Property description

FULL DESCRIPTION An historic 19th century Grade II Listed farm house and further cottage set amidst the scenic landscape of south-east Cornwall. Handsome 5 double bedroom main house. 3 double bedroom cottage. Garages/show room and detached barn . c.3 Acres of landscaped gardens and woodland.  

SITUATION Tiptoe Farm nestles in a glorious rural position in the hamlet of Lamellion. An ideal place from which to explore south-east Cornwall. The property is approximately one mile from the market town of Liskeard which boasts an interesting range of independent retailers and supermarkets and mainline railway station linking directly to London Paddington.



The nearest coastal town is Looe, an historic fishing port and tourist destination centre's around its delightful harbour and sandy beaches. Slightly further afield there are a plethora of fishing villages including Polperro, Polruan and Fowey together with sandy beaches and cliff-top walks on the Southwest Coast Path. Keen golfers can visit a number of local clubs including St. Mellion, a challenging course designed by Jack Nicklaus.



The central location also allows ready access to the spectacular north coast, with its renowned surfing beaches, whilst the splendour of Dartmoor is also within easy driving distance. The city of Plymouth lies within commuting distance and offers a fantastic range of shopping and other facilities.







 

FARM HOUSE Enjoying wonderful southern views over the formal gardens and woodland beyond, the main house offers extremely comfortable family accommodation and benefits from a private driveway.

The house has been sensitively renovated to preserve many of its original features. It offers spacious and well laid out accommodation on the ground floor including a traditional farm house kitchen, spacious utility, welcoming reception hall, sitting room, dining room, large study and purpose built Jacuzzi room with wet room shower facilities

On the landing leading to the first floor is a separate mezzanine level which houses the family bathroom, benefiting a four piece suite comprising of a free standing slipper bath and vaulted ceiling. On the first floor is the master en-suite bedroom. There are also four further double bedrooms.





 

THE APPLE LOFT This three double bedroom property benefits spacious living accommodation and sits independent from the farm house. Currently used as a "granny annex" but ideal for an array of different uses.

The cottage benefits independent access and three double bedrooms (one en-suite). Two bedrooms and family bathroom to the first floor. On the ground floor is a spacious sitting room overlooking the private gardens and woodland beyond. Further bedroom and wet room (with disabled access). The ground floor is completed with a spacious kitchen/dining room.

 

THE BARN On the Western side of the complex is the converted barn, set detached from the main residence and currently laid out as a welcoming bar, this area is ideal for entertainment and benefits from its own facilities to include shower room. Enclosed courtyard provides secure and generous parking.  

GARAGES Linked to the barn and at the end of the sweeping driveway you will find the garages, built using modern block, cavity construction. It is independent from the main residence with two separate electric insulated roller doors and tiled flooring. The garages and barn benefit from independent central heating that runs separate from the farm house and cottage.  

THE GROUNDS The secluded formal gardens include a raised Koi Carp pond with waterfall and landscaped Cornish stone walling. To the southern side of the property are manicured lawns and numerous seating areas. Overlooking this is a further meadow and access to the woodland and spinney. Within the grounds are an array of stone built storage sheds and tractor shed.

The property is approached via a private tarmac drive and offers parking for numerous vehicles.