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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
1 bath
EPC rating: E*
1,058 sq ft / 98 sq m

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Broadband: Super-fast 78Mbps *
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Property description & features

  • Popular Village Location
  • Character Features
  • Detached Cottage
  • Generous Landscaped Gardens
  • Rural Views Through the Valley
  • Walking Distance of Village Pub
  • 3/4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Reception Rooms
  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Council Tax Band: D
A beautifully presented Cornish cottage in an idyllic position within a sought after village with landscaped gardens and views through the wooded valley. Popular village location. Character features. Detached cottage with generous landscaped gardens. Rural views. Walking distance of village pub. 3/4 bedrooms and 2 reception rooms. Tenure: Freehold. Council tax band: D. EPC band: E.

Situation - The property is located in the heart of the pretty village of Rilla Mill in an elevated position with gardens enjoying seating areas with views through the valley. Rilla Mill has a popular and well attended public house, village hall and a thriving community spirit. The village of Upton Cross is 1.5 miles away with a primary school and the renowned Sterts Open Air Theatre. The town of Callington and Liskeard are approximately 7 miles away, both offering a comprehensive range of amenities including supermarkets, schools', doctors', veterinary surgeries. In addition, Liskeard has access to the A38 trunk road and a main line railway station. At Plymouth, 19 miles south, there is an excellent range of facilities including department stores, deep water marina and regular ferry services to northern France and Spain.

Description - A 3/4 bedroom detached cottage which boasts immense charm and character throughout, with extended mature gardens in an elevated position. The property is constructed traditionally of stone under a slate roof and is believed to date back to approximately 1790. Mature gardens enjoy views through the wooded valley with the property positioned in a convenient location, walking distance of the village public house and other amenities.

Accommodation - The accommodation throughout the cottage boasts original character features including flagstone slate floors, wooden beams and exposed stonework to name a few. Access via a slate covered porch at the front, leads into the sitting room which boasts a prominent fireplace to one end, with a multifuel burner, an exposed granite lintel and original cloam oven. The dining room has an original flagstone slate floor and exposed wooden beams, with a dual aspect including a window overlooking the front garden. The kitchen has a range of fitted wooden units with stone effect worksurfaces, a slimline dishwasher and freestanding space for appliances such as a Range style cooker and fridge/freezer. The utility/cloakroom has a sink, WC and store cupboard housing the oil fired boiler.

Stairs from the kitchen rise to the first floor, which presents 2 double bedrooms, a single room and a dressing room/bedroom 4. Bedroom 1 has a number of exposed wooden hip beams, whilst bedroom 2 enjoys a dual aspect over both front and back gardens. All bedrooms are serviced by the family bathroom, which comprises a wash hand basin, WC and P shaped bath with shower over.

Outside - The majority of the gardens extend to the rear of the property, with access from the utility or 2 access points off the lane. The gardens are beautifully landscaped, well stocked and well established with areas of lawn, paved patio and decked areas to enjoy the fabulous and tranquil setting amongst the canopy of the valley. There are a range of mature shrubs, trees and natural hedge boundaries which are an array of changing colours throughout the seasons. There is a garage/garden store to one end and off road parking in front. The garden is tiered and bounded at the bottom by the small leat, with log stores and water features positioned around the grounds.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Wooden double glazed windows throughout. Oil fired central heating. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's sole appointed agents, Stags.

Agent's Note - 1) There is an off road parking space within the grounds, however access is restricted for some vehicles due to the width of the lane. We advise parking for viewings on the road through Rilla Mill.

Directions - From Launceston take the B3254 road signposted South Petherwin. Follow this road through the hamlet of Daws House into the village of South Petherwin. From South Petherwin, continue for approximately 3 miles and at the cross roads, turn left signposted Callington and Coads Green. Follow the B3257 for approximately 2.6 miles and turn right signposted Manor House Inn. Continue for 1.6 miles and the lane towards the property will be on the right hand side, just before The Manor Inn.

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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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