Welcome to Old Steam Packet, Calstock, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the PL18 9RU area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band E.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £503,100 and a rental potential of £3,270 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Jun 13, 2009. It's possible the property has changed since then,
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"An attached character property situated close tot he water's edge in the popular village of Calstock within the Tamar Valley. This delightful property offers versatile accommodation over three floors including three upper floor bedrooms, various reception rooms over two floors, two bathrooms and a kitchen. The property is Grade II Listed and provides many character features and enjoys impressive views over the river, neighbouring countryside and Calstock viaduct. The property also includes a garage and parking.
THE PARTICULARS
All measurements are approximate. None of the fittings or appliances have been tested by us.
SITUATION
The Old Steam Packet is situated deep in the heart of the Tamar Valley, which is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Calstock is dominated by an elegant railway viaduct, which was built in the early 1900's, which is known to be one of the last great railway viaducts in the United Kingdom. Calstock is first mentioned in the Domesday book and back in the thirteenth century was part of the Earlsdom of Cornwall. Calstock developed greatly as the mining industry expanded in the area. This now historic location is pleasantly positioned in a riverside location and within striking distance of the South Cornish coastline. Nearby road networks provide easy access to the towns of Tavistock, Callington and Launceston. Additionally the A38 is located conveniently nearby, opening commuter links to West Cornwall and also Plymouth and Exeter.
DESCRIPTION
The Old Steam Packet is a character attached property situated close to the water's edge in the popular village of Calstock. The property is believed to have an interesting past, having had a variety of uses including private residence and public house. The house offers versatile accommodation over three floors including three upper floor bedrooms, various reception rooms over two floors, two bathrooms and a kitchen. The property provides many character features, being Grade II Listed and enjoys highly impressive views over the river taking in neighbouring countryside and the nearby Calstock viaduct. There are the added features of a garage and parking, which is somewhat of a rarity within this location. The Old Steam Packet provides an excellent opportunity as either a main residence or as a second home with an opportunity to further extend the living accommodation.
The entrance to the property is via a feature archway with Cornish slate relief. A wooden door with glazed lights leads to the;
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Cornish stone flooring and coloured and leaded detailed partially glazed doors opening to the;
GROUND FLOOR RECEPTION ROOM
37'3" (max) x 12'11" (max) (excluding window area) (11.35m x 3.94m)
Impressive feature sash windows to the front elevation offering impressive far reaching rural views over the river, a combination of oak flooring and Cornish stone flooring, coved cornices, feature display arch and radiator. There is a feature fireplace at each end of the room, one being a cast iron open fire with feature granite pillars to each side and the other being a feature granite fireplace housing a multi fuel burner.
From this reception room a door leads to an inner hallway with access to all other ground floor rooms. There is also an additional hallway area situated off of this reception room.
HALLWAY
10'8" x 10'7" (max) (3.25m x 3.22m)
Detailed coloured leaded glazed window to the rear elevation, staircase giving access to the first floor and understairs storage cupboard.
INNER HALLWAY
Cornish stone flooring with obscure glazed door to the rear which gives access to a;
'LEAN-TO' CONSERVATORY
10'4" x 8'0" (3.15m x 2.44m)
With a Quarry tiled floor and access to the rear courtyard.
STUDY
10'8" x 11'1" (max) (3.25m x 3.38m)
Multi pane sash window to the rear elevation, coved cornices and access to the oil fired central heating boiler.
GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM
9'6" x 9'7" (2.90m x 2.92m)
Window to the rear elevation, partially slate tiled walls and feature arched window into the ground floor reception room, which provides this room with natural light. The bathroom suite comprises a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
FIRST FLOOR
Accessed via a staircase from the hallway with obscured glazed window to the rear elevation, which leads to the landing area with a door to the;
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Stairs rising to the second floor accommodation, with understairs storage cupboard, window to the rear elevation, radiator and doors off to the kitchen and dining room.
KITCHEN
11'1" x 15'6" (max) (3.38m x 4.72m)
Sash window with window seat to the rear elevation, multi pane door to the side giving access to the balcony and stairs to the rear, which lead down to the courtyard. The kitchen has partially tiled walls and is fitted with a range of base, wall and drawer units, roll edged working surfaces with stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, appliance spaces with plumbing for washing machine, electric cooker point and Rayburn stove.
DINING ROOM
20'1" x 11'11" (6.12m x 3.63m)
Sash window to the front elevation and glazed door lead out to the balcony, which is railed and offers stunning views (as mentioned before from the front elevation (see ground floor reception room)), dado and picture rails radiator and stripped and stained wood flooring. The focal point of this room is a feature marble fireplace and hearth with open fire. From the dining room doors lead off to the following rooms;
SITTING ROOM
12'0" x 15'11" (max) (plus recesses) (3.66m x 4.85m)
Sash window with louvre shutters to the front elevation offering stunning views, feature fireplace with ornate surround and slate relief with open fire, radiator and picture rail. From the sitting room a glazed door leads to a further reception area (this room was intended to be made into a self contained unit and has been partially divided into two rooms with services being installed for the provision of a kitchen). The rooms are as follows;
ROOM ONE
14'6" x 12'11" (4.42m x 3.94m)
Two sash windows with window seats to the front elevation, picture rail and partially glazed door providing alternative access from the balcony at the rear of the property. The room has had plumbing and further electric points installed for the provision of a kitchen. This room leads through to;
ROOM TWO
12'8 (max) x 13'8" (3.86m x 4.17m)
One sash windows with window seats to the front elevation and Cornish stone fireplace and raised hearth with multi fuel burner.
SECOND FLOOR
Staircase leads to the second floor accommodation with multi paned high level window to the rear elevation.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Radiator and door to the storage/linen cupboard with access to the water tanks.
BEDROOM ONE
23'11" x 12'9" (max) (7.29m x 3.89m)
Sash window to the front elevation offering stunning views, coved cornices, night storage heater and built-in wardrobe. In the corner of this room there is a glazed shower cubicle with mixer shower benefitting an integral seat and water jets.
BEDROOM TWO
12'3" x 13'0" (plus recess) (3.73m x 3.96m)
Sash window to the front elevation offering stunning views, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE
9'7" x 8'8" (2.92m x 2.64m)
Sash window to the front elevation with window seat offering stunning views.
From the landing there is an inner hallway with access to the;
BATHROOM
Sash window to the rear elevation, partially ceramic tiled walls, radiator, coved cornices. The suite comprises enclosed panelled bath with mixer bath and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
Also off the hallway there is a;
SHOWER ROOM
Window to the rear elevation, partially tiled walls and shower cubicle with fitted electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and high level wall mounted electric bar heater.
OUTSIDE
The front aspect is buffered by an area of cobbles with parking area, providing off-road parking for one to two vehicles. A sliding door gives access to the property's garage.
GARAGE
14'8" x 13'3 (max) (4.47m x 4.04m)
With an enclosed rear storage area and doorway giving access to the rear courtyard.
There is also a door leading from the garage to a further workshop/storage area.
WORKSHOP/STORAGE AREA
13'7" x 12'8" (4.14m x 3.86m)
With two windows to the front elevation. This room may be incorporated into the living accommodation at a later stage subject to any necessary planning consents.
GARDENS
There is an enclosed courtyard area to the rear of the property with exposed rock face to one side and raised display garden. From here steps rise to the upper level of the courtyard where there is the access to the property's oil tank, further display areas, enclosed storage and steps rising to the balcony and the first floor rear entrance.
To the front of the property on the opposite side of the road, the property enjoys ownership of an additional garden area which is arranged in tiers and leads down to the water's edge. This garden area has a range of mature trees, steps and pathway, which lead down to the river bank, which leads down to a landing station on the river. There is a Cornish stone wall dividing this garden area from the road with a wrought iron gate providing pedestrian access.
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity, mains drainage and oil-fired central heating.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Cornwall Council - Tel: 01579 341400
COUNCIL TAX BAND
'E'
DIRECTIONS
From Launceston travel southbound on the A388 towards Callington. Continue along this road until you reach Kelly Bray and take the left turn onto the B3257 signposted Tavistock. Continue along this road until you reach the T-junction with the A390 and turn left, continuing through St Anns Chapel. On approaching Drakewalls turn right at Gunnislake Railway Station into Well Park Road, signposted Calstock. Continue until you reach Calstock, driving through the village and taking the sharp right turn off Fore Street into Lower Kelly. The Old Steam Packet can be found on the right side overlooking the river, identified by our 'For Sale' board.
From Plymouth travel westbound on the A38, across the Tamar Bridge to Saltash. At Carkeel roundabout take the third exit onto the A388 signposted Callington. Upon reaching Callington take the right turn at the crossroads onto the A390 signposted Tavistock and Gunnislake. Continue along this road through St Anns Chapel. On approaching Drakewalls turn right at Gunnislake Railway Station into Well Park Road, signposted Calstock. Continue until you reach Calstock, driving through the village and taking the sharp right turn off Fore Street into Lower Kelly. The Old Steam Packet can be found on the right side overlooking the river, identified by our 'For Sale' board."
Tax band E
