Detached house for sale in Altarnun, Launceston, Cornwall PL15

Substantial 5 bedroom Edwardian farmhouse and ground floor 1 bedroom annexe | Direct access to Bodmin moor with excellent outriding | Highly desirable equestrian or rambling location | Approximately 3 acres of land included with river frontage and 200 yards of fishing rights | Large agricultural barn with further planning potential | Peaceful location within striking distance of A30 | Within a 25 minute drive of the North Cornish coast | EPC rating - E

Location

With stunning views across the Lynher Valley to Bodmin Moor and two fields, one with idyllic river frontage plus fishing rights, Tregrenna House is a real gem in the heart of East Cornwall. Dating back to 1901, this handsome unlisted early Edwardian home is quintessentially Cornish, with many of the superb features associated with this era – big sash windows, high ceilings, slate floors, open fireplaces, and direct access into the garden. With the ability for immediate riding out or walking on Bodmin Moor or fishing on your own 200 yards of River, Tregrenna would suit those looking for an active sporting life on the doorstep as much as those seeking a quiet repose in a stunning setting.

Beside approximately 3 acres, a big agricultural barn, five bedrooms, a drawing room, a dining room, a study, a farmhouse kitchen, a scullery / utility, an enormous attic with potential for conversion, subject to planning and a convenient porch / dog / boot room, the accommodation comprises an adjoining one bedroomed annexe. The house has so much to offer: The possibility to go out of your backdoor straight onto Bodmin Moor; to ride out or walk while being within 5 minutes’ drive off the A30, providing access to Devon and beyond and the rest of Cornwall. A commute to Plymouth or Truro takes 45 minutes. The surfing beaches and cliffs of the North Cornish coast are 25 minutes away, as is the National Rail connection at Okehampton with rail connections to Plymouth, Exeter and London, and air connections at Newquay and Exeter. There is a local primary school in Altarnun, with a variety of schools in Launceston and Tavistock. Local supermarkets in Bodmin and Launceston are some 13 and 10 miles away. The property is a stone’s throw away from Altarnun, with its famous Church, the ‘Cathedral of the Moors’, its village Post Office, coffee shop, two pubs, vibrant community and very active village and Church Halls.

Description

A substantial unlisted five bedroom Edwardian, stone built farmhouse under a slate roof, constructed at the turn of the last century in an enviable location. An annexe was added in the last 20 years by the present owners, creating a wonderful ground floor living space, suitable as granny annexe or holiday let. The roof has been replaced and has the potential for loft conversion, subject to any necessary planning permission being granted.

The property comprises; porch / boot / dog room, entrance hall, hallway, kitchen, dining room, drawing room, study and scullery / utility. Access door through scullery into annexe which comprises bedroom, lounge with possibility of kitchenette, boiler room, wet room / shower room and separate entrance hall. On the first floor of the main residence are five bedrooms in total, with master en-suite and family bathroom.
The oil fired Aga provides hot water with a Grant oil fired boiler for the central heating in addition to two open fires. This handsome country residence is accompanied by approximately 3 acres of ground, large agricultural barn with river frontage and fishing rights.

For those seeking ‘the good life’ there is ample curtilage in addition to the field which is amplified by its close proximity to Bodmin Moor within walking distance. Equestrian users will be attracted by this superb outriding opportunity and when travel is needed, the property sits within a 5 minute drive of the A30. Truro, Exeter and Plymouth are all reachable within the hour which stands this apart and makes it a ‘must see’ for all buyers at this price point.

Accommodation

porch

Flagstone slate floors, former fireplace with stone water heater to the side, uPVC double glazed window, ample space for coat and boot storage.

Entrance hall

Solid timber doors to front and rear, radiator, ceiling light with rose, flagstone slate floors throughout and doors to all principal reception rooms. Stairs to first floor with storage cupboard under.

Drawing room

Open fireplace with stone backing, slate mantle surround and hearth. Sash window to the front with secondary glazing. High ceiling, radiator, wall and ceiling light with rose, solid Oak floor and radiator.

Dining room

Sash window to the front elevation with secondary glazing, high ceiling with light and rose. Picture rail, open fireplace with built-in bookcases to either side, slate hearth mantle and surround. Solid oak floor and radiator.

Scullery / utility room

Flagstone slate floor, ceiling light, roll top worksurface with space under for washing machine and inset stainless steel sink and double drainer unit. Fitted base units and wall mounted heating controls. Door connects through to the annexe and:-

Study

Former larder with existing ceiling mounted meat hooks, window into annexe (painted over), two slate shelves, radiator and door to Scullery / Utility. Sash window to the rear elevation, slate floor throughout, ceiling light, electrical consumer unit and meters. Built-in book shelving.

Kitchen Large farmhouse style kitchen with focal point oil fired aga for hot water and central heating. Slate surround and cloam oven to the left side. Flagstone slate floors throughout, window to the rear with secondary glazing, space for under counter fridge freezer, rolltop work surfaces and built-in storage cupboards.

First floor landing

Stairs leading from the hall rise to a half-landing with built-in storage cupboard and stained glass window with double glazed stair windows. Ceiling light with rose and timber floors throughout. Door to:-

Bedroom one

Double bedroom with window to the rear. Timber floors throughout and radiator.

Family bathroom

Airing cupboard with hot water tank, vinyl flooring and sash windows with secondary glazing to the side elevation. Panel enclosed bath, tiled splash backing, W.C., pedestal handwash basin, wall heater and radiator.

Master suite:-

Dressing area

Loft access (with ladder and huge potential for extension subject to planning permissions being achieved). Built-in cupboards, ceiling light and door to:-

en-suite Window to rear with obscured glass and secondary glazing. Pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C. And panel enclosed bath with tiled splash backing. Two ceiling lights, wall heater and storage cupboard.

Bedroom two

Built-in wardrobe / airing cupboard with immersion tank and heater, window to the rear with secondary glazing, ceiling light, fitted carpet, radiator and shelving.

Bedroom three

Double bedroom with sash window with secondary glazing to the front. Edwardian open fireplace on slate hearth with cast iron surround, ceiling light, radiator and solid timber floor throughout.

Bedroom four

Single bedroom with sash window to the front, solid timber floor throughout, radiator and ceiling light.

Bedroom five

Double bedroom with sash window to the front, cast iron fireplace with slate surround and hearth, ceiling light and radiator.

Annexe

entrance hall

Independent door to the rear for access, electric consumer unit and meters, fitted carpet and ceiling light. Door to:-

Sitting room

Large reception room with two uPVC double glazed windows to the side and uPVC double glazed doors to the front aspect and garden. Two radiators, ceiling lights, fitted carpet, Douglas Fir beams and door to bathroom.

Bedroom six

A double bedroom with two uPVC double glazed sash windows to the rear, fitted carpet, radiator, ceiling and wall lights.

Boiler room

Oil fired boiler for hot water and central heating, plumbing for washing machine and sink. Fitted carpet, extractor fan and door into:-

Wet room / shower room

Low level W.C., hand wash basin, heated towel rail and uPVC double glazed window to the front aspect. With electric shower, tiled floor and extractor fan.

Outside

The property is approached by a sweeping drive around a stunning established Sycamore tree and through an old orchard leading up to a parking area beside the property for several vehicles. A further five-bar gate next to the rear of the house gives further additional access to the road. To the front of the property are the formal gardens which are principally laid to lawn. A granite walled enclosed garden immediately abuts the front and creates a wonderful sheltered seating area, opening out onto a larger raised lawn area. Beyond is a large area of pasture which leads down to a field of approximately 1.3 acres fronting the river at the most southern boundary. An idyllic private location surrounded by well-established hedges and treelines which could be utilised by a variety of different buyers.

Agricultural building (65' x45')
Large steel frame agricultural building in good general order with concrete floors, lighting with electric fuse box and socket (untested). Perimeter wall to 5', timber clad sides and box steel roof.

Services

Mains electricity and water. Private drainage by septic tank. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure - Freehold

Council tax band
F

EE rating
E

floor plan

The floor plans are not to scale and are for identification purposes only.

Land plan

The land plan displayed is for indicative purposes only and should not be relied upon as a depiction of precise boundaries.

Directions

From the A30 at Launceston head west towards Bodmin. After approximately 7 miles take the exit signposted Altarnun and Five Lanes. Exit the sliproad and on approach to the roundabout, take the first exit left signposted “Trevague”. Follow this road for approximately a mile and as the road bends sharply to the left continue on, signposted “No Through Road”. This leads to the small hamlet of Tregrenna. Follow the road through and after the second bend, Tregrenna House will be found on the left hand side. Carry on down hill and take the first left after the barn. WHAT3WORDS ///retract.octagon.insurance

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