A privately positioned 4 bedroom cottage, with attached 2 bedroom barn conversion set within gardens and grounds of just under 5 acres. The property is located within the tiny hamlet of Maudlin, immediately adjoining the highly sought-after parish of Lanhydrock and located equidistant from the towns of Lostwithiel and Bodmin.

Accessed via an unmade private lane, the property enjoys a delightful tucked-away setting yet it is in an incredibly accessible location, that is just minutes from the A30 and A38 trunk roads, as well as having access to mainline railway stations at both Lostwithiel and Bodmin Parkway.

The cottage sits centrally within its attractive setting and the grounds comprise of a large area of surrounding woodland, an open grassed meadow, gardens and parking for numerous cars. Located on the eastern and western sides of the site are 3 park homes, each having been being rented out and resided in.

Hazeldine is the main 4 bedroom cottage. This offers comfortable accommodation, that includes a spacious lounge with a large feature inglenook stone fireplace. Immediately adjoining and accessed from the lounge is a good-sized UPVC conservatory, that looks out across part of the grounds and over the tree tops of the woodland area below. The kitchen and dining room are open-plan and between them they are the hub of the home, creating a 25' space that is ideal for cooking, dining and socialising. French doors open from the dining room onto a westerly facing outside covered courtyard area. The ground floor also houses a useful office/study, the sizeable utility room and also a shower room. The 4 bedrooms are all located on the first floor. The main bedroom has an en suite shower room and a family bathroom services the other 3. To the south of the cottage is an enclosed area of garden.

Adjoining and attached is a single storey annexe, created from a tasteful conversion of a former stone barn. Accessed via an entrance porch, the main living accommodation comprises of a 19' open-plan living room kitchen, with a vaulted ceiling and exposed A-frame beams. The kitchen is fitted with attractive modern units, with granite effect work tops. Adjoining is a separate reception room / bedroom 2, which enjoys access to the easterly garden. Bedroom 1 is located on the westerly side of the building and features exposed A-frame beams and French doors open to the front. There is a private area of enclosed courtyard gardens located to the east and south side of the annexe.

Outside - The property is approached from the public highway along a private lane. A 5-bar gate gives access to the driveway of the property, which leads past the first Park Home and onto a large parking area on the westerly side of the cottage. Immediately adjacent to the parking area is a sizeable timber garden office, ideal for hobbies or working from home. The driveway continues past the front of the house, leading to the annexe and its parking area. To the east of the annexe and further along the driveway is a second park home, which is positioned within a more enclosed feeling area of the grounds. A third park home is located just a little further along the driveway, within a further enclosed wooded area. The main area of woodland and the grassed meadow are located on the northern side of the property, set below the main house and gardens.

Location - Set between the north and south coasts of Cornwall, Lanhydrock is a highly accessible location that enjoys easy access to the both the south and north coasts, as well as the A30 and A38 trunk roads. The nearest towns are Lostwithiel and Bodmin, which between them offer an excellent array of individual and interesting shops, including many wonderful antique shops in Lostwithiel particularly, as well as multiple national supermarkets too. The Lostwithiel and Bodmin Parkway mainline railway stations are just minutes away and provide a direct route to London Paddington. The picture perfect harbour-side towns of Fowey and Charlestown are also just a few miles away, offering an excellent array of restaurants, pubs, shops, as well as some magnificent scenery. Cornwall's Newquay Airport is under 15 miles distance, providing regular flights to London and numerous other UK destinations, as well as to numerous destinations around Europe, including Spain, Portugal and Ireland. Truro, via the A30 to the west, is 24 miles away and the A30 also provides a dual carriageway all the way to the M5 motorway at Exeter.

The magnificent Lanhydrock House is just moments away and it is both the head office and home of the National Trust in Cornwall. It offers some excellent walks and cycle rides around the estate, as well as the magnificent house itself. The nearby Cardinham Valley is a rural haven for walkers and cyclists, with its network of mile upon mile of woodland trails and delightful scenery. Wadebridge and Padstow offer an excellent range of shops, restaurants and sports facilities. The Camel Trail cycle way runs from Lanhydrock all the way to Padstow, enjoying many beautiful areas and views of North Cornwall along its route, including the banks of the Camel River and Estuary, between Bodmin and Padstow. The area in general is exceptionally well served by many delightful pubs and restaurants on both coasts. For the true foodies, Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth have restaurants in Padstow, whilst Nathan Outlaw's restaurant at Port Isaac.

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