4 bedroom detached house for sale

A detached cottage with large garden and captivating sea and harbour views, in the old picturebook fishing village of Polperro. Beamed sitting room, kitchen/dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 0.75 acre south facing gardens.

Location

The cottage lies on a south west facing hillside and is set high above the intertwined streets of the old fishing village of Polperro, with direct views to the harbour, harbour mouth and beyond to the English Channel. The setting offers surprising privacy with the cottage set within generous gardens on a level set above the village but within only 150 yards walk of the centre.

A stream runs centrally down through the village, straddled by a variety of bridges and cottages. There are numerous small shops, pubs, restaurants and art galleries. Access into Polperro is limited, with most vehicles parking on the edge of the town, with a shuttle service by minibus or horse drawn carriage into the centre.

Description

The detached cottage is, in its origins of considerable age but has been largely re-built by the present owner. Care has been taken to provide a building that fits into the local scene, with its slate roofline, cladding and rippled rendering. Internally there are many areas of exposed beams. Windows take full advantage of the outlook which can be enjoyed from almost all areas.

Ground Floor

Entrance Hall

Ceramic tiled floor. Hardwood entrance door. Wall lights. Beams. Hatch to loft.

Cloakroom/Wc

Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Half tiled walls. Radiator.

Sitting Room

Heavily beamed ceiling. Fitted bookshelving. Two third glazed door. Wall lights. Fireplace. Wood burner. Copper hood.

Inner Hall

Ceramic tiled floor. Built in refrigerator and deep freezer. Staircase off.

Kitchen/Dining Room:-

Kitchen Area

Wood fronted cupboard units, partly glazed and with plate racking. Blue oil fired Aga stove. One and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Filter hood. Worktop lighting. Beams. Spot lighting.

Dining Area

Dual aspect. Half glazed stable type door to garden. Radiator. Beams. Cupboard with plumbing for automatic washing machine. Oil fired boiler serving central heating and domestic hot water systems.

First Floor - Landing

Balustrade. Beam. Wall lights.

Bedroom 1

Beamed. Understairs cupboard. Mock fireplace. Picture lighting. Radiator. Built in wardrobe.

En Suite Bathroom/Wc

Corner set panelled bath with mixer tap and hand shower. Low level WC. Shower cubicle. Two vanity wash hand basins. Tiled splash backs. Electric shaver point. Radiator. Cupboards. Beams. Wall lights.

Bedroom 4

Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Recessed cupboards.

Family Bathroom/Wc

White suite including corner set bath. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Glazed shower cabinet. Radiator. Fully tiled walls. Electric shaver point. Spot lighting. Airing cupboard with hot water cylinder.

Second Floor - Top Landing

Approached by stairway from 1st floor landing. Twin glazed doors to rear (designed to have access to the rear garden). Radiator. Recessed storage cupboard.

Bedroom 2

Upholstered window seat. Timbers. Fitted wardrobe. Radiator. Velux window. Wall lights.

Bedroom 3

Radiator. Beams. Velux double glazed roof window.

Cloakroom/Wc

Low level WC. Extensive tiling. Wall lights.

Outside

A path leads from Talland Hill, Shared with a neighbour, providing a remarkably private access to the property. An archway and gate leads to the path leading up to the front of the house where there is a level terrace extending across the accommodation.

Side garden with lawns and rising up to the rear.

The principal garden lies to the north west side and is naturally laid out in terraces providing enormous scope for the keen gardener to develop this area to advantage. Privacy and seclusion is provided with old stone wall areas and many trees. The upper part of this area is largely overgrown but readily accessible once cleared.

In all the property extends to about 0.75 of an acre.

Services

Mains water, electricity & drainage. Oil central heating. (There is no mains gas in Polperro).

Garaging

The owner has arranged to rent a garage in the town car park on a six monthly basis at a cost of £244.40.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

To reach Polperro from the Plymouth direction take the A38 westwards in the direction of Liskeard and after passing Tideford turn left at Trerulefoot Roundabout as signposted to Looe. Follow this road for approximately one mile to turn right, also signposted to Looe. Continue on this road until reaching the twin town of East and West Looe and proceed over the bridge as signposted to Polperro. upon reaching Polperro, at the roundabout at the entrance to the village, park in the public car park.

Walk down the main street, or travel by the taxi/bus service. At the termination of transport continue into the village and at the point where the road priority turns sharp right continue straight on and then rise up Talland Hill. Within a very short distance the gateway to Dolphin House will be found on the left hand side. The entrance gateway to Joan's Cottage is to be found off this footpath. It is important to note that the house cannot be seen from Talland Hill and entrance to the path is by prior arrangement only.

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