Ref: LCAA5942 £695,000 East Bealbury Farmhouse, St Mellion, Saltash, Cornwall FREEHOLD
In an oasis like setting of peace and rural tranquillity, a very well presented and extremely attractive detached Grade II Listed extended 4 bedroomed, 2 bathroomed former farmhouse
together with a 1 bedroomed studio annexe, set in landscaped well stocked grounds of around 1.2 acres commanding lovely views over fields, just a short drive from the town of
Saltash, the city of Plymouth and the superb Jack Nicklaus designed championship 18-hole golf course at St Mellion.
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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance hall, cloakroom, dining room, drawing room, sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, boot/utility room, turning staircase to a large galleried landing. First Floor: master and guest bedroom suites with en-suite facilities, 2 further bedrooms, occasional bedroom 5/study/dressing room, family bathroom. THE ANNEXE Bedroom/sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room, shower room. Outside: large covered carport. Beautifully landscaped and well stocked gardens surround the house with tiered lawns and mature boundaries of trees and hedging providing an excellent degree of privacy. In all the gardens extend to approximately 1.2 acres.
DESCRIPTION A superbly presented, modernised and extended detached four bedroomed former farmhouse with sections we understand from the 17th, 19th and 20th Centuries. The property has attractive external elevations of exposed stone and coloured render with sympathetically styled double glazed windows. Slate roofs to the main farmhouse, annexe and linking carport with some lovely internal features including exposed ceiling beams,
Ref: LCAA5942 3 fireplaces with woodburning stoves, exposed internal stonework and wall timbers. The accommodation is versatile and very well presented having been tastefully modernised to provide up to date services and modern kitchens/bathrooms. The main farmhouse is complemented by a delightful and modern one bedroomed studio/annexe making it ideal for those requiring two sections of accommodation for elderly relatives or for those looking for a separate study to work from home. An attractive two storey wing houses the entrance hall with a large solid timber front door. Most of the rooms are dual or triple aspect providing plenty of natural light to the interior and there is a superb feature drawing room which was the latest extension.
The semi open-plan accommodation on the ground floor provides for an entrance hall leading straight through to a large dining room with a turning staircase to the first floor and a superb feature stone fireplace with woodburning stove. The dining room, is in turn semi open-plan to the drawing room which enjoys triple aspects with lovely views over the gardens and glazed door onto a south west facing terrace. The ground floor accommodation is completed by a lovely sitting room, a kitchen/breakfast room and a cloakroom and boot room/utility. An attractive turning staircase ascends to a huge galleried landing area which is opulent in its spaciousness and provides a lovely sitting/reading area above the front door in a bay. The large double master bedroom has a luxury refitted en-suite bathroom. The principal guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room in white and there are two further bedrooms, a family bathroom and an interconnecting studio/dressing room/occasional bedroom 5, accessed through one bedroom.
Ref: LCAA5942 4 The annexe is the conversion of a former garage and currently provides a modern facility for guests comprising a bed/sitting room, kitchen/breakfast room and a modern white shower room. The grounds are a particularly delightful aspect of the property being well stocked and landscaped providing a profusion of colour through the spring and summer. A subtly contoured driveway enters the grounds via a five bar timber gate hung between granite pillars and winds its way down to the house, affording the house privacy from the road. To the right of the driveway are tiered lawned gardens held back by natural stone walling planted with a variety of rockery loving flowering plants. A large slate screed and paved area provides a delightful south west facing terrace from which to enjoy the daily sun and adjacent to which is an attractive pond. The grounds in all extend to approximately 1.2 acres with the house set reasonably centrally within the grounds which are mainly lawned and well planted with a variety of flowers and shrubs. The boundaries are clearly defined and comprise mature hedging and trees.
LOCATION Situated just a short distance from the Cornish village of St Mellion, made famous by its superb Jack Nicklaus designed 18-hole golf course, the farmhouse enjoys a delightful and peaceful rural hamlet setting with easy access through the lane network to the towns of Callington and Saltash, both of which provide adequate day to day shops and facilities including primary and secondary schools in Callington. Saltash has a mix of high street shops and a Waitrose supermarket. Saltash sits on the south bank of the River Tamar providing access to some excellent sailing and pleasure craft facilities in the safe day sailing waters of Plymouth Sound and the Tamar’s associated rivers and creeks*. On the other side of the River Tamar is the city of Plymouth providing an extremely wide array of
Ref: LCAA5942 5 leisure, commercial and retail facilities that are within easy reach. There is a mainline station in the town of Saltash and in the town of Liskeard, to the south west, both of which provide a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours. * The property is just to the west of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty ‘AONB’ and just to the east of the National Trust’s Cadsonbury. Also close by is the National Trust’s medieval Cotehele Estate. The former farmhouse is ideally located within easy reach of the A38 which provides a largely dual carriageway link all the way northwards to Exeter where it joins with the national motor way network. The south Cornish coast is a short drive away to the east providing access to the South West Coastal Footpath which connects beautiful sandy beaches with picturesque fishing villages such as Looe which still has an active fishing fleet and where daily fishing trips can be booked from the harbour.
Ref: LCAA5942 6 This fantastic, beautifully presented and attractive Grade II Listed former farmhouse with attached studio/annexe makes the perfect home, set in a semi rural environment with a lovely open outlook over fields and is available with no onward chain. THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Large timber front door to:- ENTRANCE HALL. Two wall light points, display niche, built-in cupboard, arrow slit window overlooking the garden, further high level wall mounted cupboards concealing two consumer circuit breaker boards and one to the side, housing the electric meter. CLOAKROOM. White suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, opaque glazed window, radiator with thermostatic control. DINING ROOM – 21’10” including the stairs, extending to 26’3” x 12’8”. This is a magnificent dual aspect room with a turning staircase on one side ascending to the first floor. Two windows overlook the gardens, both with window seats beneath and at one end is a huge and impressive inglenook fireplace with granite sides and lintel above with a raised woodburning stove and two display niches to the rear. Concealed lighting to accentuate the fireplace. Two radiators with thermostatic controls, open beamed ceiling, five wall light points, built-in understairs storage cupboard. Steps down to:-
DRAWING ROOM – 23’7” x 15’5”, extending to 22’10” max. into two bays. Window on either side of the room provide stunning views out over the gardens. This is a beautifully light triple aspect room with a glazed panelled door opening onto the rear
Ref: LCAA5942 7 garden and terrace. At one end is an impressive natural stone fireplace with timber lintel above and a raised granite hearth on which stands a large woodburning stove, television and satellite aerial points. Inset ceiling downlighters, two radiators, recessed display shelving.
SITTING ROOM – 13’9” x 12’. Two double glazed windows with deep sills beneath provide beautiful views over the rear garden, recessed fireplace (display only) with wooden lintel above. Open beamed ceiling, exposed wall timbers, radiator with thermostatic control.
From the dining room a doorway leads into an inner hallway with a double glazed window overlooking the front driveway. Radiator with thermostatic control, part vaulted ceiling and further door to:-
Ref: LCAA5942 8 KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 17’2” x 11’6”, extending to 13’7” into a bay window which has a built-in window seat and overlooks the front driveway. The kitchen is well fitted with a comprehensive range of limed oak finished base level cupboards and drawers, further matching wall cupboards and surrounding wood trimmed laminated worktop surfaces with tiled wall surround. Inset 1½ bowl composite sink unit with chromium mixer tap, inset four ring gas hob. One full height unit houses a double oven and grill with further Neff microwave. Inset ceiling downlighters, integrated dishwasher and fridge. Radiator with thermostatic control, door returning to the sitting room:-
REAR LOBBY. Double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard and door with steps down into the:- BOOT / UTILITY ROOM – 13’8” x 11’3”. This room is well fitted with a range of base level oak fronted cabinets comprising base level cupboards and a drawer with further matching wall cupboard and surrounding polished wood worktop surfaces. Built-in white ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap above and draining area to one side. On one side of the room is a green and black electric Aga with twin hotplates and two ovens. Integrated fridge, large double glazed window overlooking the rear patio and garden, vinyl covered floor, recessed display/bookshelving, plenty of room for freezers, fridges etc. Inset ceiling downlighters, part vaulted ceiling, timber stable door to rear covered courtyard/link to the annexe. From the dining room a turning staircase with wooden handrail, newel posts and banisters ascends to a:- LARGE GALLERIED LANDING – 22’ max. 10’ min. x 21’ max. 12’10’ min. An irregularly shaped room providing tremendous space and light to the first floor, galleried
Ref: LCAA5942 9 above the stairwell with wooden handrail, banisters, newel posts and an over stair window providing plenty of natural light. Loft hatch access, inset ceiling downlighter, two further windows on the landing overlooking the front driveway one with a built-in window seat beneath, part vaulted ceiling with exposed stone walling in a lovely little sitting area. Radiator with thermostatic control, doors off to:-
BEDROOM 1 – 22’10” x 14’7” plus 9’ x 5’10”. A superb triple aspect room with double glazed windows on either side set into dormers providing in one direction panoramic views over the gardens to miles of open countryside beyond and in the other direction overlooking the front gardens. The recesses in the dormers have a range of built-in bookshelving and ample room for dressing tables etc. Along one side of the bedroom are two double built-in wardrobes, television aerial point, two radiators with built-in thermostatic control, door off to:-
Ref: LCAA5942 10 EN-SUITE BATHROOM. Refitted with a luxury modern white suite comprising a Victoria and Albert oval claw footed freestanding roll top bath with chromium Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment. Low level wc, white ceramic circular wash hand basin set on a marble top and upstand, built-in vanity cupboards below and three further cupboards above all with mirror fronted doors. Overhead lighting to the basin, Karndean wood effect flooring, double glazed window overlooking the front garden, radiator with thermostatic control, inset ceiling downlighters.
BEDROOM 2 – 14’ x 12’4” plus a door recess area. A lovely dual aspect room with double glazed windows overlooking the front door and rear courtyard with far reaching countryside views beyond, both windows have deep sills, radiator with thermostatic control, door to:-
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a fully tiled enclosed shower cubicle with fitted Mira Sport shower, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with wall mounted electric light and shaver point above, window, radiator with thermostatic control.
Ref: LCAA5942 11 BEDROOM 3 – 12’9” x 12’3” plus door recess area. Double glazed window overlooking the rear garden with deep sill beneath, radiator with thermostatic control. Door and steps down to:- STUDY / NURSERY / OCCASIONAL BEDROOM 5 – 12’ x 7’9”. Built into the eaves thus having restricted head height, exposed ceiling beam, glazed skylight windows providing countryside views, radiator with thermostatic control, wall light point. BEDROOM 4 – 13’ x 11’4”. Dual aspect with double glazed windows overlooking the front drive and gardens, both with window seats beneath, radiator with thermostatic control. BATHROOM. White suite comprising a sunken bath with fitted shower above and chromium fitments and a folding glazed screen to one side, part tiled wall surround and tiled toiletry shelf, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, wall mounted light and electric shaver point, radiator with thermostatic control, opaque glazed window, inset ceiling lights.
THE STUDIO ANNEXE Approached via a newly constructed covered link between the main house and the annexe featuring a large beamed pitched roof of slate on timber pillared supports. Double storm proof electrical sockets, outside water tap. Double glazed door with outside courtesy light to:- ENTRANCE HALL. Vinyl wood effect flooring, radiator with thermostatic control, ceiling light point, wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker board. Doorway to:- BEDROOM / SITTING ROOM.
Ref: LCAA5942 12 SITTING ROOM – 13’4” x 11’9”. A beautifully light room with three quarter height double glazed windows and French doors opening onto the courtyard. Television aerial point, inset ceiling downlighters, radiator with thermostatic control. Sliding fabric screen to:- BEDROOM – 9’9” x 6’9”. Radiator with thermostatic control, inset ceiling downlighter, loft hatch access.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 13’ x 6’7”. Well equipped with a range of light wood effect fronted cabinets comprising base level cupboards and drawers with further matching wall cupboards and one full height unit. Surrounding roll edge laminated granite effect worktop surfaces and tiled wall surrounds. Single drainer stainless steel circular sink unit with chromium mixer tap, undercounter space for appliances, and upright fridge freezer. Breakfast bar with chromium leg support. Double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens and double glazed door opening to rear garden. Two high level Velux double glazed skylight window, radiator with thermostatic control.
SHOWER ROOM. Modern white suite comprising a double sized shower cubicle with fixed glazed screen to one side, fitted shower with chromium fitments, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, electric shaver point, extractor fan, vinyl wood effect flooring, radiator with thermostatic control.
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East Bealbury Farmhouse is approached from the road via an asphalted apron which drops down onto the driveway where a five bar timber gate is hung between granite pillars and opens onto a sweeping driveway that winds down through one side of the garden to a large asphalted parking and turning area in front of the house. In front of the house are raised gardens behind natural stone walls which are well planted with a variety of flowering shrubs and plants above, with a lawned plateau to the front boundary. To the left of the house twin vehicular gates open onto a rear courtyard which can be used for further parking or as a separate access to the annexe. The annexe is attached to the main house by a large covered pitched slate roofed open beamed covered area with asphalted flooring.
Ref: LCAA5942 14 Half away across the front of the house the driveway ends giving way to a large slate screed area and a variety of plants around the house. Planning permission exists for a recessed double garage. Natural stone walling sets this area back from the lawned front gardens and the lawns then sweep around the right hand side of the house and down to the rear garden. Adjacent to the back of the house is a large paved and slate screed patio area providing the perfect suntrap, facing south west, enjoying the best of the daily sun. An attractive rockery with steps leads down to a pond bordered by azaleas, magnolia and other beautiful flowering shrubs with iris and other water loving plants around the pond. The rear courtyard is gated from the rear garden with both pedestrian and vehicular gates opening onto a large area of lawn which proceeds down towards the back boundary. Immediately around the annexe door from the kitchen is a raised paved patio area adjacent to which is a timber garden shed. The level plateau of lawn drops away to the lower boundary where there is a large timber garden shed and further store to one side, all of which is made perfectly private by mature trees and hedging and yet still enjoys some fantastic views out over the surrounding countryside and fields. The house enjoys an oasis like setting which is made private by mature trees and hedging. Within the courtyard is a clematis covered log store, formerly an outside Victorian privy.
GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: [email protected] POST CODE – PL12 6RX.
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Ref: LCAA5942 16 SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, LPG gas, private drainage, electric Aga to provide cooking facilities via Economy 7. Telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Saltash take the A388 towards Callington. Follow this road for several miles passing through the village of St Mellion straight across the next roundabout and then turn left towards Bealbury and Amy Tree. Follow this lane over a bridge past the Bealbury Methodist Chapel and shortly after this East Bealbury Farmhouse will be found on the left hand side. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).
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