Little Petherick, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27

Traditional style village house renovated to be a lovely contemporary countryside home, but very close to the coast.

Description

Kismet occupies a sunny site, with meadows to the side and front and a treelined approach from the road through the village.

Originally built in 1974, recent renovation has resulted in a comfortably modern home with a smartened traditional cottage exterior: white rendered with a slate roof and slate cladding, with small paned double-glazed windows.

The pretty front porch combines ornament with practicality, allowing plenty of natural light into the entrance and the hall beyond. Decorated in white and pale grey with a slate floor this is a welcoming space off which firstly, is a guest wc and cloak cupboard. Next is an office, beautifully contrasting with dark grey and slate décor, shelved alcoves and a large window overlooking the rear terrace. Double doors open to the very large media room, instantly inviting in its dark, cocoon like comfort. Two small windows provide some light, but this interior is perfect for its intended purpose, to nestle into the sofas and enjoy the big screen.

Back to the hall and the utility room that comes next, fully fitted with good storage, integrated laundry and a Belfast sink. The hall turns to open into the beautifully light and spacious open plan living room, the first section being the dining area with a large family sized dining table, alongside which wide French windows open to the front terrace. The seating area takes full advantage of this cheerful aspect as well as the wood burning stove for winter cosiness. The kitchen, divided from the rest of the room by an island and breakfast bar is fitted with a gas Rangemaster and a good range of storage with beechwood countertops. The white tiled walls add to the attractive contrasts of colour: pale wooden panelling, a dark blue deep - shelved wall and dark slate floor, well-lit with windows overlooking the rear garden and a glazed door to the barbecue terrace which stretches the length of the house.

The staircase turns through the light of two windows brightening the first floor landing. To the left is the principal bedroom with a large en suite bathroom. Bathed in natural light from its south facing aspect this attractive room overlooks the beautiful garden and a field which rises to the western horizon. Cream and white dominate the colour scheme, extending to the white panelled bathroom, with freestanding bath and wide shower.

Across the landing is the second bedroom currently a twin room, with inbuilt cupboards, a view of the fields to the west and a pretty colour scheme of sea green/blue and white. Next is the cheerfully bright twin bedroom (orange and white décor) with two windows overlooking the rear garden.

The fourth double bedroom (pale grey panelling) also overlooking the terrace and apple trees of the back garden has an en suite shower room. Finally, the second bathroom at the top of the stairs, replicates the previous one with a freestanding bath, separate shower, white tiles and pale, panelled décor.

All windows on both floors have white plantation shutters and all radiators are attractively covered. The whole interior of this delightful house has been consistently styled to be comfortable, cheerful and modern, with heritage style fixtures and fittings to match the country cottage style of the original construction of the house.

Completing the front facade of the house are two garage doors into what are now stores, the larger area of each garage having been incorporated into the building of the media room.
A wide, slate paved suntrap terrace extends across the front of the house and to the west side for another sheltered spot and steps to the barbecue terrace at the rear, leading to a covered dining area and the door into the kitchen.
The landscaped grounds are nicely laid out with many mature trees and shrubs, some exotic, lending privacy to paths that thread down the gentle slope to more terraces and a rose covered pergola, eventually to the perimeter hedge overlooking the lane and the gated entrance. A gravel drive comes up to the house and there is parking for several vehicles.

Location

On the road from Wadebridge to Padstow, Little Petherick is a pretty village with notable Victorian architecture such as the parish church and cottages by the creek. Little Petherick Creek is a tributary of the River Camel.

Footpaths lead across fields to the creek, the Camel Trail and the Saints’ Way. The magnificent Atlantic coastline is a short distance away with at least seven stunning beaches within easy reach. Unsurprisingly surfing, sailing and water skiing are popular sports as is golf with a choice of championship courses, at Trevose and St Enodoc.

For centuries Padstow has been a significant port and is well known in its beautiful setting at the mouth of the Camel estuary, with fishing and boatbuilding still very active. Added to the natural beauty are the excellent restaurants, the National Lobster hatchery, the Seafood cookery school and colourful cultural traditions that attract a worldwide audience.

It also provides for everyday requirements with a primary school, the historic church, a supermarket and a range of independent shops. Wadebridge is also a popular town for shopping and provides good leisure activities such as the sports centre, the cinema and bike hire for the trail. It also has the nearest senior school.

Square Footage: 2,254 sq ft



Directions

From the A39 take the A389 towards Padstow and through St Issey. Go over the bridge at Little Petherick and up the hill out of the village. Approaching the top of the hill there is a lane to the left with the sign ‘Kismet’ marking the entrance. Follow around the corner to iron gates on the right.

Padstow about 3 miles
Wadebridge about 5 miles
Cornwall Airport Newquay about 11 miles
Bodmin Parkway about 16 miles
Truro about 23 miles

Additional Info

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity, gas, drainage; underfloor heating on ground floor; superfast broadband.

VIEWINGS - Strictly by prior appointment with Savills.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS - Only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments, etc. are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

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