3 Bed Detached House, North Hill, PL15

To Let, a characterful 3 double bedroom barn conversion with income opportunity (separate 1 bed Cabin), large 1 acre garden and further acre of woodland. The barn conversion has a large feature lounge, brand new, exceptional bathroom with walk in shower, second family room/office/hobby room, 2nd shower room/wc, a sunny conservatory and separate utility space.

This unique and rustic home is available to let on an initial six month term.  Thereafter the Landlord expects to agree a subsequent term for the right tenant to take on their cherished family home on a long term basis, due to relocation.

Rent & Cabin Licence Fee: £1,800pcm

Please request a brochure for full details, including information on the income opportunity/Cabin.

PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT ACCEPT HOLDING DEPOSITS VIA OPENRENT. PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTLY TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST

Property Description

Bedrooms

The two first floor large double loft rooms are accessed via two separate staircases (one spiral) and, although partly height restricted, the main bedroom is approx. 8.5m long, including a dressing area. The Landlord is in the process of installing a safety rail around the stairwell and this is not shown in the photo below. The third double bedroom is on the ground floor (carpeted).

Lounge (approx. 8m x 6m)

The large feature lounge with vaulted ceiling and exposed beams has a painted timber floor, feature & double glazed windows, church doors to the second family room, cast iron radiators and a stone feature fireplace with wood burning stove.

Carpets

Carpets are provided in the downstairs bedroom and second family room only. The other two bedrooms and lounge have solid timber floors. The Landlord would be agreeable to the tenant providing additional carpets if they so wished.

Second Family Room (6m x 6m)

This versatile family, office, dining or hobby space adjoins the lounge and provides access to the third double bedroom via a spiral staircase. The property is also accessed via the main door into this room (secondary access is through the conservatory and into the kitchen). The carpet shown in the photos will be replaced before the successful applicant moves in. The large multifuel stove provides a second source of heating in this space.

Off the second family room are two doors, one to a second wc, sink & electric shower. The other opens into a large walk in storage cupboard with clothes hanging rail.

Conservatory/Utility Area (3.5m x 3.5m)

The timber conservatory is south facing and provides both a space to enjoy the sun and additional storage.   The central heating & hot water boiler is located here and access is provided to one of the two wrap around, gravel seating areas and covered BBQ turret.

Adjacent to the kitchen door is a utility area (approx. 5m x 1.5m) with Belfast sink, storage and space & services for an undercounter washing machine and dryer (appliances not provided).

Outside

From the two gravelled seating areas directly outside, a grass walk way leads down to a sweeping lawned garden with mature trees, vegetable beds, various flower and shrub boarders, apple, plum, pear, cherry trees and a soft fruit patch. There are three sheds (one to be reroofed by the Landlord prior to or shortly after letting).

The Landlord recognises that the garden is a lot to maintain and will offer the services of a gardener to undertake some of the larger jobs associated with a garden of this size (e.g. some hedge cutting). The tenant will, however, need to have an understanding of the maintenance needs of the garden and be happy to take these on.

A neighbour has a pedestrian right of way over a short section of the garden to access their field.

Off-road parking for 2 – 3 vehicles is provided to the rear of the property and is accessed via a turning space, shared with the two neighbouring properties.

Location

The village of North Hill sits just into Cornwall on the fringe of Bodmin Moor. Open access land on the Moor is easily reached on foot from the village and there are a multitude of walking routes from the front door. The North and South Cornish coasts are almost equidistant (only 14 miles to each). The nearby towns of Launceston (5 miles) and Liskeard (8 miles) offer most services.  North Hill has a diverse demographic of residents and this keeps the village active on several levels. There is a busy village hall, play group, children’s play park and football fields. The pub hosts regular card, quiz and other events.

Income Opportunity/Cabin/Studio

Adjacent to the garden is some woodland also owned by the Landlord. In this woodland lies a rustic cabin that has been furnished and decorated as a boho/Bedouin retreat. It is a studio come holiday retreat that is accessed separately to the main house and will either form part of the residential letting or, more likely, via a separate licence, depending on the tenant’s planned use.

The cabin comprises a single bedroom with kitchen, separate shower room and wc. Heated by a wood burning stove and electric radiator in the shower room. Hot water is from an electric heater.

Parking for the Cabin is separate to the main house, adjacent to, but off, the Highway. A private footpath then takes guests along the edge of a field and into the woods where the Cabin can be found (approx. 140m from the parking). Outside this retreat is a wildlife pond, fruit trees and an acre of woodland with foot paths throughout.

Next to the Cabin is a timber storage shed that can be used to store wood etc. for the wood burning stove and equipment to service the cabin.

Further details about the Cabin are available on request.

For the right tenant, a further opportunity could exist in the adjacent woodland.

Transport

The nearest rail station is Liskeard (10 miles South) from where national rail services can be accessed.

The A30 is only 4 miles to the North. Newquay and Exeter airports are about 37 and 55 miles respectively.

Council Tax & Services

The tenant is to pay council tax, water, electric and all other outgoings associated with the property. The Landlord will organise and pay for servicing the boiler, Aga and wood burners in the house.

Services

Mains drainage, electricity and water. The house benefits from oil fired central heating & hot water and electric showers. The Aga is oil fired. The shower room/wc    basin has only cold running water, with an electric heated shower. Water and electricity for the Cabin are provided via the house meters.

Energy Performance Certificate

An EPC is available for the house in accordance with the Energy Performance of Buildings Regulations. Since last surveyed significant energy efficiency improvements have been made (e.g. double glazing & partial floor insulation). An updated EPC or exemption will be provided in due course.

Rent

The main house and garden is available at a rent of £1,300 per calendar month (excluding the Cabin Licence), which is to be paid monthly in advance. The Cabin is available on a separate Licence with a Licence Fee of £500 per calendar month.

Deposit

A deposit equal to five weeks’ rent (£1,500) will be applicable and protected using an independent deposit protection scheme.

Insurance

The Landlord will insure the building and the tenant will be responsible for insuring their contents.

Pets

Prospective tenants may seek the Landlord’s permission for pets to be kept at the property.

Viewings & Expressions Of Interest

Strictly by appointment only. A viewing day will be held on a date to be confirmed and interested parties should make contact by email/message for further details.

When expressing your interest please set out whether you are interested in the house only, or house and would like further information about the cabin. In your email/message please also confirm:

Your name(s)

Number and age of potential occupants

Current employment situation

Current circumstances (i.e. renting, selling, location etc.)

Timing of potential move

Any pets (inc. number, species, breed)

On application prospective tenants may be invited to attend a viewing day (date tbc). Anyone wishing to confirm their interest in the property may then do so, after which a successful applicant will be chosen by the Landlord. The successful applicant will be expected to provide two references and undertake credit checks, before being offered a contract of tenancy.