Property description
The property is the end one in a terrace of six moorland cottages which have unrivalled views to the south west overlooking the Cornish countryside as far as St. Austell. There are fields to the side and moorland to the rear of the gardens. The accommodation currently offers a downstairs shower room, small kitchen, dining area and lounge with three bedrooms on the first floor. There is however planning to extend to a four bedroom property including en-suite. The property is double glazed and there is a Rayburn supplying the hot water system. Externally there is a drive with ample parking, large detached garage, gardens to the front and rear extending right back to the moor and have two small storage sheds.
The property is situated by the side of a country lane approximately 7 miles from the market town of Liskeard. The nearest village is St. Neot which is a highly sought after village not only for its picturesque setting, but also for its community spirit. Although close to Bodmin Moor the village is sheltered within the Lovenny River Valley, a tributary of the river Fowey. St. Neot’s amenities include an historic church, renowned world wide for its stained glass windows, Methodist Chapel, general store and post office, local inn, primary school and social club.
The market town of Liskeard offers a wider range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities including a leisure centre, there is a mainline railway station to London and all points north. The area around Liskeard is well known for its natural beauty changing from open moor to the north and wooded valleys to the south leading to the Cornish coast which is approximately 14 miles distance.
The city of Plymouth lies within commuting distance and has a theatre, multiplex cinema and ferry port to the continent. Bodmin town is approximately 8 miles away and also has a mixture of retail and sporting facilities.
ACCOMMODATION
Entrance via an obscure uPVC double glazed door leading into:-
FRONT ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs to the first floor and door to:-
LOUNGE
Panoramic uPVC double glazed window to the front with far ranging views to the south west over the Cornish countryside as far as St. Austell. There is a feature fireplace housing a coal effect gas fire set on a slate hearth with tiled surround and mantle over, beamed ceiling and door to under stair cupboard. T.V. point, picture rail and door to:-
DINING AREA
Coal fired Rayburn supplying the hot water system, beamed ceiling, worktop to one side with cupboards under and wall mounted cupboards above. Telephone point, space for fridge freezer and opening with the wall to the lounge for borrowed light. Archway to:-
KITCHEN
uPVC double glazed window to the rear garden, worktop with cupboards under, single stainless steel sink unit and drainer, tiled splash backs, space for washing machine and cooker. Wall mounted cupboards, double glazed Velux window and tiled floor which continues into the rear entrance via an archway. uPVC obscure double glazed door to the rear garden. Door to:-
SHOWER ROOM
uPVC double glazed obscure window to the rear elevation, shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower and tiled splash backs, close coupled W.C., wall mounted vanity wash basin, tiled floor, wall mounted fan heater and extractor fan. Door to airing cupboard housing foam covered immersion tank.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Loft hatch and doors off.
MAIN BEDROOM
uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation with far reaching panoramic views to the south west. Picture rail and telephone point.
BEDROOM TWO
uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking garden and moor. Picture rail.
BEDROOM THREE
uPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking garden and moor.
OUTSIDE
A timber pedestrian gate leads into the front garden from the country lane with a path to the front patio having lawn to either side. The path continues to the side of the property leading to the Static Caravan and the rear garden. There are also twin timber gates leading from the lane onto a gravelled drive with ample parking with the grassed area to the left hand side leading to a Cornish hedge backing onto open fields. On the right hand side is the Static Caravan currently used for storage and children’s play room. There is planning permission for this to be replaced with an extension to the house to increase the reception room areas and also creating an en-suite fourth bedroom. To the rear of the property is a small cemented area and:-
DETACHED GARAGE
Electric up and over door, uPVC double glazed window to the rear and uPVC double glazed door to the side elevation. Power and lighting.
The rear garden extends up to the moor with access at the rear to Bodmin Moor. There are two corrugated iron Storage Sheds and at the top of the garden is a water storage tank with filtration system as the property has its own water supply and shared septic tank for the six properties. The garden is mainly laid to grass.
SERVICES
Mains electricity. Private water and drainage (shared with the six cottages). The Vendors have advised they pay £20 per month for water and drainage, please ask the Agent for more information.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
A
EE RATING G
DIRECTIONS
From the Kivells Liskeard office proceed out of town onto Dean Street and onto New Road heading for the A38 / Bodmin. Join the A38 and continue ahead at the roundabout. At Doublebois take the right turn at Hobourne golf club and follow the road for several miles turning left signposted St. Neot/
Colliford Lake. Continue along this road for approximately 1.5 miles turning right signposted Colliford Lake. Continue along this road for a few miles and Whitebarrow Cottages can be found on the right hand side identified by a Kivells for sale board.
VIEWINGS Please ring 01579 345 543 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.
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Property Features :
- Three bedroom end terrace cottage with planning to extend
- Far reaching panoramic views to the south west
- Lounge, dining area, kitchen, bathroom and double glazing
- Detached garage, ample parking on drive and static caravan
- Gardens to the front and rear with access to the moor