5 bedroom house

South Coombeshead Barns is a wonderful barn conversion, offering almost 5,100 sq. ft of flexible light-filled accommodation arranged in an L-shaped upside-down configuration to take full advantage of the property’s stunning views. It has been sensitively converted with quality fixtures and fittings throughout to combine the amenities of modern living with retained character features including some exposed stone walls, beams and arched glazing.

The upper floor is accessed from a large 27-ft welcoming entrance hall/study (with cloakroom), leading to an extensive 39-ft double height drawing room overlooking the rear courtyard garden. The drawing room has an exposed vaulted A-frame ceiling, wood flooring, a woodburning stove, and two large minstrel gallery mezzanines. There is a very spacious 32-ft kitchen/dining room with a vaulted exposed A-frame ceiling, a wood-burning stove and a walk-in store/larder with slate shelves. The kitchen provides a range of stylish fitted units with a breakfast bar, modern integrated appliances, and space for a sizeable table. The upper floor accommodation is completed by a generous-sized bedroom (currently used as a hobby room) with built-in storage and adjoining shower room.

On the lower floor, the property offers a large principal bedroom with a fitted dressing room and en suite bathroom with twin basins, a freestanding bath and a large walk-in shower. There are three additional well-proportioned double bedrooms, all with built-in storage and en suite shower rooms. Completing the lower floor accommodation is a large boot room/boiler room and a fitted utility room.

Accessed from the outside is the Gardener’s room with oak-framed doors and windows, twin sinks, staging and power points.

FTTP is installed, providing ultrafast broadband to the premises including the Linhay.

Local Authority: Cornwall Council.

Services: Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage. Oil fired central heating, mostly underfloor.

Please note: There are some Duchy of Cornwall Restrictive Covenants relating to the property which include 1. Not to use or permit to be used the property for any offensive, noisy or dangerous purposes. 2. Not to use the property for any trade or business purposes other than a single private residence and gardens only. 3. Not to allow the property to be used as a scrap yard, store for scrap materials, scrap vehicles or for the parking or storage of caravans save for one touring caravan. 4. Alterations to the property must be approved by the Duchy of Cornwall.

Rights of Way: At the rear of the property lies an access lane to Duchy of Cornwall land; there is joint responsibility for maintenance of a short section.

Council Tax: Band G.

Lying almost equidistant between Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley, all designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, South Coombeshead Barns enjoys a tranquil rural location near to the thriving village of Stoke Climsland which has facilities including a Post Office, shop, well-regarded primary school, community centre, an active village hall and a church. Callington town centre is also just over two miles away which offers a good range of amenities including shops, a health centre, vet and public house. A little further afield, Launceston, Liskeard and Tavistock provide more extensive shopping, leisure and service amenities.

Approximately 17 miles away, the historic naval port of Plymouth offers extensive amenities including cinemas, theatres, department stores, colleges, grammar schools, two universities, restaurants and an historic waterside featuring the Mayflower Marina and regular cross-Channel ferry services to Brittany and northern Spain. Bodmin, Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley all offer a wide range of outdoor pursuits including walking, climbing, horse riding, cycling and sailing.

The property enjoys excellent communication links: Gunnislake train station offers regular trains to Plymouth and central London, the nearby A30 and A38 Devon Expressway give access to the national motorway network and to major towns including Plymouth and Exeter. Exeter International Airport and Cornwall Airport Newquay offer a good range of flights to domestic and European destinations, including a daily return service to London City Airport.

The property is approached via a sweeping driveway leading to a large area which provides parking for multiple vehicles.

Extending to approximately 2.45 acres, the well maintained grounds surrounding the property offer expanses of level lawn screened by mature shrubs and trees, a small orchard, a wild-flower meadow with potential use as a paddock and feature a large courtyard with a picturesque pond and a paved wrap-around terrace; ideal for entertaining, al fresco dining and enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

There is a large kitchen garden with a fruit cage, raised beds, a polytunnel, and water to the garden supplied from a private borehole on the property.

The detached Linhay annexe across the courtyard provides an opportunity for flexible use, offering a large main room (currently used as a gym), a shower room and utility area, and space for a bedroom above. The property also benefits from a large 45-ft barn with a workshop and neighbouring log store.

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