3 bedroom house

A beautiful attached period home on the banks of the River Tamar with attractively terraced gardens offering a superb and very rare lifestyle opportunity in a quiet corner of the Bere Peninsula. 2/3-bedroom Period Home, Spectacular Waterside Position, Breath-taking Views, Mooring Available Separately, Over 1,600sq.ft Living Accommodation, Well-maintained Throughout, Courtyard Overlooking the River, Attractively Terraced Gardens, Orchard and Vegetable Plot, Garage and Off-road Parking, EPC Band: F

Situation - This hugely appealing property is located in a spectacular waterside position overlooking the River Tamar, on a quiet lane on the edge of the Bere Peninsula in West Devon. The house enjoys an excellent degree of privacy and tranquillity, with the water to its front and countryside to its rear. A quarter of a mile away is the desirable hamlet of Weir Quay, with its boatyard, sailing club and public slipway.

The sought-after village of Bere Ferrers is 2 miles further to the southeast, whilst Bere Alston is situated 1.5 miles to the northeast. Bere Alston offers a good range of amenities and facilities, including a train station and bus connections, two mini-markets, a post office, butchers, hairdressers, primary school, doctor's surgery and pharmacy. Together with the surrounding hamlets, the two villages form the Bere Peninsula, created by the confluence of the rivers Tamar and Tavy, which itself falls within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is a popular destination for sailing enthusiasts, owing to its extensive river frontage. The thriving market town of Tavistock, forming part of a designated World Heritage Site, is 8 miles away.

Description - Offered to the market for the first time in 30 years, this property represents an exceptionally rare opportunity to acquire a quietly located, characterful home in a prime riverfront position. The semi-detached house benefits from near-180 degree views of the river Tamar, making it hugely attractive to those with an interest in wildlife, sailing and other waterborne pursuits. Of some local historical interest, today the house offers well-maintained living accommodation of over 1,600sq.ft, which is complemented externally by some cleverly terraced and immaculately landscaped gardens. This property would make an excellent waterside home, or a rural retreat, bolt-hole or holiday/second home in a picturesque and truly idyllic setting.

Accommodation - The property is accessed via an entrance hall which leads to each of the principal ground floor rooms. Both the garden room and the living room are positioned at the front of the house, thereby taking advantage of the beautiful west-facing views across the river. The living room is a large, bright reception room centred around an open fireplace. The adjacent dining room features a log burning stove and has French doors at the rear leading out to a glazed covered area. The extended kitchen is equipped with a good range of units and granite work surfaces, plus integrated Miele and Siemens appliances including a 4-ring hob, fridge, oven and dishwasher. Beyond the kitchen is a useful utility room with separate WC and across the rear glazed area is a cold store. At first floor level, the principal bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes and benefits from an open view of the river through shuttered windows. Adjacent is a contemporary bathroom with a 3-piece suite to include a bath with shower over. The second bedroom is a good sized en-suite room, which again takes advantage of the beautiful views. The third bedroom currently serves as an office and a through-room, although it could easily be enclosed by the addition of a partition wall and doorway.

Outside - The house is approached through a gravelled courtyard which is perfect for alfresco dining or entertaining, and enclosed by stonewalling. This is a very pretty area and, facing west, is something of a suntrap. From here, steps lead to the main gardens which are cleverly arranged into four terraces. Cumulatively, between the terraces are several lawns with planted borders, an orchard and vegetable plot, plus a garden shed. From the uppermost terraces, the spectacular views across the river can be fully enjoyed.

Services - Mains water and electricity, oil-fired central heating, sewage treatment plant drainage.

Agent's Note - This property should naturally appeal to those with an interest in sailing and other waterborne pursuits. Moorings (including deep water) are available through several sources, including Weir Quay boatyard. Our clients' mooring is opposite the house and may be available by separate negotiation. For further details, please contact the agents.



Marketed by: Stags, Tavistock