Harewood Gardens

A hugely attractive and versatile character home with tremendous breadth of appeal, to include beautiful walled gardens, outdoor pool and extensive garaging, 0.55 acres in all. Chain-free, beautifully finished and presented, up to 6 bedrooms, Freehold, Council Tax band: E.

Situation - This characterful period home is located at Harewood, on the fringes of the picturesque World Heritage village of Calstock, within a short distance of the River Tamar, and enjoys some wonderful views across the Tamar Valley towards the river itself. All local amenities and facilities, including the village's train station and public quay, are only one mile away. A former inland port on the tidal path of the River Tamar, Calstock is now enjoyed by sailing enthusiasts who use the quay and mooring facilities, with the village enjoying a good community spirit and a regular, 35-minute train service to the City of Plymouth. Those with an interest in sailing or other water-based pursuits should take particular note; there are moorings and a nearby boatyard, with tidal access to Plymouth Sound approx. 12 nautical miles downriver. The Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), along the Devon/Cornwall border, offers superb opportunities to discover the region's rich heritage. The village of Gunnislake is 2 miles away whilst the thriving market town of Tavistock in West Devon, with its superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, is just 7.5 miles away to the northeast.

Description - This hugely impressive and exceptionally versatile attached home forms part of the former Harewood House estate, an ancient manor of Saxon origin which enjoyed a varied history until the early 20th Century. The site of the former manor now comprises several individual character homes, all enjoying the incredibly peaceful, private and picturesque setting, surrounded by the steeply wooded banks of the Tamar Valley. This particular property sits on the southern side of Harewood, benefitting from exceptional views over the valley and large, south-facing walled gardens, with the plot totalling just over half an acre. The accommodation is bright, spacious and beautifully presented, with the ability to be arranged in numerous configurations to include up to six bedrooms. Of additional note are the property's extensive parking and garaging, sun terrace and garden room, and a private outdoor swimming pool with pool room. Importantly, the property is also offered with no onward chain.

Accommodation - The highly adaptable accommodation is accessed on the ground floor into an entrance hallway, where there are doors to a cloakroom, study and the living room. A beautifully large and bright dual-aspect room, the living room is centred around a log burning stove and looks out over the property's gardens to the south and western sides, with French doors leading out on to the sun terrace. The adjacent snug is currently used as a TV room but could serve equally well as a hobbies room or home office. Opposite, the kitchen is equipped with an excellent range of cupboards and cabinets with roll-top and beech-block worktops over, incorporating a Leisure range-style cooker. To one side of the kitchen is a utility room and there is a separate laundry room, accessed externally, to the front of the house. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining room is a good size and characterful room with stone tiling underfoot and exposed timbers, plus an open staircase rising to the first floor. The house has the flexibility to provide up to 6 bedrooms on the first floor, although one is currently utilised as an office. In keeping with the characterful nature of the house, the first-floor landing has wooden floorboards throughout and there are some attractive arched brick headers located above several of the doorways. Located at the end of the hallway, the bright and attractive, dual-aspect master bedroom is served by a tasteful en-suite and features patio doors opening out to a small south-facing balcony, from where there are some spectacular valley views on offer. The second bedroom is a very pretty room again served by a stylish en-suite, with a raised dressing area located over the stairwell. The family bathroom features a 4-piece suite to include a tiled shower enclosure with Mira Sport shower, plus a separate panelled bath.

Outside - The house is approached across a large gravelled drive where there is ample parking and turning space for numerous vehicles, in addition to the extensive stone-built garaging. Each of the garages has power and lighting internally, whilst three of the five have been merged into a single, open-plan garage/workshop with an inspection pit. Off the drive is a sizable timber machinery store, plus a duck pond and small duck house. A beautiful arched stone wall with a keystone brickwork header takes you through to the property’s wonderful gardens. The principal garden is arranged into two lawn terraces which are south-facing and enclosed by high stone and brick walling on two sides. Also located around the plot are a vegetable garden, greenhouse, centrally heated garden room beneath the sun terrace, and a colourfully planted, sheltered rear garden. On the lower side of the garaging, the property is complete with an outdoor swimming pool, pool house and BBQ area, ideal for entertaining and relaxing in complete privacy.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Oil-fired central heating. Private drainage via a septic tank. Bottled LPG to the range cooker. Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.