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5 bedroom house for sale

The Old Rectory, Michaelstow
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5 bed
3 bath

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Property description & features

Property Description

Set in a picturesque countryside location, The Old Rectory offers a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully presented Grade II listed 5-bedroom property with a self-contained annexe. Set within easy access of the market town of Wadebridge and the North Cornwall coast, The Old Rectory is ideally situated for those wishing to relocate to an immaculate rural property or for those seeking a second home with excellent letting potential. The Old Rectory is marketed by Unique Homestays as a profitable holiday rental, under the name of “The Artists Retreat”.

• 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate WC

• Detached 1-bedroom, open plan annexe with separate shower/WC and scope for redevelopment.

• 3 reception rooms and a large garden room.

• Home office with garden views.

• Original features include slate and wood floors, sash windows and shutters and an original well.

• Set in generous grounds of approx. 4.5 acres, including a wildflower meadow and walled garden.

• Heated outdoor swimming pool.

• Gravelled parking area for multiple vehicles.

• All in about 3,547 sq. ft. (329.5 sq m.)

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Beautifully presented and sympathetically restored, The Old Rectory is a charming Grade II listed property oozing character and style. This historic home with five bedrooms and scope for further development to the existing 1-bedroom annexe, is currently a successful holiday let with Unique Homestays, although, it would also make for a fantastic main residence. The Old Rectory is tucked away in a tranquil setting in the parish of Michaelstow, just a short distance from the market town of Wadebridge and historic coastal villages of Boscastle, Tintagel and Port Isaac. With far reaching countryside views, it benefits from generous grounds with a mature garden mostly laid to lawn, a productive vegetable patch, wildflower meadow, walled garden, and outdoor heated swimming pool. There is off-road parking for multiple vehicles.

The Old Rectory is located in the quiet hamlet of Michaelstow, close to St Tudy which has a pub, church, primary school, and various shops. Providing easy access to the North Cornish coast renowned for its outdoor leisure activities including sailing, canoeing, water skiing, gig rowing, windsurfing, golf and scenic coastal walks. The area boasts an abundance of fine beaches in particular Trebarwith Strand and the Camel Estuary which includes Rock, Daymer and Polzeath. Within the local area there are a wealth of excellent restaurants and pubs including The Mariners Pub in Rock, Nathan Outlaw’s Restaurant in Port Isaac, Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant and Paul Ainsworth’s No. 6 in Padstow. The ferry and water taxi present easy access to Padstow with an enjoyable trip across the river. The market town of Wadebridge is located just five miles away, it is home to an excellent range of shops and independent restaurants.

The Old Rectory is approached via a quiet country lane. Bordered by well-established trees and shrubs, the property occupies a peaceful and private rural setting. The property sits in approx. 4.5 acres of landscaped grounds including a wildflower meadow, walled garden, outdoor swimming pool and summerhouse, along with level lawns, a vegetable patch and fruit trees, three storage sheds, a greenhouse, and a separate annexe.

Oil fired boiler and AGA. Mains electric, water and drainage. 

Contents are available by separate negotiation (minus any personal effects and artwork).

Strictly by appointment with JB Estates.

Places of interest

    John Bray Estates is a niche estate agency with an unrivalled selection of properties for sale in Rock, Daymer, Trebetherick, Polzeath and Port Isaac as well as select coastal locations in and around Cornwall. We have been looking after all aspects of our client's property interests for over 50 years and have specialist knowledge of this sought-after coastal area. We are a professionally qualified agency working under the accreditation of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Our sales team can offer help and advice on holiday and residential lettings, property management, surveying, architectural services, formal valuations for IHT or asset management, market appraisals, residential sales, and residential development consultancy.

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