2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

A rare opportunity to own a period cottage set on a restful quay in the waterside village of Bere Ferrers and offered with no onward chain.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A semi-detached cottage built in the 1800’s in the traditional manner under a tiled roof, located in an incredibly beautiful setting on the upper tidal reaches of the river Tavy. The cottage and the village of Bere Ferrers offer a laid-back lifestyle which is hard to replicate, with the village also benefitting from its own GWR railway station, family run local pub, 13th Century church and village hall. Weir Quay is also a few minutes from the door with an excellent boat yard and café, ideal for those who require deep moorings and storage.

This delightful cottage is located away from the main thoroughfare and adjacent to the slipway and historic quay, separated by a small green. This stone built riverside property looks across the still water of the Tavy and down the river towards the historic Maristow House. The expanse of water at full tide is a true natural wonder. The sense of space is a particular feature, and this beautiful river can be seen from almost every window of this cosy home. The property does require updating and improvement but benefits from mains gas central heating (boiler requires attention), wood burning stove, mains water, drainage and electric. There is a small area of garden to the front, ideal for those who don’t want much maintenance and an external store, located behind the cottages. There is ample on street parking next to the cottage which is off the village road.

The larger of the two cottages, this home comprises of conservatory, hall, sitting room and kitchen/dining room. To the first floor are two double bedrooms and a bathroom. The loft space has been partly boarded and is accessed from the landing area. Each room has notable character and original features, with further opportunity for people who love refurbishing homes. This house is modest in size and is an ideal retreat, holiday home and or renting opportunity.

Bere Ferrers is a small village with a charming, old-fashioned pub which serves homemade food, railway station, café/shop and historic riverside church.
There is a social club and a Saturday Market in the village hall where one can buy local produce. The unspoilt surroundings of the Tamar Valley with its rolling hills, meandering rivers and ancient woodlands are ideally suited to those who enjoy walking, riding and water sports and is ideal for sailing enthusiasts with a nearby sailing club and moorings. There are countryside walks and beautiful landscapes to admire within moments of leaving the door, including Dartmoor National Park, which is around 20 minutes by road.

Perfect for those enjoy being away from the bustle of modern life without being disconnected, Bere Ferrers railway station is sited at the top of the village and goes directly into Plymouth within 20 minutes, then onto Exeter and in turn into London Paddington, which can be reached in around 4 hours. Situated 1.5 miles away is the village of Bere Alston which has a wide range of shopping facilities as well as a post office, doctors’ surgery, chemist, and a highly rated primary school.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is shown in the floorplan.
SERVICES
Mains water, gas, electric and drainage.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'D' for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
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