St. Breock, Wadebridge, PL27 7LQ

Summary

Edwardian 6 bedroom detached house benefiting from a long horse-shoe drive, set within 4 acres of garden. Accommodation set over 3 floors comprises of grand entrance, formal sitting room, library, open plan kitchen / dining area / sitting area. Separate pantry, boot room, cloakroom.   Sweeping staircase leads to galleried landing, 3 large ensuite bedrooms, family bathroom, laundry room and walk in wardrobe.  Further staircase leading to 3 large bedrooms, sitting room, shower room and bathroom and a kitchenette in the tower. 

Location

The Crag is situated approx 1 mile from Wadebridge, a market town set on the banks of the river Camel.  A thriving community with restaurants, cafes, independent shops and a monthly market.  It has a thriving high street with around 8,000 people living in the town.  Mid point on The Camel trail cycle route between Bodmin and Padstow, it is a fabulous location for the surfing beaches of North Cornwall.

Property details

The Crag is found up a long drive. Not visible from the road, it offers a good level of privacy surrounded by a magnificent garden.

Welcome to this exquisite and substantial detached Edwardian family home. As you approach via a charming and secluded driveway, the enchantment of this property unfolds. The tower door leads you into an imposing entrance hall. The double height ceiling sets the viewer up for the majesty of what is to come.  The floors are marble with the comforting embrace of underfloor heating. This flows into an inviting 90 sq ft kitchen with a sofa area, dining areas with 3 metre table plus a circular glass table within the square bay window.  All of this together with a very well equipped kitchen with Gaggenau appliances and electric Aga are the heart of the home. Central to the space is a marble fireplace with French Godin wood-burner which works perfectly with the marble flooring. The large picture window overlooks the south facing countryside view.

Adjoining the kitchen you'll discover a fantastic boot room with hanging space for coats, boots and a sink, plus further cupboards and a downstairs cloakroom with quirky Edwardian sanitary ware. The large pantry accessed from the kitchen is a great bonus for storage and this is where the current owner has a large American fridge freezer. A 2nd smaller fridge is under the counter within the kitchen itself.

Also off the entrance hall is a formal sitting room and a library.  The sitting room is a large, duel aspect room with feature picture bay window and built in chaise longues with a marble fireplace, wood--burner and engineered wood flooring with underfloor heating. The library has a fabulous reading nook in the bay window and a stunning floor to ceiling bookcase.  There is another marble fireplace with wood-burner, engineered wood flooring and under floor heating.

The wraparound staircase takes you to the first floor with a galleried landing, where you'll find 3 large bedrooms with en-suites, one of which is particularly quirky occupying the tower.

Also on this floor is the laundry room with washing machine and dryer and walk in wardrobe/store room, together with a beautiful bathroom which has a bath with a view and a walk in shower.

The second staircase takes you to what is almost a 3 bedroom apartment.  With vaulted ceilings, these bedrooms are very large with an amazing feeling of space.  The sitting area is a cosy nook and off of this, in the tower. is a kitchenette.

This exceptional home spanning over 5,000 sq ft has been completely restored by the current owners. It was taken back to stone, with recently upgraded electrics and plumbing, 3 years ago. The entire ground floor has underfloor heating which is generated from a biomass boiler in a separate plant room. The property also has its own beautiful water source.

A personal visit to this idyllic haven is highly recommended to fully experience the amazing feeling of calmness and serenity it offers. The tranquil environment, coupled with the breathtaking natural beauty, creates an atmosphere of peace that is unparalleled. A unique location, a stones throw from Wadebridge, The Crag is a home to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Outside

The delightful garden starts from the magnificent granite pillars at the entrance to the drive.  The paths meander through 4 acres of mature gardens with stunning trees, magnificent camellias, rhododendrons and hydrangeas. Think of a mini Lost Gardens of Heligan.

There is a lawn viewed from the kitchen with lots of seating to enjoy the countryside views and woodland birds that make this their home. A delightful apple orchard adds a touch of nostalgia and flavour to the surroundings. The garden is a horticultural masterpiece, covered with meandering paths, adorned with captivating shrubs, plants, ferns and grasses, providing a tranquil sanctuary with various enchanting nooks and crannies and a view over the tower across Wadebridge to Bodmin Moor. 

The seating overlooking the natural pond, makes the most of the evening sun. This idyllic spot offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy the wildlife and natural beauty and to relax at the end of the day.

This is countryside living at its finest, a place where memories are made, and serenity reigns supreme.

Services:

Superfast FFTP

Wiring for EV charger.

Agents note: In accordance with the Estate Agency Act 1979, this property is being marketed and sold by the owner of the property.

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