Bere Alston, PL20

Detached privately located Character Five-Bedroom Country Cottage

This pretty and characterful cottage enjoys a peaceful setting just beyond the edge of a popular village, approached via quiet country lanes. Offering both privacy and versatility, the property includes an annex, a large and beautifully maintained garden extending to around half an acre, a garage, and ample off-road parking.  The village itself is well-served, with a selection of local shops, doctors’ surgery, chemist, regular bus routes, and a train station, making it a convenient location while still retaining its countryside charm.

The cottage combines period features with comfortable living spaces. The kitchen, fitted with solid wood units, beams, central island, and a stove, flows naturally into a dining/sun room that overlooks the rear gardens and French doors opening onto a side patio area. In addition, there are two further reception rooms offering flexibility for family living or working from home. Three double bedrooms are available on the first floor of the main cottage.  

The annex, currently integrated into the main dwelling, provides excellent flexibility for a variety of uses. It features its own kitchen area, one of the reception rooms, a convenient downstairs shower room, and two additional bedrooms. This versatile space could easily serve as independent accommodation for a relative, guest suite, or home office, while also offering the potential to be reconfigured to suit individual needs.

Set within its own half an acre of beautifully landscaped and mature gardens, offering an array of established trees, shrubs, planting and pathways, this charming property provides an idyllic country retreat. 

Accommodation:

Ground Floor

Main Kitchen (5.65m x 4.12m/18'6"x 13'6"):   Solid wood wall, base, and larder units combined with a flagstone floor, tiled worktops and oil-fired Rayburn oven along with ceiling beams add to the traditional country cottage style.

Dining Room (3.15m x 2.74m/10'4" x 9'0")/Sun Room (3.69m x 2.99m/12'1" x 9'10"):   The flagstone flooring continues into the dining/sun room, which features windows on three sides to fill the space with natural light.  Incorporating a door which leads onto the rear patio area.

Utility (2.00m x 1.31m/6'7" x 4'4"):    Tucked away behind a solid wood door is this utility room with space for washing machine, drier and freezer or storage.

Downstairs Bathroom (2.49m x 2.54m/8'2" x 8'4"):   A spacious family bathroom with tiled flooring and white sanitaryware, incorporating a corner bath with electric shower over. 

Lounge (5.53m x 7.35m/18'4" x 23'5"):   A light lounge with a feature stone fireplace and wood-burning stove. Three southerly-facing windows at the front of the property let in natural light.

Reception Room (2.99m x 4.03m/9'10" x 13'3"):   Part of the annex this cosy room can be accessed from the main lounge or through a separate entrance and hallway.  Incorporating a stone fireplace with woodburning stove.

Kitchen Two (2.93m x 3.33m/9'7" x 10'11"):    Accessed either through the main house or through it's own private entrance, fitted with slate flooring, wall and base units and space for a table.

Downstairs Wet Room (1.45m x 1.17m/4'9" x 3'10"):    Fully tiled wet room with white sanitaryware and electric shower.

First Floor

Master Bedroom (5.92m x 3.72m/19'5" x 12'2"):    A spacious room overlooking the front of the property, fitted with built-in cupboards that provide practical storage solutions. The generous size offers flexibility for a variety of uses.

Bedroom Two (2.94m x 4.25m/9'8" x 13'11"):   Another generous double bedroom featuring a Velux window above and a side window with views over the landscaped garden. The room also includes built-in cupboards, providing useful storage space.

Bedroom Three (3.33m x  2.48m/10'11" x 8'2"):     Single bedroom with views over the rear of the property and countryside.

Family Shower room (2.10m x 2.46m/6'11" x 8'1"):     The family shower room is fitted with white sanitaryware and a corner shower. Floor-to-ceiling tiling gives a clean, finish and complemented by wood flooring.

Bedroom Four (3.21m x 4.06m/10'6" x 13'4"):   Part of the annex and currently incorporated into the main house, this double bedroom offers an ideal private room with versatility for additional family members or income potential. 

Bedroom Five (3.06m x 2.86m/10'0" x 9'5"):   A single bedroom with built-in storage, offering a practical and comfortable space.

Garage (5.37m x 6.00m/17'7" x 19'8"):   The generous garage is sub-divided into a large storage/workshop and also has a separate room for a gym.  This could easily be removed to make into a double garage.  There is also a large hardstanding area which offers more additional parking directly outside the garage. 

Gym Room (2.20m x 2.99m/7'3" x 9'10"):  

Externally:    Set within its own large, wrap-around garden plot, this charming country retreat offers peaceful and private living.  A stone pathway from the front of the property leads through the front garden which is lawned and planted with established shrubs. The main entrance can be found at the rear of the property, which is accessed via a pretty terraced patio—perfect for relaxing in the sun.  To the rear, another generous patio overlooks the surrounding woodland and provides ample space for outdoor dining and entertaining. The landscaped gardens continue to the side of the property, where there is outside space for the hot tub leads to a further stone pathway which winds along the property and leads to the westerly boundary.  

Services:  

Council Tax:  C

Directions: From our Tavistock Office on West Street, take the A390 Callington Road out of Tavistock. At the Gulworthy roundabout, take the first exit and follow the B3257 to Bere Alston. Before you enter the Village take the right fork into Broad Park Road.  Approximately 3/4 of the way along that road take the right turning opposite Drakes Park. Follow this road for for some way until you see a sign for "The Cottage" on your left hand side.  Turn in here and follow the lane.  The cottage is the first property on your right.  Parking is available directly opposite on the left by the garage/gym building.

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Agents Notes: Fixtures, fittings, appliances or any building services referred to does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us.  The suitability and working condition of these items and services is the responsibility of purchasers.