Landrake, Nr Saltash

SOLD – Scott Parry Associates are pleased to report another successful sale – The quintessential Cornish farmhouse offering the perfect blend of character and contemporary features (including some eco features), privately situated within established colourful gardens with a fabulous south aspect and perfectly positioned for the dramatic beaches of the south coast and a straightforward commute for Plymouth and beyond. About 2656 sq ft, 16′ Drawing Room, 17′ Dining/Family Room, 14′ Kitchen, 15′ Conservatory, Study, Laundry Room/Play Room, 4 Double Bedrooms (2 Ensuite), 2 Bath/Shower Rooms, Driveway Parking, Garage/Workshop with Loft/Studio over, Air Source Heat Pump, Solar PV with Battery and EV Point.

LANDRAKE 1 MILE, SALTASH 5 MILES, PLYMOUTH 10 MILES, TAVISTOCK 15 MILES, FOWEY 30 MILES, EXETER 54 MILES

LOCATION
Higher Penquite lies in a remarkably unspoilt part of South East Cornwall close to the western edge of the Lynher Valley Area of Great Landscape Value, an area which is deeply rural and yet highly accessible. Landrake offers a primary school (rated “outstanding by Ofsted), public house, village store/post office and a church. There is a Montessori Nursery at Tideford together with a renowned butchers and popular public house.

Nearby Treluggan Boatyard (3 miles) provides facilities for the yachting fraternity as does the Quay Sailing Club at St Germans (3 miles) and deep water moorings are available on the Rivers Tamar and Lynher. A bus route runs through Landrake linking it with Saltash and Plymouth.

Saltash has a wide range of shops (including a Waitrose on the northern outskirts), schools, a main line railway station (Plymouth to London Paddington 3 hours) and various other facilities including a sports and leisure centre and fascinating long water frontage to the tidal River Tamar.

The surrounding countryside of rolling farmland includes the unspoilt St Erney peninsula to the south, fronting onto the River Lynher, and the beaches of the South Cornish coast at Whitsand Bay are a short drive away. Fine golf courses in the area include the China Fleet Country Club set in 180 acres of exquisite countryside which is one of the South West’s leading country clubs, the spectacular cliff top course at Portwrinkle and of course St Mellion International Golf Resort with its additional leisure facilities.

Plymouth has a long and historic waterfront with notable restaurants and boutiques and a cross channel ferry port with regular services to France and Northern Spain. In addition there are various marinas providing opportunities for the yachtsmen to explore the sheltered waters of the Rivers Tamar and Lynher together with Plymouth Sound and beyond.

DESCRIPTION
Higher Penquite comprises an immensely pretty detached farmhouse with parts believed to date from the 1600’s (but not Listed) and situated in a prized rural, yet not isolated setting. Our clients have thoughtfully improved the property during their ownership with great care taken to maintain the traditional and period features whilst incorporating contemporary and eco features to create a warm and comfortable living environment. Traditional features include slate and timber flooring and exposed beams and modern features include a Solar PV system with Sonnen Hybrid 9.53 Battery, EV Point, LPG central heating with Worcester Bosch boiler and Samsung Air Source Heat Pump, Almost fully Double Glazed (except 6) (some handbuilt by FD Hall), Fibre to the premises and Lindab aluminium gutters amongst many other features.

The accommodation extends to about 2656 sq ft and briefly comprises – GROUND FLOOR – Entrance Porch – Reception Hall – 16′ Drawing Room – 17′ Dining/Family Room – 14′ Kitchen by Kettle Kitchens – 15′ Conservatory (by Everest) – these three rooms combine with wide openings between each to provide fabulous family and entertaining space – Study – 16′ Laundry Room/Playroom – Shower Room/WC – FIRST FLOOR – 16′ Principal Bedroom with vaulted ceiling and Ensuite Shower Room/WC – Three Further Double Bedrooms (1 Ensuite) – Family Bathroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is well screened from the quiet parish road by a high traditional stone wall. Double gates open onto a private driveway which provides ample parking and leads to the large garage/workshop with corresponding loft space over with potential for use as a studio (subject to any consents that may be required). In addition there are a couple of useful outhouses together with a greenhouse.

The gardens are a particular feature of the property, extending to about 0.75 acre and comprising sweeping lawns interspersed with colourful flower and shrub beds together with mature trees all playing host to an abundance of observable natural flora and fauna. The gardens have a fine south aspect backing onto open fields and offer a secluded and sheltered environment. There is extensive paved patios perfectly situated for entertaining and al-fresco dining with a recirculating water feature.

EPC RATING – F, COUNCIL TAX BAND – F
We understand that the water is on the mains on a sub-meter from the neighbour. Drainage is private.

DIRECTIONS
Using Sat Nav – Postcode PL12 5AH – The farmhouse is the first on the right.