Property description
Quality detached south facing bungalow in 1/3 of an acre site. The spacious accommodation is extremely well presented and has been upgraded. There are three double bedrooms and three reception rooms. The property has a private corner site with terrace, pond, patio, greenhouse and shed.
SITUATION
The property occupies a private corner site with the dwelling set back from and elevated above the road with mainly southerly views and views to Dartmoor. St. Ive lies between the towns of Liskeard and Callington with the village having a travelling post office, church, chapel, public house, garage, village hall and bus service which passes the property. The property is conveniently away from the main road through the village which has a 30 mile an hour speed limit.
DESCRIPTION
Orchard Bungalow is superbly presented accommodation with well proportioned rooms and suitable either as a four bedroom home or three bedrooms with separate dining room. The kitchen/living room can accommodate a good sized dining table which together with the sitting room and conservatory allows a degree of choice as to how the accommodation is utilised. The property is of traditional construction with a proper slate roof and uPVC double glazed windows. There is easy access to the roof space which could be extended into subject to planning and at present is part boarded with some extensive shelving and electric light. The property with it’s extremely generous parking and garaging offers a good balance of accommodation and site which extends in all to approximately 1/3 of an acre. Viewing is highly recommended in order to appreciate this quality property.
ACCOMMODATION
From the drive steps and gravelled path lead up to the open fronted Porch with double glazed door and panel to the spacious Entrance Hall with built-in double cupboard with hanging and shelf space and all main rooms lead directly off. The Sitting Room has cut stone fireplace with slate hearth and display shelves, bay window to the front with views stretching as far as Dartmoor and double glazed patio doors to the Conservatory which is uPVC double glazed together with door to the garden. There are Three Bedrooms all with rear elevation, one being dual aspect with the Fourth Bedroom/Dining Room at the front, south facing, and being a well proportioned room which will accommodate dining furniture and a piano. The main bedroom has extensive built-in furniture together with En-Suite Shower Room with extra large tiled shower, wash basin, W.C. with concealed cistern, wall light/shaver point, extractor fan, wall heater and obscure glazed window. Family Bathroom comprises bath in tiled surround with shower attachment and separate shower fitment with glass shower screen, wash basin with cupboards under, mirror over with light, concealed shaver point and cupboard, W.C., radiator, obscure glazed window and walk-in shelved airing cupboard with lagged cylinder. The Kitchen/Living Room has a well fitted kitchen area having inset one and a half bowl sink unit, integrated Bosch dishwasher, four ring ceramic hob with hood/light over, built-in double oven, fridge space under worktop, breakfast bar, dual aspect windows with views including Kit Hill and Dartmoor in the distance. Door of to Utility Room with tiled floor, range of built-in units, stainless steel sink, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge freezer, etc. as required and hatch with pull down ladder to insulated roof space with part boarded area, fitted shelving and light. A rear door from the utility room leads to the back garden.
OUTSIDE
The property occupies a generous corner plot with stone wall to the road having tarmac lay-by with recessed drive gates allowing easy access for vehicles, caravan, motor home, etc. The drive is approximately 75’ x 18’ (22.86m x 5.49m) plus additional turning recess and connects to the Garage which could accommodate two to four vehicles depending on size having recessed Store off to one side, light, power and water connected, Worcester gas fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water, fitted workbench across the whole of the rear wall of the garage with numerous power points, two double glazed side windows and with the double width door being remote controlled. To one side of the drive is an attractive low maintenance garden with various shrubs and a small Palm with steps leading to the rear and semi-concealed LPG gas tank. On the opposite side there is a lawn area with shaped beds containing a range of shrubs, small trees and small conifers with steps up to a paved sun terrace in front of the dwelling which enjoys a southerly aspect. There is a very private gravelled area adjoining the conservatory and leading to the rear garden which contains an aluminium framed Greenhouse, timber Garden Shed, Store Area with compost, lawn with adjoining shaped flower beds again with a variety of shrubs, evergreens and an ornamental pond. Adjoining the rear of the dwelling from the utility room is a decked area with steps up to a paved patio with further decked elevated area in the corner providing a very private setting with natural hedge to the side and again enjoying a southerly aspect. The rear garden measures approximately 90’ x 45’ (27.44m x 13.72m).
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Bulk tank for LPG
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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EPC RATING
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DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Liskeard on the A390 road where St. Ive is reached after approximately 3.5 miles. In St. Ive take the first left turn which is just a short road down to St. Ive Cross where the property will be found on the left hand corner.