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this well appointed dwelling along with associated land.
The property is situated in Higher Redgate which is a hamlet being approximately a mile from the village of St. Cleer which offers primary education, well known Parish Church, shop and public house. The market town of Liskeard, approximately 4 miles away is regarded as the administrative centre of South East Cornwall and offers an extensive range of facilities including a relatively good shopping centre, secondary education, leisure centre with heated swimming pool and mainline railway station with a branch line to Looe. The city of Plymouth which is regarded as the principal retail centre to the west of Exeter is approximately 24 miles distant via the Tamar Bridge.
SPORTING FACILITIES
Sporting facilities within the area are numerous. There are leisure centres at Liskeard and Launceston offering gymnasium, badminton, tennis, squash and indoor swimming pools. At Liskeard there is an indoor bowling facility. There are several golf courses within the area including the internationally renowned course at St. Mellion with it’s two 18 hole courses, Whitsand Bay and Bindown at Looe, along with other courses in the county and picturesque link courses along the North Cornish coast. Riding enthusiasts are well catered for with the East Cornwall Riding Club (Hunt), endurance and other disciplines. In addition there is boating, sea fishing and other water sports which are available along the South Cornish coast, Salmon and Trout fishing is available on Colliford and Siblyback Lakes which are close by. Siblyback also boasts a popular water sports facility and is relatively close to the subject property.
ACCOMMODATION
Part glazed door to:-
PORCH
Tiled floor and wall mounted servants bells. Inner glazed door to:-
HALL
Obscure glazed panel window to the lounge and Creda night storage heater.
SHOWER ROOM
Enclosed shower, W.C., pedestal wash basin with wall mounted mirror fronted medicine cabinet, heated towel rail and high level Dimplex wall heater. Obscure glazed window and Pine wall mounted book shelves.
Door off hall to:-
HALLWAY
Walk-in pantry with fitted slate and wood shelves and obscure glazed window.
UTILITY ROOM
With a single drainer sink unit with cupboards under and room for washing machine / refrigerator. Obscure panelled door to:-
BOOT ROOM
Tiled floor, convector heater, room for fridge and freezer. Secondary access to the rear.
STUDY / FOURTH BEDROOM
Slate hearth suitable for housing electric heater, dual aspect, part exposed stone wall feature,built-in corner seating with storage under, stone features near entrance doors, three wall lights and spotlight.
DINING ROOM
Dual aspect with Creda night storage heater, centre light, built-in cupboard with cloak hanging rail and shelves.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM
Range of Pine fitted units with roll top surfaces incorporating a one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with matching eye level cupboards. Blue electric Aga with over mantle and fluorescent striplight under Integrated Hotpoint refrigerator, integrated built-in Hotpoint Deluxe 7842 dishwasher, part tiled walls, book shelves and Artex ceiling with spotlights. Dual aspect particularly enjoying rural views to the south over open countryside.
GARDEN ROOM
Enjoying a pleasant outlook to the south over open countryside having a patio adjoining, tiled floor, convector heater and stable type door to the patio.
LIVING ROOM
Imposing exposed stone elevation within which is a fireplace having an arched brick lintel over housing a Villager gas heater. Secondary fireplace with granite lintel and cloam oven. Window overlooking garden and countryside beyond, Creda night storage heater, recess and stairwell with slate shelf for display purposes. Staircase to first floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
BEDROOM ONE
Artex ceiling, window enjoying rural views, Creda night storage heater, walk-in dressing room with cloak hangings and fitted shelves.
BEDROOM TWO
Night storage heater and window enjoying pleasant rural outlook. Artex ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE
Views over fields, patio and remains of old cottage.
BATHROOM
Panelled bath with shower attachment, W.C., wash basin with tiled surround, mirror and spotlights over. Part tiled walls, heated towel rail, obscure double glazed window and Artex ceiling with spotlights. Convector heater and built-in airing cupboard with fitted slatted shelves and heater.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached by way of a tarmac drive giving access to the rear of the house and the:-
GARAGE
Of rendered concrete block having a concrete floor, shelf, light and power. Up and over door. Adjacent is a:-
WORKSHOP
Box profile roof having a fluorescent strip light and double power points. Close by is a doorway giving access to an enclosed sheltered garden with lawn, paths and shrubberies. This area gives access to the remains of what was once a:-
REMAINS OF COTTAGE
With architectural features including the remains of an old fireplace. This area previously had planning consent for an annexe. The cottage itself measures 28’ x 17’ 6” (8.53m x 5.33m). Adjoining is a slate:-
STORAGE AREA 20’ x 19’ 8” (6.09m x 5.99m)
At the front and side of the property there are expansive mature gardens which are laid out principally in lawns with mature flower beds and shrubberies.
SERVICES
Mains water with the house benefiting from an historic free mains water supply. Mains electricity. Drainage to a septic tank which is located near the old cottage.
COUNCIL TAX BANDE.
AGENTS NOTE
All floor coverings, carpets, curtains and curtain rails are included. Within the kitchen the refrigerator and dishwasher are also included within the sale.
DIRECTIONS
From Kivells Liskeard office take the A390 road. After Liskeard Secondary School turn left signposted to St. Cleer / Pensilva. After exiting the town bear left towards St. Cleer village. Drive through the village and after approximately 1/2 a mile bear left. Proceed past King Donierts Stone and the property will be the first to be found on the left hand side on entering the hamlet of Higher Redgate.
OUTBUILDINGS :-
DESCRIPTION
Access is by way of a gate off the Parish road. The buildings comprise:-
CATTLE SHED 60’ x 32’ (18.28m x 9.75m)
Of concrete block construction having a wood and box profile extension 32’ x 25’ 9” (9.75m x 7.84m). Contiguous to the principal building is a :-
OUTSIDE YARD
With galvanised gates and rails.
The other building within the curtilage of this area and directly opposite the principal building is an open fronted:-
YEARLING’ S HOUSE 45’ x 25’ (13.71m x 7.62m)
Constructed under a box profile roof. The only other building within this area is a:-
STORAGE SHED 15’ 9” x 15’ (4.80m x 4.57m).
On the south east side of the buildings is a bale storage area and a paddock in grass amounting to 0.345 of an acre (0.14 of an hectare).In the event the Purchaser decides not to acquire the farm buildings then the Vendors will grant a right of way as marked yellow on the plan for agricultural purposes only. This would involve demolition of the storage shed and the removal of a caravan which is directly contiguous which will be undertaken by the Vendor. As a condition it will be up to the purchaser to install a new gateway leading into the adjoining field.
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01579 345543 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.