DESCRIPTION
Nestled in the idyllic countryside, this stunning Edwardian country house offers beautiful period features such as high ceilings, cornicing and sash windows, alongside the opportunity to modernise and update. Boasting five generously-sized bedrooms, this non listed, residence is perfect for families or those seeking a serene rural retreat.
Upon entry, you are greeted by a grand entrance hall that boasts an ornately tiled floor leading to the formal living and dining rooms, each featuring elegant period features and large windows that invite an abundance of natural light. The spacious kitchen offers ample workspace around a central island and an Aga. Adjacent to the kitchen is a well-appointed pantry, providing additional storage space and access into the garage.
The study offers a tranquil space for work or relaxation, with views overlooking the landscaped gardens and terrace. Each of the spacious five bedrooms offer excellent views over the gardens or neighbouring countryside.
The property is set within approximately 7 acres of grounds including, maintained gardens of approximately 2 acres offering a plethora of outdoor living opportunities.
For equestrian enthusiasts, the estate includes 5 acres of paddocks and stabling facilities, offering the perfect setup for horse owners or for those wanting to become self-sufficient.
This enchanting Edwardian country house embodies elegance, space, and the quintessential rural lifestyle, making it an exceptional opportunity not to be missed.
LOCATION
The nearby village of Ashwater is centred around its traditional green which is bordered at one end by a popular local Inn and at the other side a historic Parish Church. Amenities include a community Shop/Post Office, nearby Primary School and Village Hall.
Holsworthy has an excellent range of professional services, shops including a Waitrose supermarket, leisure amenities, schools and a weekly pannier and livestock markets. The popular seaside resort of Bude on the North Cornish coast is some 16 miles and Launceston and the A30 is some 9 miles.
The surrounding area has much to see and do with the likes of Roadford Lake and vast expanses of Dartmoor National Park within easy reach
ACCOMMODATION
DOWNSTAIRS:
Entering through wooden-framed single-glazed door to the main hallway.
MAIN HALLWAY
Featuring eye catching tiles, radiator and access to the primary downstairs rooms, along with stairs rising to the first floor.
LIVING ROOM
A dual aspect room with single-glazed wooden-framed windows to the front elevation, and a double-glazed wooden-framed to the side elevation, which has a fantastic south-facing aspect. Carpeted flooring, radiators, a marble mantel with wood-burning stove set on a slate hearth.
DINING ROOM
A dual aspect room with single-glazed wooden-framed windows to the front and side aspects. Carpeted flooring, radiators, brick fireplace with log-burning stove set on a tiled hearth. A fantastic dining room able to accommodate a large family.
KITCHEN
A traditional farmhouse kitchen with �AGA�, space for freestanding oven and dishwasher, large central island with cupboard space, along with a breakfast bar, a range of matching wall and base units including a built-in dresser. Single-glazed wooden-framed window to the side elevation, 1� stainless steel sink drainer with mixer tap. Terracotta tiled flooring.
STUDY
Currently used as a study which could be utilised as a games room, playroom or entertaining space. Wooden flooring with dual-aspect single-glazed wooden-framed windows, offering excellent views over the garden and terrace. Radiator central heating.
SECONDARY HALLWAY
Towards the rear of the hallway is a door leading through to the second hallway with oak flooring, original call bells, access to the kitchen, study, rear porch and cellar.
REAR PORCH
Featuring terracotta tiled flooring, double-glazed wooden-framed door to the side elevations. Access to the utility room, door into WC.
WC
Featuring WC, hand basin and uPVC double-glazed obscured glass window to the rear elevation.
PANTRY
Tiled flooring. Range of matching wall and base level units, stainless steel sink and drainer, access to workshop and through to garage.
WORKSHOP
Currently utilised as a laundry room, with space for washing machine and tumbler drier, and butler sink.
CELLAR
Stone stairs down to the basement. Concrete flooring, reduced head height, two single-glazed windows to the side elevations, excellent storage.
FIRST FLOOR:
Oak balustrade with access along a large landing to all principal rooms, radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM
Spacious dual aspect double bedroom overlooking the front and side elevations with views over the gardens. Single-glazed wooden framed sash windows. Fitted wardrobes with ample room for freestanding furniture, radiator. Connecting door into third bedroom. Carpeted flooring.
BEDROOM 2
Large double bedroom with space for bedroom furniture, fitted wardrobes. Radiator central heating, carpeted flooring, large windows into the bay and window to the side. Walk-in shower with a Mira Power Shower Unit, tiled surround and a sink with a vanity unit.
BEDROOM 3
Generous-sized double bedroom with single glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. Radiator central heating, carpeted flooring, built-in wardrobes. Fantastic views to the south and west.
BEDROOM 4
Built-in storage, loft access, carpeted flooring, single-glazed window to the side elevation, radiator central heating.
BEDROOM 5
Single bedroom to the front elevation with single glazed sash window, radiator and carpeted flooring.
LANDING
Single-glazed window to the rear elevation with storage cupboards and the immersion tank, radiator.
WC
WC and hand basin with single-glazed wooden framed window to the side elevation.
BATHROOM 1
Family bathroom, bath with shower over, uPVC double-glazed window to the side and rear elevations, WC, sink with vanity unit, bidet. Radiator central heating, laminate flooring.
BATHROOM 2
Walk-in shower cubicle, uPVC double-glazed window, vanity unit with sink over. Towel rail, laminate flooring.
OUTSIDE
GARDENS
Externally this property is a gardener�s paradise, extending to approximately 2 acres, comprising a mature orchard, a terrace, a plethora of mature shrubs and trees and a number of vegetable beds and fish ponds.
PADDOCK
To the south of the property is 5 acres of gently sloping pasture divided into two fields with natural hedgerows. The stable block has 3 loose boxes which are perfect for the equine enthusiasts.
GARAGE
Concrete flooring, good-sized space for workshop or garage, in need of some modernisation.
TENURE
Freehold
SERVICES
Mains water and electric. Private drainage and oil fired central heating.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATING
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FLOOR PLANS
The floor plans displayed are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.
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