A charming and historic cottage with cultivated garden and a detached double-garage.

Description

Watergate Cottage has an attractive front façade, solidly built of local stone, accentuated with red brick lintels, and a neatly arranged garden.

The front entrance door opens into a lobby and the dual aspect kitchen/diner. A large central island gives convenient storage. There are fitted cupboards and free standing appliances, as well as the oil-fired boiler. A glazed door leads to the back garden.

The sitting room, accessed from the front lobby and from the kitchen, has two west facing windows overlooking the lane, a stone chimney breast and multi fuel burner. A very spacious storage cupboard reaches under the stairs that lead up to a half landing and the bathroom, which has a freestanding shower and bath.

The stairs are full of natural light with windows overlooking the garden. The upper landing opens on to three bedrooms, two double and one slightly smaller. All are west facing and have nice views over the lane and gardens beyond. There is good storage space on the landing and an airing cupboard.

The history of this cottage goes back more than 250 years. It is believed to have been a brew house, semi - detached as it is to the malt house. It has been in the same family’s ownership since the 1960s and has undergone major changes since it was two cottages in previous centuries.

Outside - Watergate Lane is a one-way single track for vehicles and a backwater from the through roads in the village. The village shop, the memorial hall, the school, the playing field, the parish church and the pub are all within a very short walk, yet Watergate Cottage is a quiet retreat.

The drive leads to a generous sized garage and allows parking for at least two more vehicles. A paved patio is bordered by colourful flowers and shrubs and is a tranquil, sunny spot to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Location

St Mabyn is a thriving village with its community shop and post office, primary school, the popular St Mabyn Inn and Haywood Farm Cider, a great attraction with live music in summer months.
The beautiful parish church stands as a high landmark amidst the picturesque countryside.

Wadebridge is the nearest town, offering a good range of shops, restaurants and amenities, including the Camel Trail, and is a popular sports and cultural hub, hosting a variety of events annually, including the Cornwall Folk Festival and the Royal Cornwall Show.

Neighbouring parishes, St Kew and St Tudy, have well-established pub restaurants which are very popular, while Rock and Padstow are within easy reach for fine dining. Being so close to the Camel Estuary and the Atlantic coast the opportunities for sailing, swimming, surfing, golf, coast walking and all manner of outdoor activities make this a desirable location.

Distances - Wadebridge - 4 miles, Bodmin Parkway Station - 10.5 miles, Polzeath - 9 miles, Padstow - 12 miles, Newquay Airport - 17 miles, Truro - 28 miles

Square Footage: 1,313 sq ft



Directions

Turn off the A39 at the St Mabyn sign. Continue 1 ½ miles to the village centre and take the right turn signposted to the village shop and car park. Go past the church, school and shop to the right turn into Watergate Lane. The cottage is the third house on the right.

Additional Info

Services - Mains water, electricity; private drainage; oil fired central heating.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

Fixtures & Fittings - Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

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