Property description
Danish Perch is located in one of Calstock's most desirable roads on the riverfront, Lower Kelly. The property itself is truly unique and provides an opportunity to purchase an outstanding home with flexible living arrangements, with the possibility of creating a self-contained one bedroom annexe.
The property has two main reception areas with the most notable being the formal dining area leading into the spacious kitchen. These living areas face in a south and west direction providing the most wonderful outlook across the river towards the open neighbouring countryside that surrounds the property.
The formal sitting room is located at the western end of the property and features delightful windows which look out across the river in one direction and over the gorgeous side terrace accessed via a pair of French doors. Located next to the sitting room is another spacious reception area which the current vendor is using as a study.
As mentioned previously, the dining room, which flows through to the kitchen, is of generous proportions, with space to seat 20 for dinner. Bifolding doors run the length of the room opening onto the south-facing deck giving a sense of bringing the outdoors inside.
The current vendor, once a professional cook, designed the large bespoke Poggenpohl kitchen which features base and wall mounted units with 2 separate sink areas and a \"Dacor\" Range cooker. There is a large range of electrical appliances (mostly Miele) including 2 dishwashers, a second oven, microwave, wine cooler and trash compactor. There is a huge \"Corner Fridge Company\" refrigerator that is large enough to act as fridge and pantry. The kitchen units have been complimented perfectly by white Corian work surfaces that are evident both on the main work surfaces as well as the central island unit.
From the kitchen another set of bi-folding doors opens onto a slate paved dining area with raised herb planter that in turn gives onto the extensive lawned riverside garden.
Within the property there are 4 bedrooms with two of them providing en suite facilities. All of the bedrooms provide the most exquisite views out across the River Tamar.
Within the property there is an area which could be converted into a self-contained holiday or letting unit at very little expense.
The room currently being used as a music room, has its own street access via a side porch, and has stairs descending to a bedroom and ensuite shower room. This was originally added on to the house as a self-contained flat with kitchenette and living room upstairs, and bedroom and shower room below. The current vendor removed the kitchenette when she took possession of the property many years ago to create a space for a grand piano. By reinstating the kitchenette at minimal expense, this then opens up the options for any potential purchaser to use the space to house a dependent relative or family member or to utilise as letting / holiday use to generate an income, or simply as a self contained guest suite.
Externally, most of the southwest-facing gardens and grounds lie to the western side of the property where there is a spacious level lawned garden together with wonderful patio area. The garden contains mature trees and shrubs and beautiful perennial plantings. From the front timber terrace, which spans the full length of the property, a gangplank descends to a private floating pontoon where a boat can be moored. The current owners also swim and launch canoes and rowing sculls from the pontoon. The whole garden and outside space has been thoughtfully and carefully planned and laid out to maximise the views from all areas. The patio areas are of particular note and provide the most breath-taking areas for alfresco dining.
All in all Danish Perch presents a rare and very exciting opportunity to purchase one of Calstock's most beautiful homes located in a fabulous riverfront setting, offering generous and well laid out accommodation together with total privacy and seclusion and we therefore suggest an early internal viewing to appreciate everything this property has to offer.
First Floor Accommodation;
An outstanding 4 bedroom river fronted residence
Enjoying the most outstanding views both up and down the river and across neighbouring rural countryside
Recently refurbished to exceptional standards throughout
Entrance area leading to a quiet study area which provides outstanding water views
Formal sitting room with library area leading to a spacious terrace area with wonderful water views
Master bedroom suite providing en suite shower room facilities and a balcony which captures the very best of the water view
Doors from the master bedroom leading to a family room which could be used for a number purposes
Ground Floor Accommodation;
Generous reception area with French doors leading to the front terrace
Open plan kitchen / dining area with double aspect bi folding doors opening onto the front terrace and gardens
Poggenpohl kitchen with central island unit and spacious built in corner fridge
Ground floor bathroom
3 ground floor bedrooms with one providing en suite shower facilities
Outside;
Wonderful level lawned gardens providing over 100 metres of river frontage
Floating pontoon attached to the front terrace allowing the mooring of a boat
Generous patio area with steps leading to another open terrace on the upper floor
Detached garage/boathouse and driveway parking
| Location | Danish Perch is situated on the banks of the River Tamar within the beautiful, partly wooded valley, which forms the border between Devon and Cornwall. Within walking distance is the centre of the village of Calstock that has a general store, 2 pubs, church and primary school.
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| . | The village also has a branch line railway station on the Gunnislake to Plymouth line providing a useful commuter service and links to the mainline (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours). This is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in 2006 the Tamar Valley was given World Heritage Status. The rich and diverse landscape of the Tamar Valley AONB covers around 75 square miles (195 square kilometres) with an extensive array of wildlife habitats and meandering rivers together with ancient woodlands and wetlands. A beautiful stroll from the house takes you through woods to the National Trust's Cotehele House and Gardens. 45 minutes gentle motoring by boat will take you from the house's private pontoon through wonderful scenery to Plymouth Sound.
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| . | Within easy reach to the north-east is the ancient stannery town of Tavistock, which possesses a full range of local amenities including shops and restaurants, as well as private education with Mount Kelly Prep and Senior Schools. The property is situated near to the extent of the River Tamar's tidal reach and to the south is the beautiful Tamar Estuary and the south coast of Devon and Cornwall, with its beaches and excellent opportunities for sailing and coastal walks. A few miles to the east is Dartmoor National Park, renowned for its spectacular scenery and providing many opportunities for walking, riding and fishing. St Mellion International Golf Resort is about six miles away.
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| Communication | Tavistock is easily accessible via Gunnislake and the A390, whilst the A30 dual carriageway, leading west into Cornwall and east to Exeter, can be accessed from Tavistock via both the A384 and A386. To the south is the city of Plymouth with railway station with mainline connections to London (Paddington), access on to the A38 dual carriageway and from where there are ferries to the Continent. In Calstock and Gunnislake there are railway stations with trains into Plymouth.
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| Services | The following services are available; mains electricity, mains water, mains drainage, broadband, Satellite and telephone line connected however as agents we have not verified connection.
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