House For Sale £550,000
Description This split level superb family home was originally built in the 1950's and has been lovingly refurbished by the current vendor to now provide a well proportioned and immaculately presented family home boasting the following accommodation. The ground floor entrance hall welcomes you with a fascinating stripped Mahogany floor extending to the sitting room, enjoying a bright aspect over the rear gardens and views, together with 4 double bedrooms, the master with a dressing room and luxury well appointed en suite shower room and a further main luxury shower room serving the other bedrooms. An impressive 6'ft wide staircase leads down to the lower ground floor. This brings you into the large light and airy Kitchen/Dining Room with Atrium, comprehensively fitted with an Omega English Rose Kitchen having granite worktops, central island, integrated appliances and bi-fold doors onto the rear decked terrace. A utility room then leads to the basement, currently used as a 'man cave' and is an ideal games room or home office. The property has underfloor heating and radiators being oil fired. All rooms to the rear elevation enjoy a direct view of Launceston Castle. Outside a gravelled driveway with detached double garage then leads to a further extensive tarmac driveway providing parking for several vehicles including motor home and/or caravan/boat. To the rear of the property is 108 sqft of composite decking providing ample room for entertaining, large family al fresco dining and an area for hot tub and barbeques, overlooking the delightful gardens and wonderful views of the town and Castle. The expanse of lawn leads to an enclosed former swimming pool area with changing room and pump house, currently not in use, which could be re-instated as a pool or would suit those seeking many other options such as an area for a lodge, subject to necessary consents, a tennis court, workshop space, or further gardens. In all, this superb family home would appeal to variety of buyers looking for a spacious home to raise a family or for the convenience of its location.
Location The property is quietly located in this residential area on the fringes of the town and enjoys superb views directly towards the castle. Set amidst the rolling green Cornish countryside, Launceston is known as the gateway to the county and sits on the Devon border. The towns skyline is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle that stands high on a hillside with dramatic views over Bodmin moor and Dartmoor. The castle was a strategically important building after the Norman Conquest and its green was used for executions until the 19th century. Launceston is situated between the north and south coasts, so is convenient for beaches and the Cornish countryside. The surrounding area offers leisure for all types; facilities include two golf courses – Trethorne and Launceston – and Roadford Lake Country Park where visitors can fish for trout, sail, windsurf, cycle, row, kayak and camp. Shopping with plenty of big names including Marks and Spencer Food Hall, Tesco, Argos, Iceland and Pets at Home, with the town centre boasting quirky independent shops. Once the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston is steeped in history and featured prominently in Daphne du Maurier's smuggling classic, Jamaica Inn. The inn itself sits between Launceston and Bodmin and visitors can travel back 300 years to experience something of the romance, folklore and villainy associated with this historic coaching inn and the area. Launceston has some great schools including Launceston College for children aged 11 to 18. Windmill Hill Academy and the St Stephen's Academy is a primary school with an excellent special needs centre. St Joseph's is a successful local independent school for those aged 3 to 16. Villages surrounding Launceston also have good primary schools. The A30 will see you onto the M5 at Exeter in under 45 minutes and the A388 will get you to Plymouth in under an hour. The seaside resort of Bude is just 17 miles away.
The accommodation comprises (All Measurements are Approximate)
Composite part glazed front door with glazed side screens into:
Entrance hallway 12' 5" x 11' 8" (3.78m x 3.56m) Slate tiles to matwell entrance leading to the main hall with stripped mahogany flooring. Built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator. Downlighters. A uPVC double glazed window above the stairs enjoys a direct view towards the Castle and the town. The staircase is 6'6" wide and welcomes you down to the:
Lower ground floor
kitchen/dining room 21' 0" x 16' 9" (6.4m x 5.11m) With window to side and bi-fold doors onto the rear decked terrace, overlooking the grounds and views directly towards the Castle. Slate tiled floor. Underfloor heating thermostat. Stunning Atrium. Superbly fitted with an Omega English Rose range of soft close wall and base units under solid granite worktops and upstands. Built-in Neff electric double oven, induction hob and extractor canopy over. The worktops incorporate an inset undercounter sink with mixer tap. Further glazed wall units with plate rack. Integrated appliances include dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Central island with cupboards below, cutlery and pan drawers. Overhang for Bar stools. Door leading to:
Utility room 16' 0" x 6' 0" (4.88m x 1.83m) With glazed door and windows to rear. Oak effect worktops with cupboards below and further worktops with space and plumbing below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for American fridge freezer. Painted concrete floor, ideal for those with pets. A wide timber panelled door leads to:
Basement/man cave 16' 1" x 15' 1" (4.9m x 4.6m) Ideal Workshop, Home Office or Games/Play Room. Floor mounted oil fired boiler. Range of worktops and shelving. Workbench.
From the Ground Floor doors from the Entrance Hall lead to;
sitting room 21' 7" max x 15' 11" (6.58m x 4.85m) Large picture windows to the rear enjoying stunning direct views across the grounds towards Launceston Castle, with further rural views to the west. Stripped Mahagony flooring. TV point. 3 Radiators.
Master bedroom 11' 8" x 11' 6" (3.56m x 3.51m) With window to side. Radiator. Heating thermostat. Opening into:
Dressing room 7' 4" x 5' 0" (2.24m x 1.52m) Window to side. Radiator. Walk-in wardrobe with double doors and hanging rail and shelving. Door into:
En-suite shower room 8' 4" x 7' 11" max (2.54m x 2.41m) Frosted window to front. Luxury suite comprising large walk-in shower with curved glass screen and mains fed Rainfall shower over. Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards below and low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor and tiled splashback to water sensitive areas. Extractor fan. Downlighters.
Bedroom 2 13' 7" x 12' 6" (4.14m x 3.81m) Window to rear with views directly to the Castle over the gardens. Stripped mahogany floor. Radiator. TV point.
Bedroom 3 13' 7" x 11' 10" (4.14m x 3.61m) Window to side. Stripped mahogany floor. Radiator. TV point.
Bedroom 4 12' 0" x 8' 3" (3.66m x 2.51m) Window to side. Radiator.
Shower room 8' 1" max x 6' 10" (2.46m x 2.08m) Frosted window to front. Luxury suite comprising large walk-in shower with curved screen and mains fed shower with rainfall shower head over. Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards below and low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Outside The property benefits from an extensive amount of parking with a roadside layby, a sweeping tarmacadam driveway to the front of the property, which provides parking for several vehicles including a motor home, boat or caravan. An enclosed gravelled parking area is accessed via timber entrance gates providing further parking for at least 3 vehicles and giving access to:
Detached double garage 17' 2" x 16' 0" (5.23m x 4.88m) With timber entrance doors. Light and power connected. Half glazed door to rear.
To the front of the property there is outside lighting, tap and power. A side pedestrian access with garden store and Oil storage tank, leads to the rear via a paved pathway.
The superb south facing rear terrace extends to approximately 108 sq.ft. Of composite decking ideal for Al-Fresco dining and entertaining, also incorporating a private area currently utilised for a hot tub with outside lighting with decked seating area. The level lawned gardens with central mature Magnolia Tree lead to the lower end of the garden, enclosed by a wall, with a former swimming pool together with paved terrace, raised seating area and;
detached pump house and changing room 14' 3" x 7' 3" (4.34m x 2.21m) Incorporating tiled shower and toilet. Door to the Pump House. Further detached timber store approximately 12'ft x 8'ft, suitable for housing garden and pool equipment or furniture.
Services Mains Electricity. Metered Water and Drainage. Telephone and Broadband connected.
Local authority Cornwall Council.
Council tax Band C
directions to find Proceeding out of Launceston town heading onto St Thomas Road, continue passed the traffic lights to the roundabout. Take the 3rd exit and head straight over the next roundabout. Continue into Dutson Road taking the first right hand turn into Ridgegrove Lane. Follow this road whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side clearly identified by a Millerson 'For Sale' board.
Location The property is quietly located in this residential area on the fringes of the town and enjoys superb views directly towards the castle. Set amidst the rolling green Cornish countryside, Launceston is known as the gateway to the county and sits on the Devon border. The towns skyline is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle that stands high on a hillside with dramatic views over Bodmin moor and Dartmoor. The castle was a strategically important building after the Norman Conquest and its green was used for executions until the 19th century. Launceston is situated between the north and south coasts, so is convenient for beaches and the Cornish countryside. The surrounding area offers leisure for all types; facilities include two golf courses – Trethorne and Launceston – and Roadford Lake Country Park where visitors can fish for trout, sail, windsurf, cycle, row, kayak and camp. Shopping with plenty of big names including Marks and Spencer Food Hall, Tesco, Argos, Iceland and Pets at Home, with the town centre boasting quirky independent shops. Once the ancient capital of Cornwall, Launceston is steeped in history and featured prominently in Daphne du Maurier's smuggling classic, Jamaica Inn. The inn itself sits between Launceston and Bodmin and visitors can travel back 300 years to experience something of the romance, folklore and villainy associated with this historic coaching inn and the area. Launceston has some great schools including Launceston College for children aged 11 to 18. Windmill Hill Academy and the St Stephen's Academy is a primary school with an excellent special needs centre. St Joseph's is a successful local independent school for those aged 3 to 16. Villages surrounding Launceston also have good primary schools. The A30 will see you onto the M5 at Exeter in under 45 minutes and the A388 will get you to Plymouth in under an hour. The seaside resort of Bude is just 17 miles away.
The accommodation comprises (All Measurements are Approximate)
Composite part glazed front door with glazed side screens into:
Entrance hallway 12' 5" x 11' 8" (3.78m x 3.56m) Slate tiles to matwell entrance leading to the main hall with stripped mahogany flooring. Built-in cloaks cupboard with hanging rail and shelving. Radiator. Downlighters. A uPVC double glazed window above the stairs enjoys a direct view towards the Castle and the town. The staircase is 6'6" wide and welcomes you down to the:
Lower ground floor
kitchen/dining room 21' 0" x 16' 9" (6.4m x 5.11m) With window to side and bi-fold doors onto the rear decked terrace, overlooking the grounds and views directly towards the Castle. Slate tiled floor. Underfloor heating thermostat. Stunning Atrium. Superbly fitted with an Omega English Rose range of soft close wall and base units under solid granite worktops and upstands. Built-in Neff electric double oven, induction hob and extractor canopy over. The worktops incorporate an inset undercounter sink with mixer tap. Further glazed wall units with plate rack. Integrated appliances include dishwasher and fridge/freezer. Central island with cupboards below, cutlery and pan drawers. Overhang for Bar stools. Door leading to:
Utility room 16' 0" x 6' 0" (4.88m x 1.83m) With glazed door and windows to rear. Oak effect worktops with cupboards below and further worktops with space and plumbing below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Space for American fridge freezer. Painted concrete floor, ideal for those with pets. A wide timber panelled door leads to:
Basement/man cave 16' 1" x 15' 1" (4.9m x 4.6m) Ideal Workshop, Home Office or Games/Play Room. Floor mounted oil fired boiler. Range of worktops and shelving. Workbench.
From the Ground Floor doors from the Entrance Hall lead to;
sitting room 21' 7" max x 15' 11" (6.58m x 4.85m) Large picture windows to the rear enjoying stunning direct views across the grounds towards Launceston Castle, with further rural views to the west. Stripped Mahagony flooring. TV point. 3 Radiators.
Master bedroom 11' 8" x 11' 6" (3.56m x 3.51m) With window to side. Radiator. Heating thermostat. Opening into:
Dressing room 7' 4" x 5' 0" (2.24m x 1.52m) Window to side. Radiator. Walk-in wardrobe with double doors and hanging rail and shelving. Door into:
En-suite shower room 8' 4" x 7' 11" max (2.54m x 2.41m) Frosted window to front. Luxury suite comprising large walk-in shower with curved glass screen and mains fed Rainfall shower over. Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards below and low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail. Tiled floor and tiled splashback to water sensitive areas. Extractor fan. Downlighters.
Bedroom 2 13' 7" x 12' 6" (4.14m x 3.81m) Window to rear with views directly to the Castle over the gardens. Stripped mahogany floor. Radiator. TV point.
Bedroom 3 13' 7" x 11' 10" (4.14m x 3.61m) Window to side. Stripped mahogany floor. Radiator. TV point.
Bedroom 4 12' 0" x 8' 3" (3.66m x 2.51m) Window to side. Radiator.
Shower room 8' 1" max x 6' 10" (2.46m x 2.08m) Frosted window to front. Luxury suite comprising large walk-in shower with curved screen and mains fed shower with rainfall shower head over. Vanity unit with wash basin, cupboards below and low level wc. Chrome heated towel rail. Downlighters. Extractor fan.
Outside The property benefits from an extensive amount of parking with a roadside layby, a sweeping tarmacadam driveway to the front of the property, which provides parking for several vehicles including a motor home, boat or caravan. An enclosed gravelled parking area is accessed via timber entrance gates providing further parking for at least 3 vehicles and giving access to:
Detached double garage 17' 2" x 16' 0" (5.23m x 4.88m) With timber entrance doors. Light and power connected. Half glazed door to rear.
To the front of the property there is outside lighting, tap and power. A side pedestrian access with garden store and Oil storage tank, leads to the rear via a paved pathway.
The superb south facing rear terrace extends to approximately 108 sq.ft. Of composite decking ideal for Al-Fresco dining and entertaining, also incorporating a private area currently utilised for a hot tub with outside lighting with decked seating area. The level lawned gardens with central mature Magnolia Tree lead to the lower end of the garden, enclosed by a wall, with a former swimming pool together with paved terrace, raised seating area and;
detached pump house and changing room 14' 3" x 7' 3" (4.34m x 2.21m) Incorporating tiled shower and toilet. Door to the Pump House. Further detached timber store approximately 12'ft x 8'ft, suitable for housing garden and pool equipment or furniture.
Services Mains Electricity. Metered Water and Drainage. Telephone and Broadband connected.
Local authority Cornwall Council.
Council tax Band C
directions to find Proceeding out of Launceston town heading onto St Thomas Road, continue passed the traffic lights to the roundabout. Take the 3rd exit and head straight over the next roundabout. Continue into Dutson Road taking the first right hand turn into Ridgegrove Lane. Follow this road whereupon the property will be found on the right hand side clearly identified by a Millerson 'For Sale' board.
