St. Stephens House, Launceston, Cornwall PL15

Opportunity for multi-generational living with independent annexe. Rich interior with high ceilings and original features. Four large reception rooms, three kitchens, seven bedrooms (two en-suites). Beautiful walled gardens, courtyard, far-reaching views over Launceston town and Castle.

This impressive Grade II listed Georgian residence is steeped in history, featuring a rich interior with high ceilings and original features. The additional annexe offers tremendous potential, whether you are seeking a large family home, space for multi-generational living, or an opportunity for rental income.

The property boasts a rich history and benefits from spacious living accommodation with the principal residence comprising of the following:- on the ground floor there are two reception rooms, two kitchens, W.C. and a self-contained one bedroom annexe with it’s own independent access and sun terrace. There is also access into the cellar from the ground floor.

The annexe (which could equally be used as part of the dwelling) comprises of a double bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a second staircase which could be utilized to incorporate two of the first floor bedrooms to make a larger annexe.

On the first floor of the principal dwelling there are six bedrooms including two en-suite, a family bathroom and separate W.C. Stairs also rise to two further attic rooms and additional storage space.

At the rear, impressive double gates lead to a cobbled enclosed courtyard with a Coach House ideal for workshop or vehicle storage.

The front gardens, arranged around a south-facing circular driveway, offer the best views. A high slate topped stone wall adds charm and privacy. The driveway features trees, shrubs, lawn, flower beds, and another raised lawn. There is also ample parking. A few steps lead to the side of the property with a private terrace accessed from the annexe with a listed granite cider press.

This is truly a wonderful versatile period town property and a viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the attributes on offer.

LOCATION
From the position on St Stephens Hill there is ease of access to a range of daily facilities including convenience store, food supermarket, petrol filling station and shop, bowling club, church, popular public house, steam railway, the pretty riverside St Thomas area of the town, St Stephens primary school and St Josephs independent school. The full social, commercial and shopping facilities of Launceston town centre are within 3/4 mile. The former market town of Launceston on the Cornwall / Devon border provides access to the A30 dual carriageway. Beyond to the east (another 42 miles) the city of Exeter provides Intercity Rail Link, International Airport and M5 motorway link, with the city of Plymouth (28 miles) providing continental ferry port and mainline rail station. In all directions from Launceston there is scenery of outstanding natural beauty. To the North is one of the country's most stunning stretches of National Trust Cliff Scenery with South West coast path, quaint former fishing villages and popular family surfing beaches. To the West are the open spaces of Bodmin Moor ideal for walking and riding and to the East is Dartmoor National Park. Running southwards the hidden Tamar Valley steeped in 18th century mining history is renowned for salmon fishing and flows out into historic Plymouth Sound with all its yachting activities.

ACCOMMODATION

ENTRANCE CONSERVATORY
Triple aspect windows with beautiful views of the garden. Space for conservatory furniture. Exposed stone wall.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
Head height wood paneling.

HALLWAY
Doors leading to all ground floor rooms. Beautiful original Georgian staircase rising to first floor. Exposed wooden floorboards, radiator and half height paneling.

DINING ROOM
Window to the front elevation. Half height wood paneling, open fireplace with slate hearth. Could be utilized as a drawing room, home office or further reception room. Carpeted and radiator.

LIVING ROOM
Window to the front elevation with shutters. Feature fireplace with slate hearth. Radiator and space for living room furniture.

KITCHEN ONE
Window to the front and side elevations. Base units with worksurface over and shelves above, Belfast sink with tiled splash back, oil fired Aga and space for under counter fridge and freezer. Exposed wooden flooring and space for dining room furniture.

KITCHEN TWO
Window to the rear elevation. Range of base and eye level units with work surface over having inset stainless steel sink, free standing double oven and eye level dishwasher. Door leading into:-

UTILTY AREA
Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Door to courtyard.

PANTRY
Window to the rear elevation. Shelving and boiler.
Steps leading down to:-

W.C.
Window to the rear elevation. Low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin with separate taps. Door with steps lead down to:-

CELLAR
Comprising hallway with doors off to Coal Cellar, Wine Cellar, one larger cellar room and wine store. Suitable for a variety of uses. There is also a door which provides external access.

SELF CONTAINED ANNEXE

BEDROOM SEVEN
Window to the rear elevation. This room could be used as another reception room. Exposed beams and space for twin or double beds.

ANNEXE LIVING ROOM
Window to the side elevation along with door to sun terrace. Granite open fireplace (currently panelled off). Space for dining room furniture.

ANNEXE KITCHEN
Window and door to the side elevation. Range of base and eye level units with worksurface over, full height larder. Inset electric hob with oven below and extractor fan above, space for under counter fridge. Tiled splash back.

INNER HALLWAY
Door to:-

ANNEXE BATHROOM
Obscure window to the rear elevation. Low level W.C., tile enclosed bath with separate taps, shower curtain and shower head attachment. Sink with separate taps and storage cupboard below.

From the Hallway the Georgian staircase rises to:-

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Window to the front elevation. Doors leading to all first floor rooms.

BEDROOM THREE
Window to the side elevation, wall mounted sink with separate taps, exposed wooden floorboards and radiator. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture.

BEDROOM TWO
Windows to the front and side elevations. Wall mounted sink with separate taps, exposed wooden floorboards and radiator. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture.

BEDROOM ONE
Window to the front elevation. Built-in storage cupboard, exposed wooden floorboards and radiator. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Door into:-

EN-SUITE
Shower cubicle and wall hung sink with separate taps.

BEDROOM SIX
Window to the front elevation. Wall mounted sink with separate taps, exposed wooden floorboards and radiator. Space for single bed and bedroom furniture.

BEDROOM FIVE
Window to the front elevation. Exposed wooden floorboards, radiator, feature open fireplace and slate hearth. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Door into walk-in wardrobe and extra storage cupboard.

BEDROOM FOUR
Window to the rear elevation. Door into storage cupboard, exposed wooden floorboards and radiator. Space for double bed and bedroom furniture. Steps to:-

EN-SUITE
Window to the rear elevation. Wall hung sink with mixer tap and corner shower.

W.C.
Low level W.C. and wash hand basin.

BATHROOM
Window to the rear elevation. Low level W.C., wall hung basin with separate taps, free standing bath with separate taps and shower head attachment. Corner shower cubicle with shower head attachment. Radiator and half height tiling.

Stairs from the first floor landing rise to:-

ATTIC ROOMS
There are two attic rooms which all provide great additional storage or provide further living accommodation, subject to any necessary planning consents. There is also a further large attic space which also provides storage.

OUTSIDE
At the rear of the property, a cobbled courtyard is accessed through impressive double gates from the road. This area includes:-

COACH HOUSE
Could be utilised as a spacious workshop or provide covered storage for a vehicle.

The gardens, positioned at the front of the property, are arranged around a listed circular driveway facing south, offering the finest views. An original slate-topped stone wall separates the property from the road, adding charm and privacy. Within the circular driveway, there are numerous established trees, shrubs, and a lawned area, whilst the outer circle features attractive flower beds and a raised lawn.

There is ample parking space for multiple vehicles. A few steps lead up to a terrace at the side of the property, which is fully enclosed and private, and features an original Listed granite cider press.
From the main garden there is steps leading up to the patio through a lockable gate.

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SERVICES
Mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.

DIRECTIONS
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VIEWINGS
Please ring 01566 777 777 to view this property and check availability before incurring travel time/costs. FULL DETAILS OF ALL OUR PROPERTIES ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE www.kivells.com.

BOUNDARIES
Any purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and neither vendor nor the vendor’s agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof. Should any dispute arise as to the boundaries or any points on the particulars or plans or the interpretation of them, the question shall be referred to the vendor’s agent whose decision acting as experts shall be final.

EASEMENTS, WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The property is offered for sale, subject to and with the benefit of all matters contained in or referred to in the Property and Charges Register of the registered title together with all public or private rights of way, wayleaves, easements and other rights of way, which cross the property.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
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1. They are not authorised to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere, either on their own behalf or on behalf of their client or otherwise. They assume no responsibility for any statement that may be made in these particulars. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
2. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary planning, building regulation or other consents and Kivells have not tested any services, equipment or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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