Property description
This charming four bedroom period home is located in an idyllic and tranquil rural setting in the heart of the beautiful Draynes Valley surrounded by farmland and trees with the river Fowey running through approximately 2 acres of grounds complete with its own private double bank fishing rights. The river is awash with fish ranging from Salmon, Sea Trout and Brown Trout
Little Furswain is a delightful four bedroom character home offering extremely versatile accommodation over two stories and providing a wealth of character and charm yet offering all the modern luxuries one would expect from a property of this size.
The property is entered through a glazed timber door into the spacious sitting room which features a multi fuel stove and clome oven. From this area the staircase provides access to the first floor whilst internal doors lead to the kitchen / breakfast room in one direction and into the inner hallway in the other. An opening, with bi fold doors attached, leads into a wonderfully light and spacious conservatory where the most delightful views are enjoyed across the surrounding gardens towards the river Fowey.
The bespoke kitchen breakfast room is located at the rear of the property and comprises of a range of oak base and wall mounted units together with stainless steel worktops and all the modern luxuries including a large gas cooking range and extraction canopy. Within the kitchen there is a walk in larder with fitted meat safe. From the kitchen window a wonderful view is enjoyed across neighbouring farmland. Located next to the kitchen is the utility room together with a cloakroom and rear door providing access to the rear garden.
On the first floor there are two bedrooms, a family bathroom and a dressing area with fitted wardrobes. From all of the first floor rooms delightful rural views are enjoyed in different directions.
As mentioned previously a doorway from the sitting room leads into an inner hallway which leads into a self contained annexe. Within this area is an open plan sitting / dining / kitchen together with a separate bedroom with en suite facilities. This area has its own access via French doors leading into the sitting room or via the rear door leading into the inner hallway.
This area would ideally suit those wishing to house a dependent relative or family member or those wishing to utilise this property to generate an income via bed and breakfast or self contained holiday letting.
Externally the property is approached over a bridge crossing the river Fowey which in turns leads to a gravelled driveway with illuminated lighting leading to a generous parking area. Within the fabulous grounds there is a well equipped joiner's workshop measuring some 44ft in length featuring both light and power. A service pit is built into the floor. The workshop is fitted with double doors and a single stable door. Built on one end is a south facing lean to greenhouse, housing a firebox which is used to supply smoke to the fully functioning custom built smokehouse. There is also a 12x12 timber shed with electricity built near the river and a large high fenced chicken run.
All in all this charming property must be viewed in person to not only appreciate the wonderful rural setting but also the exacting care and attention given to the workmanship and presentation throughout.
Charming three/four bedroom family home
Located in a delightful rural setting
Sitting room with multi fuel stove and clome oven
Bespoke hand made kitchen with oak units and gas range cooker
Study area with feature exposed stone walling
Utility room and downstairs cloakroom W/C
Spacious conservatory providing wonderful views across the gardens
Flexible accommodation via a single storey annexe comprising open plan sitting/kitchen/dining area together with en-suite bedroom
Two first floor bedrooms, dressing area with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom
Workshop with \"Three Phase\" facility
Gardens and grounds extending to approx 2 acres
Generous driveway parking
Private double bank fishing from the river Fowey which runs through the gardens
| Location | Nestling in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the southern slopes of Bodmin Moor the property is situated in a tranquil, rural position in the heart of the hamlet of Draynes. Within approximately one mile is the National nature reserve of Golitha Falls named after the cascade which sees the River Fowey spectacularly drop 90 metres in altitude. Extending for some 18 hectares, this picturesque site of special scientific interest comprises a gorge lined with ancient oak woodland giving way to the River Fowey.
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| . | The property is located two miles from the village of St Neot and three miles from the villages of Darite and St Cleer with amenities including local shops, public houses and primary schools. The market town of Liskeard is four and a half miles to the south, with a variety of shops and educational facilties to A-level standard, together with mainline railway station to Plymouth which is twenty seven miles away. The city port of Plymouth has further communication points including cross channel ferry serving northern France and Spain and mainline railway connections to London Paddington. The former market town of Launceston is 17 miles to the north on the A30 dual carriageway which connects the cathedral city of Truro to the west and Exeter to the east, At Exeter there is access to the M5 motorway network, mainline railway station and international airport with both UK and European destinations
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| Services | The following services are available; mains electricity, private water supply, private drainage system, propane gas for the range cooker, satellite television, telephone line and broadband. However we have not verified connection.
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| Directions | Leave Truro via the A30 towards Bodmin, continue along the A30 until you reach the signs for the famous Jamaica Inn, follow all the signs to the Jamaica Inn and then just before you reach the Inn, turn left signposted St. Cleer. Follow this road and the property can be found 5 miles down on your left hand side.
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