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" The property is set in an attractive plot approaching one and a half acres in an elevated position in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying commanding southerly views across open countryside towards Plymouth Sound. 42' Entrance Hall; Living Room/Bedroom Four; Sitting Room; Hobbies Room; Dining Room; Master Bedroom Suite; Two Further Bedrooms; Separate w.c; Family Bathroom; Ante Room; Kitchen/Breakfast Room; Conservatory; Detached Stone Barn with Planning Permission for Two Bedroomed Holiday Let.

SITUATION The property is set in an attractive plot approaching one and a half acres in an elevated position in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, enjoying commanding southerly views across open countryside towards Plymouth Sound. Gunnislake is situated alongside the River Tamar with a good range of shops, primary schools and public houses. There is an excellent playing field nearby and walks abound. Gunnislake is approximately 20 miles by road from Plymouth and 5 miles from both Callington and Tavistock. There is a regular train service to Plymouth city centre and good bus services to both Tavistock and Callington. Tavistock is a thriving market town situated on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and was voted top of a list of 120 market towns in 2004 in a survey run by the Council for the Protection of Rural England in its countryside character campaign based on retaining individuality and distinctiveness, sensitive planning and new development, architecture, sense of history, thriving shops and businesses, and community spirit. This was quoted in the major daily broadsheets including The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Independent. It has good shopping facilities and a full range of state schools plus several public schools, including preparatory and a senior college. Recreational facilities include golf courses, cricket, rugby, football and tennis clubs and all indoor sports. Scenic walks abound. Tavistock is 15 miles from Plymouth where there is a civil airport offering regular internal and continental flights, a cross Channel ferry service to Roscoff, Brittany, and a British Rail Inter City service to London, Bristol and the North. DESCRIPTION Formerly a mine captain's cottage this substantial and adaptable property is Grade II listed and believed to date from the early 19th Century with later alterations. It is constructed of rendered stone elevations under a hipped slate roof with crested ridge tiles and rendered stacks. The property has undergone much renovation and improvement in recent years, yet retains many of its period features including casement windows with pointed arches and gothic glazing bars, with many of the windows also retaining shutters, feature brick fireplaces, 'A' framed vaulted ceilings, exposed timbers and a pair of inset boot scrapes either side of the front door.
The house is approached by a long tarmacadamed driveway and is set in attractive gardens with lawns to the front and side of the property and an area of woodland on the approach to the house. There is an extensive car parking and turning area and the driveway sweeps round to the side of the house giving access to a detached stone barn which we understand has full planning permission for a two bedroom holiday letting cottage. The adaptable accommodation includes a 42' long entrance hall which provides access to most of the rooms in the property and comprises a living room/bedroom four, sitting room, hobbies room, dining room, master bedroom suite, two further bedrooms, separate w.c, family bathroom, ante room, superb kitchen/breakfast room and conservatory. ACCOMMODATION Reference made to any fixtures, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:
From the driveway, granite steps lead up to a covered verandah which runs around the front and side of the property, with inset boot scrapes either side of the part glazed wooden door into the: ENTRANCE HALL 13.03m(42'9'') x 1.42m(4'8'') 8'7 ceiling height
This imposing entrance hall has oak flooring, with doors to most rooms in the property. There is a built in wooden storage unit; roof light; storage cupboard; arched entrance way into the inner hallway; loft access; glazed doors to the airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and hanging hooks; two radiators; central heating thermostat
From the front door turn left into the: LIVING ROOM/BEDROOM 4 4.19m(13'9'') x 3.61m(11'10'') 8'6 ceiling height
Arched windows to front and side aspect with shutters and window seats providing superb southerly views towards Plymouth Sound; feature brick fireplace with wooden beam over; picture rails; telephone point; radiator. SITTING ROOM 5.64m(18'6'') x 3.53m(11'7'') 8'10 ceiling height
Two arched casement windows to the front aspect with shutters; feature fireplace with slate hearth and wooden surround incorporating a wood burning stove and with arched recess to one side with display shelves; radiator; telephone point; arched doorway into: HOBBIES ROOM 3.02m(9'11'') x 1.91m(6'3'') Double aspect room to the front and rear; radiator; fuse box. BEDROOM 2 4.19m(13'9'') x 3.35m(11'0'') 8'1 ceiling height
Arched window to side aspect with window seat and shutters; radiator. BEDROOM 3 4.24m(13'11'') x 3.35m(11'0'') 8'8 ceiling height
Arched window to side aspect with window seat; pedestal wash hand basin; radiator. DINING ROOM 4.42m(14'6'') x 2.92m(9'7'') Arched window to the side aspect with seat and shutters; feature brick fireplace with wooden beam over and deep recess to one side; arched display shelf; radiator; obscure glazed door giving access to the ante room. BEDROOM 1 4.32m(14'2'') x 3.51m(11'6'') 8'8 ceiling height
Arched window to the side aspect with seat and shutters; range of built in wardrobes; radiator; door into: EN SUITE Obscure glazed window to the side with shelf; suite comprising low level w.c; vanity wash basin; bidet; shower; part tiled walls; radiator.
At the end of the entrance hall turn right into the: SEPARATE W.C. Low level w.c; corner hand wash basin; extractor fan; tiled floor. FAMILY BATHROOM 3.25m(10'8'') x 2.51m(8'3'') An attractive recently installed bathroom with lead glazed window to the side aspect; tiled floor; part tiled and part panelled walls; Sanitan low level w.c; Sanitan pedestal wash hand basin; Victorian style roll top bath with claw feet; fully glazed double shower cubicle with shower rose above and separate shower attachement; towel rail; extractor fan; radiator.
At the end of the entrance hall turn left into: ANTE ROOM 3.91m(12'10'') x 2.24m(7'4'') Accessed from the dining room and the entrance hall, this has a lead glazed window to the rear aspect; tiled floor; radiator; arched doors into the conservatory; open entranceway into the: KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 5.99m(19'8'') x 4.24m(13'11'') A superb double aspect room with arched windows to side aspect with granite infill and oak window seat and with a further arched lead glazed window to the other side as well as a lead glazed door into the inner courtyard and a wooden door to the rear. There is a good range of wall and base units with wooden work surfaces; tiled splashbacks; incorporating a double Belfast style sink; integral dishwasher; washing machine; space for fridge. There is an open brick fireplace with hood and extractor fan and space for a five ring gas fired range; exposed stonework; 'A' framed vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers; two radiators. CONSERVATORY 5.49m(18'0'') x 3.10m(10'2'') Of block and wooden frame construction with stone floor; range of spotlights; double doors onto the patio area; door enclosing full height fridge/freezer and shelving; radiator. OUTSIDE The property is approached from the road by gates with a tarmac drive leading up to an area of woodland with wooden fence, wire fence and hedge boundaries, affording wonderful southerly views over the Tamar Valley towards Plymouth Sound, which leads to a large parking area to the side of the property. The driveway continues past the house and leads to the: DETACHED STONE BARN 6.43m(21'1'') x 4.11m(13'6'') overall internal measurement
We understand this has full planning permission for a two bedroom holiday letting cottage. The building is currently divided into a workshop and attached garage. WORKSHOP 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.58m(11'9'') Staircase to the first floor; stone floor; window to the front aspect; light. GARAGE 4.52m(14'10'') x 2.46m(8'1'') Up and over door; power and light.
The first floor of the stone barn is currently divided into two rooms with windows to the side and front aspect and exposed beams. There is a parking area to the front of the stone barn with a covered wood store flanked by a large stone retaining wall leading round to the rear of the main property where there is a cobbled courtyard area enclosed by iron gates and timber fencing with granite steps leading up to the back of the stone detached brn with a separate access from the kitchen/breakfast room. GARDENS The gardens are a delightful feature of the property and extend to about one and a half acres in total and comprise several areas of level lawn bordered by well stocked flowering beds and mature trees, plants and shrubs. A verandah runs the full length and side of the property and gives access to a stone patio area also accessed from the conservatory, with steps up to a further area of lawn with stone retaining walls and a path which leads around the house. SERVICES Mains metered water, gas, electricity and mains drainage. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'F' for Council Tax purposes. VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT on 01822 612345. FLOOR PLAN DISCLAIMER These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale. Copyright@Mansbridge & Balment 2009. HOME INFORMATION PACKS Purchasers are advised that there is a Home Information Pack for this property. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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