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Latchley,PL18

Key features

  • Quietly Located in the Tamar Valley
  • 4 Bedroom Edwardian Farmhouse
  • 1 Bedroom Detached Annexe
  • Charming Garden and Vegetable Garden
  • Elevated Position
  • Far Reaching Panoramic Views to Devon
  • 12.5 Acres, Barns & Stables available by separate negotiation

Description

SITUATION
The property is quietly located within the rural hamlet of Latchley, on the outskirts of Gunnislake. The village of Gunnislake is approximately 2 miles to the south east with various amenities including Health Centre, Post Office, Bank, public houses, garage and a regular train service to the city of Plymouth. The immediate area surrounding Gunnislake is host to many sporting facilities with riding and walking in the Tamar Valley and nearby Dartmoor, and boating and fishing on the River Tamar.
Approximately 7 miles to the east is the thriving stannary market town of Tavistock, situated just outside the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park and where there is an excellent selection of individual shops, supermarkets, restaurants, public houses, hotels, doctors and dentist surgeries. Tavistock provides a good selection of state and private education with Mount House Preparatory School, Kelly College and Tavistock College, to name but a few. Leisure facilities include Meadowlands swimming pool, the Wharf Arts Centre with its concert hall and cinema, bowls, football, cricket, golf and shooting clubs. Close by is Dartmoor National Park, renowned for its spectacular scenery, and there are many opportunities locally for walking, riding, fishing and golfing.
The main A30 dual carriageway is close at hand, accessed at Launceston, and provides valuable links to other towns, villages and places of interest, including Launceston, Bodmin, St Austell, the cathedral city of Truro, the city of Exeter and the coastal surfing resort of Newquay. Airports and rail links are located at both Newquay and Exeter, with the M5 motorway being located at the latter.

RECREATION
Horse Riding & Walking - Horse riding is accessible via bridleways and country lanes in the area. The South West Coast Path also offers scenic walking and further walking and riding are available on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor.
Water - Sailing is available on the River Tamar with further opportunities at Siblyback Lake, Roadford Lake, Looe, Fowey, Plymouth, Newton Ferrers, Salcombe, Dartmouth and various other harbours along the south coast. There are a delightful range of beaches on both north and south coasts and fishing locations are available throughout Devon and Cornwall.
Golf - Golf courses can be found at Tavistock, Hurdwick, Yelverton, Launceston, Okehampton and St Mellion International Resort, which is set in 450 acres and offers two championship golf courses, spa and health club.

COMMUNICATIONS
Road - The A30 (dual carriageway) from Launceston and the A38 from Plymouth provides easy access to Exeter and the M5 motorway.
Rail - Regular intercity services operate from Exeter and Plymouth to London (Paddington) and via Salisbury to London (Waterloo).
Sea - Ferry services operate from Plymouth to northern France and northern Spain.
Air - Exeter International Airport provides flights to the Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, Ireland, Scotland and a number of continental destinations. Newquay Airport offers flights to London Gatwick plus other destinations.

THE PROPERTY
A charming Edwardian Duke of Bedford farmhouse set in the tranquil and picturesque village of Latchley in an elevated position within the popular Tamar Valley. The property is accessed from a quiet country lane via a shared driveway which leads to Solomons Farm and one other property.
The house was built in 1908 by the Duke of Bedford and provides a welcoming and comfortable family country residence. The accommodation provides an entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, pantry and cloakroom and on the first floor, 4 double bedrooms, cloakroom and family bathroom.
Just across the courtyard to the side of the house is the purpose-built annexe which comprises a living/dining room, kitchen, shower room and a bedroom.
The lawned gardens to the front of the house have attractive and well-stocked flowerbeds providing an array of colour during late spring, summer and early autumn. The stone paved veranda along the front and the courtyard to the side of the house provide ideal areas for al fresco dining and entertaining while enjoying the panoramic views over the Tamar Valley to the rolling hills of Devon beyond.

Approximately 12.5 acres of land with a range of modern and traditional buildings and stables is available by separate negotiation.

From the tarmacadam lane, a wrought iron pedestrian access gate, flanked with granite posts on either side, opens onto a gravelled pathway leading to the side of the house and a brick paved veranda to the front of the house leads to a timber framed, part stained-glass door opening to:

ACCOMMODATION

THE FARMHOUSE

Entrance Hall: 4.50m x 2.23m max (14'9" x 7'4" max)
Radiator, staircase rises to the first floor with understairs storage cupboard, doors lead off to:

Sitting Room: 5.21m (max) x 4.05m (17'1" max x 13'3")
Open fireplace with ornate cast iron fireplace with a tiled inlay with a wooden surround and mantelpiece above, radiator, dado rail, decorative ceiling rose, a double aspect room with bay window with window seats to the front elevation enjoying views over the garden and the village beyond, two sash windows to the side elevation either side of the fireplace enjoying far reaching countryside views over the surrounding farmland.

Dining Room: 5.38m (max) x 4.42m (17'8" max x 14'6")
Feature inglenook fireplace with original bread oven with a wooden surround and mantelpiece above, radiator, dado rail, door leading to the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, picture rail, a light double aspect room with two windows to the side elevation and a window to the front elevation overlooking the picturesque gardens and village, with far reaching views over the surrounding countryside beyond.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 6.66m x 2.95m (max) (21'10" x 9'8" max)
Range of fitted base units under wood and granite-effect roll-top worksurfaces, inset Belfast sink, recessed storage cupboards and drawers, inglenook fireplace housing the electric Aga, space and connection for electric cooker, slate tiled floor, radiator, window to the side elevation overlooking the paved courtyard, doors lead off to:

Side Entrance Hall/Boot Room: 1.92m x 1.06m (6'4" x 3'6")
Wall mounted coat hooks, opening to:

Utility/Boiler Room:
Range of fitted wall and base units under granite-effect worksurfaces, inset Belfast sink, space and connection for automatic washing machine, oil-fired boiler providing the domestic hot water and central heating, tiled floor, timber framed window to the rear elevation, door leads to:

Cloakroom:
Tiled floor, low-level WC, timber framed window to the side elevation.

From the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, door leads to:

Study/Bedroom 5: 4.60m x 3.70m (15'1" x 12'2")
Range of built-in library shelves, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, BT and television aerial point, a double aspect room with windows to the rear and side elevations enjoying views over the garden and the surrounding countryside beyond.

On the First Floor:

Staircase rises to a half-landing with large windows to the front elevation with views over the garden, the village and the surrounding countryside beyond. Steps up to a galleried landing with ornate ceiling cornice and ceiling rose, window to the side elevation with views over the surrounding countryside and woodland beyond, radiator, doors lead off to:

Bedroom 1: 4.08m x 3.79m (13'5" x 12'5")
Radiator, cast iron fireplace with decorative surround and mantelpiece above, a double aspect room with windows to the side and front elevations enjoying far reaching views over the garden, village and the surrounding farmland beyond.

Bedroom 2: 4.63m x 3.98m (15'2" x 13'1")
Cast iron fireplace, surround and mantelpiece with built-in storage cupboard and drawers to the side, radiator, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back surround, built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and storage shelves, a dual aspect room with two windows to the side elevation and two windows to the front elevation enjoying far reaching views over the garden, village and the surrounding countryside beyond.

Bedroom 3: 4.22m x 3.42m (13'10" x 11'3")
Cast iron fireplace, surround and mantelpiece above, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback surround, radiator, timber framed window to the side elevation.

Bedroom 4: 3.97m x 2.61m (13'0" x 8'7")
Cast iron fireplace, surround and mantelpiece above, radiator, timber framed window to the side elevation.

Bathroom:
Low-level WC, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and storage cupboard below, panelled bath with mixer taps and shower attachment above, tiled surround and folding shower screen, radiator, built-in airing cupboard with wooden slatted shelves housing the hot water cylinder, timber framed part obscure-glazed window to the rear elevation with views over the surrounding farmland and woodland beyond.

Cloakroom:
Low-level WC, timber framed window to the side elevation enjoying views over the surrounding farmland and woodland beyond.

THE ANNEXE
The detached annexe is situated across the paved courtyard to the side of the house, with an attached single garage to rear and parking to the side. From the courtyard steps lead to a part-glazed timber opening to:

Living Room: 4.75m x 3.24m (15'7" x 10'8")
Radiator, timber framed windows to the front elevation, staircase rises to the first floor, door and opening leads to:

Kitchen: 2.52m x 2.0m (8'3" x 6'7")
Range of fitted wall and base units under roll-top work surfaces inset stainless steel sink and draining board with mixer tap, space and connections for automatic washing machine, electric cooker, fridge, timber framed window to the rear elevation overlooking the garden and the surrounding countryside beyond.

Shower Room: 2.1m x 2.0m (6'11" x 6'7")
Low-level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle housing the Mira415 power shower, radiator, extractor fan, timber framed obscure-glazed window to the rear elevation, built-in cupboard with hanging rails and storage shelves.

On the First Floor:

Bedroom: 4.83m x 3.50m (max) (15'10" x 11'6" max)
Radiator, window to the side elevation, Velux window to the rear elevation with views over the garden and the surrounding countryside beyond.

OUTSIDE

GARDENS & GROUNDS
The lawned gardens to the front of the house have attractive and well-stocked flowerbeds providing an array of colour during late spring, summer and early autumn. The stone paved veranda along the front and the courtyard to the side of the house provide ideal areas for al fresco dining and entertaining while enjoying the panoramic views over the Tamar Valley to the rolling hills of Devon beyond. To the rear of the house an enclosed vegetable garden with raised beds.

THE LAND
Available by separate negotiation, and just a short walk along the lane, is approximately 12.5 acres (5.59 ha) of productive pastureland divided into conveniently sized paddocks together with a range of modern and traditional buildings and stables, which provide great opportunities for the smallholder and equestrian enthusiast alike. All the fields are enclosed within traditional Cornish bank hedging and internally fenced with stock-proof post & wire fencing.

GENERAL REMARKS AND STIPULATIONS
Tenure
The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Services
Water - Mains.
Drainage - Mains.
Telephone & Broadband - BT connection.
Heating - Oil & LPG Central Heating

Local Authorities
Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3AY. Tel: 0300 1234 100.
Caradon District Council, Luxstowe House, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 3DZ. Tel: 01579 341000.
Western Power Distribution, Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB. Tel: 01179 332000.
South West Water, Peninsula House, Rydon Lane, Exeter, Devon EX2 7WP. Tel: 01392 4466888.

Rights of Way, Easements and Boundaries
The properties are sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and way leaves there may be whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

Particulars and Conditions of Sale
All figures, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract.

Agent's Notes
None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating, or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact.

VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Strictly by arrangement with D R Kivell & Partners. Tel: 01822 810810.

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  • Gunnislake Station2.0 miles
  • Calstock Station3.3 miles
  • Bere Alston Station4.2 miles
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D. R. Kivell Country Property, Covering South West

Covering South West

D. R. Kivell Country Property, Covering South West

D.R. Kivell are the premier country property specialists in Devon and Cornwall.

Acting for a discerning clientele either buying or selling property, we recognise that our clients want very detailed local market knowledge as well as proven professional expertise.

Senior Partner David Kivell FRICS, FAAV, has more than 30 years experience in Devon and Cornwall working on behalf of clients selling or acquiring farms, equestrian property and houses with land. By specialising in the Dev

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