5 bed country house for sale

St Stephens - Launceston, Cornwall PL15

Exceptional country property in an idyllic tranquil setting. Outstanding 5 bedroom barn conversion. Well balanced combination of character and luxury modern contemporary living. 1.2 acres of level lawned gardens, wildlife area and stream.

This exceptional country property is situated in a quiet rural location approximately 3 miles from Launceston, the gateway to Cornwall. The coastal resort of Bude is 18 miles to the north and Okehampton 22 miles to the east. Exeter to the east and Plymouth to the south, offer a more comprehensive range of educational, cultural, recreational and shopping facilities.

The Dairy is a hidden gem within picturesque Cornish countryside and is truly a special property for those seeking the quiet country life in a small community of two neighbours yet surrounded by farmland.
The Dairy is light, bright and airy throughout and is finished to an exceptionally high standard including solid wood windows and doors, slate tiled and timber floors with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and master bedroom, radiators on the first floor. The large kitchen / breakfast room, a particular feature of the Dairy has an impressive fitted kitchen, wall and base units under beech worksurfaces, Stoves electric range cooker with induction hobs, fitted dishwasher, fridge /freezer, extensive central island with breakfast bar seating for 10 people. Substantial 3⁄4 width bi-fold doors open onto the rear patio and garden. Walk in pantry with shelving, cloakroom toilet housing the boiler.

The dual aspect spacious family room has a woodburning stove on slate hearth against a feature natural stone fireplace. The Garden room, with dual aspect bi-fold doors, truly brings the outside inside whilst overlooking the gardens and surrounding farmland. Large Entrance hall / Study area with French Doors opening onto the patio. Shower room, W/C, wash handbasin and corner shower cubicle. Adjacent Bedroom 5, a triple aspect double bedroom which, with minor alteration could become a ground floor bedroom suite by incorporating the study, to create a walk through dressing room and en suite shower room. A solid oak staircase rises to the first floor to a large landing with 3 double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Bedroom 2, a dual aspect double bedroom with extensive fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. Family bathroom, bath, W/C, wash handbasin. Bedroom 3, a dual aspect double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, Juliet balcony to the side and window overlooking the garden. Bedroom 4, double bedroom with Juliet balcony overlooking the garden.

From the garden room a second staircase rises to the master bedroom suite, engineered timber floor, fitted wardrobes and French doors open onto a covered balcony with lovely views over the garden and surrounding farmland. A well equipped en suite, tiled flooring double ended bath, large shower, W/C and vanity unit with wash handbasin. Subject to obtaining the necessary consent a 1 bedroom annexe could be formed by incorporating the garage (underfloor heating in situ) to form a kitchen, using the existing garden room and master bedroom with en suite above.

The property is accessed over a shared drive, through a gated entrance to a gravelled parking area at the front of the Dairy. At the rear is an extensive lawned and landscaped garden and a stream runs along the western boundary. The lawned gardens are complemented by the treelined hedges and shrub borders, a stone paved patio runs the full length to the rear of the barn, which in the afternoon and early evening provides a sun drenched alfresco dining and entertaining area whilst overlooking the surrounding farmland. At the bottom of the garden is an enclosed wildlife area, apple, pear and plum trees and a stream extends along the lower boundary. A large vegetable garden between the two lawns has a greenhouse and timber raised beds.

Double Garage: (7.11m x 5.42m (23'3" x 17'9"))

Twin doors to the front and door to the rear. Utility area with sink and space and plumbing for two washing machines and tumble dryer. Underfloor heating.

Services & Information

Water – Shared Borehole
Drainage – Private Sewage Treatment Plant
Electricity – Mains
Heating – lpg gas, underfloor heating ground floor & mater bedroom, radiators on the first floor. Woodburning stove.
Telephone & Broadband – Open Reach Connection
Mobile Availability - Poor (Vodaphone works in places)
Council Tax Currently Band – F
Renewable Energy – Solar pv panels with a feed in tariff (fit)
EPC – C70
Construction – Stone, Granite and cavity wall

Local Authority

Cornwall County Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3AY

Tenure

The property is offered for sale freehold with vacant possession on completion.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly by appointment with D. R. Kivell Country Property . All viewings are to be accompanied without exception.

Agent's Notes

None of the services or appliances, plumbing, heating or electrical installations have been tested by the selling agent. Any maps used on the details are to assist identification of the property only and are not an indication of the actual surroundings, which may have changed since the map was printed. None of the statements contained in these particulars as to this property are to be relied on as statements or representations of fact. There are numerous power points throughout the property although not individually listed. All figures, measurements, floor plans and maps are for guidance purposes only. They are prepared and issued in good faith and are intended to give a fair description of the property but do not constitute any part of any offer or contract. The property is sold subject to and with the benefit of all outgoings, rights of way, easements and wayleaves there may be, whether mentioned in these general remarks and stipulations or particulars of sale or not.