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Crossway Cottage is at the crossroads in Trematon, a village near Saltash, about two miles from the Tamar, on the Cornish side. The cottage is probably about 300 years old. It retains much character, including slate flagstones, a large fireplace on the ground floor, and exposed beams on both floors. It has a generously sized garden – about 50ft by 45ft - in addition to off-road parking space, and paths around the sides and back leading to a back porch. There is a sitting room, a living room, and a kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor. A staircase from the living room leads to a landing, off which is a bathroom and two bedrooms. A door from one bedroom leads to boarded attic storage space. The roof space is insulated, not boarded. The house has oil-fired central heating – economical, and it heats the house quickly. The garden has a barbecue space, a pond, lawn and flower beds. There is a stable, a small toolshed/workshop, and an outside WC. The cottage and garden are surrounded by trees and traditional stone-walled Cornish houses – a very pleasant environment. Subject to planning permission being given the cottage might also be extended in various ways. In particular: 1 A larger conservatory or even a two-storey extension might be added on the south side, with access to the interior. There is an unused chimney stack at this end for a possible fireplace. 2 A large dormer would enable the bathroom and attic ceilings to be raised, providing a third bedroom. Trematon is tidy and picturesque. There is an excellent pub/restaurant within walking distance, near the turn-off from the A38. Saltash town centre is about a mile and a half away. It includes shops for everyday purposes, businesses, schools and leisure facilities, and can be reached by the A38 or a back road. There is a Waitrose supermarket near the A38, on the northern edge of the town. On the other side of the Tamar, about 20 minutes drive away, Plymouth has a large shopping centre, a main-line railway station connecting to London (Paddington), a coach interchange, an airport, and regular cross-channel ferry services to France and Spain. DESCRIPTION OF ROOMS From the road, a uPVC double-glazed front door leads into the entrance lobby and: SITTING ROOM 14’2” x 8’1” (4.32 x 2.46m) Large fireplace with cloam oven; floor of slate flagstones; natural stone walling; radiator; west-facing uPVC double glazed window with window seat; original wood panelled ceiling; and a TV point to an aerial for Freeview digital TV. LIVING ROOM 15’1” x 9’4” (4.60m x 2.84m). Off the sitting room, with an exposed beam ceiling; natural stone walling; radiator; west-facing uPVC double glazed window; fitted carpet; staircase to first floor with under-stairs cupboard, feature recess on the quarter landing. TV cabling to a Sky dish on the south wall and an aerial in the loft. KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16’4” x 7’5” (4.98m x 2.26m). Also off the sitting room, with a range of solid pine floor units with matching wall cupboards; rolled top work surfaces with tiling behind; stainless steel single drainer sink unit; washing machine; oil-fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot water; electric cooker; space for combined fridge freezer; ceramic tiled floor; one uPVC double glazed window and two original windows; radiator; exposed beam ceiling; and glazed door leading to rear porch, with door to garden. FIRST FLOOR LANDING Exposed roof timbers, large access panel to the loft space, doors to: BATHROOM Generously sized, with part restricted headroom. Blue suite comprising a corner bath with Mira ‘zest’ shower, fully tiled walls around the bath; low level wc; and a pedestal wash basin. Dimplex fan heater; fitted carpet; radiator; uPVC double glazed window. BEDROOM 2 8’11” x 7’10” (2.72m x 2.39m). Also, a built-in wardrobe on one wall with full length mirrored sliding door; exposed roof timbers; fitted carpet; radiator; west-facing uPVC double glazed window. BEDROOM 1 9’1” x 11’6” (2.77m x 3.50m) Double bedroom with exposed roof timbers; west-facing uPVC double glazed window; fitted carpet; radiator. Alcove to one side with a small doorway leading to: ATTIC SPACE Boarded storage space 16’8” (5.08m) long, partly 4’9” (1.46m) wide, and partly 7’6” (2.30m) wide, with restricted headroom. Sloping ceiling; low-level south-facing window. EXTERNAL From the road a five-barred gate at the north-west corner of the cottage leads to a gravelled courtyard area for off-road parking, and a stable 12’ x 10’ (3.60m x 3.05m) with window, and stable door. Oil tank; shed 9’9” x 6’ (2.97 x 1.83m) used as a workshop; outside WC with stand pipe, back door, and garden. A conservatory 12’ x 6’ (3.66m x 1.83m) runs alongside the south wall of the cottage and could be used as a greenhouse/potting shed or a sun lounge. The main part of the garden, about 50’ x 43’ (15.24m x 13.10m), includes a raised terrace for barbecue etc; a lawn with flower and shrub borders; an ornamental pond; and a small shed for logs etc. The garden faces south, and has sun all day. A pedestrian gate leads out to the road. SERVICES AND COUNCIL TAX Mains water and electricity, septic tank drainage. Council tax band C – currently £1014pa. Water and sewerage charges – currently approximately £120pa. DIRECTIONS From Plymouth continue on the A38 towards Liskeard - over the River Tamar, through the tunnel, across the big roundabout, down the hill and up, following the sign to Trematon on the left near the top of the slope. The next turning to the left also leads to Trematon. Crossway Cottage is painted yellow, at the crossroads in the centre of the village. Please note that all dimensions are approximate. Viewing is strictly by prior appointment.
GBP232000.00
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