5 bedroom detached house for sale

A fine detached country residence situated in the beautiful Tamar Valley yet within easy access of the market town of Tavistock and the Tamar Valley railway located at nearby Bere Alston providing access to Plymouth main line station. The well appointed accommodation comprises: Entrance Hall, Drawing room, Dining room, Library/Third reception, Kitchen/Breakfast room, Cloak/Shower room, Utility room, Boot room. Four double bedrooms ( two en-suite) Family bathroom. Annexe with 37' open plan living room/kitchen with wonderful views, Double bedroom and En-suite. The property is surrounded by approximately 12 acres of pasture in three enclosures along with a stable and tack room. This lovely property enjoys a high degree of privacy and seclusion and early viewing is highly recommended.

Description
The Bere Peninsula is situated between the Tamar and Tavy rivers just to the northeast of the city of Plymouth where many leisure pursuits are easily accessible. Riding, walking and canoing on nearby Dartmoor, sailing from Plymouth Sound and the South Hams and surfing on the north and south coasts. The immediate area is designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (aonb). The market town of Tavistock lies approximately five miles to the east and offers many facilities and individual shops as well as health centres, a hospital, leisure centre with swimming pool, arts centre with theatre and cinema and excellent schools are plentiful. Bere Alston, situated within two miles caters for everyday needs and is situated on the Tamar Valley railway line with direct access to Plymouth main line station, making the trip to London Paddington within three hours. From Plymouth there are cross channel ferries to France and Spain.

Accommodation

Entrance porch with slate floor and windows to either side.

Reception hall 15'10 x 10'4

Oak front door with stained glass panels to either side and slate sills, double glazed window to side, wall light fitting. Slate flagstone floor.

Inner hall

Radiator; under stairs cupboard, multi paned double French doors to two of the reception rooms.

Drawing room 18'1 x 11'1

Art Deco style feature open fireplace with stone surround and attractive decorative grate. Full width double glazed wall panels with sliding doors to the garden. Two full height slimline panel radiators, television point and three wall light points.

Library/reception room 13'1 x 12'

Feature brick fireplace housing an Efel enamelled multi fuel burner and slate hearth. Extensive range of built in shelving to two walls, central ceiling fan.

Further seating area 15'8 x 5'9 overlooking the garden; radiator and French doors to garden.

Dining room 16'5 x 13'3

Attractive feature stone fireplace with fitted coal effect gas fire, two radiators, high level plate shelf, double glazed french doors with matching side panels to garden, two wall light points.

Kitchen/breakfast room 16'7 x 11' plus recess 9'11 x 4'7

Extensively fitted with a Poggenphol kitchen comprising gloss white base units with black corian work surfaces and tiled splash backs. Soft close drawers and cupboards with a carosel unit. One and a half bowl recessed sink unit and additional concealed preparation sink. Stoves range cooker with five burner gas hob (lpg) and griddle to one side, two double ovens and grill and warming drawer below. Stainless steel back and stainless steel cooker hood and extractor. Plumbing for dishwasher, space for American style fridge/freezer, range of frosted glass and steel storage units. Pendent light and concealed pelmet lighting, double glazed windows to the front overlooking the front garden and drive.

Walk-in shelved larder cupboard 6'8 x 5'3

Extensive range of shelving to either side, light fitting.

Rear lobby

Cloaks hanging space and door to garden.

Cloakroom/shower 7'10 x 6'

Mainly tiled with a curved shower cubicle housing a Mira Excel shower, pedestal wash basin, low level WC and bidet, radiator and velux roof light.

Utility room 10'6 x 6'2

Trianco oil fired floor standing boiler, large rectangular butler sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine and space for tumble drier. Single radiator, double glazed window to the side, fitted work surface with heated chrome towel rail below.

Boot room 10'3 x 8'

Fitted with a range of wall and base units, contrasting roll top work surfaces, shower tray with taps (designed for dirty dogs!) Velux roof light, access to loft space and cupboard housing electricity fuses and trip switches. Door to garden.

First floor landing

Galleried landing with radiator and three wall light points.

Master bedroom 15'4 x 13'5

Two double glazed windows with views over the rear garden and fields. Full width range of built in part mirror fronted wardrobes. Two wall light points and radiator.

Ensuite shower room

Ceramic tiled shower cubicle housing Aqualisa pressure shower, extractor fan, pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C., fitted cupboard and chest of five drawers, two velux windows and part tiled walls.

Bedroom two 13' x 10'5

Windows to front and rear, radiator and access to loft space.

En-suite shower room

Tiled shower cubicle housing Aqualisa pressure shower, pedestal wash hand basin with strip light, low level WC, built in airing cupboard, radiator and heated chrome towel rail.

Bedroom three 14'11 x 14'3

Large south facing bay window to the front, overlooking the gardens and fields. Window to the side. Built in double fronted wardrobe cupboard, two radiators.

Bedroom four 15'1 x 11'10

Comprehensively fitted with a range of built in wardrobe cupboards, Windows to front and side and radiator.

Family bathroom

Fully tiled with a panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, velux window and wall light point.

Outside

The property is approached from the main road via a long driveway which is shared with a neighbouring property. The private drive turns off from this and leads to the house with a large circular central lawn to the front providing an attractive feature to the front and an excellent turning and parking area for many vehicles.

Garage 25' x 16'

Electrically operated up and over door. Worcester Heatslave oil fired boiler - providing the heating for the annexe. A good deal of storage to both sides.

Annexe

The annexe is accessed via a door located to the rear of the garage building and leads to a inner hall with stairs to the first floor and the bedroom and bathroom located on the ground floor.

Annexe bedroom 10'8 x 10'2

Double glazed window to the rear, engineered wooden flooring, double radiator.

En-suite 10'8 x 5'5

Large corner shower unit with curved glazed doors and Aqualisa pressure shower, extractor fan, low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, storage shelves, double radiator and double glazed window to rear.

Living room/kitchen 37'1 x 12'1

Stairs lead up from the ground floor to this wonderful space, lounge area with windows to the front overlooking the drive and with views across to Dartmoor. Velux window to the side, double and single radiators.
The kitchen area is well fitted with a range of base units with contrasting roll top work surfaces. Single drainer Asterite sink unit with mono mixer taps. Cata four ring gas hob (lpg) and cata electric oven below. Plumbing for automatic washing machine and tumble drier, space for fridge. Dining area with space for table and chairs. Window to the rear with far reaching views across the land and the valley beyond.

Land

The land extends to 11.8 acres (approximately 4.7 hectares) and is contained within a ring fence. There are four pasture enclosures with good boundary fencing and producing sufficient grass to accommodate several horses, a few cattle, sheep or other specialised stock. Stable and adjacent timber store suitable as a tack room.

Services

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil-fired central heating.

Viewings

By appointment through Salisbury Henderson on either:
West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD or
Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AA

From Tavistock take the A390 west towards Gunnislake and Callington. In about 2 miles at the Gulworthy roundabout, take the first exit on the B3257 road signposted Bere Alston. After approximately a mile, go straight on at the crossroads and after approximately another mile take the left hand lane marked 'Hocklake'. Proceed to the end of the lane and Hocklake farm entrance will be found on the right hand side.

By appointment through Salisbury Henderson on either:
West Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AD or
Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AA

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