Property description
Spacious four/five bedroom family home in rural location. The property would suit country/garden lovers and it set in approximately 0.4 of an acre. It will suit someone working from home or running a B&B and there is potential for a ground floor annex. There is over 2,750 square feet of accommodation with generous level parking and an integral double garage.
SITUATION
Skanes House occupies a rural location and there is a nature reserve at Redmoor. Whilst in the country, the property is only some 2 miles from Lostwithiel, 3 miles to the A30 and should the accommodation of guests be contemplated the Eden Project near St. Austell is only some 5 miles away. Within 1 mile walking distance is a 13th century Inn in he village of Lanlivery and where there is also a popular primary school. The property is on a bus route for secondary scholars attending Bodmin and Fowey schools. There is a mainline station at Lostwithiel which is also on the river Fowey and for boating enthusiasts Fowey which is some 7 miles down river from Lostwithiel is a renowned centre on the popular south coast.
DESCRIPTION
The property was built as a family home for the present owners and has also been used for the accommodation of overnight guests with the property being both spacious and flexible in its accommodation. There is a good balance of parking to complement the property, double garage and there is also vehicular access alongside the dwelling to get tractor or machinery into the rear garden should it be required. Again in keeping with the size of the dwelling are the lovely gardens with the site extending in all to approximately 0.4 of an acre. The property has oil fired central heating plus fireplace in the sitting room and is double glazed throughout.
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation flows extremely well with the triple aspect Sitting Room having glazed doors to the Dining Room from where there is a hatch to the kitchen, separate access from the Hall and connecting to the Conservatory which enhances the semi-open plan feel of these rooms. The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is well fitted with Oak fronted units, gas cooker, integrated fridge and dishwasher and one and a half bowl sink unit. There is a walk-in larder and door off to Utility Room with Lobby off giving access to the Integral Garage and Shower Room with W.C. Also on the ground floor is an Office and Study/Bedroom Five with pedestrian door to the garage allowing easy access to the shower room/W.C. as required. The first floor offers a further Four Double Bedrooms, the main bedroom having walk-in double entry dressing room together with En-Suite Shower Room. There is a Family Bathroom off the Landing, storage cupboards and bedroom two also has an En-Suite Bathroom.
OUTSIDE
From the road there is a level approach to a generous forecourt parking area which will accommodate numerous cars or boat, motor home, etc. with access off to the Integral Double Garage having light and power connected, oil fired boiler and rear door into the dwelling with adjacent Shower Room/W.C. The main gardens lie to the rear of the property and are extremely private and quite sheltered having a variety of flowering shrubs set around a generous lawn, the whole extending in all to approximately 0.4 of an acre. The conservatory at the rear of the property takes full advantage of the views down the garden and there is also a paved patio and gazebo.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
D
EE RATING
D
TENURE
Freehold
DIRECTIONS
The property lies roughly 1.5 miles east of Lostwithiel, OS map reference sheet 200 - 076 605. To locate the property from Sweetshouse which is on the Lostwithiel to Bodmin B3268 road follow the signposts to Redmoor and after roughly a mile turn right where there is a granite marker with the name ‘Redmoor’ on. Continue on this road where the property will be found within 1/4 of a mile on the right hand side.
NOTE
If viewing on Google Earth, which can be several years out of date, the builders and dismantling businesses have ceased trading and part is now a field with horses grazing. A more recent photograph is available on request.