4 bedroom house

OPEN MOORLAND 0.5 MILE, LAUNCESTON 12 MILES, SALTASH 15 MILES, LISKEARD 4 MILES, PLYMOUTH 21 MILES South facing and commanding a stunning prospect over unspoilt rolling countryside, a detached country residence with detached annexe (currently holiday let) and permission for a two storey guest wing, quietly situated within nearly 4 acres of secluded streamside gardens with wildlife pond, broadleaf woodland and pasture paddock. About 2937 sq ft, 17' Sitting Room, 23' Kitchen/Breakfast Room, 17' Dining Room, Conservatory, Study, 30' Family/Games Room, Laundry Room, 3/4 Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, 656 sq ft 1 Bedroom Annexe, Double Carport, Outbuildings, Hot Tub. 

LOCATION In an enviable setting on the southern foothills of Bodmin Moor, this setting is awash with scenic beauty and an abundance of wildlife. From the property one can observe stunning views over the beautiful countryside of South East Cornwall. Bodmin Moor has been designated an International Dark Sky Landscape with recent light readings showing the quality of the night sky over the moor as among the best in the world, Wayland House lies just outside the 2 mile buffer zone of this designated area. The wide expanse of Bodmin Moor is easily accessible and provides excellent opportunities for equestrians and those with outdoor interests. Wayland House is situated a short distance from the village of Pensilva and conveniently positioned between the historic market towns of Liskeard and Callington.

The village of Pensilva is well served by a large shop and post office catering for most day to day needs together with a farm shop and cafe. In addition, there is a health centre, village pub, primary school (rated "good" by Ofsted), church and leisure/community centre.

Liskeard provides access to a substantial array of amenities including a mainline railway station (London Paddington 3½ hours), supermarkets, banks, hospital, secondary education, gym and swimming facilities, as does the classic West Country market town of Tavistock (16 miles), which also boasts notable boutiques and delicatessens together with independent schools. The university city of Plymouth is easily accessible via Saltash and the Tamar Bridge, with Saltash having a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts. Plymouth boasts a comprehensive range of premier retail outlets, entertainment and dining establishments set against the stunning and historic waterside areas of the Barbican and Hoe.

In addition, the renowned St Mellion International Golf Resort lies about 8 miles away and the fabulous bathing waters of Looe Bay and Whitsand Bay lie 12 miles to the south. The wide expanse of Bodmin Moor with notable features including The Cheesewring and the Hurlers are within walking distance, with open moorland accessible only 0.5 mile from the property and providing truly boundless outdoor leisure opportunities with an abundance of observable natural flora and fauna. Nearby Siblyback Reservoir provides various leisure opportunities including walking trails and fishing.  

DESCRIPTION Wayland House comprises a detached country house in a secluded setting close to the southern foothills and romantic landscape of Bodmin Moor. The property benefits from a detached annexe which is currently successfully used for holiday letting. The main house itself has planning permission in place to extend the east wing into a two storey guest wing, the ground floor of this wing exists in the form of a 30' Family/Games Room with Conservatory and Home Office/Gym. The permission allows for it to become two storey and the drawings demonstrate a self contained guest wing.

The property benefits from full double glazing and oil fired central heating (2 x boilers) and briefly comprises as follows

WAYLAND HOUSE - About 2937 sq ft - GROUND FLOOR - Reception Hall - 17' Sitting Room with wood burner - 17' Dining Room with wood burner - 23' Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Laundry Room - 30' Family/Games Room - Conservatory - Home Office/Gym/Bedroom 5 - FIRST FLOOR - 3/4 Double Bedrooms - Family Bathroom.

TREETOPS ANNEXE - About 656 sq ft - Sitting/Dining Room - Kitchen/Breakfast Room - Double Bedroom - Bath/Shower Room. 

OUTSIDE The property is approached over a long private driveway providing ample parking with space for motorhome, caravan, horsebox or boat etc. The drive way leads to a double open fronted carport 27'6" x 14'6"with adjacent store/workshop space. There is also a further workshop/store constructed of timber.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, having a sunny south aspect with fine views and various paved terraces and seating areas. The gardens are very well established, predominantly laid to lawn and with a wide variety of mature trees and shrubs providing a colourful environment during the Spring and Summer months.

Pathways lead from the gardens to the beautiful wildlife pond and beyond into the sheltered broadleaf woodland with stream frontage and providing a private and secluded environment which is a wonderful haven for natural flora and fauna.

The paddock presents opportunities for those with equestrian and smallholding interests and the gardens and land in all extend to nearly 4 acres (3.8 acres). 

EPC RATING - HOUSE - E, ANNEXE - F  

DIRECTIONS Using Sat Nav - Postcode PL14 5QP

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