Arcadia Road, Elburton

Set in a tucked-away location, this superb semi-detached Grade II Listed former farmhouse dates in parts from the late 17^th Century and boasts a wealth of character, along with flexible accommodation, providing excellent scope for a wide variety of individual requirements.

A part glazed wooden front door opens into the Entrance Porch which has windows to both sides and a further door to the Entrance Hall with a feature terracotta tiled floor, stairs to the first floor and doors to the sitting room and kitchen/breakfast room.  The Sitting Room is a light and airy room with a window to the front, a dual opening feature fireplace with wooden surround and mantel and a woodburning stove set on a slate hearth, and feature display niches to either side of the chimney breast.  Wooden bi-fold doors and a step lead up to the Home Office/Bedroom 3 which has a window and part-glazed external door to the side, and features exposed stone walls and a vaulted ceiling with wooden beams.  An open doorway leads on to the Dining Room, which shares the wood burner with the sitting room and also benefits from a dual aspect with windows to the side and rear, along with exposed stone walls and vaulted ceiling with wooden beams, creating an impressive room full of ambiance and charm.

The Utility/Boot Room has a window to the rear and a wooden door to the side.  This spacious room boasts flagstone flooring and exposed stone- and woodwork and is fitted with work surfaces and cupboards incorporating space for washing machine and tumble dryer.  A door leads into the Downstairs Shower Room which is fitted with a large shower cubicle, a low level WC and pedestal hand basin.

The Kitchen/Breakfast Room is accessed from either the utility or the hallway and is truly the heart of this home.  The room is fitted with a range of wall and base units with wooden work surfaces over and cupboards and drawers under incorporating a ceramic sink unit with mixer tap, spacious under stairs pantry cupboard, space for dishwasher, under-counter fridge and range-style cooker, and splashback tiling.  The flagstone floor, high ceiling and feature fireplace with tiled surround and solid stone bressummer beam all combine to create a homely space in the best possible way.

Stairs rise from the Entrance Hall and turn to the First Floor Landing which has doors to all first floor rooms and stairs to the attic.  Bedroom 1 is a beautiful room offering plenty of space and natural light with two windows to the front overlooking the garden, a feature fireplace (not in use) with wooden surround and mantel, feature tiled sides and cast iron insert on a slate hearth, a built-in airing cupboard and a door leading to an extensive storage area in the eaves over the utility.  Bedroom 2 is another spacious room with a window to the front, a feature fireplace (not in use) with a wooden mantel and surround and cast iron insert.  The Family Bathroom has a window to the front and is fitted with a suite comprising a freestanding bath with ball and claw feet and built-in shower over, a pedestal hand basin and low level WC.

Second Floor

From the first floor landing, stairs rise and turn to the Attic Rooms which have some restricted head height and feature a dormer window to the rear, exposed roof timbers and wooden flooring.  Potential exists to convert into further accommodation, subject to any necessary consents.

The property is approached via the rear of the house where there is parking for two vehicles, over which 2 Battershill House enjoys a right of way.  A footpath leads around to the front where the garden and front door are located.

The south-facing garden is located to the front of the property and enjoys a high level of privacy.  A stone paved terrace provides a stunning location for al fresco dining and the remainder is mainly laid to lawn with perimeters of wall and hedge, hardstanding for a greenhouse (not included) and a summerhouse providing useful storage.

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The village-like atmosphere of Elburton, in addition to its close proximity to the countryside of the South Hams, combine to ensure that the location remains one of the most sought-after areas within the city of Plymouth.  Elburton primary school is rated Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted, with Secondary schooling at Coombe Dean and Plymstock schools (both rated Good).  Amenities include a Post Office, Co-op convenience store, butcher's shop, pharmacy, bakery, public houses, take-aways and regular bus service into Plymstock and Plymouth.  Nearby, the Plymstock Broadway has a wider range of shops, library, health centre and the city centre of Plymouth is only 4½ miles with a range of larger shops, restaurants, cinemas, theatres, grammar schools, colleges and university.  The nearby beaches of Wembury and Bovisand are easily accessible, along with the South West Coast Path, the countryside of the South Hams and Dartmoor National Park.