4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A charming, versatile cottage located in a picturesque and serene woodland setting on the edge of Gunnislake, directly overlooking the river Tamar. Riverside Period Cottage, Versatile Accommodation, Traditional Features, 3/4 Double Bedrooms, Garage and Parking, Front and Rear Gardens, Picturesque Location, No Onward Chain, Freehold, Council Tax Band: D. EPC Band: D

Situation - This charming cottage is located in a picturesque and serene woodland setting on the edge of Gunnislake, directly overlooking the river Tamar (from an elevated position) and thereby enjoying a wonderful year-round outlook from almost all of the principal rooms. Situated at the end of a no-through road, the cottage benefits from an absence of passing vehicular traffic, in addition to the location's wonderful scenery.

Gunnislake is positioned on the Cornwall/Devon border, in the heart of the Tamar Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is popular for walking, riding and cycling, whilst also being within extremely easy reach of Tavistock and its many facilities and amenities. A short distance from the property there are local amenities to hand, including a Co-op mini market and fuel station, post office, doctor's surgery and local Pub, with the village additionally benefiting from its own railway station, providing a direct service to Plymouth, and good bus transportation links.

Tavistock, 4 miles to the east, is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly.

Description - This extended period cottage is full of traditional charm and character, including fireplaces, exposed beams and stonework, whilst providing well-proportioned, versatile accommodation. Externally, there is a beautifully maintained garden to the front of the property as well as a large paved terrace overlooking the river, in additional to a terraced rear garden and a garage.

Having been in our client's ownership for 24 years, the cottage is now in need of some improvement and modernisation in places, and is offered to the market chain-free. It would make an ideal prospect for growing families and those upsizing, those with an affinity for wildlife and the natural world, and those seeking and investment opportunity or a rural retreat.

Accommodation - You enter the property into a spacious dining hall where there is a beautiful, large cast iron fireplace positioned on a slate hearth. There are stairs leading up to the first floor with a convenient storage cupboard underneath and a second, small set of steps to the kitchen and downstairs bathroom. As you continue through to a bright comfortable sitting room, there is plenty of natural light through the front facing windows and views looking out to the river. There is a large stone fireplace housing a log burner for those cosy winter evenings, and traditional timber beams complete the country cottage feel.

Across the dining hall is another good size room with dual-aspect windows overlooking the woodlands and river. Forming an extension to the original dwelling, this room has the potential for a variety of uses, including as an additional reception room, and would also make an excellent ground floor double bedroom.

To the rear of the property is a modern kitchen with exposed brickwork and has a lovely adjoining breakfast area enjoying a great deal of natural light. It has a good variety of base-level and wall-mounted cupboards and cabinets, a 4-ring gas hob, eye-level double oven, 1.5-bowl stainless steel sink and space for a plumbed appliance. Off the rear hallway there is also a ground floor bathroom, comprising a white 3-piece suite tiled walls and flooring, and a separate door leading out to the terraced rear garden.

As you make your way upstairs, there is a shower room and three good size double bedrooms, all with the added benefit of built-in wardrobes and front-facing windows capitalising on the view of front garden and river.

Outside - The property is accessed over a private track, with no through access, which runs alongside the river for approximately 350 yards. As you approach the cottage itself, there is a 1.5-width garage (in need of repair) with adjacent steps leading up to property's entrance. There is a delightful, well-maintained garden to one side with planted borders, a variety of flowering shrubs and ornamental plants.

Above the garage there is a large paved terrace which extends along the cottage's front elevation, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the breath-taking views of the river Tamar. To the rear of the property there is a tiered garden, offering a good deal of peace and privacy, and from where you can enjoy the pretty surroundings.

Services - Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.