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3 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
3 bed
1 bath
1,587 sq ft / 147 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 40Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Peaceful Rural Location
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Off Road Parking
  • Beautiful Gardens
  • Large Greenhouse
  • Recent Significant Improvements
  • No Onward Chain
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax - Business rated
A well cherished character cottage set in the most peaceful location which has undergone significant improvements by the current vendors. Peaceful Rural Location, 3 Bedrooms, Off Road Parking, Large Greenhouse, No Onward Chain. Freehold, Council Tax: Business Rates, EPC Band: F.

Situation - The property is located on the edge of the village of Upton Cross with a primary school, public house and the well renowned open air Sterts Theatre. The property is ideally located to access Bodmin moor close to the notable beauty spots of Sharptor, Gold Diggings and the Cheesewring - a haven for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The towns of Launceston, Callington and Liskeard are all within 10 miles of the property, offering a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, schools', doctors' and veterinary surgeries. In addition, Liskeard has a railway station serving London Paddington via Plymouth. At Plymouth, 22 miles away is a deepwater marina and regular ferry services to northern France and Spain. The A30 trunk road can be accessed at Plusha, 7 miles away, which links the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter and gives access to Newquay Airport, which offers direct flights to London and a number of UK and European destinations.

Description - A most attractive detached cottage with immense charm and character believed to have original parts dating back to the 1800s, set within the most beautiful and peaceful location. The current owners have made significant improvements throughout and the cottage benefits from a pretty garden, off road parking and a large greenhouse.

Accommodation - Accessed via the porch, to the right is the sitting room with flagstone slate flooring and a beautiful stone fireplace with wood burning stove. To the left is a second reception room currently being used as a dining room with flagstone flooring, a further fireplace with wood burning stove and under stair storage. A door leads into the kitchen with a range of base and wall units, sink and space for cooker and other appliances, a stable door opens to the rear of the property. Stairs lead to the first floor and 2 double bedrooms with wood flooring, bedroom 3, along with the family bathroom which comprises a bath with shower above, WC and wash hand basin. Bedrooms 1 and 2 enjoy a pleasant aspect overlooking the garden.

Outside - The property is approached via a shared driveway that leads to a gravelled area with allocated parking for 2 cars. A gravel path leads to the front of the property and entrance porch. Following along the gravel path leads to an attached, former greenhouse with a door connecting to the property and presents plenty of opportunity. Opposite the entrance porch is a gate that leads into the most peaceful garden, which is mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by a wide variety of shrubs and trees backing onto a stream.

Services - Mains electricity and water. Private drainage. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendors appointed agents, Stags.

Directions - From Launceston head south on the B3254 passing through the village of South Petherwin. At the crossroads at Congdons shop turn left onto B3257 and follow for around 2.5 miles before taking a right just after Coads Green Primary School. Continue through the village of Rilla Mill and follow road for around half a mile after exiting village. Take a left and follow for 0.3 of a mile before taking a right turn onto a single track which will lead directly to the property and parking area.

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Agents Note - 1) The property is currently used as a holiday let and therefore is business rated, we expect this to return back to a residential rating if purchased as a main dwelling.
2) Please note, a pedestrian access path to the neighbouring property will be created at the bottom of the garden and fenced off. For further information, please contact the Launceston Office.

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    Stags Launceston office is located on the main (Western) road from the A30, heading towards the Castle, and has its own car park. From here the successful sales and lettings teama work alongside the Professional Services department, who give expert advice on all planning, estate management and rural business issues, as well as carrying out professional valuations for probate, matrimonial disputes and inheritance tax to name but a few. Launceston (pronounced Lan-son) was the ancient capital of Cornwall and is located less than two miles from The River Tamar, which forms the border with Devon. The town is a popular tourist destination and has good access, via the A30 trunk road, to the far West of Cornwall, including Truro, and to Exeter in the East, both less than 40 minutes' drive away. Built on the side of a large hill between Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, Launceston is a well-known market town and is the main shopping centre for the surrounding rural areas of West Devon and East Cornwall. It offers a huge variety of outdoor pursuits and is virtually equidistant from both the North and South Cornish Coast with their extensive sandy beaches and coastal walks. The town's population of 8,000 has access to a wide range of recreational facilities, including a fully equipped leisure centre, two golf courses, and numerous sporting and social clubs including Launceston RFC, one of the top Rugby Clubs in the Country.

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