Lifton

A most impressive Victorian former lodge house, set within a private edge of village position with over 5 acres. No Onward Chain, Approximately 5.75 Acres, Versatile Accommodation, Edge of Village Location, 3 Bedrooms, Charm & Character Throughout, Generous Gardens, Off Road Parking. Freehold, Council Tax Band: E, EPC Band: F.

Situation - The property is in a private and tranquil position on the edge of the highly sought after village of Lifton. The village has a wide range of day-to-day facilities including a well respected primary school, doctor's surgery, village shop, post office and a number of pubs and restaurants including the popular Strawberry Fields Farm Shop and Restaurant. The historic market town of Launceston is less than 5 miles away with a wide range of amenities and facilities, whilst the A30 trunk road which connects the Cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter, can be accessed from Liftondown, approximately 1 mile away. At Exeter, there is access to the M5 motorway network, mainline railway station serving London Paddington and international airport.

Description - Believed to date back to c.1867, this most impressive detached Grade II listed Victorian former lodge house is understood to be on the market for the first time. The deceptively spacious property boasts an abundance of charm and character throughout with its ornate wooden windows, impressive high ceilings and detailed covings and ceiling roses.

Accommodation - The remarkable front entrance porch leads into the hall with stairs to both the first floor and lower ground floor, doors to each of the reception rooms and a WC.
The sitting room enjoys two large bay windows offering a dual aspect through the part stain glass windows. The sitting room benefits from an open fireplace with a decorative marble surround and ornate ceiling coving and a ceiling rose.
The kitchen/breakfast room comprises a range of base units with a granite worktop, inset double sink, integrated fridge, built in cooker, pantry cupboard, woodburning stove and large windows with shutters.
The ground floor accommodation is completed by two additional reception rooms, the dining room/bedroom 4 and a study, both benefitting from decorative fireplaces.

The first floor offers a split-level landing with a useful built in store, 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a vaulted a-frame ceiling comprising; a roll top bath, shower, WC and a wash hand basin. Two of the double bedrooms also enjoy vaulted ceilings with Bedroom 3 benefitting from a dressing room.

The lower ground floor offers excellent scope to create additional living accommodation or annexe potential, subject to ones needs and any relevant permissions.
The lower ground floor offers a substantial utility room with the oil fired boiler, space and plumbing for appliances, built in storage, door to the rear of the property and doors to two useful store rooms.

Outside - The property is approached by a shared drive. The gardens wrap around the property with the majority of the gardens located to the north and east of the main house. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with an array of mature shrubs and trees. A substantial additional area of garden providing former vegetable beds, potting shed and additional off-road parking.

The land for the property is located to the opposite side of the drive, with an area of additional garden which was formerly home to a tennis court and then two pasture paddocks.

In all the property extends to approximately 5.75 acres.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating and wood burning stove. Private water available via a well currently used for non-domestic purposes. Broadband availability: Superfast and Standard ADSL, Mobile signal coverage: Voice and Data limited availability (Ofcom). Please note the agents has not inspected or tested these services.

Agents Note - The land will be subject to an overage provision. For further information please contact Stags Launceston office.

Viewings - Strictly by prior appointment with the vendor's appointed agents, Stags.
Due to Health & Safety, it is important that any viewing is accompanied due to a large drop off the patio to the lower ground floor, as it does not currently have any form of railing.

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