Property description

A detached residence constructed in 1847 and believed to have been a caretakers lodge for the former neighbouring chapel. The property has an unusual layout having accommodation over three levels with three reception rooms and a conservatory. There are currently two bedrooms but the property has the potential to be converted or extended subject to any necessary planning consents. There is a good sized enclosed rear garden, a side garden and a car port to the side elevation providing off road parking.

SITUATION
Rilla Mill is a small rural village on the eastern banks of the river Lynher and only some 2 miles north east of open moorland. Rilla Mill is a designated area of outstanding natural beauty and miles of woodland walks can be enjoyed only a short distance from the property. Within the village there is a village hall which hosts a range of events and a public house/restaurant “The Manor House Inn”. Rilla Mill is approximately 7 miles from the town of Liskeard and 6 miles from the town of Callington. Both of these towns provide a range of local amenities including supermarkets, dentists, doctors, veterinary surgeries along with educational and recreational facilities with a main railway station at Liskeard. Beyond Callington is the City of Plymouth which provides a greater range of retail, recreational and retail facilities with a main railway link to London Paddington and a Continental ferry port. The city of Exeter is within 58 miles of the property which has an international airport.

ACCOMMODATION 
Entrance via wooden stable door leading into:

ENTRANCE PORCH
Tiled flooring, wooden window and glazed door leading into:-

KITCHEN
A range of fitted base units with adjoining work surfaces over, single stainless steel sink unit, fitted mirrors to walls, space for under counter fridge, plumbing for automatic washing machine, electric cooker point, tiled flooring. Archway into:-

RECEPTION ROOM
Two wooden windows to the front elevation with secondary glazed panels and deep tiled sills, radiator, tiled flooring, beamed ceiling, staircase rising to first floor, door leading into:

BOILER ROOM/STORE ROOM
Floor standing oil fired central heating boiler, power and lighting.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

RECEPTION AREA
Wooden window to front elevation with secondary glazed panel, fitted shelving, radiator, loft hatch, doors off: Further staircase leading down to ground floor level.

LIVING ROOM
Stone fire place with granite lintel over and multi-fuel burning stove on a slate hearth with feature cloam oven inset, beamed ceiling, wooden window to rear elevation with secondary glazed panel, original  window to side elevation, wooden entrance door to side elevation.

BEDROOM
Wooden window to the rear elevation with secondary glazed panel overlooking the rear garden. 

BEDROOM
Wooden window to the front elevation with secondary glazed panel, radiator, loft hatch.

STAIRCASE DOWN TO:-

HALLWAY/SNUG
Wooden window to rear elevaton with secondary glazed panel, loft hatch, fitted wardrobe, built in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder. Door into Bathroom. Stable door leading into:

CONSERVATORY
Windows overlooking the rear garden, sliding patio door to the side with access to steps up to the garden.

BATHROOM
Panelled bath with shower attachment and screen, low level WC, pedestal hand wash basin, tiled surrounds, wooden floor, wooden window to side elevation with secondary glazed panel.

OUTSIDE
The property can be approached to the front stable door entrance or  alternatively to the side elevation where there is a wrought iron gate and railings with granite steps leading up to a main entrance door. From here there is a  side garden which contains mainly shrubs with a central pathway. There is a pathway from the main entrance which leads to the rear garden which is well established and enclosed by hedging. There  are lawned areas with a  garden pond, vegetable patch, greenhouse and a summer house to the rear which enjoys views over the garden. A pathway and steps lead down to the conservatory at the rear of the property. Situated to the side of the property there is a covered CAR PORT which provides off road parking for one car and has lighting with access to a log store and a further storage room.  

SERVICESMains water, electricity and drainage.  Oil Fired central heating.

COUNCIL TAX BAND EEE RATING

DIRECTIONS 
From Kivells Liskeard office proceed out of town through the Parade and onto Greenbank Road. At the mini-roundabout continue straight ahead and take the immediate left turn signposted St. Cleer. Continue along this road passing the turning for the village of St. Cleer and continue towards Pensilva on the B3254. Continue along this road for several miles passing the turning for the village of Pensilva and proceed to the village of Upton Cross. At the crossroads turn right signposted Rilla Mill and continue on this road for approximately 1.5 miles and upon entering the village of Rilla Mill continue down the hill and over the bridge, passing the public house on your right hand side.  Proceed up the hill and just after the turning into Lynher Way the property can be found on the left hand side just before the former chapel now named “The Retreat”. 

Property Features :

• Detached residence in a rural village location
• Unusual layout with potential to convert or extend
• Constructed in 1847 with accommodation over three levels
• Currently two bedrooms & three reception rooms
• Enclosed gardens to the side and rear