Semi detached house offering huge potential for enhancement throughout set on an overall plot of just under half an acre with garage and variety of storage sheds, level garden with decking area and vegetable patch. Quiet rural position with countryside views. EPC - TBC
A substantial four bedroom semi detached cottage set on a plot of just under half an acre, positioned in a quiet rural location with attractive countryside views. The property offers excellent potential to update and personalise throughout. The accommodation includes a dining room, kitchen, living room and, on the first floor, four bedrooms including a master en-suite and a family bathroom.
As you approach, there is access to a single garage and parking for two vehicles, with a five bar gate opening onto a brick paved driveway leading to the outbuildings. To the right is a garage, workshop and garden shed, and to the left a car port and storage shed, all with power connected. From the car port, a pathway leads to the front entrance and through the wrap-around garden, which is mainly laid to lawn for easy maintenance. A decked area extends from the living room alongside a Summerhouse, and at the lower end of the garden is a well established vegetable patch offering scope for self sufficiency.
LOCATION
The property is set within 2 miles of the favoured village of Lifton in West Devon close to the border with Cornwall. Nearby is access to the A30 dual carriageway spine road for the two Counties providing ease of travel westwards into Cornwall or eastwards to the City of Exeter with M5 motorway link, intercity rail link and international airport.
There is ease of access to the town’s of Launceston, Okehampton and Tavistock by good local roads. Within the village of Lifton is a range of amenities including village hall, church, post office / convenience store, doctor surgery, veterinary practice, popular public house, country hotel and a prize winning farm shop.
In all directions from the property there is scenery of outstanding natural beauty. To the north are the rugged coasts of North Cornwall and North Devon famed for surfing beaches and quaint former fishing villages. To the west are the wide open spaces of Bodmin Moor ideal for walking and riding. To the east is the Dartmoor National Park and running southwards to the stunning Plymouth Sound is the county boundary River Tamar steeped in 18th century mining history and renowned for salmon fishing.
Lifton 2 miles | Launceston 3 miles | Okehampton 17 miles | Plymouth 25 miles | Exeter 40 miles
ACCOMMODATION
STORM PORCH
uPVC stable door with glazed window leading to:-
DINING ROOM
Window to the front elevation with wooden sill overlooking the garden. Exposed painted stonework, slate flooring, red brick fireplace with cloam oven and inset Rayburn (currently not in use). Exposed beams, two pendant lights, fuse board, radiator, under stair storage cupboard and stairs rising to the first floor. Space for dining room table.
KITCHEN
Windows to the rear and side elevations. Range of base and eye level units with roll top worksurface over having inset Belfast sink, drainer and mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, space for tumble dryer, washing machine, dishwasher and free standing fridge freezer. Slate flooring, exposed beams, radiator and stone fireplace with free standing oven. Storage cupboard and two lights.
From the dining room a wooden obscure glazed door leads into:-
LIVING ROOM
Two windows to the front elevation and patio doors leading to the rear garden. Two radiators, fire place with slate hearth with red brick stone surround. Exposed painted beams and space for living room furniture.
From the dining room stairs rise to the:-
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Doors leading to all first floor rooms. Window to the rear elevation. Carpeted and radiator. Access into storage cupboard.
BEDROOM TWO
Window to the rear elevation with window seat. Exposed painted beams, radiator, round light, space for double bed and bedroom furniture.
MASTER BEDROOM
Window to the front elevation with wooden window seat. Door into double built-in storage cupboard, radiator, exposed wooden floor, pendant light, space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Storage area with shelving and light. Door into:-
EN-SUITE
Close coupled W.C., bath with mixer tap, shower head attachment and tiled surround, wall hung sink with mixer tap and tiled splash back. Radiator, extractor fan and round light.
BEDROOM THREE
Window to the front elevation overlooking the garden. Two single built-in storage cupboards, pendant light, radiator and carpeted. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture.
BEDROOM FOUR
Window to the front elevation with views over the garden. Radiator, pendant light, carpeted, space for double bed and bedroom furniture.
BATHROOM
Obscure window to the side elevation. Corner bath with mixer tap and shower head attachment and electric shower, close coupled W.C. and inset sink with separate taps and vanity unit below. Radiator and round light.
Outside
As you approach the property there is access into a single garage and parking for two vehicles. A wooden five bar gate provides access to a brick paved driveway offering parking and leading down to the outbuildings.
To the right, you’ll find a garage, workshop and garden shed, whilst the left-hand side features a car port and additional storage shed. There is power connected to the outdoor sheds. From the rear of the car port, there is access to the garden.
A paved pathway provides access to the front entrance of the property and the remainder of the garden. The garden wraps around the property and is mainly laid to lawn for ease of maintenance. A decked area extends from the living room, where there is also a Summerhouse. At the lower end of the garden, there is a well established vegetable patch which gives the potential for self-sufficiency
Services
Mains electricity. Private water supply via a borehole (no test verification available). Private drainage system located in the garden, with a Klargester overflow shared with the neighbouring property, with maintenance costs split 50/50 with the neighbouring property. Heating is provided by an air source heat pump. Solar panels are installed, details of which are available at the agents office.
Agents Note:
The water has not been tested.
The Rayburn in the dining room is not functioning and buyers will need to verify for themselves on the compliance of the woodburner.
EE Rating - TO BE CONFIRMED
Council tax band - C
Directions What3Words – gently.scan.extent
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