Boyton, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15

THE PROPERTY

Magnificently re-modelled and enhanced by the present owner over the past 17 years. Keepers Cottage provides generous and well proportioned accommodation in immaculate order. The ground floor flows from the entrance hall into the dining hall and down into the garden room. The joinery is a paricular feature of the property from the oak front door to the engineered oak floor that runs seemlessly between those three rooms to various window sills and mantles the joinery adds much character to the property.

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The kitchen is well fitted with an oil-fired Aga with double oven, gas hob and electric companion unit. Built -in fridge, dishwasher. A breakfast area and larder. Both the garden room and sitting room enjoy wood- burning stoves and the ground floor is completed with a well proportioned utility/boot room with ample storage and access to a ground floor wet room.

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On the first floor there is a magnificent master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and window access to a lovely rear terrace. There are three further double bedrooms. One of which is currently used as an office and a family shower room.

OUTSIDE

The property is surrounded by well stocked gardens an all sides. The borders include magnificent camelias, magnolias and hellebores. The are level areas of lawn, a courtyard terrace a south facing patio directly in front of the property and a raised terrace to the rear. The property enjoys an open fronted double garage with parking to the front and side. Adjoining the garage is a large workshop. Behind and to one side of the property is a large paddock. Currently the home to goats, geese, ducks and chickens. There are three outbuildings housing the animals and a fenced off area for the Solar panels. The field also enjoys its own independent gate access.

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Across the lane is a magnificent area of woodland planted with a magnificent array of beech tree, fir trees and a Monkey Puzzle tree. There is a stream bordering the woodland and a chalet/summer house and further storage shed. This area abuts Bradridge Woods, 168 acres of mixed woodland owned by Forestry England. This affords lovely woodland walks with access to the River Tamar and part of the old Bude canal.

THE LOCATION

Excellent riding and walking is to be had over the vast expanses of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor and the coves, sandy beaches and cliff walks of north Cornwall and Devon are but a short drive away. It is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the village of Boyton. Day to day needs are approximately 7 miles to the south at the ancient town of Launceston or 8 miles to the north is Holsworthy.

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Exeter is approximately 50 miles to the east, Plymouth 33 miles south and the Cathedral City of Truro is 54.2 miles to the west. Exeter and Newquay airports and train stations at Exeter and Plymouth are all about 1 hours drive. Plymouths cross channel ferry port has regular services to Northern France and to Spain. The North Cornish Coast is 12 miles away with an excellent selection of beaches. Launceston and Tavistock offer excellent schools such as St Jospeph’s, Launceston College, St Michael’s Mount House and Kelly College.