* Freehold
* Idyllic rural location
* Stunning distant views
* Modernised Cottage retaining character features
* Over an acre of beautiful mature gardens
* Direct access on to Bodmin Moor
* Easy access to local facilities
In the owner's words
”We fell in love with Thorn cottages magical setting, it has been a fabulous
home and we have had the privilege of raising our family here. It sits in
woodland between open moorland and farmland. The idyllic position has allowed
us to enjoy a very tranquil home life filled with birdsong and frequent visits
from the local wildlife.
We are lucky to have direct access to Bodmin moor and the area we live in is a
unesco world heritage site and an area of ssi. Because of this it is
attractive to filmmakers and indeed many scenes from Poldark have been shot on
the moors above our home. There are miles of open moor to explore on foot,
horseback or bike. Nearby we have one of the highest number of Neolithic sites
in the country such as the Hurlers and Trethevy Quoit. It really is the secret
heart of Cornwall. ”
**Property
**
Set peacefully at the end of a country lane, this charming and attractively
updated property is south facing with stunning views across its grounds and
the countryside beyond.
If you are seeking peace & tranquillity, this house has it, but not to the
detriment of convenience. Situated on the edge of a small moorland village it
benefits from a very good primary school within walking distance as well as
the local pub. Within just a few miles are the market towns of Liskeard and
Callington.
Having been comprehensively and sympathetically renovated and updated by the
current owners, the property has retained the original charm of a moorland
granite country cottage. Thorne Cottage has been enlarged and modernised with
additional accommodation including a triple aspect master bedroom with en -
suite, farmhouse kitchen, utility and cloakroom. To the front of the house a
magnificent orangery has been added which enjoys far reaching rural views over
the landscaped gardens as far as the south coast from the bi - fold sliding
glass doors.
The home features an attractive custom oak kitchen with granite worktop, inset
Belfast sink and newly installed Electric Aga. A slate floor leads from the
entrance porch through to the kitchen and into the adjoining utility room
which has its own access to the garden and room for a separate washer and
dryer. There is a downstairs Cloakroom here with loft storage above.
In addition to the newly created living space in the Orangery, there is a
separate dining room with an original slate floor and large feature fireplace
with an inset wood burner and a beautiful oak lintel. Next door is a sitting
room with a Morso Squirrel wood burner on a slate hearth with a granite
lintel. Each of the reception rooms have passageways leading out to the
extension.
Upstairs there are four double bedrooms. The master bedroom has triple aspect
windows and an en - suite shower room. At the top of the stairs, the landing has
a study area with space for a small writing desk with a stunning view from the
window above. Two of the additional double bedrooms have similar views to the
front overlooking the gardens while the fourth bedroom is to the rear of the
house. There is a family bathroom on this floor in addition to the en - suite
and downstairs cloakroom.
**Grounds**
A hand gate leads over a cobble path to the front of the cottage and a
separate double 10ft field gate opens up to a large gravelled parking area for
6 cars. To the front of the property is an extensive patio with a seating
area. To one side of the house there are a number of outbuildings including
two detached garages, two sheds, greenhouses and a poly tunnel. A lovely
Dunster summer house with power, lighting and superb views is a superb spot
for a sundowner while overlooking the moors.
The gardens have various paths through them linking lawned areas which are
interspersed with woodland and ponds . This is a romantic garden with each
turn of a path leading to new discoveries; a stone circle, a gate leading
directly to the moors, a bluebell wood and a single room stone barn which
would make an ideal home office or holiday let, having had a positive pre -
application response.
**Surrounding area**
The property is situated off a small county lane on the rural outskirts of the
small moorland village on the Caradon trail of Darite. The village is situated
between the towns of Callington (8 miles) and Liskeard (3. 5 miles) which cater
for most day to day needs, containing shops, medical centre, library, junior
and secondary schools, public houses and restaurants. There is an outstanding
primary academy within the village. The Crows Nest Inn, a beautiful 16th
Century pub, is within walking distance. Tavistock and Plymouth are both
readily accessible (approx 20 miles) and offer further amenities.
Outside the garden gate lies Bodmin Moor, a large expanse of wild countryside
offering excellent walks and riding amidst glorious unspoiled scenery.
There are golf courses at St. Mellion, Launceston and Looe. There are
beautiful sandy beaches along the Whitsand Bay coastline and Portwrinkle is an
ideal location for water pursuits. Well - established sailing clubs are located
at St. Germans and Torpoint. A main line railway station connects Liskeard
with London Paddington.
**Services**
The property has mains electricity and water while drainage is to a septic
system. The property has oil fired central heating with a newly replaced
boiler.
**Directions**
Using gps to the postcode (PL14 5JP) will take you just past the primary
school in the village. Continue along the road until you find Roseanna Lodge
on the right. Turn sharp right immediately afterwards and head down the lane
(hairpin bend). Go past the black gates and garages for the cottage on the
left, and the gates for the house are on the left before the lane becomes a
bridleway.

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