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Mispickel
Mispickel
Danescombe Valley, Calstock, PL18 9RZ
Calstock 1.5 miles Saltash 11 miles Plymouth 16 miles
• 9 Acres of Privacy and Seclusion
• Stunning Location
• Recently Refurbished and Extended
• Nestled in Broadleaved Woodland
• Beautifully Presented Cottage
• Garage and Parking
• Formal Gardens
• Potentially Five Bedrooms
Guide price £560,000
SITUATION
This stunning family home enjoys a deeply private setting in a sheltered wooded
valley in an exceptionally beautiful setting on the bend of the Tamar adjacent to the
beautiful Cotehele House, an unaltered medieval house owned by the National
Trust. Mispickel enjoys a southerly aspect and it is rural yet not remote being located
around ¾ of a mile from Calstock on the beautiful river Tamar and standing by a
stream in a steep wooded valley leading down to the Tamar.
Deep in the Danescombe Woods lying amongst the abandoned shafts, this stunning
house represents a fine lifestyle investment. Close by Calstock is a thriving rural
community that meets every day needs. Slightly further afield is the East Cornwall
town of Callington and the West Devon medieval market town of Tavistock, each
within some 5 miles away.
DESCRIPTION
The approach is almost as magical as the house itself, leaving the river behind slowly
winding through the valley on a track, eventually a small cluster of buildings emerge
out of the woodland, crossing a small bridge the house is standing in its own 9
acres of largely broadleaved woodland. Mispickel is a fabulous family home skilfully
and tastefully converted originally from two buildings relating to the nearby Cornish
tin mine. This skilful and imaginatively conversion, sympathetic to its setting and the
original character, has been continued by the present owners, to create a charming
and fascinating country residence.
Mispickel was originally two separate buildings, an engine house to drive a steam
machine and a 'crusher house' where the ore from the mine was crushed and loaded
onto train carriages. The two buildings are linked together by a splendid kitchen/
breakfast room.
ACCOMMODATION
From the gravelled parking area in front of the large garage a path wiggles to the
entrance porch, which opens to the deeply impressive eat-in kitchen, with masses of
natural light and dual aspect windows. There is an oil fired Rayburn cooker/heater,
A recently extended and refurbished slice of heaven in the upper
reaches of the Tamar Valley.
together with the Worcester oil fired boiler for central heating and domestic hot
water. The custom built kitchen area has wooden worktops, cupboards and drawers
with provision for a washing machine and dryer.
Turning right, the sitting room with a warming open fire and a quite extraordinary
and splendid turned hardwood staircase leads to the first floor. There is a large
south facing teak framed conservatory which is a really useful room stuffed full of
light with windows and glass doors overlooking the gardens.
Beyond the kitchen are two further bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a
library and study.
To the first floor level, half of which is a recent addition, is the master bedroom and
a further bedroom currently used as an additional reception room or snug. Over the
sitting room is a further bedroom or very private guest room with a bathroom for
exclusive use.
The cottage has a plethora of character features enhanced by oil fired central
heating and double glazing. A useful garage provides storage.
GARDENS & GROUNDS
The stunning grounds are an exceptional feature of this delightful home. They
broadly represent one side of this wooded valley and adjoin an 'Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty'. Mispickel has its own large orchard, extensive grounds including
woodlands, a Roman herb garden and even its own silver adit and mine entrance.
Paths wiggle through the woodland.
The majority of the gardens are completely private and a perfect sun trap, at the
rear of the main dwelling is, again, a very private garden bordering onto the stone
walls and bedrock to the side of the valley with a lovely backdrop of mature trees.
Leading off from the gravelled area are fuel bunkers, covered wood store and a
modern pine studio or summer house.
A fast flowing stream borders the side of the property and the lovely sound of the
water can be heard throughout the garden. An almost hidden pathway leads to a
little area with wooden shed almost surrounded by beech and sycamore trees. The
grounds make a lovely garden playground for all ages and there is an abundance of
timber to provide fuel for wood burning appliances. The land extends in all to
approximately 9 acres.
TENURE
Freehold.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Band E.
SERVICES
Mains water. Private drainage. Electric. Oil fired central heating.
VIEWING/NEGOTIATIONS
Strictly by appointment through Stags' Plymouth Office: 01752 223933 or Email:
plymouth@stags.co.uk.
DIRECTIONS
From Callington proceed towards Gunnislake/Tavistock on the A390 passing
through St. Ann's Chapel. After approximately 3 miles, take the second right turn
signposted to Albaston and Calstock. Follow this road into Calstock where, after
passing the railway station, turn right within 200 yards signposted Lower Kelly.
Follow this road to the end where the tarmac surface gives way to a track and
continue where the property will be found at the end on the right hand side
accessed via a bridge over the stream.
Mispickel, Danescombe Valley, Calstock, PL18 9RZ
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Stags
34-36 North Hill, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 8ET
Tel: 01752 223933
plymouth@stags.co.uk
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