Detached Character Cottage for sale

Bodmin Moor, Cornwall - £269,995 (freehold)

Description

This detached traditional stone-built Cornish cottage with extensive enclosed gardens (approx 0.5 acre) enjoys a superb location, being only 5 miles from the spectacular and rugged North Cornish coastline with its many fine sandy beaches, and within easy reach of the picturesque fishing villages of Port Isaac, Padstow and Rock. Situated in a sought-after conservation area on the western fringes of Bodmin Moor, the cottage is nestled within a tiny unspoilt hamlet together with a handful of other equally attractive stone-built properties, making this an ideal home/holiday cottage for anyone seeking a tranquil rural retreat. As the name suggests, The Old Reading Room was historically used by local children to encourage literacy and oozes character and charm.

Location

Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Bodmin Moor provides a haven for birds and wildlife, and is popular with hikers and ramblers with miles of way-marked trails and tracks, and a wealth of archaeological sites including Neolothic and Bronze Age settlements and stone circles, the most famous being The Hurlers. The area is served by several equestrian centres with bridlepaths and footpaths leading onto the moors (literally outside the front door) and an abundance of wildlife on the doorstep, including badgers, foxes, otters, squirrels, owls and bats from the surrounding woods, not to mention freely roaming moorland ponies. The nearest village of St. Breward is one mile distant and boasts the highest inn in Cornwall - The Old Inn - dating from the 11th century. Local amenities include the12th Century parish church and village hall, primary school, surgery, Post Office with Internet café, and well-stocked licensed grocery store. The parish is the starting point of the scenic Camel Trail, which is a must for keen cyclists (cycle all the way to Padstow without encountering any traffic!) Also within the parish lie two of Cornwall’s best known landmarks Roughtor and Brown Willy, dominating the northern half of Bodmin Moor. The nearby moorland villages of Blisland and St. Tudy (3 miles) are well worth exploring, with their charming period properties, and historic pubs. The towns of Bodmin and Wadebridge are 9 miles distant, as is Tintagel with its atmospheric castle steeped in Arthurian legends.

ACCOMMODATION

A slate paved path gives access to the front door, leading into the:

Conservatory/Sun Room 3.1m x 2.7m (10’2” x 8’10”)

This extension has been tastefully done in local granite with a pitched slate roof to harmonise with the existing building. Tiled flooring, double glazed timber-framed windows overlooking the front gardens and woodlands opposite. Door leading into

Sitting Room 5.13m x 4.75m (18’ x 15’)

Feature granite inglenook fireplace with traditional Cornish cloam oven and large multi-fuel burner stove (heating a radiator on the landing upstairs) Original slate-flagged flooring and beamed ceiling. Storage heater. Cupboard housing fuse box and meter. Two deep recessed windows with slate sills. Dining area. Stairs leading to first floor. Understairs “workstation” area for desk with broadband/telephone point. Satellite TV point. Three slate steps leading up to

Kitchen 2.5m x 2.3m (7’10” x 7’7”)

Range of wall and floor units with work countertop, and splashback tiling. Stainless steel sink unit with single drainer. Beamed ceiling. Slate flooring. Plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge freezer and electric cooker. Extractor fan. Two small recessed windows with slate sills overlooking front and rear gardens.

UPSTAIRS

Landing 2.4m x 2.2m (8’ x 7’)

Exposed stonework with slate shelving. Carpeted. Radiator. Airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, immersion heater and slatted shelving.

Bedroom One 3.7m x 3.3m (12’3” x 10’9”)

Double bedroom with dual aspect deep-silled windows: feature arched window to front with pleasant outlook over woodlands, and window to side overlooking garden. Carpeted. Storage heater. Built-in wardrobe accommodating two hanging rails (above and below) with ample shelving to side. Telephone point.

Bedroom Two 3m x 3m (10’ x 10’)

Exposed beams. Skylight and small front-facing slate-silled window. Carpeted. Storage heater.

Bathroom 2.5m x 2.2m (8’3” x 7’2”)

Newly fitted white suite with panelled bath and overhead electric shower; tiled splashback. Energy-efficient towel radiator. Alcove with pedestal washbasin, tiled splashback and range of bathroom accessories. Deep-silled window. Hatch to loft.

OUTSIDE

One of the most attractive features of this property are the lovely gardens, boasting a variety of shrubs and flower beds and no less than 4 apple trees. The generous lawns extend down to a pretty moorland stream bordering the rear boundary. There are a range of useful outbuildings including:

Timber garage with double doors and additional parking outside for two further vehicles; covered lean-to woodstore to rear of garage

Potting shed; glass greenhouse

Timber shed/workshop with power and lighting, workbench, sink unit

Services Mains water and electricity, private drainage

Council Tax Band C

Tenure Freehold with vacant possession

Note: the cottage has been recently renovated and re-wired by the owners. Cash buyers preferred, but all offers treated with due consideration.