5 bedroom house for sale

Deceptively spacious Georgian townhouse with a rich history dating back to the 17th century showcases classic period charm with adjacent converted former coach house, currently serving as an art school. The versatile property offers various uses and has been meticulously maintained.

Deceptively large Georgian period Town House. The property has a fascinating history established well before 1722 and possibly dating back as far as the 17th Century. This is a wonderful period example of a large five bedroom (all en-suite) town property. Adjoining is a converted former coach house presently used as an art school. The versatile property offers a wide variety of alternative uses to suit the next purchasers and has been well maintained and renovated throughout.

The property briefly comprises, entrance vestibule, entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, study, rear porch, boot room, cloakroom, kitchen and utility room. On the first floor are five bedrooms (four double) all en-suite. The attached former coach house comprises, the gallery, rear gallery, dark room, cloakroom and garage. On the first floor is the open plan teaching art studio.

To the rear is a stunning enclosed and private garden space which is laid to lawn beside the house and to the far side an enclosed driveway.

A property that really has to be seen to be fully appreciated.

LOCATION
The town of Callington is surrounded by beautiful countryside within the heart of South East Cornwall and is a short distance from the Tamar Valley, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Callington has many amenities to offer such as a selection of individual and nationally owned shops, primary and secondary schooling, doctors, dentists, bank, sport clubs and churches. The towns of Liskeard, Launceston, Tavistock and Saltash are all within approximately 10 miles, whilst the city of Plymouth is approximately 15 miles to the south and is the major retail Centre for the area together with cross channel ferry service and intercity rail link.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
An original timber entrance door with single glazed window over, bearing the house name. Ceiling light and mosaic tiled floor. Ornate timber entrance door with leaded glass window and surround, leads into the entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL
Continuation of mosaic tiled floor, centrally heated radiator, archway, stairs to the first floor, electric consumer unit, phone point, internet point, door to rear porch and under stair storage cupboard.

SITTING ROOM
Multipaned window to the front with built-in shutters, carpet, open fireplace with tiled hearth and Georgian style timber surround. Period ornate coving and ceiling light, centrally heated radiator, T.V. point and built-in bookcases either side of fireplace.

DINING ROOM
Large bay window to the front aspect with multipaned single glazed windows. Fitted carpet, period ornate coving, ceiling light, fitted carpet, radiator, space for dining room furniture, dado rail, open fireplace with brick surround and hearth. Built -in 19th century safe and glass cabinet.

STUDY
Original leaded patio doors out to rear garden. Fitted carpet, telephone and internet points, ceiling light, built-in cupboard, centrally heated radiator, space for office furniture and built-in bookcase.

REAR PORCH
Location of solar inverter, half glazed door to rear garden and multipaned window to the side. Wall mounted electric meter, ceiling light and built-in shelving.

BOOT ROOM
Space for boot and coat storage and built-in shelving. Flagstone slate flooring and location of pressurised hot water tank.

CLOAKROOM
Mid-level flush W.C., vinyl flooring, pedestal hand wash basin, ceiling light and extractor fan.

KITCHEN
Farmhouse style kitchen with large multipaned windows into the rear garden and obscured glass window to the side. Original flagstone slate flooring throughout, built-in shelving into window recess and space for dining furniture. Good range of wall and base units with square edge work surface and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit. Large multifuel range cooker with seven ring hob and tiled splashbacking. Space for stove with timber mantle and surround (no longer in use and presumed not working). Space and plumbing for dishwasher and under counter fridge. Centrally heated radiator, extractor fan, recessed spotlights and directional spotlighting. Door through to utility.

UTILITY (part of the adjoining converted COACH HOUSE)
Timber door to the rear garden, vinyl flooring, window to the rear garden, location of wall mounted gas boiler. Countertop with plumbing and space for washing machine and tumble dryer under. Belfast sink with taps over. Further worktop and storage cupboards over. Ample storage space and further hot water cylinder. Access door linking to the studio.

Stairs rising from the entrance hall lead to the:-

FIRST FLOOR
Split landing with feature archway and fitted carpet throughout, ceiling light and feature leaded glass window to the rear. Doors to all principal rooms and two storage cupboards.

BEDROOM ONE
Large double bedroom with two large feature windows with arched multipaned windows to the rear. High ceilings, fitted carpet, centrally heated radiator, built-in storage cupboards, further space for bedroom furniture, ceiling light and door to:-

EN-SUITE
uPVC double glazed window with obscured glass to the side. Suite of pedestal hand wash basin, bidet, close coupled W.C. and panel enclosed bath with mixer shower over and shower screen. Tiled splash backing, radiator and towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO (OPUS 3B)
Double bedroom with fitted carpet and space for bedroom furniture. Window to the rear, storage recess, TV point, centrally heated radiator, ceiling light and door to:-

EN-SUITE
Shower room with white suite comprising of a shower enclosure, close coupled W.C. and pedestal hand wash basin. Vinyl flooring, tiled splashbacking, electric towel rail, wall light and shaver point, skylight, ceiling light and extractor fan.

BEDROOM THREE (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Large double bedroom with multipaned window to the front aspect. Space for bedroom furniture, fitted carpet, T.V. point, ceiling light, centrally heated radiator and door to:-

EN-SUITE
Shower room with white suite comprising of a shower enclosure, close coupled W.C. and pedestal hand wash basin with mirror, light, shaver point and demister. Vinyl flooring, tiled splashbacking, towel hanging rail, ceiling light and extractor fan.

BEDROOM FOUR (COMPOSITION IN BLUE)
A single bedroom with multipaned window to the front aspect, fitted carpet, radiator, space for bedroom furniture, T.V. point, ceiling light and door to:-

EN-SUITE
Shower room with white suite comprising of a shower enclosure, close coupled W.C. and pedestal hand wash basin. Vinyl flooring, tiled splashbacking, towel hanging rail, wall light and shaver point, ceiling light and extractor fan.

BEDROOM FIVE (UNTITLED)
A large double bedroom with space for bedroom furniture (including additional single bed), multipaned window to the front aspect. Fitted carpet, ceiling light, T.V. point, centrally heated radiator, hand wash basin with tiled splashbacking. Door to:-

EN-SUITE
Steps down to the en-suite bathroom with panel enclosed bath having shower over and shower screen, tilled splashbacking, close coupled W.C. and hand wash basin with mirror, light, shaver point and demister. Centrally heated radiator, ceiling light, extractor fan and storage recess.

FORMER COACH HOUSE
Currently used and designed as a purpose built converted ART TEACHING STUDIO.

From the garden there is a half-glazed timber door leading into the gallery.

THE GALLERY
A generously proportioned hobby room that could be utilised for a variety of different uses but has been designed and used currently as a gallery and workspace. Two multipaned windows face into the garden, painted timber flooring, multiple power points and directional track lighting. Exposed stone feature wall with centrally heated radiator. Door back into the utility and door to garage.

GARAGE
Original cobble stone floor with vehicle access through twin opening timber doors to the driveway. Strip lighting, workbench and built- in storage cupboard.

REAR GALLERY
Painted concrete floor, exposed stone and painted stone feature walls and three skylights. Directional spotlights, door to side alley and stairs to first floor.

DARK ROOM
Purpose built dark room for photography film development with power and specialist lighting. Base units with rolltop work surfaces over and inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit.

FIRST FLOOR ART STUDIO
A superb open plan workspace with high vaulted ceiling, triple aspect with windows to each side and front in addition to four north facing skylights – any artists dream workspace. Currently laid out for art lessons there are multiple workstations and workbench to one side with two large Belfast sinks for washing brushes and equipment. Directional spotlights, multiple power points and solid timber floors throughout. There is also a stable door where the top half can be opened for additional air circulation.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed directly from steps up from the pavement running alongside Church Street. There is further side access to the property from Compton Road with off street parking for one / two cars (in addition to the garage) depending on length and whether you wish the gates to be closed. At the rear of the property is a stunning enclosed private garden space, expertly manicured which has been laid to lawn with established flower bed borders, filled with perennials and evergreens.

SERVICES
Mains Gas, Electric, Water and Drainage. There is also a 4kw solar array on the roof with inverter so it can benefit from a generous feed-in tariff currently at 71p per KWH, yielding circa £2,500 PA. Also, Additional 4 Pannel hot water Solar thermal arrangement.

ENERGY EFFICENCY RATING C.

COUNCIL TAX BAND B.

BUSINESS RATES
Business rates from 1st April 2023 are £11,000 (before relief). Enquiries should be made to VOA on [use Contact Agent Button].

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
Kivells, their clients and any joint agents give notice that:
1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
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.

AGENTS NOTE
While the property currently is utilised by the vendors as an art school and guest house since 2006, it can be adapted to suit the next owners. Should the new owners wish to revert the property to a residential dwelling, a change of use application can be lodged with the local council.