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About
Walmsley Cottage is an impressive and versatile barn conversion offering character features and versatile living.
Boasting gardens of approximately one third of an acre, the property offers spacious accommodation, a large garage and ample private parking, all set within a delightful semi-rural position. EPC: D.
Situation - Walmsley Cottage is set in the rural hamlet of Lower Amble, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty just 0.5 miles from the picturesque village and Conservation Area of Chapel Amble, complete with a historic village green and The Maltsters Arms (recently reopened).
Located just to the north of the popular town of Wadebridge, the village has easy access to its many amenities, including a range of independent shops, primary and secondary schools, cinema, sports and social clubs, and the Camel cycle trail.
This delightful property is ideally situated to explore the stunning North Cornish coast, with nearby sandy beaches at Rock, Daymer, and Polzeath, as well as the scenic harbour towns of Port Isaac and Padstow.
To the east lies Bodmin Moor, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
For those needing transport links, mainline railway services are available at Bodmin Parkway, with direct connections to London Paddington.
Newquay Airport offers both domestic and international flights, while the A30, easily accessible from Bodmin, connects to the cathedral cities of Exeter and Truro.
Description - Converted in 2000, Walmsley Cottage is an impressive and versatile barn conversion offering character features and versatile living.
Enjoying generous gardens of approximately one third of an acre, the property offers spacious accommodation, a large garage and ample private parking, all set within a delightful semi-rural position.
The majority of the accommodation is arranged on the ground floor, enhanced by vaulted ceilings and a striking mezzanine level above.
The Property - Upon entering, a welcoming entrance hall provides access to the garage/utility room, complete with power and plumbing, together with a cloakroom.
The dual-aspect sitting room is a particularly attractive feature of the home, offering a bright and airy space with a stone fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, a picture window overlooking the front garden and sliding doors opening to the rear.
Stairs rise to the mezzanine above, creating a wonderful sense of openness.
There are two further rooms and a bathroom on the ground floor, offering potential for a self-contained annexe or guest accommodation if desired.
The spacious kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with a range of fitted base and wall units, a breakfast bar, integrated appliances including an oven, electric hob and dishwasher, and space for further white goods.
Doors open directly onto the rear garden and two further bedrooms complete the ground floor accommodation.
The mezzanine level enjoys far-reaching countryside views through large feature windows and leads to Bedroom One, a generous triple-aspect double room with an en-suite shower room.
Outside - The property is approached via a private track in which Walmsley Cottage has a right of way. A gated driveway to the front of the property provides ample parking and access to the garage.
The front garden is attractively landscaped with mature shrubs and trees, while the rear garden is particularly generous, mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees, established hedging, and a gravel and decked terrace, perfect for al-fresco dining and outdoor enjoyment.
Services - Mains water, electricity. Private drainage via septic tank. Oil fired central heating. Broadband availability: Ultrafast. Mobile Phone Coverage: Voice and Data .
(Broadband and mobile information via Ofcom). Please note that the agents have not inspected or tested these services.
Viewings - Strictly by appointment with the vendors appointed agents, Stags Directions - What3Words: ///roadways.respected.revised
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