Briston Farmhouse

A handsome former Duchy of Cornwall farmhouse in a prized rural setting.

ST MELLION GOLF RESORT 2 MILES, CARGREEN YACHT CLUB 2 MILES, PLYMOUTH 10 MILES, WHITSAND BAY 12 MILES - A handsome former Duchy of Cornwall farmhouse in a prized rural setting close to the western edge of the Tamar Valley AONB. About 1764 sq ft, Reception Hall, 15' Sitting Room, 15' Snug/Study, 16' Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Cloakroom/WC, 4 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom, Private Graveled Drive, Triple Carport, Gardens & Small Paddock, About 0.75 Acre.

Location - Briston Farmhouse lies just outside the western edge of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. St Mellion has a primary school (rated "Good" by Ofsted) and church, it is also home to the St Mellion International Golf Resort which offers unique 4-star facilities including an AA luxury hotel, leisure centre, Elemis day spa, tennis courts, a European Tour golf course, a brasserie and an award-winning restaurant. Places of interest locally include Pentillie Castle (the setting for the popular Sky 1 drama, Delicious) with it beautiful gardens and the venue for various events, various National Trust properties including Cothele House, The landmark of The Cheeswring on Bodmin Moor and the wide open spaces of the Dartmoor National Park are within an easy drive.

Nearby Cargreen provides facilities for the yachting fraternity and deep water moorings are available on the River Tamar. There are also a number of first class marina facilities on Plymouth waterfront. Saltash has a Waitrose Store on its northern outskirts. The quiet and sheltered beaches of the South Cornish coast at Whitsand Bay are within 12 miles. There is a Montessori Nursery at St Germans (8 miles) and independent schools at Tavistock and Plymouth, the city has a long and historic waterfront together with a mainline railway station (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours) and a cross channel ferry port with services to France and Northern Spain. International flights are available from Newquay and Exeter.

Description - Briston Farmhouse comprises a detached former of Duchy of Cornwall farmhouse which has been in our clients ownership for 28 years. This stunning house has been in our clients' ownership for 28 years and has been lovingly restored and improved in their long ownership. The house is of classical design with Georgian architecture and handsome elevations under a hipped slate roof.

The traditional layout of the accommodation coupled with oil fired central heating and a Stovax wood burner creates a comfortable family living environment. The property is privately situated within about 0.75 acre with a fine south west rear aspect. There is ample space for those with smallholding/self sufficient lifestyle interests.

The accommodation extends to about 1764 sq ft and briefly comprises - GROUND FLOOR - Entrance Lobby - Reception Hall with staircase off - 15' Snug/Study - 15' Dual Aspect Sitting Room with Stovax wood burner - 16' Dining Room with French doors to the paved terrace and opening to - 13' Kitchen/Breakfast with Everhot Range (available by negotiation) - Laundry Room with Cloakroom/WC off - FIRST FLOOR - Landing - 4 Double Bedrooms - Family Bath/Shower Room.

Outside - A five bar gate opens onto a private graveled drive providing ample parking and leading to the triple open fronted carport (468 sq ft). The gardens are well established and enclosed by Cornish hedging, with mature broadleaf trees providing a secluded and sheltered environment with an abundance of observable natural flora and fauna. For those seeking to pursue the self sufficient lifestyle there is ample space for keeping small livestock or growing vegetables etc.

Immediately adjacent to the rear there is a large paved terrace with a sunny south west aspect providing the perfect environment for al-fresco dining and entertaining and a further decked terrace nearby. There are also two garden sheds/stores.

Epc Rating - C, Council Tax Band - C -

Directions - Using Sat Nav - Postcode PL12 6RQ - the drive lies immediately adjacent to the entrance to Briston Orchard.



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