Set on the southern foothills of the romantic landscape of Bodmin Moor, a detached house in an exclusive setting on the edge of the village and with a fine westerly outlook over open countryside. About 1373 sq ft, Reception Hall, 17′ Sitting Room, Conservatory, Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Cloaks/WC, 4 Bedrooms (1 Ensuite), Family Bathroom, Driveway Parking, Garage, Enclosed Rear Garden.

OPEN MOOR 1.5 MILE, LISKEARD 3 MILES, WHITSAND BAY 11 MILES, PLYMOUTH 22 MILES (all distances quoted approximate)

LOCATION
The small and exclusive development of Polwrath Close lies in an enviable setting on the southern foothills of Bodmin Moor, this setting is awash with scenic beauty and an abundance of wildlife. From the property one can observe stunning views over the beautiful countryside of South East Cornwall. Bodmin Moor has been designated an International Dark Sky Landscape with recent light readings showing the quality of the night sky over the moor as among the best in the world, Darite lies within the 2 mile buffer zone of this designated area and is in an Area of Great Landscape Value. The wide expanse of Bodmin Moor is easily accessible and provides excellent opportunities for equestrians and those with outdoor interests.

The nearby villages of St Cleer, Darite and Pensilva provides amenities including public houses, primary schools, churches and a farm shop at Horizon Farm, Tremar. Liskeard provides access to a substantial array of amenities including a main line railway station (Plymouth to London Paddington approximately 3 hours).

The University city of Plymouth is easily accessible and boasts a comprehensive range of premier retail outlets, entertainment and dining establishments set against the back drop of the historic waterside areas of The Hoe and the Barbican.

In addition the renowned St Mellion International Golf Resort and the South Cornish Coast at Whitsand Bay is within easy driving distance. The wide expanse of Bodmin Moor with notable features including The Cheesewring and the Hurlers are within walking distance, with open moorland accessible only approximately 0.5 mile from the property. Nearby Siblyback Reservoir provides various leisure opportunities including walking trails and fishing.

DESCRIPTION
The property comprises a detached house set within a small and exclusive development of just seven homes in an enviable setting on the edge of the pretty moorland village of Darite. The property will be found to be immaculately presented inside and out and benefits from full double glazing and oil fired central heating supplemented by Solar Thermal providing an Energy Rating of B. The property benefits from a private borehole water supply (serving the 7 properties on the estate).

The accommodation extends to about 1373 sq ft (inc garage) and briefly comprises – GROUND FLOOR – Open Canopy Porch – Reception Hall – Cloakroom/WC – 17′ Dual Aspect Sitting/Dining Room opening to the Conservatory with French doors to patio and garden – 12′ Kitchen/Breakfast Room – FIRST FLOOR – 13′ Master Bedroom with rural views and Ensuite Shower Room – 3 Further Generously Proportioned Bedrooms – Family Bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The driveway provides off road parking and leads to the garage. The south west facing garden backs onto open fields with patio and lawn. Garden Shed. The shared road, common areas and Borehole water are managed by the management company with a charge in the region of £500 PA.

EPC RATING – B, COUNCIL TAX BAND – D

DIRECTIONS
Using Sat Nav – Postcode PL14 5FQ

NOTE
These particulars should not be relied upon.

SOLD – Scott Parry Associates are pleased to report another successful sale – 150 yards from the beach, a south facing, semi-detached Victorian villa with sea views, in a prized residential location close to all village amenities. About 1464 sq ft, 16′ Sitting Room, 16′ Dining/Family Room, 15′ Kitchen, Conservatory, 3 Bedrooms, Bath/Shower Room, Driveway Parking, Garage, Established Walled Garden.

BEACH 150 YARDS, LOOE 5 MILES, KINGSAND/CAWSAND – 10 MILES, FOWEY 17 MILES, PLYMOUTH 18 MILES

LOCATION
Fir Cottage lies in the very heart of the seaside village of Downderry close to the beach front and situated on a private road serving a number of similar properties providing a quiet, traffic free environment with the village amenities, slipway and beach all only a short walk away.

Downderry and Seaton have a well stocked community shop, a primary school (rated “good” by Ofsted), restaurant, beachside public house, church, beach café, and doctors’ surgery. The local community are currently involved in the process of creating a community shop. There is also a very popular farm shop at Widegates catering for most day to day needs. Similar facilities are available at St Germans, which also has a main line railway station providing a useful commuter link to Plymouth (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours). Seaton also has a Countryside Park with riverside and woodland walks.

Downderry was recently noted by the Sunday Times in a list of the top ten “Best Places to Live by the sea”. Golf is available at Portwrinkle, or Looe Bindown. The South West Coast Path is accessed nearby with parts of the neighbouring coastline in the ownership of the National Trust. The beach has a slipway and offers the opportunity to keep and launch boats (by permit). Seaton beach benefits from a RNLI Lifeguard station during the summer. The sailing waters of the area are favoured by yachtsmen and deep water moorings are available on the Rivers Lynher and Tamar at St Germans, Saltash and Fowey/Polruan.

Saltash has a Waitrose store on its northern outskirts and the city of Plymouth offers an abundance of facilities centred around the historic and fascinating waterfront areas of the Barbican and Hoe.

DESCRIPTION
Fir Cottage comprises a semi-detached Victorian villa offering spacious family accommodation over three floors. The property has a sunny south aspect and lies in an established residential district in very close proximity to the beach. The house is presented to a contemporary standard with features including partial double glazing, oil fired central heating (new boiler fitted December 2024), sash windows with internal shutters, decorative fireplaces and stripped pine flooring amongst many others.

The layout is demonstrated by referring to the floorplan extending to about 1464 sq ft and briefly comprising – entrance door to lobby in turn opening to the dining/family room with staircase off and open fireplace housing a wood burner, in turn leading to the kitchen with range of oak worksurfaces and built in cabinets. The sitting room has an open fireplace and French doors opening to the sun room with tiled floor and French doors to the garden, sea views can be observed from this room.

At first floor level there are two double bedrooms together with a family bath/shower room. One of these bedrooms has fine sea views. On the second floor there is a further 18′ bedroom having a dual aspect with stunning views over the wide expanse of Whitsand and Looe Bay, a door gives access to eaves storage space.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached over the private Front Road serving a number of similar properties and in turn leading to a private driveway providing parking for three cars and access to the garage with two lean-to’s with space for storage of kayaks, surfboards and beach paraphernalia.

The low maintenance front garden has a paved and gravelled terrace, south facing with flower beds and sea views.

The rear garden is enclosed and walled providing a secluded environment with slate paved and sleeper decked patio area and steps leading up to a lawn with established tree, shrub and flower beds. Two outside taps. Dog shower.

EPC RATING – F, COUNCIL TAX BAND – D
SERVICES – Mains water, electricity and drainage. Broadband – Ultrafast available. Mobile Coverage – Indoor – Limited/Likely, Outdoor – Likely.

DIRECTIONS
Using Sat Nav – Postcode PL11 3JZ