Full description
Charming and characterful semi-detached cottage
Recently renovated and converted from the former village Post Office
Three bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms
Spacious sitting room with feature fireplace and wood burning stove
Newly fitted kitchen/dining room with Rayburn range
uPVC double glazing and oil fired central heating
Off road parking for one vehicle
Enclosed and private rear garden and terrace
Oozing character in a tranquil sheltered village setting
Situation - Bathpool is a delightful sheltered village nestled in the pretty Lynher Valley. This delightful village features a splendid ancient bridge over the River Lynher and is also close to Twelve Men's Moor with it's stunning scenery and extensive open areas ideal for ramblers and buyers with equestrian interests, along with wide open spaces with Bodmin Moor nearby. The neighbouring towns of Liskeard, Callington and Launceston are within approximately eight miles with access to both the A38 and A30 dual carriageways providing commuter links for Devon and Cornwall. Additionally, they provide commercial and shopping facilities along with community hospitals, leisure centres and a variety of schooling. Also, the city of Exeter is under 45 miles away providing road links to the M5, national motorway network, international airport and mainline railway. In addition to Bodmin Moor you are well positioned and within striking distance of both North and South Cornish coastlines, the Tamar Valley and Dartmoor National Park to the East
Canopied Porch - With solid timber uprights, brick built bases and uPVC partially obscured double glazed door with leaded detail opening to the reception hallway
Reception Hallway - Ceramic tiled flooring and fitted timber bench seat
Bedroom Three - A light and airy ground floor bedroom enjoying a Southerly aspect and plenty of natural light. This is a good sized single bedroom
Shower Room - Ceramic tiled flooring, partially slate style ceramic tiled walls and towel radiator. The newly installed white suite features a walk-in shower enclosure with Triton electric shower, pedestal wash basin and WC
Sitting/Dining Room - A spacious dual aspect reception room boasting plenty of charm and character with front aspect window and a window seat, stairs rising to first floor accommodation with understairs storage, timber ceiling beams and recessed fireplace with exposed granite lintel, clome oven, slate hearth and wood burning stove. A wide doorway with timber lintel opens to the kitchen/breakfast room
Kitchen/Dining Room - This is a lovely light and airy room with rear aspect windows, skylight window and French doors opening to the private rear garden. Enjoying excellent privacy, there is ample space for a good sized breakfast table and chairs. Ceramic tiled flooring and a modern gloss finish kitchen suite comprising matching base and wall units with Beech effect working surfaces, matching upstands and inset ceramic sink unit with drainer, salad rinser and mixer tap. Also there is plinth lighting, wine racks, space for washing machine/dishwasher and integrated appliances include electric oven, halogen hob and extractor canopy. Additionally, there is a Rayburn range which is oil fired and is responsible for the central heating system
Landing - A split-level landing with access hatch and exposed timber beams
Bedroom One - A large double master bedroom also bathed in natural light and enjoying a Southerly aspect taking in pleasant far reaching views over neighbouring countryside and wildlife and exposed timber floorboards
Bedroom Two - Also enjoying a Southerly aspect with exposed timber beams , painted wooden floorboards and former fireplace with wooden lintel
Bathroom - Rear facing window overlooking the garden, access to hot water cylinder and wide exposed timber floorboards. The newly fitted suite is complemented by partially slate finish tiled walls, ceiling downlighters and the white suite features a double ended panel bath with central mixer tap and shower attachment, vanity unit with inset wash basin and storage and WC
Outside - The property is approached from the road onto a driveway for one vehicle which is laid to stone chippings and edged with Granite block pavers. A pathway extends along the side of the property leading to the main entrance and further along a timber gate gives pedestrian access to the rear garden. Also, there is unrestricted parking for residents and visitors available on the road beside the dwelling. The rear garden is fully enclosed and enjoys morning sun. This is arranged as a level terrace laid to stone chippings providing an ideal space for outdoor living and 'al fresco' dining. From here gentle steps rise to the side gate and also to the raised level lawn garden. This enjoys sun later in the day and is retained by a stone wall with colourful display bed
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil for central heating
Council Tax Band - C
Epc Rating - F
Directions - From Liskeard take the B3254 signposted St Cleer and Launceston. Proceed along this road bearing right and continue for approximately eight miles passing Bodmin Moor at Pensilva and Caradon Hill on your left. Continue through the village of Upton Cross and through Darley Ford. Eventually you will arrive at the junction for Bathpool with a right turn. Take this turning and proceed into the village for approximately one quarter of a mile, crossing the bridge and after a short distance the property can be seen on the left hand side on the corner just before the village notice board, identified by the Parkes and Pearn 'For Sale' sign