6 bedroom detached house for sale

This impressive grade II listed, detached, six bedroom former rectory, is located within its own extensive grounds comprising of a large level lawned garden which abouts St Johns Leat, duck pond with a central island, and a small area of woodland, the total extending to 2.8 acres. In addition there is an adjacent barn with planning permission to convert into a three bedroom residential property, under planning reference 85/0329/flb. The Rectory itself has been formerly utilised as a bed and breakfast, and currently has permission for change of use to a commercial boutique guest house under application number 09/01631/ful. Comprising of the aforementioned six bedrooms, three of which benefit from en-suite facilities, family bathroom and additional bathroom, drawing room, formal dining room, study, kitchen/breakfast room, utility, further sitting room, and two store rooms, successive owners have chosen to make their mark on the property, with continual improvement, providing the delightful character home we enjoy today. Such features include the multi paned sash windows, high skirtings, numerous feature fireplaces, slate flagged floors, ceiling roses and moulded covings, not to mention the delightfully high ceilings, which create a feeling of light and space, and the rounded bays to the master bedroom and drawing room. A viewing is recommended at the earliest possible opportunity, as a property of this stature, in such a privileged location, is sure to be appreciated. The pretty village of St. John nestles within a wooded valley, set amongst fields which lead to the creek edge. To the north, the parish is bordered by St. John's Lake, which is known locally for its wildfowl and surrounding footpaths, with the nearby south-west coast path passing above the spectacular beaches of the Rame Peninsula as it winds its way to the picturesque villages of Kingsand and Cawsand. The nearby town of Torpoint is within easy motoring distance, with Plymouth located on the opposite side of the Tamar estuary, being accessed from Torpoint by a continual car ferry service.

The Accommodation Comprises Part glazed front entrance door with part glazed side panel and fanlight above with feature bell pull to:-

Entrance Vestibule8'2" x 7'11" (2.5m x 2.41m). Cement floor with inset slate detailing, providing a decorative tile effect. Multi paned sash window to side elevation. High skirting. Coving. Radiator. Timber door to hallway. Part stained glass door to the store rooms. Views to the front elevation over the grounds.

Entrance Hallway31'8" (9.65m) x 8'11" (2.72m) including the staircase to the first floor. High skirtings and ornate coved ceiling with rose. Majestic staircase leading to the first floor with moulded handrail. Two radiators. Doors to:-

Drawing Room26'3" (8m) x 15'2" (4.62m) measured into the rounded bay to the front elevation. Rounded bay with multi pane sash window and sidelights with accompanying shutters, providing views over the lawned gardens. Feature open fireplace with coloured marble surround and adjacent former servants bell call. High skirting, picture rail and moulded covings. Recessed light moulding. Dimmer switch. Double radiator. Television point.

Dining Room20'2" (6.15m) x 16'1" (4.9m) measured into the recesses and bay. Feature open fireplace with black marble surround. Multi paned sash windows with shutters. Picture and dado rails, high skirting, moulded coving and recessed ceiling 'rose'. Views over the level lawned gardens.

Study15'5" x 9'1" (4.7m x 2.77m). Multi paned sash window with shutters and views over the gardens. Open Victorian fireplace with tiled inlay, slate surround and mantel. High skirting. Telephone and television points. Two shelved recesses. Radiator.

Butlers Store9'4" x 3'9" (2.84m x 1.14m). Built in shelving with cupboard beneath. Borrowed light from kitchen.

Rear Porch12'1" x 4' (3.68m x 1.22m). Timber door with an inset viewing window to the rear. Slate flooring. Further doors to:-

Utility12'2" x 5'4" (3.7m x 1.63m). Slate floor. Window to the rear elevation. Stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Space for washing machine, condensing tumble dryer and fridge/freezer. Access to the internal cold room/wine store.

Kitchen17'2" (5.23m) x 13'5" (4.1m) measured wall to wall and to the face of the built in pantry. Oil fired Rayburn with slate surround. Built in cutlery store and shelving. One and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, housed within a roll top work surface with matching base units beneath. Space for cooker with hood above. Space for dishwasher. Built in dresser. Slate flooring. Ceiling rose. Multi paned sash window to the rear. Former servants bells. Borrowed light to the butlers store and door to the built in pantry. Telephone point. Further door to:-

Playroom17'2" (5.23m) x 11'10" (3.6m) including the staircase to the first floor. Fireplace housing multi fuel burner. Multi paned sash window to the rear elevation. Floor mounted, oil fired Trianco boiler. Enclosed staircase to the first floor with under stairs storage area. Door to:-

Sitting Room16'2" x 8'10" (4.93m x 2.7m). Part glazed door and double glazed multi paned window to the front elevation. Radiator. Two wall light points.

Store Room11'2" x 7'11" (3.4m x 2.41m). Accessed via the stain glass door from the entrance vestibule with slate flooring and a single pitch vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Shelved alcove. Painted stonework. Feature stain glass window sited at floor level. Open access to the second store room. Door to cloakroom.

Second Store Room14'2" x 12'3" (4.32m x 3.73m). With internal step and tiled flooring. Twin part glazed doors to the rear. Double radiator. Stained window to the rear elevation. Partial timber panelling. Outlook towards the rear garden.

Cloakroom Low level WC. Wash hand basin with tiled splash backs. Slate flagged floor. Radiator.

First Floor

Landing37'8" (11.48m) x 8'11" (2.72m) including the staircase from the ground floor.. Ornate coving and two ceiling roses. Multi paned sash window to the side elevation. Double radiator. Loft access. Two wall light display points. Doors to...

Second Bathroom6'9" (2.06m) x 6'8" (2.03m) measured wall to wall.. Accessed from the part landing of the turned staircase, with panelled bath and telephone style shower attachment with mixer tap. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splash backs. Shaver point. Double radiator. Loft access.

Bedroom One21'9" (6.63m) x 14'4" (4.37m) measured into the rounded bay and including the wardrobes. Bay with multi paned sash window and views over the gardens. Feature fireplace with raised cast iron grill and painted timber surround. Built in wardrobes and further storage cupboards. Television and telephone points. Two double radiators. Doorway to:-

En-Suite Bathroom10'7" x 9'1" (3.23m x 2.77m). Panel bath and separate shower cubicle with Mira 8-4 supreme electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Bidet. Tiled splash backs. Shaver light. Heated towel rail. Electric wall mounted hot air heater. Multi paned sash window overlooking the roof terrace. Radiator.

Bedroom Two19' (5.8m) x 15'2" (4.62m) including the built in wardrobes and en-suite. Cast iron fireplace with raised grill and slate surround. Moulded ceiling rose. Built in storage cupboards and wardrobes. Multi paned sash window providing views over the gardens. Two double radiators. Coving. Door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room Corner curved shower cubicle with Triton Ivory electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splash backs. Shaver point. Electric wall mounted hot air heater. Coving. Extractor. Borrowed light from bedroom two.

Bedroom Three12'4" x 12'1" (3.76m x 3.68m). Feature cast iron fireplace with painted timber surround. Double radiator. Multi paned sash window providing views over the rear. Door to:-

En-Suite Shower Room6'8" x 5' (2.03m x 1.52m). Corner curved shower cubicle with Triton Ivory electric shower. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled splash backs and shaver point. Electric wall mounted panel heater and additional wall mounted hot air heater.

Bedroom Four15'5" (4.7m) x 9'1" (2.77m) measured to the face of the built in wardrobes.. Fireplace with painted timber surround. Multi paned sash window providing views over the front gardens. Double radiator. Built in wardrobes.

Rear Landing Accessed via the staircase from the playroom or via a further half glazed door from the main landing, and providing access to the roof terrace, bedrooms five and six and the family bathroom. Door to:-

Bedroom Five13'8" (4.17m) x 13'6" (4.11m) measured to the face of the built in wardrobes.. Multi paned sash window with window seat and views to the rear. Radiator. Two built in wardrobes.

Bedroom Six13'7" (4.14m) x 10'2" (3.1m) including the stair head and measured to the face of the built in cupboard.. Window seat with views over the rear. Double radiator. Loft access. Built in wardrobe.

Family Bathroom12'1" (3.68m) x 10'10" (3.3m) measured wall to wall and including the airing cupboard. Panelled bath with chrome effect telephone style shower attachment with mixer tap. Low level WC. Pedestal wash hand basin. Separate one and a half pan shower cubicle with Triton power thermostatic electric shower and further additional electric shower. Shaver point. Airing cupboard. Double radiator. Painted timber panelling.

Outside

Roof Terrace Tiled surface and metal balustrade, views over the barn, parking area and gardens.

Garage16'9" x 12'10" (5.1m x 3.91m). Metal up and over door. Power and light.

Store Room11'11" x 10'1" (3.63m x 3.07m). Arched doorway from the rear garden. Cobbled floor.

Detached Stone Store Currently housing one of the oil storage tanks, with low timber door and located within the rear gardens.

Parking The property is accessed via a gravelled driveway, which leads across the front of the property, to the garage, with parking bays located to either side.

'Detached' Stone Barn

With planning permission to convert to a three bedroom residential property under planning application reference 85/0329/flb

Room One17' x 9'2" (5.18m x 2.8m). Timber entrance door with single pitched roof and steps leading down to:-

Room Two17'8" x 14'9" (5.38m x 4.5m). Cobbled floor and former timber gate providing access to the roadway. Vaulted ceiling. Twin accesses with step down to:-

Room Three16'6" x 13' (5.03m x 3.96m). Timber door to the rear. Internal pillars. Twin stepped accesses from room two.

Gardens The gardens are essentially level with a tree lined gravelled driveway providing access past the barn and across the front of the property to the garage and parking area. The extensive lawned gardens are located immediately beyond, to the front of the property, and are bounded to the far side by St. Johns Leat. The boundaries are themselves tree lined to three sides and follow St. Johns Leat, which continues to the tidal creek at the far end, whilst also feeding the large duck pond with central island, via a piped spur. In addition there is a wooded area that leads from the pond over the slope towards the roadway. The smaller rear garden comprises of a lawned area with raised patio, being bounded by mature hedging and a stone bank, with timber gates providing road access. Adjacent to the stone built store is an additional oil storage tank. Generally the gardens lend themselves as a fantastic family recreational area or for any hobbyist with the need for a large level lawned area.