5 bedroom house

The Property

Built between 1826 and 1830, this imposing former attached rectory enjoys a south facing aspect and has panoramic views over rolling countryside. Situated at the edge of an idyllic and peaceful rural village close to the market town of Launceston, the immaculately presented five bedroom accommodation enjoys large, light, high ceilinged rooms and a number of historical features. The building extends to 5721 sq ft in total and enjoys plentiful gravelled parking and a detached garage extending to 33' in length. An extensive cellar and a setting within gardens and paddock totalling 1.88 acres combine to make this a most exceptional home.

Detailed Accommodation

French doors give access to the south facing entrance porch.

Entrance Porch

Tiled flooring, glazed on three sides with deep tiled display shelf, lighting with double doors and single glazed sidescreens giving access to the reception hallway.

Reception Hallway

Wooden flooring, impressive period glazed fanlight and arches, concealed radiator, deep skirtings, ornate cornice to the ceiling, further radiator, elegant turning staircase rises to the first floor landing with understairs storage cupboard, deep skirtings, doors off.

Dining Room

Dual aspect with sliding sash windows to the south and west (one with working shutters), two concealed radiators, feature open grate with marble surround and mantel and brick tiled hearth. Picture rails, built in bookshelves, cornice to ceiling and deep skirtings.

Sitting Room

Dual aspect room with sliding sash windows to the south and east, the east enjoying views over the formal gardens and church beyond, working shutters. Cornice to ceiling, picture rails, ornate ceiling roses, deep skirtings, two concealed radiators, window seats and multi fuel log burning stove set on a slate hearth with Victorian style open grate with ornate surround and mantel.

Kitchen/Family Room

Double aspect room with sliding sash windows with built-in working shutters to the north and east elevations enjoying views over the garden, terrace, farmland and rolling countryside. Kitchen itself is fitted with a matching range of base and wall mounted units, built-in Neff ceramic hob, Stoves double oven, Neff extractor over. Hardwood work surfaces, circular sink with mixer tap with built-in cupboards under. Oil fired Aga providing cooking and hot water, island unit incorporating single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, range of built-in cupboards and drawer unit incorporating integral fridge and Miele dishwasher. Built-in power points, hardwood working surface with raised display plinth with further cupboards under. Ornate cornice to ceiling, two radiators, door to the reception hall and further door to...

Utility Room

Measurements to include walk in storage cupboard. Range of base units with sink unit, further wall mounted units, plumbing for washing machine, dropped ceiling incorporating low voltage lighting, radiator, doors to inner lobby and porch and further door to..

Walk In Pantry

Built in shelving, lighting.

Porch

Part glazed door giving access via steps to the substantial paved terrace, windows enjoying views, external vent & space for tumble drier.

Inner Lobby

Sliding door and steps lead down to the cellar, further door to reception hallway.

Downstairs WC

Low level wc, wash hand basin with mixer tap and built-in cupboards under, wall mounted radiator/towel rail, tiling to walls, obscure glazed sliding sash window to the north elevation and lighting.

First Floor Landing

Arched window with window seat enjoying an open outlook. Concealed radiator, ornate cornice to the ceiling and rooms leading off. Loft access. Walk-in storage cupboard with light and loft access, further storage cupboard with light. Door to bathroom, further door to....

Walk-In Storage Cupboard

Hanging rail and shelving, light, loft access.

Bathroom

Sliding sash window to the north enjoying an open outlook, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, roll top bath with claw feet, walk-in shower cubicle with preformed tray, shower over, ceiling mounted extractor and glazed door. Airing cupboard housing factory lagged hot water storage tank with thermostat. Fully tiled walls, lighting, feature Victorian style open grate with slate surround and mantel, built-in shelving to side of chimney breast and Victorian style radiator incorporating chrome towel rail.

Bedroom One

Sliding sash window to the north elevation enjoying views. Feature Victorian style cast iron grate with slate surround and mantel. Ornate cornice to ceiling and radiator.

Bedroom Two

Dual aspect room with sliding sash windows to the north and east both enjoying views. Hatch to loft space, feature Victorian style cast iron grate with tiled insets, slate surround and mantel. Radiator and ornate cornice to ceiling.

Bedroom Three

Dual aspect room with sliding sash windows to the south and west, the south enjoying views over the formal gardens and vegetable plot, the west over the surrounding area and rolling countryside beyond. Picture rail, ornate cornice to ceiling, radiator, feature Victorian style cast iron grate with slate surround and mantel.

Bedroom Four

Sliding sash window enjoying views over the south facing gardens, radiator, ornate cornice to ceiling, feature Victorian style fireplace with slate surround and mantel.

Bedroom Five (Master Bedroom)

Dual aspect room with sliding sash windows to the south and east, both enjoying views. Radiator, feature Victorian style cast iron grate with tiled insets, slate surround and mantel. Ornate cornice to ceiling and door to en suite.

En Suite

Sliding sash window to the east enjoying views. Fitted with a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, shower cubicle with preformed tray and curved screen with a large overhead rain shower, body jets and additional hand shower. Electric underfloor heating. Wall mounted chrome heated towel rail, marble tiled floor, marble tiled walls, fireplace wall in ceramic tiles, radiator, range of built-in shelving with storage cupboards and inset lighting.

Cellar Entrance

Full head height, lighting throughout and comprises of....

Cellar Room 1

Slate flagged floor, power and lighting.

Cellar Room 2

Slate flagged floor and lighting.

Wine Cellar

Lighting.

Cellar Room 3

Slate flagged floor, power, lighting and window.

Workshop

Site of oil fired boiler serving central heating and hot water. Slate flagged floor, power, lighting, window.

Detached Garage

Potentially could accommodate 4 cars. Metal up and over door to the front, window to the side, concreted floor, storage to roof apex, light and power connected.

Gardens & Grounds

The property is approached via a five bar gate which gives access to a gravelled drive leading between a well planted shrubbery to the south side, and to the northern side, a formal lawn with central beds and further mature shrubs with a group of mature trees effectively screening the lane beyond. The northern boundary of the property is marked by a mature hedge. The drive in turn leads to a gravelled parking and turning area and detached garage. From the parking area is a set of curved paved steps leads up to the south garden, which comprises more lawn and planted beds, and leads to the paddock area. This comprises a small orchard planted with several varieties of apple, pear, plum, cherry and peach trees and a vegetable garden partly planted with soft fruits. To the far side of the property, a gate from the east lawn leads to a substantial paved terrace which immediately adjoins the house and is the perfect vantage point to take in the views. In total the grounds (truncated)