SITUATION This charming cottage is located in a picturesque and serene woodland setting on the edge of Gunnislake, directly overlooking the river Tamar (from an elevated position) and thereby enjoying a wonderful year-round outlook from almost all of the principal rooms. Situated at the end of a no-through road, the cottage benefits from an absence of passing vehicular traffic, in addition to the location's wonderful scenery.
Gunnislake is positioned on the Cornwall/Devon border, in the heart of the Tamar Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is popular for walking, riding and cycling, whilst also being within extremely easy reach of Tavistock and its many facilities and amenities. A short distance from the property there are local amenities to hand, including a Co-op mini market and fuel station, post office, doctor's surgery and local Pub, with the village additionally benefiting from its own railway station, providing a direct service to Plymouth, and good bus transportation links.
Tavistock, 4 miles to the east, is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly.
DESCRIPTION This extended period cottage is full of traditional charm and character, including fireplaces, exposed beams and stonework, whilst providing well-proportioned, versatile accommodation. Externally, there is a beautifully maintained garden to the front of the property as well as a large paved terrace overlooking the river, in additional to a terraced rear garden and a garage.
Having been in our client's ownership for 24 years, the cottage is now in need of some improvement and modernisation in places, and is offered to the market chain-free. It would make an ideal prospect for growing families and those upsizing, those with an affinity for wildlife and the natural world, and those seeking and investment opportunity or a rural retreat.
ACCOMMODATION You enter the property into a spacious dining hall where there is a beautiful, large cast iron fireplace positioned on a slate hearth. There are stairs leading up to the first floor with a convenient storage cupboard underneath and a second, small set of steps to the kitchen and downstairs bathroom. As you continue through to a bright comfortable sitting room, there is plenty of natural light through the front facing windows and views looking out to the river. There is a large stone fireplace housing a log burner for those cosy winter evenings, and traditional timber beams complete the country cottage feel.
Across the dining hall is another good size room with dual-aspect windows overlooking the woodlands and river. Forming an extension to the original dwelling, this room has the potential for a variety of uses, including as an additional reception room, and would also make an excellent ground floor double bedroom.
To the rear of the property is a modern kitchen with exposed brickwork and has a lovely adjoining breakfast area enjoying a great deal of natural light. It has a good variety of base-level and wall-mounted cupboards and cabinets, a 4-ring gas hob, eye-level double oven, 1.5-bowl stainless steel sink and space for a plumbed appliance. Off the rear hallway there is also a ground floor bathroom, comprising a white 3-piece suite tiled walls and flooring, and a separate door leading out to the terraced rear garden.
As you make your way upstairs, there is a shower room and three good size double bedrooms, all with the added benefit of built-in wardrobes and front-facing windows capitalising on the view of front garden and river.
OUTSIDE The property is accessed over a private track, with no through access, which runs alongside the river for approximately 350 yards. As you approach the cottage itself, there is a 1.5-width garage (in need of repair) with adjacent steps leading up to property's entrance. There is a delightful, well-maintained garden to one side with planted borders, a variety of flowering shrubs and ornamental plants.
Above the garage there is a large paved terrace which extends along the cottage's front elevation, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the breath-taking views of the river Tamar. To the rear of the property there is a tiered garden, offering a good deal of peace and privacy, and from where you can enjoy the pretty surroundings.
SERVICES Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage are connected. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.
