4 bedroom detached house for sale

Beautiful Cornish cottage privately situated within established gardens.

An immensely pretty south facing detached cottage close to the beaches of the south Cornish coast, privately situated within about 1.25 acres of established and colourful gardens with spring fed pond feature, studio and barn. About 1935 sq ft, 39' Sitting/Dining Room, 16' Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Laundry/Cloak, Study, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath/Shower Rooms, Long Private Drive, Three Bay Carport/Garage (513 sq ft), Studio (170 sq ft), Traditional Barn (448 sq ft), Beautiful Gardens.

DOWNDERRY BEACH 4 MILES, PLYMOUTH 14 MILES, LOOE 8 MILES, FOWEY 20 MILES, NEWQUAY AIRPORT 35 MILES, EXETER 57 MILES

Location - Wilton Cottage is privately situated at the end of a long private drive providing a secluded environment whilst having straight forward access to the A38 and the nearby coastline of Whitsand Bay.

A Little Waitrose at Trerulefoot roundabout caters for day to day shopping needs. The historic village and prized village of St Germans (4 miles) stands adjacent to the River Lynher in a Conservation Area and within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Facilities include a mainline railway station (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours), community shop/post office, primary school (Ofsted rated "Good"), Montessori Nursery, doctors' surgery, church, public house, wine bar/restaurant and a sailing club with quay and long frontage to the River Lynher.

St Germans is also home to the beautiful Port Eliot Estate, the Estate opens it's doors to the public for various events throughout the year and has a fabulous Grade 1 Listed Priory and House with gardens and parkland by the renowned landscape gardener Humphrey Repton.

A wide range of shopping, educational and recreational facilities are available at Saltash including a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts. St Mellion International Golf Resort (13 miles) offers unique 4-star facilities including an AA luxury hotel, leisure centre, Elemis day spa, tennis courts, a European Tour golf course, a brasserie and an award-winning restaurant.

The city of Plymouth has a historic waterfront with a ferry port with regular services to France and Northern Spain. The wide expanses and beaches of Whitsand and Looe Bay are within a short drive and provide boundless leisure opportunities. International flights are available from Newquay (35 miles) and Exeter (57 miles). The fabulous harbour side town of Fowey lies 20 miles to the west and the famous surfing beach of Polzeath is within about a one hour drive.

Description - Available on the open market for the first time in 45 years, Wilton Cottage comprises the quintessential Cornish cottage, detached and south facing, the cottage is centrally situated within about 1.25 acres of colourful gardens with the perfect mix of formal lawn, flower and shrub beds with wooded and natural areas hosting an abundance of observable natural flora and fauna. The cottage will be found to be well presented with full double glazing and oil fired central heating.

The Garden Studio presents opportunities for work from home space or overflow guest accommodation and the Barn may be considered to have potential for conversion to an annexe of holiday let (subject to any consents that may be required).

The accommodation extends to about 1935 sq ft and briefly comprises - GROUND FLOOR - Porch - 39' Sitting/Dining Room with Jetmaster open fire and dual aspect with door to garden - Study/Bed 4 - 16' Kitchen/Breakfast Room a dual aspect room with Bosch appliances including an induction hob - Rear Porch - Laundry Room/Cloaks and WC - FIRST FLOOR - 15' Spacious Landing - 3 Double Bedrooms - 2 Bath/Shower Rooms one with power shower.

Outside - The gated entrance leads onto the tarmac driveway which provides ample parking for many cars including space for motorhome, caravan or boat etc. This in turn leads to the three bay Carport/Garage (513 sq ft). Further outbuildings include a Greenhouse, a Studio (170 sq ft) and a traditional Barn (448 sq ft) currently used as a tractor shed and workshop but with potential for conversion to alternative uses subject to any consents that may be required.

The established gardens extend to about 1.25 acres and are a mix of formal lawn, woodland and natural areas. There are paved patio areas and two pergolas, one with roses and the other with clematis and wisteria. Sweeping lawns surround the house giving way to natural and wooded areas with established tree, shrub and flower beds and many varieties including Holm Oak, Rhododendron, Camellia, Winter Jasmine, Hydrangea, Magnolia, Wild Garlic, Sequoia and fruit trees including Bramley apple, Katie apple and Greengage. The spring fed pond is planted with Marsh Marigold and Gunnera with the overflow stream forming the east boundary.

Epc Rating - F, Council Tax Band - E - Mains water (submeter from neighbour) and private drainage.

Directions - Using Sat Nav - Postcode PL12 5BX.