4 Bed Detached House, Harrowbarrow, PL17

A fabulous and well maintained 4 bedroom detached house complete with new solar panels and an air source heat pump to heat the whole house at minimal cost.

Key features

• 4 bedrooms
• 2 reception rooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Outbuildings
• Conservatory
• Detached
• Garden
• Parking
• Patio

Property description:

The Barn is a lovely family home situated in the very heart of the popular village of Harrowbarrow. The property is approached off the quiet village lane into a smart parking area in front of the house. First impressions are exceptional. There is parking for at least five cars and there is an external electrical charging point for vehicles (powered by the solar panels)

The front door leads into the staircase hallway which has a lovely wooden floor off which is a cloakroom and separate WC. The kitchen has a halogen hob, one microwave, two electric ovens, a built-in fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The floor is of original Delabole slate. Beyond the kitchen is the dining room, off which is the utility room with the controls for the solar panels, solar battery storage and air source heat pump and a pressurised hot water tank, along with storage shelves and space for a washing machine and dryer. Beyond the kitchen is the fabulous, light and airy conservatory which has a wooden floor and an 8 kW wood burner with an original Delabole slate hearth below, making a fantastic entertaining space throughout the year. Concertina doors lead out to the patio terrace and garden beyond. Also off the hallway is the sitting room that has a new wood burner and new carpet. A door leads out to the rear patio and garden.

Stairs lead up from the hallway to the first-floor landing and corridor off which are four bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a family shower room. There is also a storage cupboard, and the landing is spacious enough to be used as a sitting area.

The property has modern double glazing throughout in internal shutters on all the windows.

Gardens, grounds and outbuildings:

The garden is particularly special and consists of a patio or terrace that leads up to a lawn flanked by raised beds. There is also a decking area with a pergola. To the rear of the garden is a shed.


Location:

Harrowbarrow is a popular village situated within easy striking distance of Tavistock and Plymouth. The village has a shop & post office, church, school, village hall and play park. The property is equi-distant between Callington, Gunnislake and Calstock. Significantly, the nearby villages of Gunnislake and Calstock also have railway stations which provide a useful commuter service and link to Plymouth where it joins the main line to London Paddington in about 3 hours.

Tavistock is an ancient stannary and market town and offers a wide range of shops and other amenities. In particular, there is Mount Kelly, a private, independent, co-educational school in Tavistock for children aged between 3 and 18 offering day, weekly and full boarding.

The property lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and in 2006 the Tamar Valley was given World Heritage status. The valley has an extensive array of wildlife habitats and meandering rivers together with ancient woodlands and wetland and fabulous views across the entire landscape to the coast, from nearby Kit Hill. The property is within easy reach of the popular market town of Tavistock (about 8 miles away) and is also only a few miles away from the Dartmoor National Park. Cotehele House, owned by the National Trust, is within walking distance, being about two miles away. A great location for all outdoor pursuits, including, cycling/trail riding, walking/hiking, horse riding, kayaking and much more.

Callington 3 miles, Gunnislake 3 miles, Calstock 3 miles, Tavistock 8 miles, Plymouth 18 miles, Exeter 47 miles (distances are approximate).