Cheriton, St. Giles-On-The-Heath. Details June 2021

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Cheriton St. Giles-On-The-Heath | Launceston | Cornwall GUIDE £850,000 Cheriton , St. Giles-On-The-Heath, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9SF Offered for sale with no forward c hain is this stunning Grade II Listed thatched country residence. The spacious and flexible home has five bedrooms, grounds of around 1.25 acres, no near neighbours and expansive far reaching views. • Stunning detached country property. • 7 bed 4 bath 3 recp 8.6 acr Double garage with Situated at the end of a roomprivate above lane. • Grade II Listed with a wealth of character throughout. • Having been significantly improved in recent years. • Three reception rooms and five bedrooms (two en -suite). • Productive and sheltered gardens with swim pond. • Workshop, stables and stores. • Magnificent far reaching views. • No forward chain. This fine private and sheltered residence known as Cheriton believes to date back to the 17th century and has many character features visible throughout. Such charm includes beamed and vaulted ceilings, slate floors, window seats, multi- paned windows and latched doors. A significant extension was added in the late 1980s and has substantially improved the versatility of the home. The additional space was built in a sympathetic way with many reclaimed materials used in th e construction. Our clients have resided in the home for the past 10 years or so and have made further improvements to the property which has enhanced the quality commensurate with the exceptional position. The grounds amount to some 1.25 acres and are n icely broken up between formal and productive gardens, orchard, as well as, a large sunken swim pond and lower decking. Many outbuildings add to the appeal of the home including a thatched large workshop and stores, timber stable block and tack shed at t he side, all of these components add to an idyllic lifestyle which would suit a wide range of buyers.

INTERIOR are an assemblage of b uildings, two of which are The property is accessed via the main entrance thatched with one comprising of a large workshop porch at the front which leads through into the with power, light and double sliding wooden dining room which was the original parlour. The doors which could be adapted to become a double dual aspect room which has a window seat and garage with ease. A former piggery has two recess is dominated by the feature fireplace with separate storage areas and a wooden stable b lock clome oven and in set a solid fuel Rayburn. The lies to the side with lighting, a concrete base and room is very versatile from which the main a tack shed adjoined and a further shed. The staircase ascends to the first floor. The handmade grounds in total amount to approximately 1.25 kitchen is comprehensively equipped with a range acres, are well manicured and perfectly of units including wall and base cupboards, plate established featuring a wide selection of trees, racks, storage shelving, glass display cabinets, slate shrubs and bushes. At the side, in an elevated worksurfaces and a double sink. Included in the position is a large mature orchard which has a sale is an electric range cooker, dishwasher, fridge, range of apple trees both for cider, eating and microwave and freezer. The lovely light and airy cooking. From the top of the orchard is a sitting room has a granite and wooden fireplace strategically placed platform where a picnic bench with an inset wood burning stov e, as well as, direct is in situ to enjoy the far reaching views over the access to the garden via double opening doors. surrounding countryside towards Dartmoor Completing this level of the accommodation is a National Park. The main area of garden lies to the large study which has extensive built-in desk rear of the property where the very best of the furniture and cupboards, a utility room/WC and a wonderful and private location can be enjoyed to walk-in pantry with marble worktop and a Bu tler the full. The area comprises of an initial substantial sink. paved seating area perfect for outside dining during the warmer months. There are a collection There are five bedrooms, two of which form part of attractive flower borders well stocked with a of the first floor of the extension and are accessed variety of plants bushes and shrubs. A large via a spiral staircase from the sitting room and greenhouse and potting shed will be found, along both have en-suite shower rooms. In the original with a usef ul tool shed and a large area designated part of the property are the remaining three for growing fine produce to include a run of large bedrooms, one of which is a single room . These raised vegetable beds and netted areas for bedrooms are all served by the sumptuous family growing various soft fruits. At the foot of the rear bathroom/WC which has a vaulted ceiling, garden is a sheltered area with a decked seating matching four piece suite including a large free and barbequing are a with a large swim pond which standing bath, separate large shower cubicle with is some two metres deep and full of fresh water. mains shower and a wash hand basin. Cheriton The swim pond is major feature of the home and has warmth provided by electric panel and under is naturally fed with a water feature providing a floor heating in addition to the Rayburn and wood gentle soundtrack, as well as, a wildlife habitat. burning stoves. External windows and doors are The whole environment is unspoilt and a natural traditional wooden varieties which in part have habitat. been secondary glazed.

GROUNDS The property is approached by a long private driveway which is accessed by a gate and cattle grid. The large sweeping gravelled driveway provides plenty of off road parking for numerous cars and vehicles. Adjacent to the cottage there

The following is a quotation from the home owners: SERVICES Mains electricity. Private water and drainage. “Our memories of Cheriton: summer days with the boys swimming in the pond while swallows swooped to drink; lunching outside at the COUNCIL TAX BAND big table under the shade and barbecues by the water; lying in the C: Torridge District Council. hammock up in the or chard or climbing into the tree house to spy the two distant moors. We will remember log fires at Christmas with SERVICES & REFERRAL FEES the whole family about us and always the wildlife and the peace”. Webbers Property Services Ltd (WPSLtd) refer buyers

LOCATION and vendor clients to Together Financial Solutions, please The property is located in a tucked away location along be aware that should you decide to use this service a private lane that is accessed off a no through road (WPSLtd) will receive an average referral fee of £265 approximately one mile from the village of St. Giles-on- from them on legal completion. (WPSLtd) may also the-Heath which has many facilities, including a general provide a conveyancing quotation via Law Firm Services store/sub post office, public house, well acclaimed county (LFS) in conjunction with a local law firm, should you primary school and parish church. Withi n a few miles decide to use this service (WPSLtd) will receive a referral the village of Broadwoodwidger will be found and the fee of £150 on legal completion. This fee is taken for well-known Roadford Lake with its leisure facilities, recommending their services and to cover the on-line boating facilities and extensive walks. The ancient town transaction management service provided by (LFS). of Launceston lies approximately 6 miles away and offers OPENING TIMES: a range of shopping, commercial, educational and Monday – Friday 9:15am – 5:30pm recreational facilities and lies adjacent to the A30 dual IDENTIFICATION ONLY – Saturday 9:00am – 4:00pm NOT GUARANTEED carriageway providing access to the M5 at Exeter and Webbers Fine & Country further on to the M4 at Bristol and west to the rest of Want to know More? Launceston Office Cornwall. There are a number of private Schools with We recognise that buying a property is a big commitment and, Tel. 01566 771919 Shebbea r College (Beaworthy), St Joseph’s (Launceston) therefore, recommend that you visit the local authority website Email: [email protected] and Mount Kelly College (Tavistock). The larger cities of (contact the branch for details) and the following websites for Exeter at around 44 miles distant, Plymouth 31 miles more helpful information about the property and local area distant and the North Devon regional centre of before proceeding.

Barnstaple within approximately 40 miles all offe r a wider www.environment-agency.gov.uk range of educational, cultural and leisure facilities. www.landregistry.gov.uk www.gov.uk/green-deal-energy-saving-measures DIRECTIONS www.homeoffice.gov.uk From Launceston town centre proceed down the A388 www.ukradon.org (St. Thomas Road) upon reaching the roundabout at www.fensa.org.uk Newport turn right signposted towards Holsworthy www.nesltd.co.uk heading up Dutson Road out o f Launceston. Continue http://list.english-heritage.org.uk through Dutson passing over the river Tamar into Devon for a further few miles until reaching the village of St. Giles-on-the-Heath. Upon entering St. Giles-On-The- Heath continue through the village passing the School on the left ha nd side. Take the next left hand turning sign posted towards St. Giles Church continue along this single track road passing the Church on the left hand side. Continue following the road down and up the other side where the entrance to Cheriton will be id entified on the left hand side via a 5 bar gate and cattle grid.

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Shed 3 8' x 12' (2.44m x 3.66m)

Shed 4 8' x 8' (2.44m x 2.44m)

For clarification we wish to inform prospective purchasers that we have prepared these sales particulars as a general guide. Some photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens. We have not carried out a detailed survey, nor tested the services, appliances and specific fittings. Room sizes should not be relied upon for carpets and furnishings, if there are important matters which are likely to affect your decision to buy, please contact us before viewing the property.

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