Summary - THE THATCHED COTTAGE SPRYTOWN LIFTON PL16 0AY
7 bed 4 bath Detached
Grade II listed thatched cottage — listing restricts alterations and requires specialist repair
Detached converted Coach House with existing holiday‑let income potential
About 1.4 acres of gardens, paddock area, pond and extensive parking
Triple garage plus detached parking; private driveway entrance
Oil‑fired boiler and radiators — conversion to heat pump would cost extra
Thatched roof and granite walls likely require specialist maintenance and insulation work
Very low local crime and fast broadband; mobile signal currently poor
EPC Band D; council tax bands F and A — running costs relatively high
This Grade II listed thatched cottage sits privately on about 1.4 acres at the edge of Lifton, offering strong multi-generational and holiday-let potential. The main house blends original character—exposed stone, beams, flagstone floors—and modern comforts such as a kitchen island, underfloor-heated garden room and bifold doors. A detached converted Coach House already generates holiday-let income and could continue as a rental, guest annexe or home office.
Practical strengths include a triple garage, private driveway with extensive parking, very low local crime, fast broadband and clear land suitable for a small ground-mount solar array. The property’s size and layout suit an extended family or a buyer seeking income from short lets while living on site. The location is rural but accessible, a short drive from Lifton village amenities and the A30.
Important constraints are factual and significant: the Grade II listing will limit alterations and may increase repair cost and lead times. The thatched roof and assumed uninsulated granite walls mean ongoing specialist maintenance and potential energy upgrades. Heating is oil‑fired via boiler and radiators; conversion to heat pump is possible but would require investment. Mobile signal is poor on site, which may affect remote working unless mitigated by wired broadband or signal boosters.
Overall, this is a characterful, flexible rural property offering privacy, scope for income and generous grounds, best suited to buyers prepared for listed‑property care and the running costs of a thatched family home.
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