3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A Cornish Cottage nestled in the heart of Altarnun with an extended rear garden. Land Plan Available - 0.3 Acres in total - 3 bedrooms and 2 Reception rooms. No onward chain. Extended rear garden with pond. Character cottage with original features. Picturesque village location. Tenure: Freehold. Council tax band: B. EPC band: E.

Situation - The property is perfectly positioned in the heart of the popular moorland village of Altarnun with a post office located in the village hall catering for day to day needs, tea room and a beautiful Church which is known affectionately as 'The Cathedral on the Moor'. Five Lanes, approximately half a mile away, has a local primary school and well attended public house, The Kings Head and less than a mile away in the opposite direction is the popular moorland public house, The Rising Sun Inn, with a fine range of food and drink. A more comprehensive range of facilities can be found at Launceston, with its excellent range of shopping facilities including 24-hour supermarket, M&S Food Hall, doctors', dentists' and veterinary surgeries, leisure centre and two testing 18 hole golf courses, together with numerous sporting and social clubs. The vital A30 can be accessed at Five Lanes, which links the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter.

Description - A charming and beautifully presented end of terrace cottage dating back to the early 1800's offering a wealth of charm and character throughout. The property is positioned in a highly sought after moorland village and enjoys an extended and level rear garden suitable for a range of uses including self sufficient sized vegetable gardens, wildlife areas, children and pets. The property is constructed mainly of stone and slate, whilst having been extended to create a well proportioned house and is being sold with no onward chain.

Accommodation - There is a picturesque front entrance to the cottage where the accommodation presents a number of character features including the slate floors, exposed wooden beams and lintels, and the granite stone fireplace. The sitting room, with a window overlooking the front, has the fireplace which houses a woodburning stove. There is built in shelving and an understairs storage cupboard. Through an archway in the original stone wall, the dining room enjoys a window overlooking the rear garden with the kitchen comprising a range of base and wall mounted units, granite and wooden work tops, a larder with plumbing for washing machine, an electric oven and hob, a freestanding fridge/freezer and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is a door from the kitchen leading to the rear patio and garden.

A wooden staircase leads to the first floor, where the exposed wooden floor continues throughout the landing, 2 double bedrooms and generous single room. The family bathroom has a fully fitted suite including a sink, WC and bath with shower over. Bedroom 2 enjoys a beautiful outlook over the rear garden and is often favoured as the main bedroom.

Outside - The extended rear garden of the property is a real feature with a huge range of potential uses. Currently, it is mainly laid to lawn and has been used until now as meadowland for wildlife. It enjoys a view towards the Church and during the summer months, enjoys the sun throughout the afternoon and into the evening offering a level space as well for those looking to create a self sufficient sized vegetable garden. It is mainly fenced to all 4 sides, with gated access to one side of the property, where there is parking available for 1 vehicle and vehicle access into the rear. To the far end of the grounds is a separately fenced off wildlife area with a naturally fed pond and some former store buildings. There is an additional off lying piece of garden which again has further potential to make into a perfect veg plot or herb garden. Directly at the rear of the property is a small area of paved patio for seating, with a useful outbuilding/log store on the end of the cottage.

Agents Note - The neighbouring property has a pedestrian right of way through the rear garden whilst 2 other properties use a side access. For further information, please contact the Launceston Office.

Services - Mains water, electricity and drainage. Electric heating and woodburning stove. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

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

Directions - From Launceston, take the A30 west towards Bodmin, passing Kennards House, Two Bridges and Plusha. Leave the dual carriageway signposted Five Lanes and at the mini roundabout, take the third exit back under the A30. At the T junction, turn left and almost immediately right, then right again into Five Lanes. Take the left hand turning to Altarnun and proceed down into the village where the property will be found on the right hand side identified with a Stags For Sale board before the bridge.

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