8 bed property for sale

Whitson Cross Lane, Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth PL5

An impressive detached period built residence having an interesting history and old origins dating back nearly 400 years. The property has been extensively upgraded, improved and refurbished offering flexibility of layout and usage. The main house with 2 reception rooms, 33' kitchen/dining room, 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, annexe with large lounge, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Self contained detached 1 bedroom cottage. 2 good size garages. Delightful walled gardens incorporating patios, lawn, swimming pool and spring fed old well. Ideal for a large family or multi generational occupation. Potential for part letting out. No onward chain.

Hillside, Whitsoncross Lane, Tamerton Foliot

Accommodation

A stunning detached residence having a fascinating history and old origins dating back nearly 400 years.

Mary Dean was a well known person in Tamerton Foliot, the eldest child of Sir James and Lady Modyford who helped found schools in Buckland Monachorum 1702, Walkhampton 1719 and latterly Hillside as depicted by a plaque in 1734. A school for boys, the first in England.

The property really is like a secret oasis once inside with unique handcrafted features.

Over the years the property has been expensively and carefully extended, extensively upgraded, improved and refurbished and comprises a detached period home offering versatile and flexible accommodation laid out over two floors, with a detached cottage in the grounds.

The main house with 2 generous size reception rooms, a large 33' kitchen/dining room, 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

A substantial side annexe which can be separated, also laid out as 2 storeys and provides a large reception room 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and below this 2 large garages and storage with delightful walled gardens behind enjoying a good degree of privacy with patio areas part covered with hot tub, swimming pool, garden stores and an old well always providing water through the drought periods in the past.

The property offers space for a large family or potentially multi generational occupation with various family units or the possibility of for example an air B and B in the cottage, or letting out the annexe or cottage.

Location

Set close to the heart of Tamerton Foliot village fronting onto Whitsoncross Lane the main street running through the attractive village. Found here with a good variety of local services and amenities close by, bus stops on your doorstep, easy access into the city and towards Derriford Hospital. The village having the benefit of the highly regarded Mary Dean Primary School, convenience shops, a choice of three public houses and with delightful walks close by leading down to Tamerton Creek and the waterside woodland to Worley Point and the nature reserve, along the River Tavy up to Lopwell Dam and beyond to Dartmoor, which is a five minute drive.

Main House

Porch (2.39m x 1.14m (7'10" x 3'9"))

Hall

Sitting Room (4.52m x 4.22m (14'10" x 13'10"))

Living Room (4.65m x 3.96m (15'3" x 13'0"))

Kitchen/Dining Room (10.06m x 3.66m (33'0" x 12'0"))

Rear Lobby

Downstairs Wc

Useful Utility Room (1.27m x 1.07m (4'2" x 3'6"))

Housing 'Ideal Logic' gas boiler.

Cloakroom (1.04m x 0.91m (3'5" x 3'0"))

First Floor

Landing

Bedroom One (4.83m x 3.89m (15'10" x 12'9"))

En-Suite Bathroom

Bath, WC, wash hand basin and separate shower

Bedroom Two (4.83m x 4.06m max (15'10" x 13'4" max))

Bedroom Three (4.32m x 3.63m max (14'2" x 11'11" max))

Bedroom Four (3.58m x 2.67m (11'9" x 8'9"))

Bedroom Five/Office (3.02m x 2.29m (9'11" x 7'6"))

Family Bathroom

Corner bath, WC, wash hand basin, separate shower, sauna.

Annexe

Ground Floor - Annexe

Lobby (4.11m x 3.25m (13'6" x 10'8"))

Kitchen (3.18m x 2.82m (10'5" x 9'3"))

First Floor - Annexe

Lounge (6.78m x 5.59m max (22'3" x 18'4" max))

Bedroom One (4.83m x 3.35m (15'10" x 11'0"))

En-Suite Bathroom

Bath, WC, wash hand basin and shower.

Bedroom Two (3.30m x 3.20mmax (10'10" x 10'6"max))

'L' shaped.

Bathroom

Bath, WC, wash hand basin and shower.

Garage One (7.21m x 3.23m (23'8" x 10'7"))

Garage Two (4.42m x 3.35m (14'6" x 11'0"))

Storeroom (3.40m x 2.64m, 1.37m reduced head height (11'2" x)

The Cottage

Ground Floor - Cottage

Lounge (5.44m x 4.78m max (17'10" x 15'8" max))

'L' shaped. Circular staircase to first floor.

Bedroom (2.97m x 2.44m (9'9" x 8'0"))

First Floor - Cottage

Dining Room (4.78m x 2.77m (15'8" x 9'1"))

Kitchen (2.49m x 2.49m (8'2" x 8'2"))

Shower Room

Shower, WC and wash hand basin.

Outside

Two sets of double gates give access to parking within the two garages. Gated access leads to the enclosed rear garden. Workshop/shed electric power, work bench and store behind. Period well, covered.

Outdoor Pool

Above ground style with filtration system and new liner in 2022.

Agents Note

Tenure: Freehold

council tax band: G