Property description
A former Gamekeeper’s cottage enjoying no near neighbours in a wooded setting. Recently upgraded to a good standard and benefiting from three double bedrooms, family bathroom, kitchen/dining room, sitting room, conservatory, study, shower room and utility room. Rear garden with terraced patio and an elevated lawned area. A further garden enjoys river frontage with fishing rights for a single rod and a large detached American style barn/garage/workshop. Ample off-road parking. Potential for two family accommodation.
SITUATION
Situated on the outskirts of the rural hamlet of Tetcott, approximately three miles from the village of Clawton, between the market towns of Holsworthy (six miles) and Launceston (13 miles) with the popular north Cornish coastal resort of Bude about 18 miles distant, much of the coastline is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and provides many sandy beaches with a variety of watersports available. Clawton has a primary school, hotel and place of worship with a wider range of amenities available at the thriving market town of Holsworthy including a supermarket, post office, banking facilities, newsagents, vets, doctors, dentist and cottage hospital along with a full range of educational facilities. Leisure facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course. A more comprehensive range of recreational and shopping facilities are available to the south in Launceston. The cathedral city and county town of Exeter is about 50 miles to the east.
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate. There are numerous power points throughout. None of the fittings have been tested by ourselves.
ACCOMMODATION
Covered Entrance
Access to Log Store and door to:
Sitting Room: 23' 9'' max x 14' 7'' narrowing to 11' 7'' (7.24m max x 4.44m narrowing to (3.53m)
Dual aspect reception room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side. Attractive open fireplace with timber lintel and exposed stone surround housing a ‘Villager’ multi-fuel stove and original bread oven with shelved recess to either side. Fitted carpet, three wall lights, two radiators, beams to the ceiling and television point.
Lobby
Staircase rising to first floor with understairs cupboard. Ceiling light, smoke alarm and door to:
Kitchen/Dining Room: 25' 1'' x 10' (7.65m x 3.05m)
Triple aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side in addition to an internal window to the rear overlooking the Conservatory. Fitted kitchen with extensive range of eye and base level units under a roll edge worktop incorporating a stainless steel 1½ bowl sink/drainer unit. Integrated fridge/freezer and stainless steel electric ‘Belling’ stove with 1½ ovens with integrated grill and five ring hob with hot plate to one side and contemporary extractor fan above. Pelmet lighting, two radiators, wall light, wood effect laminate flooring and halogen spotlights. Doorway through to Study/Hobbies Room. Door to Hallway and further door to:
Conservatory: 16' 4'' x 7' 6'' (4.98m x 2.29m)
uPVC double glazed windows to three side, triple polycarbonate roof, wood effect flooring and uPVC double glazed door providing access to the patio area.
Study/Hobbies Room: 13' 4'' x 8' 9'' (4.06m x 2.67m)
Triple aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front, side and rear. Fitted carpet, radiator, halogen spotlights, telephone point and access to loft space. Stairs descend to:
LOWER GROUND FLOOR
Inner Hall
Wood effect laminate flooring and ceiling light. Doors to:
Shower Room/Cloakroom: 8' 9'' x 5' 9'' (2.67m x 1.75m)
Rear aspect uPVC double glazed opaque window. Matching three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle housing a ’Mira Excel’ shower unit, low level flush WC and wash hand basin with storage below. Understairs storage cupboard, wood effect laminate flooring, stainless steel halogen spotlights, radiator and fully tiled walls.
Utility Room: 9' 2'' x 7' 8'' (2.79m x 2.34m)
Rear aspect uPVC double glazed window and side aspect double glazed sliding patio doors to the parking area. Space and plumbing for washing machine, Belfast sink and ’Grant’ oil-fired boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating system. Wood effect laminate flooring and central ceiling light.
FIRST FLOOR
Half Landing
Attractive rear aspect window with coloured features, fitted carpet and radiator.
Landing
Fitted carpet, radiator, ceiling light and access to the loft space. Doors to:
Master Bedroom: 15' 8'' x 10' 5'' (4.78m x 3.18m)
Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side with slate sills, both enjoying views over the garden with woodland beyond. Built-in wardrobes, chimney breast with shelved recess to either side, fitted carpet, central ceiling light, radiator.
Bedroom Two: 12' 8'' x 9' 9'' (3.86m x 2.97m)
Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side, both enjoying views over nearby countryside. Airing cupboard housing the factory lagged hot water cylinder and fitted shelves. Fitted carpet, central ceiling light and radiator.
Bedroom Three: 11' 6'' max x 11' max (3.51m x 3.35m)
Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the side and rear overlooking the gardens. Fitted carpet, central ceiling light and radiator.
Family Bathroom: 9' 9'' x 8' 8'' (2.97m x 2.64m)
Dual aspect room with uPVC double glazed windows to the rear and side, both enjoying views over nearby countryside. Superbly fitted suite comprising built-in fully tiled shower cubicle housing ’Galaxy Aqua 3000’ shower and an integrated spotlight/extractor fan, panel enclosed bath, low level flush WC and inset wash hand basin with tiled surround and storage below. Slate effect vinyl flooring, radiator and fully tiled walls.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from a quiet parish road through a wooden five bar gate onto a tarmac driveway suitable for two/three vehicles and communicates with the sliding patio doors giving access to the utility room. Outside water tap, Car Port with plastic bunded oil tank to one side and recently constructed Workshop with uPVC double glazed window to one side. A pathway leads off the driveway along the front of the property passing a timber pedestrian gate giving access to the lane and front garden beyond. Access to the covered entrance porch and Log Store. Beyond this is a further off-road parking area for one vehicle. A pathway is found continuing to the rear of the property communicating with a timber pedestrian gate leading to the rear garden and patio area. Adjoining the conservatory is a paved patio area ideal for outside dining with a rise of steps leading up through a terraced garden and lead to a rear garden with open countryside to one side and woodland to the rear with a level lawned area to the top with a brick built barbecue. From the rear garden extensive rural views can be enjoyed whilst offering total privacy. The front garden can be found over the parish road and is approached through a wooden five bar gate onto a driveway for two/three vehicles. To one side of the driveway is an American Style Barn approached through double doors to a large open span area with a measurement of 28' 4'' x 25' (8.64m x 7.62m). Currently used as a workshop, this area has an inspection pit to the centre with wooden workbenches to either side and a stainless steel sink unit. Power and light connected. Door to a Spray Room and further door to Store Room 13' 7'' x 7' 6'' (4.14m x 2.29m). To one side of the barn is an attached Garden Shed. An extensive lawned area is found to the front of the barn leading down to a second area with timber Garden Shed bordering the River Claw where fishing rights can be enjoyed for one rod. This area is majority enclosed to all sides by post and wire fencing.
FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed in these particulars are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
Mains water and electricity. Private drainage.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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DIRECTIONS
From Holsworthy take the A388 Launceston road passing through the village of Clawton. At Kennicott Cross turn right signposted ‘Tetcott’ and proceed for approximately 1.5 miles into the village. Upon reaching Tetcott turn right at the junction signposted ‘North Tamerton 2 miles’. Drive for approximately one mile along this lane where the property will be found on the left hand side before the bridge over the River Claw.
VIEWINGS
Please ring 01409 253888 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.
Property Features :
- Former Gamekeeper´s cottage
- Recently upgraded to a good standard
- Three double bedrooms
- Study/Hobbies Room potential fourth bedroom
- Good size gardens with single bank fishing