Bodmin Moor

SITUATION

Located on a no-through road within the stunning scenery of Bodmin Moor in the hamlet of Bolventor, with the famous Jamaica Inn restaurant and farm shop. A more comprehensive range of shopping facilities can be found at either Bodmin or Launceston towns 11 and 12 miles distant respectively. The vital A30 trunk road is easily accessed and links the cathedral cities of Truro and Exeter. At Exeter there is access to the M5 motorway network and an international airport. Bodmin Parkway railway station (13 miles) provides regular access to London Paddington (via Plymouth) and Newquay International Airport is 29 miles to the south-west.

DESCRIPTION

A superb smallholding surrounded by beautiful grounds with riding out directly onto Bodmin Moor. The centrepiece to this moorland gem is a unique, Grade II listed residence which has been subject to considerable investment by the current vendors whilst retaining a wealth of character features.

ACCOMMODATION

The accommodation is illustrated on the floorplan and the main house briefly comprises: a covered verandah with front door into the entrance hallway, dining room with wood floors and French doors to the front, dual aspect drawing room with wood floors, open fireplace and marble surround, snug with French doors to the garden and ground floor WC. The kitchen/breakfast room has bespoke solid wood units, central island, wood and granite worktops, Aga, utility room/larder with appliance space for washing machine and fridge/freezer and boot room with doors to the kitchen garden and rear courtyard. The hallway leads to a WC, tack room, blanket room and drying room with door to the rear courtyard. A switchback staircase from the hall leads to the first floor with 3 double bedrooms, (2 with eaves storage and all with wooden floors), shower room with WC and feature bathroom with freestanding cast iron bath, separate shower cubicle, fireplace, WC and linen cupboard.

THE COACH HOUSE

Ideal for ancillary accommodation, The Coach House has been used in recent years as a holiday let. The ground floor has a kitchen/breakfast room, lounge/dining room and to the first floor there is a shower room and 2 bedrooms with exposed A-frames.

OUTSIDE

The property is approached from a no-through road to a gated entrance opening onto the circular gravel driveway. The driveway splits and leads to off road parking for several vehicles. To the rear of the property is a large barn with workshop, orchard and courtyard with log store. The equestrian facilities include block-built stables which have capacity for 10 loose boxes and feed room, sand school accessed direct from stables and separate concrete hardstanding for trailers. The land stretches from the property toward Bodmin Moor with paddocks, field shelter, croquet lawn, kitchen garden and stream-fed lakes (a seldom used public footpath crosses the lakes and lower land). To the side of the property is a wonderful woodland area with pathways leading to the front lawn. The property extends in all to 10 acres (or thereabouts).

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity. Private drainage. Oil fired boilers for heating and hot water. Council tax bands: E (Main House), B (Coach House). Full EPCs available on request. Please note the agents have not inspected or tested these services.

VIEWINGS

Strictly by prior appointment through David J Robinson Estate Agents & Auctioneers. Hosted Virtual Viewings are available for this property.