Property description
Built, we believe, in the 1700s this cottage is not listed yet boasts many original features such as beamed ceilings, timber latch doors and deep sills/window seats. The reception rooms both have fireplaces, one houses a woodburning stove and the other currently houses an attractive gas fired woodburning effect stove. The 'Roses around the door' front canopy porch takes you into the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first floor and doors to the two main reception rooms. From the dining room a rear hall leads to the ground floor bathroom and a kitchen/breakfast room, further door into a utility room and outside lean-to store. On the first floor are three bedrooms and a shower room, all with timber latch doors. The accommodation boasts modern electric radiators to the majority of rooms and the superb views can be enjoyed from the double glazed windows, overlooking the gardens on the ground floor and across open countryside from the first floor. Outside, the gardens are a particular feature of this property, with many mature flowering shrubs, flower beds and trees. To the front, there is off road parking adjoining the cottage and further brick paved driveway leading to the 37'ft in length tandem double garage with doors to the garden. The rear garden is secluded and not overlooked and immediately to the rear of the property is a suntrap gravelled seating area, further circular patio for sitting outside and delightful lawned garden with small pond. A variety of fruit trees and a path leading to the 'secret garden' for those keen gardeners as here you will find an enclosed raised Vegetable Bed, with water connected, Useful timber Store and Greenhouse. A further path leads to the timber Summerhouse with canopy and decked terrace, where dining al-fresco and time to relax can be enjoyed, taking in the adjoining breathtaking scenery of the countryside. If you are looking for a 'lifestyle change' this property has alot to offer. The Summerhouse could be used as a home office, with power and light connected.
Location Located in between the villages of St Giles on the Heath and Lifton, only 3 miles south of the A30 trunk road giving good access into Devon and Cornwall. The village is very well served with a variety of amenities including a post office with convenience store, recently built Community Centre, primary school, doctors, 2 public hotels/restaurant and a popular farm shop with restaurant. Historically, agriculture and mining have supported the village and the dairy company "Ambrosia" has been based there since 1917. Lifton boasts an aa-recommended pub, the "Arundell Arms" which is featured in the Good Pub Guide. Conveniently positioned just 4 miles from the bustling market town of Launceston and with good access to the A30.
The village of St Giles on the Heath is also just 3 miles away and amenities include; General Stores/Sub Post Office, highly respected County Primary School, Community Hall, Public House and Parish Church. There are also good transport links to the ancient former market town of Launceston which boasts a wider range of amenities, shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities and lies adjacent to the A30 trunk road giving access to West Cornwall and the City of Truro. East of Launceston is the City of Exeter providing M5 motorway/rail links and an international airport. North of St Giles on the Heath is the thriving market town of Holsworthy and further North is Bude a very popular small seaside town.
The accommodation comprises (All Measurements are Approximate)
gabled entrance porch Recess slate shelving. Timber stable door with glazed inset into:
Entrance hall Quarry tiled floor. Stairs rising to First Floor.
Sitting room 14' 8" x 14' 3" (4.47m x 4.34m) With double glazed window to front overlooking the delightful front gardens and timber window seat. Attractive large stone fireplace with heavy beam over and slate hearth. Further recessed slate display shelves and bookshelving. The fireplace is currently housing a gas fired woodburning effect stove. Beamed ceiling. Timber latch door. Attractive engineered oak plank flooring. Electric thermostatically controlled radiator. Picture lights. Corner display shelving.
Dining room 14' 11" x 14' 3" (4.55m x 4.34m) With double glazed window to front overlooking the delightful front gardens and timber window seat. Attractive arched fireplace housing woodburning stove on a slate hearth. Beamed ceiling. Engineered oak plank flooring. Timber latch door into Large Understairs Cupboard with light and shelving. Beamed ceiling. Archway leading into:
Rear hallway Coat hooks. Access to loft space. Opening into:
Kitchen/breakfast room 12' 2" x 9' 1" (3.71m x 2.77m) plus recess Double glazed window to rear enjoying a pleasant aspect over the rear gardens. Attractive kitchen with wall and base units under a square edge work surface incorporating one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap. Tiled splashback to walls. Deep slate window sill. Built-in Bosch oven with ceramic hob and extractor hood over. Integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Beam to ceiling with saucepan hanging rack. Recessed dresser unit with double glazed cabinets. Telephone point. Door to:
Utility room 10' 5" x 10' 0" max (3.18m x 3.05m) With double glazed window to side with patterned insert and half glazed door to outside. Tiled floor. Work surfaces with cupboards below. Single drainer sink unit with cupboards below and wall unit. Space for tall fridge or freezer. Space and plumbing for automatic washing machine. Further space for tumble dryer. Space for tall fridge or freezer. Electric meter and fuse board.
From the Inner Hallway a timber latch door leads to:
Ground floor bathroom 6' 4" x 5' 6" (1.93m x 1.68m) With opaque double glazed window to rear and deep tiled sill. Fully tiled walls. 'P' shaped modern panelled bath with mixer tap and Power Shower over. Attractive tiled splashback. Low level wc. Vanity basin with cupboards below and illuminated wall mirror. Chrome heated towel rail. Chrome towel shelf. Tiled flooring. Beamed ceiling.
First floor landing With split level stairs and galleried balustrading. Double glazed window to rear enjoying pleasant views across the rear gardens. Deep slate sill. Night storage heater. Beamed ceiling. Access to loft space.
Bedroom 1 14' 5" x 11' 0" max (4.39m x 3.35m) Double glazed window to front enjoying superb views across gardens, adjoining farmland beyond. Deep timber window seat. Beamed ceiling. Electric thermostatically controlled radiator. Two fitted mirrored wardrobes. Vanity light. Timber latch door.
Bedroom 2 10' 8" x 9' 9" (3.25m x 2.97m) With double glazed window to front enjoying superb views over the gardens and countryside. Window seat. Built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelving. Further built-in cupboard housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelf over. Beamed ceiling. Timber latch door.
Bedroom 3 9' 9" x 6' 4" (2.97m x 1.93m) With double glazed window to front and window seat. Electric thermostatically controlled radiator. Beamed ceiling. Currently used as a Home Office, shelving to one wall. Timber latch door.
Shower room 11' 5" x 4' 2" (3.48m x 1.27m) Double glazed window to rear enjoying pleasant rural aspect. Deep slate sill. Large walk-in recessed shower cubicle with Mains fed shower over with Aqua-boarding. Low level wc. Over-top vanity basin with mixer tap. Antique style cupboard below. Tiled splashbacking to water sensitive areas. Beamed ceiling. Downlighters. Heated towel rail. Timber latch door with robe hooks.
Outside The property lies adjacent to the Parish road and benefits Off-Road Parking. The first Off-Road concrete Parking area gives access to a Timber lean-to Store 19' x 8'5" housing bottled Gas for the fire in the Sitting Room. Outside tap. Outside lighting. A further Off-Road brick paved driveway giving access to:
Detached double tandem garage 37' 3" x 12' 9" (11.35m x 3.89m) With electric up and over door. Personnel door to side. Filtration unit for Private Water Supply and external power. Work benches. Power and light connected. Further Personnel door to side. Timber log Store. Twin wrought iron gates give access to the front gardens which are laid to lawn with meandering paths and mature shrubs and trees. Magnolia tree. Various winter flowering shrubs. Various spring flowers and heathers. Front gravelled courtyard with seating and raised stone flowerbeds to enjoy the morning sun. Roses around the front door.
The rear gardens which are secluded and not overlooked are a particular feature of this property with rear courtyard gravelled patio and stunning mature wisteria over the Lean-to Store. A stone path and steps lead up to gardens laid to lawn with extensive flowerbeds and mature shrubs circular sun dial patio. A various selection of fruit trees including cherry, plum, apple and pear. Large mature bay tree. Ornamental pond. This garden attracts a variety of wildlife and birds and a particular gardener's heaven is the paved path giving access into a Secret Garden again with patio and paths together with a raised vegetable bed enclosure. Mature fruit trees and Spring flowers. Compost areas. Useful Timber Garden Store 7'11 x 7'10 with window to side. Greenhouse 10'11 x 8'. Outside tap.
Detached summer house 9' 5" x 7' 4" internally (2.87m x 2.24m) Enjoying the most spectacular position at the top of the garden looking over adjoining fields, valley, river and a pleasant quiet spot to relax and take in the surroundings. Windows to front, side and rear. Attractive white painted timber floor. Canopy at the front. Power and lighting by separate consumer unit. Extensive decked terrace with further side storage area. Outside lighting.
Services Mains Electricity. Private bore-hole Water supply. Shared Private Drainage to Sewage Treatment Plant.
Local authority West Devon ? Or Torridge District Council (think it maybe this one?)
council tax
AmenitiesLooking for the 'good life'
Off road parking
Beams, woodburner, window seats
Not overlooked
Vegetable garden
Close to the devon/cornwall border
2 reception rooms
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Double glazed
EPC F32