Property description

CHARMING AND INTRIGUING four bedroom CHARACTER COTTAGE being well presented throughout and believed to date back to the 1860's. Set in SIX ACRES of land all nestled within the Tamar Valley including an American Barn, stables and excellent access to riding out. Situated near to the popular village of Bere Alston, which offers a wide range of amenities, including highly regarded County Primary School,Doctors/Medical centre, Post Office, two supermarkets and butcher. Conveniently situated for easy access to the pretty former Stannary town of Tavistock there is also a well supported rail link to Plymouth. The Bere Peninsular is famed for its horticultural productivity and Weir Quay's well established boatyard and river moorings.

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An obscure glazed timber entrance door leads in to:

PORCH:
Windows to front and both sides. Window seats. Timber door opening to:

LIVING ROOM: - 24' 5'' x 11' 11'' (7.44m x 3.63m)
Dual aspect room with two ornate timber double glazed windows to front with window seats below. uPVC double glazed window to rear. Multi fuel stove set on a slate hearth which opens through to the next room. Partially exposed stone walling and timber lintel over. To the opposite wall is a further fireplace (currently not in use) with exposed floor to ceiling stone work and cupboard beside. Flagstone flooring. Radiator. Television point. Hatch to loft. Glazed doors through to:

BEDROOM 4: - 11' 7'' x 11' 1'' (3.53m x 3.38m)
uPVC double glazed window to side and timber double glazed French doors opening to rear garden. Feature fireplace. Timber flooring. Partially exposed stone work. Telephone point. Radiator.

INNER HALL:
Hatch to loft. Smoke detector. Timber flooring which continues through to all rooms with partially glazed doors to:

SHOWER ROOM:
Feature timber double glazed window to front. Corner tile enclosed shower cubicle. High level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls. Radiator. Extractor unit. Spot lights.

BEDROOM 3: - 11' 5'' x 10' 8'' (3.48m x 3.25m)
Dual aspect room with feature double glazed timber window to front and feature single glazed window to side with secondary glazing. Vaulted ceiling and exposed A frame roof timbers. Radiator.

BEDROOM 1: - 11' 8'' x 11' 5'' (3.55m x 3.48m)
Dual aspect with single glazed feature window to side with secondary glazing and double glazed timber French doors to rear garden. Vaulted ceiling with exposed A frame ceiling timbers. Radiator. Built in wardrobes with hanging and shelving space. Built in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder. Partially glazed timber door leads through to:

EN-SUITE:
Double glazed timber French doors to rear garden. Roll top bath on claw and ball feet. High level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Heated towel rail with radiator inset. Fully tiled walls. Extractor unit. Spotlights.

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From the main living room, door and stone steps lead down to:

DINING HALL: - 12' 8'' x 9' 2'' (3.86m x 2.79m)
Feature single glazed timber window to front with secondary glazing. Stairs rise to master bedroom.Exposed stone workwith double-sided multi fuel stove from living room. Understairs storage space. Vaulted ceiling. Radiator. Slate steps lead down to the kitchen and stone steps down to scullery.

BEDROOM 2: - 16' 10'' x 13' 5'' (5.13m maximum x 4.09m maximum)
Feature double glazed timber window to front. uPVC double glazed window to side and Velux to rear. Radiator. Eaves storage. Built in quardruple wardrobe with hanging and shelving space. Door to:

EN-SUITE:
Velux window to rear. Tiled enclosed shower cubicle with electric shower over. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with electric water heater. Light and extractor unit.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: - 20' 0'' x 15' 5'' (6.09m x 4.70m)
Dual aspect with uPVC double glazed windows to side and rear. Radiator. The kitchen comprises a modern range of base level units set beneath a roll edge work surface with space below for fridge and freezer. Inset sink and drainer. Inset four ring electric hob with electric oven below and extractor unit over. Partially tiled walls. Matching range of eye level cupboards. Smoke detector. As well as steps down from the DINING HALL door from the KITCHEN/DINING ROOM leads to:

SCULLERY: - 7' 8'' x 5' 10'' (2.34m x 1.78m)
uPVC double glazed window to rear with countryside views. Range of cupboards set beneath a roll edge work surface with inset stainless steel sink and drainer. Partially tiled walls. Matching range of eye level cupboards. Tiled flooring. Doorway through to:

INNER HALL:
uPVC partially glazed door to rear garden. Tiled flooring. Door to:

UTILITY ROOM:
uPVC double glazed window to rear. Range of cupboards beneath a roll edge work surface with space for washing machine and tumble drier. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Timber panelled and partially tiled walls. Airing cupboard currently housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelves.

OUTSIDE:
To the front of the property a gravelled driveway provides off road parking for several cars with low maintenance gravelled borders. A private track passes the front of the property with further shrub and flower bed borders. Stone steps opposite lead up to a tiered front garden with established tree and shrub hedging. One of the fields has separate gated access further down the lane. Mature hedge and tree lined boundaries create the near side and lower boundary with a top side post and rail fence. From the lane there is gated pedestrian access with steps down to the rear garden consisting of paved patio, raised decking, large fish pond, tiered lawned gardens with established shrub and flower bed borders and lower patio area which is hedge, tree and fence enclosed. There is access to a restricted head height basement area making useful storage with lighting. Beneath the decking are the pumps and filters for the pond and private water.

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From the drive there is gated access onto a gravelled track which leads around providing access into the second field and leads to an impressive AMERICAN STYLE BARN (45' x 35') (13.72m x 10.66m) approximately. Concrete flooring. Five loose boxes. Power and light. Bore hole filtration system. Separate rear entrance. The barn is situated in the second field which encompasses the rear garden of the property and measures approximately 3 acres with separate gated access onto the road. Established tree and hedge borders. Bore hole water. Site of former lunging circle.

LOCAL AUTHORITY:
West Devon Borough Council

SERVICES:
Mains electricity, private bore hole water, private drainage and oil fired heating.

Property Features :

• Charming Character Property in 6 Acres of Pasture
• American Style Barn/Stables within Idyllic Rural Setting
• Close to Village Amenities situated in the Tamar Valley
• Access to Extensive Outriding
• Comfortable Family Home only 6 Miles from Tavistock