An immaculately presented south-facing detached home set in around 6 acres with spectacular views over the Tamar Valley

Description

Occupying an elevated, south-facing position above the River Tamar, Lamerhooe Lodge is a former fishing lodge which benefits from spectacular far reaching views over the Tamar Valley.

Offering generous and versatile reverse level accommodation over two floors, all of the principal rooms benefit from large windows creating an abundance of light and maximising the views and stepping into the spacious and welcoming entrance hall really sets the tone for what is to come. The well-equipped kitchen / breakfast room is integrated with a range of appliances including a double oven and a gas hob. There is also a utility room / boot room with access to the integral garage and a walk-in pantry off the kitchen. The dual aspect dining room is great for entertaining whilst the drawing room really provides the “wow” factor. Generously proportioned, with a wood burning stove and glazed doors to the balcony, it is the perfect place to take in the views or to have a sundowner on the balcony. Beyond the living accommodation there are two large, dual aspect double bedrooms, family bathroom and a cloakroom on the ground floor.

The lower ground floor continues the spacious and light theme and offers a further en suite double bedroom with glazed doors to the terrace, an additional double bedroom, a study and a family bathroom which can also be accessed from the bedroom. There is a second sitting room with French doors onto the terrace as well as a family room which incorporates a kitchen area meaning that the lower ground floor could be self contained. Accessed from the family room is the swimming pool which is fully enclosed with sliding doors to the garden.

Gardens and Grounds
Outside, Lamerhooe Lodge continues to delight and the formal gardens are simply exquisite. Approached via a gated driveway, there is ample parking as well as an integral double garage. To the rear, there is a full width terrace which is accessed from either the garden or the lower ground floor rooms which has a covered area which is the perfect spot for alfresco dining under the wisteria. Steps lead down onto a lovely, flat lawned area and into the parklike grounds. Carefully landscaped and planted throughout the gardens are largely laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs and seating areas dotted around to take in the wonderful views. The pond is a haven for wildlife while the kitchen garden complete with greenhouse is well stocked. Beyond the formal gardens is a stable block and store as well as a sloping paddock which extends to just over 4 acres.

Location

Lamerhooe Lodge occupies a wonderful position in the heart of the Tamar Valley AONB close to the Devon / Cornwall border. The great mining boom of the 19th Century brought prosperity to the area with the development of Morewellham Quay as one of the busiest exporters of copper in the British Empire. Nowadays there are excellent facilities for sailing on the Tamar Estuary and Plymouth has a number of marinas as well as the Royal Western Yacht Club, and not only provides a safe estuary but also a perfect stepping off point for crossing the Channel or sailing up and down the coast of Devon or Cornwall.

The nearby Dartmoor National Park is renowned for its spectacular scenery and Lamerhooe Lodge is ideally placed for riding, cycling, walking and fishing. For golfing enthusiasts St Mellion Golf Club lies around 6 miles away, Tavistock golf club is about 8 miles distant and there is also Yelverton Golf Club (13 miles). The beautiful South Devon coastline with its estuaries, beaches and coastal walks and opportunities for watersports is also within easy reach. In the valley (about a mile away) is Horsebridge which offers the Royal Inn, a wonderful pub serving good food. About two miles in the other direction is the hamlet of Chipshop which offers another good pub as well as a well stocked Farm Shop.

The village of Gunnislake is about 3 miles away and offers a range of amenities including shops and pubs as well as two primary schools. The ancient stannary town of Tavistock is about 6 miles away and offers excellent facilities including specialist shops, supermarkets, restaurants and a Pannier market. Launceston is 11 miles away and also has a wide range of amenities and shopping opportunities. Schooling is excellent with both Plymouth and Tavistock providing excellent private and state schooling for children of all ages including the renowned Mount Kelly Prep School and Kelly College. Communications links by road and rail are also excellent with the both the A38 and A30 dual carriageways easily reached giving direct access to
The M5 motorway. There are mainline train stations at Plymouth and Exeter, with regular services to London Paddington (Exeter to London Paddington in approximately 2 hours) and there is also a regular service from Tiverton Parkway Station to London in about 2 hours as well. Exeter Airport has a good range of domestic and international flights.

Square Footage: 5,551 sq ft


Acreage: 6.52 Acres

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Additional Info

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage, oil fired central heating. LPG gas for cooking. Solar PV panels for electricity and water heating. FIT generates an income

EPC Rated C - May 2023 and valid until May 2033