Property description

A charming Grade II listed two bedroom detached cottage found within an area off the beaten track which comprises of just two properties. The cottage retains many original character features including wooden beams throughout and also offers the following accommodation; Rear sunroom/entrance, galley kitchen, utility and living room with slate flooring and multi-fuel burner that provides the central heating system. First floor includes two bedrooms and a generous bathroom all with views of the surrounding gardens.

SITUATION

Found in a rural location to the west of Launceston between the villages of Splatt and Canworthy Water. Located down a quiet country lane, with one neighbour, the nearby village of Tresmeer has a small shop.

Nearby Launceston is the ancient capital of Cornwall and boasts a number of historical buildings including the Norman castle and Victorian Guildhall and Town Hall. There is a wide variety of shopping available both in the town centre and the out of town retail park (both independently and nationally owned) together with a range of service businesses, medical facilities and schooling at both primary and secondary levels (private and state sector). The town has a good sports centre, many clubs and societies catering for a wide variety of interests and two 18 hole golf courses within 3 miles.

Access to Plymouth, Exeter, Truro via road are all within an hour's travelling time. The city of Plymouth offers sea and rail links being approximately 29 miles from Launceston. The city of Exeter has rail links and an international airport being approximately 40 miles from Launceston.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE; OPEN SLATE PORCH
Front door leading into:-

LIVING ROOM
A charming reception room with an abundance of character. One window seat with views of the front garden.  Large multi-fuel burner fireplace with a timber lintel.  Slate flagstone flooring, exposed feature ceiling beams and stairs ascending to the first floor with useful storage cupboard underneath. Side door to:-

UTILITY ROOM
Includes a washer/dryer, tile flooring and original beams with extra storage space.

KITCHEN
Galley style with fitted floor cupboards and work surfaces. Single bowl stainless steel sink and drainer, electric cooker point, slate flagstone flooring. Window to the front elevation with pleasant garden views and also a stable door that leads into the sunroom.

SUNROOM
Provides a lovely additional seating area with beautiful views not only of the gardens but the surrounding countryside. There is also an external door out to the gardens which provides you with rear access to the property itself.

BATHROOM
Spacious and bright with one main window overlooking the rear gardens and a feature porthole window with views to the side of the property. Includes a sunken bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin and a low level W/C .

BEDROOM ONE
Window with views of the front garden, built in wardrobes/storage. Wood flooring, central ceiling light and radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
Windows to the front and back gardens, built in storage with wooden flooring and access to the loft space/water tank.

OUTSIDE STORES/SUN HOUSE
There are three store rooms/sheds built within the gardens with light and power connected. The Sun house is more than generous in size and again has electric.

OUTSIDE
Large well established landscaped gardens with a wide variety of plants, trees and a vegetable patch providing complete privacy and also benefiting from fantastic views over surrounding countryside and towards the Warbstow area. There are many secret gardens within the main garden itself including a patio area and with a pond and a wild flower garden. Within the grounds are three storage sheds and a generous sun house with electric.  The driveway comes down past the property which provides off road parking opposite the cottage itself.      

SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and private drainage (kargester septic tank). Solid fuel heating via back-boiler behind the woodburner. 

 

Property Features :

• **Vendors will pay stamp duty**
• Charming Grade II Listed character cottage
• 2 bedrooms
• Large bathroom
• Off road parking