Property description

Bungalow and annex with mains gas central heating, double glazing and glorious views. Privately owned solar panels provide an income of around £1,800 per annum. Excellent parking for some six vehicles plus semi-car port and garage/workshop. Immaculate gardens, fish ponds and greenhouse.

SITUATION
The property occupies an elevated individual site above Gunnislake village in the Tamar Valley with the area of Dimson benefiting from a warm microclimate and enjoying superb views from the property over the Tamar Valley into Devon. The property is within 1/2 a mile of Gunnislake village with pubs, shops and garage being on a bus route to the towns of Callington and Tavistock, some 5 1/2 and 5 miles distance respectively. At the top of Gunnislake and within a mile of the property is a branch line station with regular route to Plymouth. By road the city of Plymouth is just over 17 miles to the south, whilst to the north is the A30 at Launceston, some 15 miles.

DESCRIPTION
The bungalow was built in the mid 1980’s and bought by the present owners in the late 1990’s and is only for sale due to health reasons. Within the last year a new mains gas boiler has been installed, new electric consumer unit with trip fuses, new air blast shower in the en-suite, new decking in the garden and to the balcony of the annex with a glass surround to the balcony from where there are stunning views over the countryside. The solar roof panels are owned by the present owner and have a guaranteed base price income for 25 years, however returning more at present than the base price with the last four quarters showing an income of £1,874.

ACCOMMODATION

BUNGALOW
An electric drive gate gives access to the brick paved drive which can provide two car parking with similar drive off leading to the garage, in all some off road parking for six vehicles. The bungalow has an attractive low maintenance exterior, virtually maintenance free and comprises tiled Hallway with built-in cupboards, one containing the controls for heating, etc. and modern trip fuses. There are Three Bedrooms, two double and a single with the main bedroom having built-in double wardrobe. Whilst the other double has a built-in air blast shower. The Bathroom has a tiled floor and walls with corner bath having shower attachment, W.C. and basin, chrome heated towel rail, shaver point, extractor fan and obscure glazed window. Kitchen/Breakfast Room with tiled floor having full range of white fronted units with built-in eye-level double oven, Neff four ring gas hob and Neff deep fat fryer with matching hood over. Inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink, built-in dishwasher and fridge freezer. Views to the front and rear with glazed door and window to the living room and opening to the Rear Conservatory with tiled floor, double glazed windows and overlooking the private rear garden. The Living Room has rustic stone fireplace with slate hearth and mantle having coal effect gas fire, patio doors and windows to the front allowing superb views to the garden and countryside beyond.

OUTSIDE
At the rear there is convenient pathway from the conservatory leading to the attached:

ANNEX
Double glazed door leads into Lobby Area with built-in cupboard, tiled floor leading into kitchen and Oak glass sided staircase off to the side. Sliding door to Bathroom having white three piece suite with  shower attachment. Impressive fitted Kitchen with range of hard wood fronted cupboards and drawers under worktops with inset one and a half bowl sink and five ring gas hob with hood over and stainless steel worktops with tiled surround. Range of built-in white fronted cupboards and window with views across the Tamar Valley. Double Bedroom with full width built-in wardrobe with hanging space, shelves and chest of drawers with window looking down the drive and again having views over the Tamar Valley. First Floor Living Room with Oak flooring, eaves storage cupboard, two double glazed roof windows with blinds and French doors to Balcony with glass balustrade and giving superb views over the surrounding countryside.

Opposite the annex is access to a Utility Room with fitted sink and cupboards having provision for washing machine, drier, etc., also having radiator and outside W.C. There is internal access from the utility room to the Garage/Workshop with well proportioned single garage having up and over door, light and power connected, double glazed rear window and staircase to first floor storage area with double glazed windows.

The property both inside and out is extremely well maintained having an attractive front garden with two established fish ponds with filtered UV system, water fall, Lillies, etc. with an array of coloured shrubs/rockery and adjoining decked area in this private setting with open views. On the other side of the drive there are shrub beds again with a variety of established plants together with Plum and Pear trees with screened hedging forming the boundary and with gated access in the side fence to mainly Rose garden which is set above the road. The colourful gardens with the array of plant life attract birds and there are several bird nesting boxes throughout the property including in the rear garden which is extremely private, further shrubs, lawn area with stepping stones, aluminium framed Greenhouse and walk-through Potting Shed which also gives access to the garden bank above the road.

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, drainage and gas.

COUNCIL TAX BAND
D

EE RATING
B

TENURE
Freehold

DIRECTIONS
On entering Gunnislake from Callington on the A390 road proceed through the first set of traffic lights and take the next left turn into Chapel Street. Proceed up to the T-junction and turn right where the property will be found after approximately 300 yards on the left being set back and above the road.

Property Features :

• Bungalow and annex with glorious views
• Privately owned solar panels - income around £1,800 per annum
• Low maintenance dwelling with mains gas central heating and double glazing
• Excellent parking for some six vehicles plus semi-car port and garage/workshop
• Immaculate gardens, fish ponds and greenhouse