Polborder Cottage Polborder Cottage Polborder, Saltash, PL12 6RE Polperro 20.3 Miles Plymouth 11.9 Miles Exeter Airport 55.9 Miles
• Extended Five Bedroom Family Home • Quarter of an Acre • Far Reaching Countryside Views • Character Aplenty • Ample off Road Parking • No Onward Chain
Guide price £495,000
SITUATION The property nestles on the rural outskirts of the pretty village of St Mellion, in the serene Hamlet of Polborder and close to the St Mellion International Golf Resort. Located close to the banks of the River Tamar which has been the border between Devon and Cornwall since Saxon times. The area, renowned for the warm climate, clean bathing waters and air, is rich in beauty and history and clearly deserving its status as an 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. It possesses some of the finest scenery in the West Country and includes the historic and beautiful town of Tavistock A beautifully presented cottage situated in the serene countryside and the estates of Pentillie and Cotehele nearby. close to the Tamar Valley. Although set in quiet countryside, Plymouth city centre is only about a 25 minute drive away with all the amenities of a large modern city. The historic market towns of Liskeard, Launceston and Tavistock can each be reached within a half-hour drive. The village of St Dominick benefits from a post office and general store along with an 8th century church and Methodist church. The pub, The Who'd Have Thought It, offers great food and local ales. The Waitrose store is but a short drive away.
Active pursuits, shooting, fishing and horse riding are all available nearby as well as extensive recreational facilities at the St Mellion International Golf Resort, which is within walking distance. Also, there are many walking opportunities locally with a wide network of footpaths and bridleways. DESCRIPTION Polborder Cottage is a beautifully presented extended character cottage. Nestling neatly within quarter of an acre of mature and level gardens with plenty of off road parking. Formally owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, this outstanding family home has been sympathetically extended to create what is now a five bedroom (four en-suite) property with three reception rooms. Orientated to the South/South West, creating light and bright accommodation with charm & character aplenty, with glorious open countryside views.
To the rear of the property is a conservatory that has a South facing aspect that overlooks the gardens, terrace area and then onto the fantastic, rolling, Cornish countryside. ACCOMMODATION The accommodation is remarkably flexible. The wonderfully ornate front door opens into a large hallway, with slate flooring and charming exposed brick, turning left is a beautiful and traditional country style kitchen with access to a bright inner courtyard, The formal dining room doubles as a snug and features a wood burning stove, and in turn leads to the spacious conservatory. The impressive sitting room benefits from an open fireplace, also to the ground floor is a utility room and downstairs bedroom with en suite, perfect for an elderly relative.
To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all with en suites and a study. To the top floor there is a large double bedroom and a good sized attic room for ample storage, and further potential.
The cottage retains many of its character features such as open fires with wood burners, deep window sills and wooden beams. GARDENS AND GROUNDS To the front of the property is a beautiful Cornish wall with double fronted wooden gates leading into a sizable gravelled driveway, allowing ample parking with space for a large shed and the potential for a double garage subject to conditions. There is a paved area to the front of the the cottage providing level access to the front entrance. To the side of the cottage a good size lawned garden with a mixture of shrubs, plants and trees leads you into the rear garden via a gravelled pathway. There is an excellent sized terrace area, which enjoys fabulous views across the gardens and far reaching views of the surrounding countryside. The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a mixture of shrubs, plants and mature trees with fencing to both sides of the garden and backing onto pasture land. COUNCIL TAX BAND Council Tax Band D TENURE Freehold. SERVICES Private Sewer. Mains Electricity. Mains Water. Oil fired central heating. Oil for Aga. Broadband.
Underfloor heating in the master Bedroom and main living room. VIEWINGS AND NEGOTIATIONS Strictly by appointment through Stags' Plymouth Office: 01752 223933 or Email: [email protected]. Polborder Cottage, Polborder, Saltash, PL12 6RE
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Stags 34-36 North Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8ET Tel: 01752 223933 [email protected]