Ref: LCAA7455 £299,950

Cobblers Cottage, Helland Bridge, Nr. , , PL30 4QR FREEHOLD

In the delightful rural hamlet of Helland Bridge, a charming 3 bedroomed period cottage with highly versatile accommodation which could easily be reconfigured to create a self-contained letting annexe (subject to gaining necessary consents) with beautiful garden, timber garage and summerhouse and plenty of parking backing onto beautiful countryside and with direct access onto the Camel Trail. 2 Ref: LCAA7455

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION

Ground Floor: entrance porch, inner hall, sitting room – 20’5” x 12’5” max, sun room/small conservatory, kitchen/breakfast room, inner hallway, master bedroom with fitted wardrobe, shower room/wc.

Lower Ground Floor: hallway, 2 bedrooms, family bathroom. Door to Camel Trail.

Outside: externally accessed boiler room/laundry, glasshouse and log store, gated driveway and parking for 3/4 cars, timber garage, timber summerhouse, lawned gardens bounded by flowerbeds and borders backing onto fields.

DESCRIPTION

• The availability of Cobblers Cottage represents an exciting opportunity to acquire a delightful extended period cottage in a wonderful location on the edge of the sought after rural hamlet of Helland Bridge.

• Located just above a lush, unspoilt wooded valley, the property enjoys direct access onto the Camel Trail providing an incredible walk/bike trail which leads eventually to and onto alongside the Camel Estuary, regarded as one of the most beautiful trails in Cornwall.

• Highly versatile accommodation on two levels with the upper floor at garden level with a spacious sitting room (20’5” x 12’5” max), a sun room/small conservatory, a kitchen/breakfast room, shower room/wc and a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The top floor essentially works as a single storey dwelling. Steps descend to a lower ground floor with two further bedrooms and a family bathroom plus access from the lower ground floor direct onto the Camel Trail.

• The lower ground floor could easily be reconfigured into a self-contained letting annexe (subject to gaining necessary consents) with just a few modest alterations which could provide a useful income with minimal loss of privacy from the main living accommodation. 3 Ref: LCAA7455 • The property is well presented with double glazed, oil fired centrally heated accommodation having been comprehensively refurbished and updated in 2006 that said, the property offers great scope for further improvement such is the quality of the location.

• The gardens are of generous size and enjoy a bright southerly aspect with areas of lawn interspersed with profusely stocked flowerbeds and borders plus beautiful Cornish stone walling. The gardens back onto delightful mature countryside and is a location of peace and tranquillity.

• Gated driveway with parking for 3/4 cars plus timber garage and useful timber summerhouse.

LOCATION

Cobblers Cottage occupies a quite incredible location at the bottom of the picturesque wooded valley of Helland Bridge which is just a short stroll away from the . Indeed, the famous Camel Trail can be accessed from only a short distance away and leads all the way down to the Camel Estuary, Wadebridge, Padstow and the beautiful north Cornish coast of Cornwall.

The location itself is perfectly placed to explore the county, being roughly midway between the rugged Atlantic coast to the north with its renowned sandy beaches, and the gentler south coast more favoured by sailors and boating enthusiasts. Padstow and Rock on the Camel Estuary, Bodmin Moor, Polperro, , the film makers Mecca of Charlestown, the bustling village of Mevagissey and the nearby, and now world renowned, Eden Project are all within an easy drive of Cobblers Cottage. Excellent sporting and recreational facilities are found in the area including salmon and trout fishing on the River Camel and for golfers the wonderful Links course at St Enodoc and the championship course of Bowood Park are all within easy reach.

THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate)

ENTRANCE HALL – 5’5” x 5’3”. Double glazed door, double glazed windows to the front and side. Internal obscure window. Door into:-

INNER HALL. Doors into the sitting room and the kitchen/breakfast room. Radiator. Door to the wooden paddle stairs down to the lower floor. (N.B. The stairs are similar to those found on a yacht, they are a great talking point! There is an alternative front door straight into the lower floor if needed).

SITTING ROOM – 20’5” x 12’5” max. Triple aspect sitting room with 4 Ref: LCAA7455 log burner. Two double glazed windows with slate window sills overlooking the side garden and out to a field, one double glazed window overlooking the front garden and towards rolling hills. Two radiators. Internal double glazed patio doors into:-

SUN ROOM / SMALL CONSERVATORY – 7’6” x 5’9”. Double glazed doors to the rear patio with views out to the countryside.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM – 12’5” x 7’3”. Double glazed window to the rear. Vaulted ceiling with painted beams. Stylish kitchen with wall and base units as well as two large full height storage cupboards providing a larder and space for a fridge and freezer, roll edged worksurfaces, white double Belfast sink, electric oven and hob. Slate window sill. Radiator. Space for a breakfast table and chairs. Door into:-

REAR HALL. Double glazed window to the side with slate window sill. Vaulted ceiling with painted beams. Built-in linen cupboard with space and plumbing for a washing machine. Radiator. Doors into:-

SHOWER ROOM – 7’5” max x 5’9”. Obscure double glazed internal window to the side with slate window sill. Vaulted ceiling with painted beams. Contemporary double shower, wc, partial tiling with modern pebble effect strip, electric heated towel rail, vanity unit with wash hand basin, electric heated towel rail. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM – 13’9” max x 9’9”. Dual aspect room with double glazed windows with slate sills to the front and side with beautiful rural views over the garden to the hills and fields. Vaulted ceiling with painted beams. Built-in double wardrobes. Radiator. (External staircase from lower level, door currently blocked in).

LOWER FLOOR

LOWER ENTRANCE HALL. Double glazed window to the side with slate window sill. External door out to the start of the Camel Trail. Unique wooden paddle stairs from the upper floor (similar to those found on a yacht). Radiator. Storage cupboard. Doors into:-

BATHROOM. Modern bathroom with extensive wall tiles, panelled bath with electric shower over, wc, wash hand basin, extractor fan.

BEDROOM 2 – 12’2” max x 9’8” max. Double glazed window with slate window sill to the side. Painted cottage walls. Radiator.

5 Ref: LCAA7455 BEDROOM 3 – 12’6” x 7’3”. Double glazed window to the side. Painted cottage walls. Understairs cupboard. Radiator.

BOILER ROOM / LAUNDRY. Accessed from the rear garden. Central heating boiler. Wash hand basin and wc.

OUTSIDE

The outside enjoys good countryside views from most aspects. The garden is well presented and wraps almost completely around the house.

The property is approached from a country lane through a five bar gate up to a good sized parking area, garage and front garden. The front garden consists of a patio area and lawn with flowerbeds. An arch leads to the side lawn where the summerhouse and glasshouse are located. The rear garden has a good sized patio area and lovely landscaped rockery. The oil tank is located at the rear as well as a log store and garden shed.

TIMBER SUMMERHOUSE – 10’ x 8’. Well presented, insulated, stylish summerhouse with double glazing (occasionally used as an additional guest bedroom).

GARAGE – 20’ x 11’. Single garage. Power and light connected.

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VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, , Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. E-mail: [email protected].

POST CODE – PL30 4QR.

SERVICES – Main water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk.

DIRECTIONS – From Bodmin heading east along the A30 at the next junction turn left signposted to Helland and Bodmin (A389), turn left then immediately turn right following the sign to Helland 1½ miles. At the next crossroads go left signposted Helland and and follow this road into the village of Helland. From Helland proceed down the hill into Helland Bridge. Cobblers Cottage will be found on the left hand side just before the entrance into the Camel Trail walker’s car park.

AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy.

OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm. NB: A number of staff are available for viewing appointments all day Saturday and all day Sunday.

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