Property description

Beside the town, yet with open rural aspect.
Individual two reception / five bedroom detached house.
Pretty and prominent property fronting favoured residential road.
Family garden, under garage and convenient off road parking.
In good all round condition with mains gas and double glazing.
Large attic store - scope for further development, subject toplanning consent.

SITUATION
Orchid House is within 1/3 of a mile level walking distance of the social, commercial and shopping facilities of Launceston town centre. Despite this the property enjoys a favoured residential address and an open rural aspect.The property is on the right side of the town for easy access to the A30 dual carriageway spine road for Cornwall and Devon viaWestern Road and Pennygillam roundabout.Launceston occupies a gateway position to Cornwall and Devon with a good balance of travel options to all parts of the twoCounties.In all directions from Launceston there is scenery of outstanding natural beauty. To the north, the rugged North Cornish coast with surfing beaches and National Trust cliff scenery together with quaint former fishing villages. To the west are the superb open spaces of Bodmin Moor ideal for walking and riding. To the east is Dartmoor National Park and to the south, the Tamar Valley steeped in 18th Century mining history and known for Salmon fishing.Exeter is some 42 miles to the east providing intercity rail link, M5 motorway link and international airport. The city of Plymouth is some 28 miles to the south providing continental ferry port and intercity rail link.

DESCRIPTION
Orchid House is an individual property occupying a prominent position set above the frontage of Dunheved Road midst mature trees. The property has been well designed for its plot withintegral under garage and separate pedestrian access winding its way up to the raised front door entrance.The property has uPVC double glazing and gas fired centralheating throughout.The layout of the property is traditional with central hall and landing serving the accommodation at ground and first floor. Additionally the property has a central landing off with two attic rooms providing considerable scope for additionalaccommodation, subject to the necessary planning consents.At ground floor level French doors from the dining room open onto the principal area of family garden. Here there isconsiderable scope for construction of a sun room or conservatory extension.

ACCOMMODATION
ENTRANCE HALLGlazed entrance door and full height glazed side panels. Stairs to first floor.
CLOAKROOMWash hand basin, W.C. and radiator.
STUDYBay window enjoying the open rural aspect to the front.
KITCHEN / DINING ROOMA contemporary styled family living area with two triplecasement rear windows and almost full width French doors with glazed side panels opening onto the rear terrace. Range of floor units beneath generous width worktops incorporating inset bowl and a half sink. Gas hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, built-in double oven and ceiling down-lighters. Plumbing and space for dishwasher. Vinyl flooring.
LOUNGEDual aspect with bay window taking in the open rural aspect to the front and two small side windows flanking inset feature log burner stove.UTILITYStainless steel sink in base unit, plumbing and space forautomatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Stable door to the rear garden. Vinyl flooring. Deep cupboard including wall mounted gas boiler.
LOWER GROUND FLOORGARAGEUp and over fibre glass entrance door 8’ 5” (2.58m) wide. Good floor to ceiling height.
FIRST FLOORLANDINGStairs to the second floor.
BEDROOM FOURWindow to the front taking in the view.
BEDROOM FIVEWardrobe recess.
BEDROOM TWODual aspect including frontage window enjoying view. Fitted wardrobe.
BEDROOM ONEAlso dual aspect with three windows. Deep walk-in hanging wardrobe 4’ 11” x 4’ 7” (1.5m x 1.4m).
EN-SUITEDouble shower, W.C. and wash hand basin set against fully tiled walls. Ladder radiator and shaver light.
FAMILY BATHROOMSuite of shower bath with curved side screen, wash hand basin and W.C. set against fully tiled walls. Ladder towel rail, shaver light, extractor fan and light pull switch. Vinyl flooring.
BEDROOM THREEWindow to the rear.
SECOND FLOORGable end window and Velux roof light.
ATTIC SPACE 20’ 4” x 13’ (6.22m x 3.98m)End window and Velux roof light. This is a large storage space with scope to provide additional accommodation if required.
ATTIC SPACE TWO 10’ 1” x 4’ 10” (3.08m x 1.48m)Ideal storage space or an en-suite subject to the appropriate plumbing and planning consents.

OUTSIDE
Access to the property is via a right of way over short section of private access road off which is a generous parking area capable of catering for three / four parked vehicles and providing access to the integral garage.The principal area of garden is to the side of the property with generous frontage to Dunheved Road. It is this area which has potential for further development, subject to obtaining relevant planning permission. Immediately outside of the dining room is a shaped decked area from which a level gravel path leads away into the family garden flanked by level areas of lawn on either side, itself flanked by mature trees. At the rear of the property is a sloping area of garden with steps rising to a terrace with Garden Shed 10’ 4” x 9’ 10” (3.15m x 3.02m).

PLEASE NOTE: it is understood the beech and fir trees are subject to a Preservation Order.

SERVICESMains water, electricity, drainage and gas.

COUNCIL TAX BAND     E.

EE RATING     D.

DIRECTIONS
To reach the property from the town centre take Western Road out of the square. On reaching the town hall junction (Guildhall Square) turn left into The Dockey. Follow this road around to the right and into Westgate Street. Travel approximately 200 yards and then fork left on the downward section of road into Dunheved Road. The property will be found approximately 150 yards along Dunheved Road on the left hand side.

VIEWINGS
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Property Features :

• Beside the town, yet with open rural aspect.
• Individual two reception / five bedroom detached house.
• Pretty and prominent property fronting favoured residential road.
• Family garden, under garage and convenient off road parking.
• In good all round condition with mains gas and double glazing.