5 bedroom house
House
5 beds
2 baths
4025
EPC rating: F
Key information
Features and description
- Grand Five Bed Family Home
- Generous Plot
- Extended
- Character Property
- Large Gardens
- Off Road Parking
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Found in the sought after village of Lifton is this grand and prestigious property sitting in a generous plot. This property offers secluded family living and positioned only minutes away from the A30 offering direct access to Cornwall, Exeter and beyond. The property is a stunning 1870's built house and holds a fantastic position within the village. The current vendors have cherished the property as their family home for a number of years.
Inside, the property is bursting with character, charm and history. With original ceilings found in most of the rooms and multiple character fireplaces. To the rear of the property is a stunning contemporary extension offering an open plan living space which is lit up by an incredible modern skylight. This living area blends fantastically with the more characterful original house. On the first floor the property comprises of four large, double bedrooms and one single. There is also a large bathroom benefitting from a stand alone bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. On the second floor is a large attic room with an additional room which has potential for an en-suite as the pipework is already in place.
The rear garden is the perfect place for summer entertaining comprising a large open space as well as further areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The end of the garden lays host to a stunning view of Tinhay lake. This area offers an incredible location for an entertaining area to be added. To the right of the property is an orchard of mature apple trees. This space has also in the past been used to keep chickens.
The property is accessed by a private driveway and offers parking for up to six vehicles. There is also a large double garage offering further space for parking or storage. The property also has an incredible cellar which offers even further space for storage. Located in the grounds of the property are also two outbuildings offering the perfect space for workshops or further storage.
Living/Dining Room - 8.45 x 5.82 (27'8" x 19'1") -
Kitchen - 4.01 x 3.51 (13'1" x 11'6") -
Sitting Room - 4.79 x 4.24 (15'8" x 13'10") -
Snug - 5.21 x 3.79 (17'1" x 12'5") -
Utility - 4.66 x 3.32 (15'3" x 10'10") -
Wc - 1.47 x 1.02 (4'9" x 3'4") -
Bedroom 1 - 5.22 x 4.21 (17'1" x 13'9") -
Bedroom 2 - 5.26 x 4.21 (17'3" x 13'9") -
Bedroom 3 - 4.49 x 3.40 (14'8" x 11'1") -
Bedroom 4 - 5.30 x 3.44 (17'4" x 11'3") -
Bedroom 5 - 3.0 x 2.68 (9'10" x 8'9") -
Family Bathroom - 3.84 x 3.71 (12'7" x 12'2") -
Linen Store - 2.51 x 2.18 (8'2" x 7'1") -
Bedroom 6 - 7.88 x 7.09 (25'10" x 23'3") -
Walk-In Wardrobe - 3.60 x 3.60 (11'9" x 11'9") -
Ensuite - 3.46 x 3.40 (11'4" x 11'1") -
Cellar Room 1 (Right) - 4.69 x 4.24 (15'4" x 13'10") -
Cellar Room 2 (Middle) - 5.01 x 2.62 (16'5" x 8'7") -
Cellar Room 3 (Left) - 4.57 x 4.14 (14'11" x 13'6") -
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil Central Heating.
Council Tax Band - F
Epc - TBC
Situation - The property is situated a short distance from the heart of the village of Lifton, which boasts a range of amenities including a Village Store/Post Office, popular Farmshop and Restaurant, Parish Church, Public Houses, County Primary School, Doctors Surgery to name but a few. The ancient former market town of Launceston lies 5 miles to the West and boasts a range of shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities and lies adjacent to the A30 trunk road which gives access to Truro and West Cornwall in one direction and Exeter and beyond in the opposite direction.
Directions - Travel from Tavistock out towards Chillaton on Drake Road. Continue straight on this road and take the first left towards Chillaton. Stay straight on this road until you reach Chillaton. Once you enter the village turn left at the junction opposite Chillaton Garage. Then follow this road towards Lifton. At the end of the road turn right and continue along the road past Markstone Granite and down the hill towards Lifton. At the bottom of the hill follow the road around to the right and over the bridge. Then, at the next T junction turn right and continue up the road for about 200m and the property will be found on your left.
Agents Note - Please note the Garden of this property neighbours Tinhay Fishing Lake. The boundary of the garden is currently fenced however to a poor standard. We urge that caution is used when viewing the property and looking at this area of the property as there is a Sheer drop down to the lake.
Inside, the property is bursting with character, charm and history. With original ceilings found in most of the rooms and multiple character fireplaces. To the rear of the property is a stunning contemporary extension offering an open plan living space which is lit up by an incredible modern skylight. This living area blends fantastically with the more characterful original house. On the first floor the property comprises of four large, double bedrooms and one single. There is also a large bathroom benefitting from a stand alone bath, separate shower, toilet and basin. On the second floor is a large attic room with an additional room which has potential for an en-suite as the pipework is already in place.
The rear garden is the perfect place for summer entertaining comprising a large open space as well as further areas to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The end of the garden lays host to a stunning view of Tinhay lake. This area offers an incredible location for an entertaining area to be added. To the right of the property is an orchard of mature apple trees. This space has also in the past been used to keep chickens.
The property is accessed by a private driveway and offers parking for up to six vehicles. There is also a large double garage offering further space for parking or storage. The property also has an incredible cellar which offers even further space for storage. Located in the grounds of the property are also two outbuildings offering the perfect space for workshops or further storage.
Living/Dining Room - 8.45 x 5.82 (27'8" x 19'1") -
Kitchen - 4.01 x 3.51 (13'1" x 11'6") -
Sitting Room - 4.79 x 4.24 (15'8" x 13'10") -
Snug - 5.21 x 3.79 (17'1" x 12'5") -
Utility - 4.66 x 3.32 (15'3" x 10'10") -
Wc - 1.47 x 1.02 (4'9" x 3'4") -
Bedroom 1 - 5.22 x 4.21 (17'1" x 13'9") -
Bedroom 2 - 5.26 x 4.21 (17'3" x 13'9") -
Bedroom 3 - 4.49 x 3.40 (14'8" x 11'1") -
Bedroom 4 - 5.30 x 3.44 (17'4" x 11'3") -
Bedroom 5 - 3.0 x 2.68 (9'10" x 8'9") -
Family Bathroom - 3.84 x 3.71 (12'7" x 12'2") -
Linen Store - 2.51 x 2.18 (8'2" x 7'1") -
Bedroom 6 - 7.88 x 7.09 (25'10" x 23'3") -
Walk-In Wardrobe - 3.60 x 3.60 (11'9" x 11'9") -
Ensuite - 3.46 x 3.40 (11'4" x 11'1") -
Cellar Room 1 (Right) - 4.69 x 4.24 (15'4" x 13'10") -
Cellar Room 2 (Middle) - 5.01 x 2.62 (16'5" x 8'7") -
Cellar Room 3 (Left) - 4.57 x 4.14 (14'11" x 13'6") -
Tenure - Freehold
Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil Central Heating.
Council Tax Band - F
Epc - TBC
Situation - The property is situated a short distance from the heart of the village of Lifton, which boasts a range of amenities including a Village Store/Post Office, popular Farmshop and Restaurant, Parish Church, Public Houses, County Primary School, Doctors Surgery to name but a few. The ancient former market town of Launceston lies 5 miles to the West and boasts a range of shopping, commercial, educational and recreational facilities and lies adjacent to the A30 trunk road which gives access to Truro and West Cornwall in one direction and Exeter and beyond in the opposite direction.
Directions - Travel from Tavistock out towards Chillaton on Drake Road. Continue straight on this road and take the first left towards Chillaton. Stay straight on this road until you reach Chillaton. Once you enter the village turn left at the junction opposite Chillaton Garage. Then follow this road towards Lifton. At the end of the road turn right and continue along the road past Markstone Granite and down the hill towards Lifton. At the bottom of the hill follow the road around to the right and over the bridge. Then, at the next T junction turn right and continue up the road for about 200m and the property will be found on your left.
Agents Note - Please note the Garden of this property neighbours Tinhay Fishing Lake. The boundary of the garden is currently fenced however to a poor standard. We urge that caution is used when viewing the property and looking at this area of the property as there is a Sheer drop down to the lake.
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