About the property

With superb rural views, and being set within an idyllic plot of 1.5 acres, in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this property has been lovingly converted by the current owners to incorporate a wealth of character features including a drawing room with a fabulous arched granite fireplace and vaulted ceiling, hand crafted kitchen with built in appliances, exposed beams and staircase in English oak, and a master bedroom with en-suite dressing room and bath/shower room. The first floor has a pitch pine floor and further bedroom with en-suite shower room, whilst to the lower ground floor are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The part walled gardens comprise of a mixture of enclosed seating areas, formal gardens with mature shrubs and plants, and lawned terraces which lead to the vegetable patch and pond. The pond is fed by the leat which crosses the garden, with a moss covered bridge allowing access beyond to the rest of the garden. The southerly facing gently sloping gardens provide views across the valley towards Caradon Hill and benefit from a store currently housing the lawn mower with separate vehicular access from the adjoining driveway. Adjacent to the property are two paved parking areas, suitable for three to four cars, a further store, double garage with electric doors and large storage area above and an additional timber garage. . The hamlet is most noted for its ancient oak, which is believed to be the only ancient oak in Cornwall having reached a probable age of 1000 years. Darley Farm is located upon land occupied by the Dingle family since the 12th Century through to the early 20th Century, and was widely known for producing superior cider, some of the apple trees still standing in the garden today. In the nearby village of Upton Cross there is a 17th Century public house, the Caradon Inn, a church, primary school, and convenience store with Post Office. Liskeard itself provides all the shopping and entertainment facilities required and excellent transport links including a station with mainline railway line out of the county. The Accommodation Comprises Pathway leading to the front entrance door, which opens to:- Entrance Hallway11'7" x 5'6" (3.53m x 1.68m). Terracotta tiled floor with exposed stone and feature cut granite door frame leading to kitchen/dining room. Half glazed door and window to the rear garden with an internal planting bed containing cacti. Wooden steps lead to the glazed door of the drawing room with an additional door to the cloakroom. Drawing Room17'2" x 16'8" (5.23m x 5.08m). With vaulted ceiling and exposed beams and arched granite fireplace with slate hearth and brick interior worth particular note. The fireplace houses a large wood burning stove with vertical slit windows to either side. Twin glazed doors and side panels allow enjoyment of the views over the garden to the countryside beyond. Dual television point. Telephone point. Wall light points. Two radiators. Kitchen/Dining Room22'4" (6.8m) x 17'5" (5.3m) measured wall to wall including the staircase to the first floor.. Hand crafted kitchen in wood with beech worktops, housing a one and a quarter bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, with two feature saucepan trays beneath. Built in appliances including a 'Stoves' dishwasher and double oven, built in fridge, 'AEG' two ring gas hob, two ring halogen hob and two ring electric hob. Glazed display unit with wine rack and shelving beneath. The under stairs cupboard doubles as a pantry, fitted with shelves and an internal light, whilst in addition to the kitchen and formal dining area there is a further seating area and small study space. Terracotta tiled flooring throughout. Two radiators. Telephone point. Wall light points. Triple windows to the front elevation set within the former Waggon entrances. Doorways to lower ground floor and utility. Utility12'10" x 5'10" (3.91m x 1.78m). A dual aspect room with roll top work surface with space below for washing machine and tumble dryer. Single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Wooden base units. Exposed beam ceiling. Terracotta tiled flooring. Floor mounted Worcester oil fired boiler. Door to boot room. Boot Room Terracotta tiled floor. Radiator. Cupboard housing electrics. Part glazed stable door to side elevation. Beamed ceiling. Cloakroom Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Tiled floor. Radiator. First Floor Galleried Landing11'2" (3.4m) x 9'8" (2.95m) including staircase. Smoke sensor. Radiator. Window to the rear elevation. Stripped wood floor. Doors to:- Bedroom One12'4" x 11'10" (3.76m x 3.6m). Dual aspect room with telephone and television points. Stripped wood floor. Two wall light points. Radiator. Squared opening to:- Dressing Room11'3" (3.43m) x 5'11" (1.8m) including hanging spaces. Dressing table created from a working surface with wooden cupboards and drawers below. Radiator. Eye ball spotlights. Window to the front elevation overlooking the fields. Door to:- En-Suite Bathroom10'8" x 6'8" (3.25m x 2.03m). Panelled bath with mixer tap. Low level WC. Bidet. Shower cubicle with overhead shower and tiled splash backs. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap. Stripped wood floor. Towel radiator. Additional socket for electric towel rail. Extractor. Eye ball spotlights. Bedroom Two12'8" (3.86m) x 6'11" (2.1m) measured to the face of the built in wardrobe. Converted from the former hayloft, the original access now glazed to provide a window which extends to floor level. Stripped wood floor. Doorway to en-suite shower room. En-Suite Shower Room Overhead shower. Low level wc. Pedestal wash hand basin with shaving light above. Stripped wood floor. Radiator. Extractor. Lower Ground Floor Inner Hall Steps lead down from the kitchen/dining room with further doors providing access to the bathroom and the additional two bedrooms. Built in airing cupboard with duvet cupboard above. Radiator. Smoke sensor. Access to the twin loft spaces. Velux window providing natural light. Bedroom Three11'10" x 10'8" (3.6m x 3.25m). Two wall light points. Radiator. Window to the side elevation. Bedroom Four11'11" (3.63m) x 9'3" (2.82m) widening to 11'8" (3.56m). A dual aspect room with French doors leading to the adjacent patio. Two wall light points. Hanging rail. Radiator. Views over the gardens and neighboring properties, to the fields beyond. Bathroom Panelled bath with telephone style shower attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low level WC. Tiled splash backs and flooring. Radiator. Extractor. Shaving light. Outside Double Garage18'5" x 16'11" (5.61m x 5.16m). Electric up and over door. Power and light. Access to the boarded roof space which provides a substantial storage area with good headroom to the most part. Garage14'7" x 10'1" (4.45m x 3.07m). Timber construction. Adjoining the double garage with access alongside to provide maintenance to the exterior. Store7'11" x 6'8" (2.41m x 2.03m). Timber entrance door. Window. Ideal as a storage area for bicycles, garden furniture etc. Parking Parking areas are located to either side of the property, the larger providing parking for three cars and access to the oil storage tank. The second suitable for an additional car. To each side of the dwelling gates allow pedestrian access to the rear. Front Garden The front garden is enclosed by stone walling with access gates from the main parking area and the lane. Gravelled and cobbled making suitable for potted plants, with an outlook over the lane to the fields beyond. Rear Garden The rear garden has been divided into a number of Lifestyle Activities Rural Village Hills Amenities and Services Parking Schools Property Characteristics Conversion Storage Ground Floor 1st Floor Property Features Garden Attic Central Heating Cloakroom Dining Room Double Garage Ensuite Exposed Beams Fireplace French Doors Garage Pond Stables Study Views Wooden Floors Wood Stove Beamwork Patio Fixtures and Furnishings Bath Cooker Dishwasher Dryer Fridge Garden Furniture Shower Telephone Television Toilet Washing Machine. http://www.arkadia.com/zpoc-t1339857/