Ref: LCAA6397 £650,000 Bridles, Talland Bay, Looe, Cornwall FREEHOLD

Situated well off the beaten track, above the beautiful beach at Talland Bay on the south coast of Cornwall. A very privately positioned, detached 4 bedroomed house with lovely views over

a valley to the sea. Set centrally within 6¾ acres of incredibly beautiful garden, profusely stocked and landscaped to create a parkland setting, dropping down the valley side to lawns, meadow and woodland, bordered by a pretty stream. The grounds provide complete privacy

for this attractive house and are just a short walk from Talland Bay.

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SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION Ground Floor: entrance porch, entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, shower room, utility room, bath/wet room and 2 bedrooms off the entrance hall, rear porch. First Floor: 2 double bedrooms and a galleried landing area with storage. Outside: wide, gated driveway from a no-through lane that only serves Bridles and one other property beyond. Well metalled driveway sweeping down through the grounds and up to the house where it broadens to provide a large parking and turning area. Beautiful grounds of approximately 6¾ acres forming a parkland setting to the house which is set on a plateau with lovely views down over the grounds, the valley beyond and the sea in the distance. The grounds comprise wild natural areas, a belt of woodland, extensive lawns and a large kitchen garden with polytunnels.

DESCRIPTION Bridles occupies an exceptionally attractive and desirable location situated .3 of a mile along Bridals Lane above Talland Bay beach, set within total privacy within its own grounds well away from any neighbouring properties with just a short stroll back down the lane to the beach. Set within circa 6¾ acres of beautifully stocked and landscaped gardens providing a parkland setting with market garden and polytunnels to the rear of the plot and wild areas acting as a nature reserve including a belt of woodland. The grounds are truly superb with a stream running through the vegetable garden area and a further stream running along the wooded boundary.

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A five bar vehicular gate opens on to a well metalled driveway which leads through the grounds and up to the house where it provides a broad parking and turning area with steps up to the front door. The extended cottage is situated on a plateau from which the views in all directions are fantastic, down across the landscaped garden and woodland, to the valley beyond with the sea in the distance. The tiers of garden around the property are beautifully planted and well stocked with rockeries, flower and shrub beds, a pergola festooned with flowering plants and various lawned and hard landscaped terraces enjoying the wonderful views. The grounds are a particularly attractive element of the property, extending to approximately 6¾ acres, comprising areas of lawn with superbly stocked, mature flower/shrub beds, large areas of wild garden frequented by numerous rabbits and pheasants and a broad belt of woodland. Two attractive streams run along the boundary and through the grounds whilst to the rear of the house is a large vegetable garden with polytunnels. The original cottage is believed to date from the mid 1800’s and was then extended by the current owners in 1993 to provide a large kitchen/dining room and new stairs up to a galleried landing with storage areas off and access to two first floor double bedrooms. The property now provides four bedrooms on split levels together with a lovely sitting room from the old cottage with fireplaces at either end, one of which has a large woodburning stove with a back boiler to provide heating to two radiators. The superb newly extended kitchen breakfast room has a high vaulted ceiling with skylight windows and a well fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and a breakfast bar semi dividing the kitchen and dining room areas. There is a large ground floor bathroom with wet room area and separate bath together with an adjacent family shower room and various ancillary/utility areas. Externally there is a range of outside stores, a garage and workshop and two further stores close to the house.

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HISTORICAL NOTE Bridals Lane is an adopted road which runs along the back of Talland Bay beach which then follows the valley contours upwards upwards for about ⅓ of a mile where Bridles Cottage will be found on the right hand side. The cottage currently called Bridles which we understand was at one time spelt Bridals and it is situated on Bridals Lane which, as with a lot of bridleways the name was earned as brides apparently used to walk this trail from the neighbouring fishing village of Polperro on their route through to Talland Church.

LOCATION This delightful house occupies a truly unique position which will be one which many people will covet, situated as it is a few hundred yards above Talland Bay beach enjoying an extremely private, peaceful, rural setting with gorgeous views out over its own extensive gardens to the valley below and the sea in the distance. A short walk down the adopted road (which only serves two properties) brings you directly to Talland Bay beach providing excellent bathing virtually on your doorstep and a ramp to the beach would enable the easy launch of boats/kayaks etc. Talland Bay has long been sought after due to the fact that there are very few properties in

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the bay and therefore for the most part there is an air of peace within these surroundings. Talland is situated between the picturesque fishing villages of Polperro and the harbour town of Looe both of which have been made prominent by the fishing industry in Cornwall with Polperro having a picturesque harbour with clustered fisherman’s cottages and houses around it and still has a small active fishing fleet and fish market together with excellent restaurants, local inns and associated businesses/shops.

To the east lies the larger fishing town of Looe which has long been regarded as the shark fishing capital of England and fishing trips can be booked from the bustling harbour and piers with fresh fish being readily available on a daily basis from the fish market. The town has an eclectic mix of national and local shops along its high street with a wide variety of inns, restaurants, cafés and other business and a town beach and numerous boating facilities to cater for the larger number of pleasure craft and yachts that use the harbour and East Looe river. On either side of Talland Bay the South West Coastal Footpath provides access to lovely cliff top walks and further beaches with much of the coastal land being under the stewardship of the National Trust. To the north is the nearest market town of Liskeard which has a mainline station that provides a direct link to London Paddington with approximate travel time of 4½ hours and from Looe the East Looe railway provides a link to Liskeard on a branch line. The road network provides access out to the A38 which then provides a largely dual carriageway link to Plymouth and onward to Exeter where one can join the national motorway network.

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THE ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES (all floor plans and dimensions are approximate) Open fronted entrance porch with slate flagged flooring, double glazed window to one side, open fronted with double glazed roofing panels, partially double glazed uPVC door to:- ENTRANCE HALL. Split level with ceramic tiled flooring and at one end is a study area with a double glazed window providing lovely views over a valley. Built-in bookshelves, wooden panelled ceiling, wall mounted electric convector heater, two wall light points. Doors off to:- SITTING ROOM – 22’ max. into chimney breast recess x 12’7”. A lovely, light, dual aspect room with a double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and a double glazed window looking through the entrance porch and down the valley. Partially glazed door on one side returning to the inner hall. There are two fireplaces one of which is particularly impressive with a large natural stone chimney breast, timber mantel and a raised slate hearth on which stands a Villager log burning stove with a back boiler which provides heat to two radiators. Four wall light points, partially glazed panelled timber stable door to the entrance hall. Twin glazed panelled doors to:-

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KITCHEN / DINING ROOM – 22’6” x 13’3”. This room is clearly divided into two distinct areas.

KITCHEN AREA. The kitchen is well fitted with a modern range of units comprising base level cupboards and drawers with further matching wall cupboards and surrounding wood trimmed ceramic worktop surfaces with matching tiled wall surrounds and a L-shaped breakfast bar with extensive range of cupboards to the base and a roll edge laminated wood effect worktop surface above. Inset double bowl stainless steel sink unit with chromium mixer tap, cooking range with five ring gas hob top and large oven/grill beneath with illuminated filter hood above finished in brushed stainless steel. Ceramic tiled flooring, double glazed window overlooking the garden, high level double glazed Velux skylight window, space for upright fridge freezer, large built-in full height shelved storage cupboard, open beamed ceiling.

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DINING AREA. Two large double glazed windows overlook the gardens, high level double glazed Velux skylight window, pitched vaulted roof with wooden panelling, a staircase ascends to the first floor, attractive ceramic tiled flooring, wall mounted electric convector heater.

From the kitchen a wooden panelled door opens onto an:- INNER HALLWAY. Loft hatch access. Doors off to:- SHOWER ROOM. White suite comprising a fully tiled shower cubicle with fitted shower, low level wc, wash hand basin on a vanity cabinet with cupboards beneath, electric light and shaver point above, extractor fan, double glazed window overlooking a valley, fully tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor. UTILITY ROOM – 10’7” x 8’. Double glazed window overlooking a valley, built-in double drainer stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawer beneath, further range of matching base level cupboards with a mixture of ceramic tiled and roll edge laminated worktop surface surrounds, ceramic tiled floor, wall cupboard and further full height storage cupboard, space for upright fridge freezer and undercounter appliances. BATH / WET ROOM. Large moulded corner panel enclosed bath with chromium Victorian style mixer tap and shower attachment, fully tiled open-plan shower cubicle with ceramic tiled floor and floor drain. Fitted Mira shower, low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls, part wooden panelled, ceramic tiled flooring, two double glazed windows providing lovely views over a valley, inset ceiling spotlight points, electric wall mounted towel rail. REAR PORCH. Space and plumbing for appliances, ceramic tiled flooring, large window and partially glazed door opening onto the gardens, pitched roof, high level wall mounted electric consumer circuit breaker boards and meter, wall light point. From the entrance hall there are two steps down into:-

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BEDROOM 3 – 13’ x 8’3”. A beautiful triple aspect room with a large double glazed window providing lovely views down over the gardens and the valley below, further double glazed window to the side overlooking the garden, white painted stone walls, three wall light points, wall mounted electric convector heater. From the entrance hall a flight of eight steps with a wooden handrail to the side, ascends to:- BEDROOM 4 – 13’ x 8’4”. Double glazed Velux skylight window, further double glazed window overlooking the valley, white painted stone walls, wall mounted electric convector heater. From the dining room a flight of turning open tread pine stairs with wooden handrails to the sides, leads to a:- GALLERIED LANDING AREA. Two built-in storage cupboards and doors off to:- BEDROOM 1 (L-SHAPED) – 11’5” x 8’8” plus 8’3” x 3’9”. A lovely dual aspect room with large double glazed windows providing the most amazing views out over the gardens, down the valley and with sea glimpses in the distance. Built-in double wardrobe with further cupboards above, radiator. BEDROOM 2 – 12’8” x 10’. Double glazed window, radiator. Inset wall display niche.

OUTSIDE

Bridles is approached from Bridals Lane via a five bar timber gate which opens onto a well metalled drive which drops down into the gardens and then up to the house where it broadens to provide a large parking and turning area. From this area concrete, brick lined

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steps lead up to the house and front porch. There is a concrete terrace in front of the front porch providing a stunning place to sit and look down over the valley and the gardens below with the sea as the backdrop. A crazy paved path drops down onto an area of lawn across the front of the house with steps down into the gardens. Along the right hand side of the house there are footpaths and concreted sitting areas providing views to the side out over a valley and to the left of the house are further concreted terraces with steps up into a large decked terrace enjoying stunning views and with beautifully planted rockery surrounds. A decked path leads along the left of the house and across the rear where there are further sitting areas cut into the cliff with natural stone walling and built-in seating and steps up to the lawns above. There is outside courtesy lighting to the back and side areas. This area is extremely well planted with a mature grapevine and clematis over a pergola and a large wisteria climbs up the front porch with impressive flower and shrub bed surrounds.

A concreted path off the steps up to the house leads into a stone built COVERED STORE – 12’9” x 10’. From the parking and turning area a further fork of the driveway to the left leads into a series of outbuildings comprising:-

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CARPORT – 16’4” x 7’3”. Windows all along one side providing natural light, electric power points. GARAGE – 16’3” x 15’7”. Two windows and a clear roofing panel at the back providing natural light, electric power point and twin opening wooden doors to the front. Beyond this are two further IMPLEMENT/STORAGE SHEDS built of concrete block with modern profile metal roofing. The track then continues along the side of the valley with an attractive stream down below it on the left hand side with water loving plants following its course. The area to the right is initially laid out as a vegetable garden with two polytunnels and fenced off areas whilst above it is a wild meadow covered in mixed fruit trees, bluebells, campion, primroses and other spring plants with an area of wild woodland to the top boundary as a nature reserve. Descending the steps from the house down into the gardens below the grounds have a distinct parkland feel with large areas of open grass interspersed with beautifully planted flower and shrub beds that are exquisitely landscaped with rhododendrons, camellias, fuchsias and many specimen trees and shrubs. The lawns then drop down to the valley floor meandering between sub-tropical plants, flower and shrub beds and further specimen trees and palm. A pretty stream runs through the valley, along the boundary. The open area culminates in a triangle of woodland with mixed deciduous native trees, teaming with wildlife with virtually tame pheasants and rabbits showing no regard for human presence.

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The garden and grounds are without doubt one of the main selling points of Bridles and in all extend to 6¾ acres. GENERAL INFORMATION VIEWING – Strictly by prior appointment through: Lillicrap Chilcott, Landrian House, 59-60 Lemon Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2PE. Telephone: (01872) 273473. Facsimile: (01872) 273474. Website: www.waterfrontandcountryhomes.com E-mail: sales@lillicrapchilcott.com POST CODE – PL13 2JA. SERVICES – Mains water, mains electricity, private drainage, LPG gas to the cooking range, woodburning stove with back boiler, electric convector heaters, telephone/broadband subject to suppliers regulations. For Council Tax see www.mycounciltax.org.uk. DIRECTIONS – From Looe follow the A387 towards Polperro, ascend out over the village, out along a plateau for a few miles, go past the turning on the right to Liskeard and Lostwithiel and take the next turning left marked Talland 1½ miles, Sclerder Abbey. Follow this lane for about 1.2 miles having past the Talland Bay Hotel on your left, continue on down until you see a red phone box on your right and the sea in front of you. Bear right where it says dead end/Talland Bay car park and beach. Follow this road down along the back of the beach past the café and car park, over a bridge which says no entry and then take a 90º bend on the right and follow this lane for a ⅓ of a mile and Bridles is the first property you come to on the right hand side. AGENT’S NOTE – The above particulars have been prepared as a general guide only for prospective buyers. Whilst we have endeavoured to provide a fair and reasonable description of the property, no specific survey or detailed inspection has been carried out in relation to the property, the services, the appliances and any fixtures and fittings or equipment. All buyers should rely on their own surveys and investigations in connection with any purchase of the property. All measurements, floor plans, dimensions, acreages and distances are approximate only and should not be relied upon for accuracy. OFFICE OPENING HOURS – Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm. Saturday - 9.00am to 1.00pm (available for viewings all day).

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Not to scale – for identification purposes only.

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