Daws House, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15

For sale by public auction at Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0DH on Wednesday 25th March 2026 at 7pm
Detached property in need of some modernisation throughout, huge potential to add value, enclosed well established rear garden and off road parking for two cars. EPC - D



A well-loved cottage of cob construction coming to the market with no onward chain and is offered for sale for the first time in a number of years. This property has a wealth of history and was originally two cottages back in 1650. The property itself still has many or the original features including the large stone fireplaces with cloam ovens. Some modernisation is required but there is huge potential to add value and create a very special property.

The accommodation briefly comprises of the following; on the ground floor there are two entrance porch’s, two reception rooms, kitchen, conservatory, utility, dressing room and shower room. There are two separate staircases from either reception room. From reception room one there are stairs rising to the master bedroom with en-suite. The other stairs are from reception room two where there are two further bedrooms.

Externally to the front, there is parking for two cars and a stone store. There is pedestrian access to the garden from both sides of the property. The rear garden is fully enclosed which houses a Summerhouse, variety of
well-established shrubs together with flower beds, seating area and is also laid to lawn.

SITUATION
Situated in this small popular village only a few minutes’ drive from Launceston which offers a wide range of amenities including primary and secondary schooling, a range of supermarkets and a comprehensive retail centre. Launceston occupies a strategic location with a better balance of travel distance to all parts of the two counties than any other centre due to the A30 dual carriageway.

Exeter, to the east (42 miles) provides intercity rail link, M5 motorway link and international airport whilst the city of Plymouth, 28 miles to the south provides intercity rail link and continental ferry port. In all directions from Launceston is scenery of outstanding natural beauty, be it the North Cornish coastline or the open expanses of Bodmin Moor to the west. To the east is Dartmoor National Park and running southwards is the hidden secrets of the Tamar Valley steeped in 18th Century mining history.

ACCOMMODATION
uPVC door into:-

ENTRANCE PORCH
uPVC window to the front elevation and wooden stable door with obscure glass leads into:-

RECEPTION ROOM ONE
Bay window to the front elevation. Exposed stone fireplace with clome oven, stone hearth and electric wood burner. Stairs rising to Master bedroom, radiator, exposed painted beams and carpeted. Door into:-

KITCHEN
Windows to the front and side elevations. Range of base units with work surface over having inset stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap, electric hob and tiled splashback. Loft hatch, Rayburn and door to:-

CONSERVATORY
Single glazing on three sides.

Step up from Reception Room One lead to:-

HALL AREA
Access to Reception Room Two and steps up to Utility area and:-

DRESSING AREA
Window to the rear and door into:-

SHOWER ROOM
Window to the rear elevation. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower, W.C. and wash hand basin with mixer tap. Radiator.

UTILITY AREA
Window to the rear elevation and door leading to rear garden. Plumbing for washing machine.

RECEPTION ROOM TWO
Window to the front elevation. Large wood burner with clome oven. Space for dining room table, radiator, second staircase rising to Bedroom Two and door to:-

SECOND ENTRANCE PORCH
Door to outside.

Stairs from Reception Room One rise to:-

MASTER BEDROOM
Window to the front elevation with countryside views and window seat. Access to loft, radiator, space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Step up leading to:-

EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Window to the front elevation. Suite of panel enclosed bath, low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin with separate taps. Carpeted.

Stairs rise from Reception Room Two to:-

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Access to Bedroom Three and:-

BEDROOM TWO
Window to the front elevation with countryside views. Loft hatch, storage cupboard, space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Carpeted.

BEDROOM THREE
Window to the rear elevation. Space for single bed and bedroom furniture.

AUCTION VENUE
Lifton Strawberry Fields, Lifton, Devon PL16 0DH on Wednesday 4th September 2025 at 7.00pm
 
REGISTRATION
Please note ALL BIDDERS, including Kivells existing
clients, will need to register with Kivells on the night of the auction in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (the “Regulations”) - as of 26th June 2017. Bidders will be required to provide one form of government issued photographic identity and a utility bill addressed to them at their home address, dated within 3 months of the date of the auction. Failure to do this, may prejudice your ability to bid on the night.
 
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SOLICITOR
Coodes Solicitors, for the attention of Karen Jones, 8 Race Hill, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9BA. Telephone: . Email: karen.

AUCTION PAYMENT
At the fall of the gavel the contract is legally binding and a 10% deposit (subject to a minimum fee of £5,000) will be required to be paid by the successful bidder. The
deposit has to be paid to Kivells as auctioneers and can only be paid in the form of a cheque or bank transfer.
 
The deposit is also payable for all lots that are sold prior to auction. ALL bidders must only bid if they can make this payment. Cheques must be drawn on a bank or branch of a bank in the United Kingdom, any other cheques may be rejected and it will be the responsibility of the purchaser to ensure they have the correct method of payment available at each auction.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cornwall Council, Chy Trevail, Beacon Technology Park, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2FR.
 
EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES AND RIGHTS OF WAY
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title
together with all public or private rights of way,
wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.
 
BOUNDARIES
Any purchasers shall be deemed to have full knowledge of the boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.
 
PLAN OF THE LAND
The plan is based on ordnance survey extracts, and the areas are not guaranteed. Purchasers must satisfy themselves as to their accuracy.
 
GUIDE PRICES
Guide prices given are indications within 10% upwards or downwards of where the reserve price may be set at the time of going to print. Please note they are not an indication of the anticipated sale price or a valuation.
 
The reserve price is the minimum price at which the
property can be sold, both the guide price and reserve price may be subject to change up to and including the day of the auction. Please note that all prices listed, whether prior to or post auction, are subject to contract.
 
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The guide price does not include the buyer's fee charged by the auctioneer or VAT which may apply to the sale or other amounts the seller may charge.
 
The seller's Special Conditions of Sale will state whether there are other seller's charges and whether the seller has elected to charge VAT on the sale price.

Outside
At the front of the property there is parking for two vehicles with a stone store which can be utilised for storage or could create additional parking. There is access to the rear garden either via a wooden door by the store or by a side pathway.

The rear garden is fully enclosed by mature shrubs, trees and fencing. The
garden houses a variety of well established shrubs, flower beds and also parts laid to lawn for ease of maintenance. A concrete path leads you right around the property and there is also an area laid to concrete off the kitchen to enjoy alfresco dining.

There is also a Summerhouse and Greenhouse in the garden. The rear garden is a substantial plot and offers huge potential.

Services
Mains water, electricity and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

EE Rating - D
Council tax band - C
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Verified Material Information
Council tax band: C
Council tax annual charge: £2082.25 a year (£173.52 a month)
Tenure: Freehold
Property type: House
Property construction: Built principally of solid stone and cob walls with a slate roof. Small extensions are in concrete block.
Electricity supply: Mains electricity
Solar Panels: No
Other electricity sources: No
Water supply: Mains water supply
Sewerage: Mains
Heating: Central heating
Heating features: Open fire
Broadband: FTTP (Fibre to the Premises)
Mobile coverage: O2 - OK, Vodafone - Good, Three - Good, EE - Good
Parking: Off Street
Building safety issues: No
Restrictions - Listed Building: No
Restrictions - Conservation Area: No
Restrictions - Tree Preservation Orders: None
Public right of way: No
Long-term area flood risk: No
Coastal erosion risk: No
Planning permission issues: No
Accessibility and adaptations: None
Coal mining area: No
Non-coal mining area: Yes
Energy Performance rating: No Certificate
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