Detached house for sale in Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall PL15

Spacious detached two reception, four-bedroom Cornish cottage | Original character features including flagstone slate flooring, granite and exposed beams | Nestled in a peaceful and pretty location with distant countryside views towards the moors | One bedroom annexe offering multi–generation living or income potential | Large double garage, workshop and two garden cabins | 4.64 acres of land including an orchard, wildflower meadow and five pitch caravan site | Substantial tractor shed offering huge potential | Low maintenance gardens laid to lawn

Location

Set only a short distance from the picturesque villages of Polyphant and Altarnun, the latter having village stores, a Post Office and Church known as “The Cathedral on the Moor”. The A30 is just 2 miles away which leads to the former market town of Launceston, some 6 miles to the east with a comprehensive range of amenities. The well-respected gastropub, “The Rising Sun” is approximately 1.5 miles from the property.

The majestic Bodmin Moor is within easy reach of a wide range of outdoor pursuits together with some of the finest outriding in the West Country. Access to the North Cornish coast is 13 miles away.

The A30 provides access to the cities of Truro, Exeter and Plymouth. Plymouth has a deep-water marina and regular cross channel ferry services to Northern France and Spain. Exter provides access to the M5 motorway, mainline railway station serving London Paddington and an international airport.

Description

Nestled in a peaceful and pretty location, Little Trenarrett comes to the market for the first time in 20 years.

A fantastic opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom Cornish cottage soundly presented, retaining many of its original features throughout including exposed beams and flagstone slate flooring. Externally there is a large double garage, workshop, two cabins and areas laid to lawn for ease of maintenance.

Little Trenarrett also has a detached self-contained annex known as ‘The Studio’ with separate access which is perfect for those seeking the possibility of multi–generation living or income potential.

There is an additional 4.64 acres of land including an orchard, wildflower meadow and five unit caravan site. There are three large polytunnels and a substantial tractor shed which offers huge potential subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

Accommodation

Entrance via uPVC stable door into:-

Entrance porch

Window to the side elevation with slate sill. Flagstone slate flooring, exposed wooden and granite beams. Perfect for coat / boot storage.

Cloakroom

Velux window. Low level W.C. And hand wash basin with stainless steel tap. Heated towel rail. Flagstone slate flooring.

Kitchen / dining area

A fantastic handmade bespoke kitchen handcrafted by Simply Wood of solid chestnut and granite (which came from Delank quarry near Bodmin). A range of base and eye level units with granite work surface over and Belfast double sink with mixer tap. Two inset double induction hobs with oven and microwave below. Integrated dishwasher, bin storage and pull-out fridge drawers. Velux windows, spotlights, slate shelf and flagstone slate flooring. Patio doors lead onto the garden with distant countryside views. Loft access hatch. Heating / air conditioning unit. Door into:-

Second kitchen / larder

Obscure window to the front elevation, space for fridge and freezers, base and eye level cupboards with work surface over. Flagstone flooring. Access into loft.

Door into:-

Larder

Shelving and granite worksurface. Electric points. Exposed wooden flooring.

Snug / breakfast room

Window to the side elevation. Patio doors leading out to garden. Exposed beams and flagstone slate flooring. Could be utilised as a breakfast room or snug. Door leading into:-

Utilty room

UPVC door to garden and parking area. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Stainless steel sink with separate taps and cupboard below. Coat and boot storage.

Ground floor hallway

Accessed off the kitchen. Stairs rising to first floor. Exposed flagstone flooring and exposed beams. Access into under stairs storage cupboard along with further storage cupboard with wooden door.

Office / study / bedroom four

Window to the side elevation. Exposed beams. This room could be utilised as a single bedroom, study or office. Carpeted and space for bedroom or office furniture.

Living room / dining room

Dual aspect windows to the rear elevation, exposed wooden beams and flagstone slate flooring. Exposed stone fireplace with clome oven, wood burner and beam. Door leading to side garden. Heating / air conditioning unit.

Stairs from the ground floor hallway lead up to:-

First floor landing

Doors leading to all first-floor rooms. Velux windows and carpeted. Heating/air conditioning unit.

Bedroom one

Window to the rear elevation with window seat and distant countryside views. Space for king size bed and bedroom furniture. Carpeted.

Family bathroom

Window to the rear elevation with window seat. Suite of panel enclosed corner bath with mixer taps, low level W.C., and pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Shower cubicle with aqua boarding and electric shower. Exposed wooden and granite flooring. Wall heater.

Airing cupboard

Housing hot water tank and access into floored loft space with storage. Velux window and hot water tank. Shelving.

Bedroom three

Window to the side elevation. Built-in bunk bed with storage beneath and space for single bed with bedroom furniture. Carpeted.

Bedroom two

Window to the front elevation. Loft access hatch. Heating/air conditioning unit with thermostat. Space for king size bed and bedroom furniture.

Outside

The property is approached down a single-track lane from the main road. A wooden gate provides access into the concrete parking area for at least four vehicles, double garage and rear garden.

Double garage

Two double wooden doors. Space for three cars, power connected and rafter storage.

Workshop

Double aspect uPVC double glazed windows. Work benches and storage cupboards to be included within the sale. Power connected.

The rear garden is boarded by well-established trees and shrubs and is laid to lawn for ease of maintenance. In the rear garden there are two separate cabins with power connected and offers huge potential for uses like working from home. There is a decking area off the kitchen / dining room which offers the perfect spot for outdoor dining and taking in the distant countryside views.

To the side of the property there is a further enclosed area with wooden gates providing access onto the track. There is a small patio area and further lawn together with access into a stone shed which is perfect for storage. In addition to this, there is a small, detached piece of enclosed land which would be ideal as a kitchen garden.

The studio
open plan living area

Patio doors to patio area. Exposed wooden beams and granite floor. Window to front and side elevation. Range of base and eye level units with Belfast sink with mixer tap and drainer. Free standing electric oven. Space for washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer which are all included within the sale. Heating/air conditioning unit. Spotlights.

Bedroom one

Window to the front elevation. Loft hatch giving access to boarded loft. Space for bedroom furniture and double bed, carpeted. Exposed beams.

En-suite shower room

Low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin with mixer taps, shower cubicle with electric shower. Tiled floor and half height tiling. Window to the rear elevation. Extractor fan.

Outside

There is a small, enclosed patio area accessed off the living space along with parking to the side of the property for one vehicle. Attached to The Studio is also a small single garage/store.

The land

Access to the land which amounts to 4.64 acres in total, is only a short walk from the cottage itself. A metal gate provides access into an area which is bordered by mature trees and small area of hardstanding. From here there is access into the substantial stone-built tractor shed which offers huge potential subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. As you approach this area, there are three 60’ x 20’ polytunnels in need of re-covering which offer potential to make yourself self-sufficient or alternatively could offer further development potential, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents. From the polytunnels, a wooden gate provides access into the orchard which has a variety of Cornish apple trees. A further gate then leads you into the ‘wildflower meadow’ which is fully enclosed and has over 50 species of flora. There is a further area of land which is currently laid to pasture and would be perfect for those looking to keep animals.

Furthermore, within the land there is a caravan site for five units which can be accessed from the land or from the main road. There are five well drained grass pitches available for Caravan and Motorhome Club Members only. The site has water supply points, a toilet/washroom and chemical disposal point. The caravan site is open from April to October and has produced an average income of £1,200 p/a over the past 3 years. Further information can be found at:- locations/england/cornwall/launceston/little-trenarrett/.

Please note there is a public footpath which runs through the land.

Rateable value for campsite

The rateable value is as outlined on the voa website as at April 2023 is £1,675. Listed as holiday unit, camp site and premises. Enquiries should be made to voa on Tel:

Agents note

The owner of the track is unknown, all six properties share the maintenance between themselves.

Services

Private water supply through borehole for Little Trenarrett and The Studio. The system is located in the tractor shed, but a mains water connection is feasible. The water meter is still in place, the mains water connection is at the top of the field (top of orchard). Private two chamber septic tank for Little Trenarrett and The Studio. Last emptied approximately 18 months ago but will be emptied again on completion. Mains electric. Air to air heating / air conditioning.

The annexe, garage and cabin’s have separate electric supply to the main house.

Superfast Broadband connection. Separate air source heat pumps for Little Trenarrett and The Studio providing heating and air conditioning. The caravan site has its own septic tank which will be emptied on completion.

Solar panels on house and annexe, owned by the property producing an income of approximately £2,500 per annum.

Energy efficency rating

Little Trenarrett - C
The Studio - D

Council tax band

Little Trenarrett - E
The Studio – Currently covered under the Business rates.

Tenure

Freehold

Directions

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easements, wayleaves & rights of way
The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

Boundaries

Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

Important notice

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2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.<br /><br />