Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15

This prominent attractive Grade II Listed cottage was once the village stores. It stands in a most attractive setting within a conservation area. The accommodation includes two reception rooms comprising of the lounge and formal dining room. Both spaces have parquet flooring and beamed ceilings with the stand out feature being the fireplaces, both of which are granite and wood with inset multi fuel burners sat on slate hearths. The kitchen/breakfast room has a tiled floor, a Belfast sink and an exposed stone fire surround with a hybrid Range style oven inset which is included in the sale. Concluding the ground floor accommodation is a utility room and a shower room/WC with a large cubicle.

The first floor has a feature large landing area which is at present used as a home office and relaxing space. The whole of the first floor has wooden floors. All three bedrooms are large enough to accommodate a double bed and share use of the family bathroom/WC which has a shower attachment over the bath. The property has oil fired central heating.

At the front, there is an enclosed garden enjoying a favoured southerly aspect, there are many colourful shrubs, bushes and perennials with places to sit and relax. At the rear, the garden is again enclosed and level and features more mature shrubs and bushes with artificial grass and well suited for outside dining. Adjacent to the property there is off road parking and a two storey detached barn which has double doors, power and light. The barn can be used as a garage or workshop and has plenty of scope subject to obtaining all necessary consents. A short distance away is the additional level garden plot.

The attractive Moorland village of Altarnun has a vibrant community and boasts amenities including a General Store and Post Office, County Primary School, Village Hall, Coffee Shop, Art Gallery and a Parish Church famously known as the "Cathedral On The Moor”. The village hall has plenty of clubs and associations including an active indoor bowls club, local amateur dramatics, local history group, as well as for the younger generation the village has a youth group and brownies. At nearby Five Lanes there is the King's Head Public House.

From this property miles upon miles of walks can be enjoyed over Bodmin Moor. The rugged North Cornish coast is also within close proximity and provides easy access to the South West Coast path and villages including Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac and Trebarwith Strand for walks, beaches and places to explore and enjoy.

The ancient former market town of Launceston lies within 10 miles to the East and offers a wider range of shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities. The nearby A30 trunk road gives access to Truro and West Cornwall in one direction and Exeter and beyond in the opposite direction.
From Launceston Town Centre proceed along the A388 (Western Road). Upon reaching Pennygillam roundabout take the first left hand exit, signposted towards Bodmin. Continue heading towards the A30 for approximately 8 miles (passing the Esso Garage on the left hand side) and take the left hand exit signposted Altarnun/Five Lanes and Trewint. Follow the signs into the village of Altarnun and continue down into the village past the gallery and coffee shop where Pentor will be identified on the right hand side opposite the old telephone box.

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