Property description

The good life - A detached country property with potential annexe wing, quietly and privately situated within 1.85 acres of beautiful established gardens and paddock with stream frontage. About 2200 sq ft, 30' Sitting Room, Dining Room, 18' Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry/Shower Room, Games Room, 5 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms, Hot Tub, Long Drive, Ample Parking, Double Garage.

Menheniot 2.5 miles, looe & the beach 10 miles, liskeard 7 miles, plymouth 15 miles the good life - A detached country property with potential annexe wing, quietly and privately situated within 1.85 acres of beautiful established gardens and paddock with stream frontage. About 2200 sq ft, 30' Sitting Room, Dining Room, 18' Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry/Shower Room, Games Room, 5 Double Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms, Hot Tub, Long Drive, Ample Parking, Double Garage.

Location Quarry Cottage lies in a secluded traffic free setting just outside the peaceful village of Quethiock. This is a small village set around an old church with very little modern development. Within the village there is a renowned primary school and the larger village of Menheniot (about 2.5 miles) has a wide range of facilities including places of worship, primary school (rated "outstanding" by Ofsted) village shops/post office, public house and sports facilities.

Access onto the A38 is gained via Blunts to Landrake, being approximately five miles distant and this places the property within a very commutable 15 miles from Plymouth. Saltash has a wide range of facilities including a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts and long frontage to the River Tamar providing opportunities for yachtsmen.

The surrounding countryside and rolling farmland includes a quiet network of lanes, bridleways and footpaths. The beaches of the south Cornish coast at Whitsand Bay are within easy driving distance and there are several fine golf courses in the area including the spectacular clifftop course at Portwrinkle. The city of Plymouth boasts a wide array of shopping, educational and recreational facilities centred around the historic Barbican and Hoe.

The main line railway can be accessed at Liskeard and Saltash (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours). Plymouth also has a ferryport with regular services to France and Northern Spain.

Description Quarry Cottage comprises a detached country cottage privately situated within 1.85 acres of enchanting established gardens and paddock with a small babbling stream forming the western boundary. The property has been in our clients family ownership for 35 years and will be found to be well presented throughout offering spacious and versatile accommodation with the potential to create an annexe wing depending upon individual requirements. The cottage has oil fired central heating and full double glazing and extends to about 2200 sq ft.

The layout is demonstrated by reference to the attached floorplan and briefly comprises - ground floor - Canopy Porch - 30' Sitting Room, Dining Room, 18' Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry/Shower Room, Rear Porch, Games Room/Studio, Bedroom 1, Shower Room/WC - first floor - 4 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom.

Outside The property is approached over a long private drive leading to an ample and level parking area for many cars and in turn leading to the double garage/workshop.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, predominantly lawn but with established trees and colourful shrubs, a particular feature is the old quarry which is now naturalised and provides an enchanting environment which is a haven for wildlife. Close to the house there is a large paved patio with hot tub. The garden leads onto a paddock area presenting opportunities for those with smallholding or perhaps equestrian interests. A stream forms the western boundary with the potential to create a wildlife pond.

EPC rating - F

directions Using Sat Nav - Postcode PL14 3SQ
Amenities

About 2200 sq ft

Country cottage

About 1.85 acres

30' sitting/dining room

18' kitchen/breakfast room

5 double bedrooms

Potential annexe wing

Long drive & double garage

Enchanting gardens

Privacy and seclusion