Quietly located and secluded 35 acre mini country estate, character 7 bedroom Grade II listed country residence incorporating 1 bed annexe in lawned gardens. Impressive and substantial traditional barn with planning consent for two, 3 bedroom dwellings.

Situation - Set in approximately 35 acres of gardens, grounds and pasture paddocks with river frontage along the northern boundary.
The property is situated in a quiet rural location approximately 1.2 miles from Altarnun village, which offers a good range of facilities including a village shop, primary school, parish church known as the Cathedral of the Moor' and a public house.
The historic town of Launceston lies approximately 7 miles to the north west and offers a wide variety of domestic, commercial and leisure amenities. There is also a good selection of state and private education, and central to the town, the medieval castle and grounds still remain.
The A30 dual carriageway, accessed at Altarnun, provides valuable links to other towns, villages and places of interest, including the cathedral city of Truro to the west and the city of Exeter to the east where it joins the M5 motorway.
Nearby Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor National Park provide excellent facilities for riding and walking. The North Cornwall and North Devon coastlines are within easy driving distance and provide superb opportunities for swimming, surfing and walking along the picturesque South West Coast Path.

The Property - The property is a most appealing and characterful Grade II listed 7 bedroom country residence incorporating a 1 bedroom self-contained annexe, all set in tree-lined lawned gardens. The house is situated in a quiet and secluded location with views over the land and the surrounding countryside.

The house, which according to the listing dates back to the early 17th Century, has retained much of its character and charm, and provides versatile, comfortable family living. The many character features include a heavy oak studded front door, inglenook fireplaces with stone and granite surrounds and wooden and slate flooring.

The house accommodation briefly comprises, on the ground floor: Entrance Hall, large impressive Sitting Room with 2 fireplaces, Dining Room, Kitchen, Utility Room, Study, Second Entrance Hall, Shower Room, and 2 Double Bedrooms. On the first floor: large Landing, Master Bedroom suite with Dressing Room / En-suite Shower Room, 3 further Double Bedrooms and Family Shower Room. On the lower ground floor: Cellar.

The annexe has its own separate entrance, yet is easily incorporated into the main dwelling accommodation, and benefits from its own independent oil-fired boiler for heating and hot water. The annexe accommodation briefly comprises: Kitchen/Dining Room, Sitting Room, Double Bedroom and Shower Room.

The house accommodation has the potential either to increase the size of the annexe to incorporate the ground floor level or to create a further annexe on the ground floor.

The barns are believed to date to circa early 19th Century. The largest barn is most impressive and has planning consent to create two, 3 bedroom substantial dwellings.

Viewing Arrangement
Strictly by arrangement with D. R. Kivell Country Property 01822 810810.
All viewings are to be accompanied without exception. Walking the land or grounds unaccompanied is strictly forbidden.

Agents Notes: None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only & are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. All figures, measurements, floor plans & maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements & wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.

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