3 bedroom cottage for sale

A spacious cottage with THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS and a generous WESTERLY-FACING GARDEN with views occross the Tamar Valley, CONSERVATORY, conviniently located to local amenities and GWR train station.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
A three-storey cottage which has recently been improved offering notable character, good size living spaces and double bedrooms. The cottage also benefits from a new boiler and PVCu double glazing, helping energy efficiency. The property is believed to date back to the 1800’s and offers exposed character features which make provides a very homely feel. There is a new conservatory on the rear elevation which means there is an area to sit and enjoy the garden come rain or shine.

The garden is westerly facing and therefore gets the sunset skies while enjoying full sun most of the day in the summer months. There are several attractive shrubs providing colour through the year and flowering climbers over arches. A further benefit is the first-floor bedroom with its Juliet balcony that opens to the rear and has views across the Tamar Valley beyond.

The property comprises, porch, hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, and bathroom. To the first floor is a landing with two double bedrooms and to the second floor is a further double bedroom and landing. This bedroom has Velux windows and has been created in what was once the attic space. The current owner uses it for when family come and stay with ample space for several beds.

The property is in the centre of the village and yards from the shops and bus stop. There is ample parking in a public car park which is through an arch on the opposite side of the street. The cottage is also near the open countryside that surrounds the village on all flanks and is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor pursuits.

This tranquil Devonshire village has been labelled a World Heritage Site and is perfectly positioned away from main roads. The village offers a rare local railway station which forms part of the Tamar Valley Line, connecting to the waterside village of Bere Ferrers and Calstock plus onto Plymouth City in around 20 minutes. There are also several shops including a post office stores with local bakery, two small supermarkets, butchers, hairdressers, café/restaurant, takeaway, pharmacy, doctors’ surgery, primary school, public house, bus services and a garage with petrol station.
Bere Alston is 15 minutes by car from both Tavistock and Yelverton and approximately one hour from Exeter. The surrounding fields of the village are peppered with public footpaths which have beautiful walks and views of the Tamar River and surrounding countryside. The Bere Peninsula is formed by the Rivers Tavy and Tamar creating a special secluded area steeped in history. Due to the rivers there are also public slipways and boat yards at Bere Ferrers and Weir Quay along with a gig club and excellent outdoor pursuit facilities.

ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances, or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves. The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE PORCH

HALL

SITTING ROOM
12'10" x 11'8" (3.9m x 3.56m)

DINING ROOM
12'7" x 11'8" (3.84m x 3.56m)

KITCHEN
15' x 9'9" (4.57m x 2.97m)

CONSERVATORY
10'4" x 6'2" (3.15m x 1.88m)

BATHROOM
9' x 6'2" (2.74m x 1.88m)

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
14'7" x 5'9" (4.45m x 1.75m)

BEDROOM ONE
13' x 11'9" (3.96m x 3.58m)

BEDROOM TWO
12'2" x 11'9" (3.7m x 3.58m)

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM THREE
19'6" x 13'4" (5.94m x 4.06m)

SERVICES
Mains water, drainage, electric and gas.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'B' for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
From our Bere Alston office proceed along Fore Street passing the post office and Cornwall Street. The property will be found on the right after a short distance.