Property description

Ravenscourt is an elegant seven bedroom period property set in grounds of around thirty eight acres with unsurpassed views over open countryside in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Approached from the road by a sweeping driveway, the house is surrounded by landscaped gardens which enhance the feeling of privacy. Ravenscourt also has a separate three bedroom house called The Stable House that is perfect for relatives or for letting.

The house is listed as a Grade II property in recognition of it\‘s historical and architectural importance. It was built in 1853 - 54 having been designed by Decimus Burton whose work includes the Triumphal Arch at Hyde Park Corner, the Palm House in Kew Gardens and the first giraffe house at London Zoo.

Ravenscourt is a majestic house with rendered and painted elevations, wooden sash windows and a natural slate roof. Centrally heated throughout, the principal rooms have the \‘perfect proportions\‘ that make old Rectories so sought after.

Ravenscourt:

Ground Floor:

The open arch porchway leads through an inner vestibule to the hallway with stained pine floors, doors off to the principal reception rooms and stairs to the first floor where there is a delightful stained glass window on the landing. Immediately on the right is the library which features a marble fireplace and double doors to the gardens. The Drawing Room is splendid with its deep bay window overlooking the grounds, double doors to the gardens and marble fireplace. Enjoying the best of the views and aspect is the Dining Room with two large picture windows and another period fireplace. The heart of the house is the magnificent Kitchen/Breakfast Room that spills out into the Conservatory. The kitchen has an extensive range of painted wood and oak units, a gas Aga, integral appliances, slate flooring and finished off with granite worktops. The Conservatory itself is really an extension of the kitchen in that it is so light, airy and spacious that you would want to use it all year round.

From the main hallway where there is also a cloakroom, an inner corridor leads past the kitchen with doors off to a Utility Room, Pantry, Cellar and a second ‘servants’ staircase. At the end of the corridor is a Family Room with a large wood burning stove and finally a Study.

Swimming Pool Suite:

The heated covered swimming pool measures 42ft by 12ft 9 with iroko decking around and a limestone floored entrance that has double doors that in the Summer would be left open to connect the pool to the gardens and countryside beyond. The suite of pool rooms either side of the entrance have been designed with flexibility in mind: there are two rooms each with an ensuite shower and uses include his and her’s changing rooms, a gym (bedroom 7) and a bedroom (Bedroom 6). Collectively the suite can be used as a one bedroom annex ( configured with a living room, kichen, shower room and bedroom). The pool is overlooked from the kitchen, family room and study.

First Floor:

Upstairs, the Master Bedroom which is over the Drawing Room, has stunning views of the Tamar valley and has a dressing room and ensuite bathroom with a roll top bath. There are four more bedrooms - all of them are doubles with three of these rooms sharing the same outlook as the master bedroom. The accommodation upstairs is completed with the Family Bathroom, separate Shower Room and servant’s staircase down to the inner hallway downstairs.

The Stable House:

The drive splits part way down with one branch going to the main house and the other leading to the Stable House. There is a large parking area that can be used by both properties or just by the Stable House. The accommodation includes: entrance hall, living room, large double bedroom with an ensuite on the ground floor, and a kitchen/dining room with a conservatory off. Upstairs are two more bedrooms and a bathroom.

The Stable House is perfect for elderly but independent relatives, holiday lets or long term letting.

The Gardens:

The gardens around the house extend to around three acres and are designed to maximise the magnificent country outlook from every location. The Tamar Valley is protected from development and is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The majority of these grounds have been lawned with numerous borders and shrubberies that add colour and interest throughout the year.

Garaging

Double garage situated at the front of the house and a second double garage on the Stable House side of the main house.

Grounds:

Ravensourt has paddocking extending to about thirteen acres. These paddocks are ideal for those with an equine interest. To the west of the Stable House is a stable block with two loose horse boxes, a hay store, tack room with water and a concrete hard standing.

The remainder of the grounds are wooded and incorporate a large part of Hare Wood which is an ancient predominantly oak wood. The woods form part of the Tamar valley and are steeply contoured in places and run down to the River Tamar itself. Part of the woods are designated as a Site of Special Scientic Interest and are managed by Natural England. There is approximately 500 metres of frontage to the river which is tidal at this point and there is potential for a jetty subject to obtaining the necessary consents.



Services:

Mains Water and Electricity
High speed broadband
Oil Central heating for the main house
Propane Gas heating for the Stable House
Two septic tanks for drainage.
Council Tax: Cornwall Council Ravenscourt band H and the Stable House band F

Location:

Ravenscourt is situated in an elevated yet private position in the River Tamar valley. The views encompass the valley, across the open farm land to Devon and Dartmoor in the distance. The nearest village is Calstock less than a mile away. Calstock is a village steeped in the mining history of the area and is very picturesque on the banks of the Tamar with two inns. Calstock is on a small branch line connecting to Plymouth and beyond. The nearest main town is Tavistock around 5 miles away. Tavistock is a thriving town with a wide range of independent shops, a daily award winning market and good selection of supermarkets. Tavistock is the home of Mount Kelly one of the South West’s leading private schools. Plymouth and Exeter are both within an hours drive of Ravenscourt. From Exeter trains connect to London Paddington with journey times starting from just over two hours .

Property Features :

• Rectory standing in around 38 acres of grounds
• Main house with seven bedrooms
• Magnificent views over the River Tamar valley to Dartmoor
• Separate Three bedroom ´The Stable House´ for relatives or letting
• Set in a protected Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

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