Character stone cottage with strong renovation potential and Tamar Valley views — sold at auction..
Generous level plot with countryside and Tamar Valley views
Three bedrooms; period stone cottage with character features
Requires full upgrade and refurbishment throughout
Electric storage heating; new central heating needed
Former swimming pool and outbuilding derelict, needs clearance
Foul drainage position unconfirmed; buyers must investigate
Right of way over neighbour's driveway; check title plan
Sold at auction — buyer's fee and 10% deposit required
Set on a generous level plot in the Tamar Valley AONB, Churchtown House is a period three-bedroom semi-detached cottage offering strong renovation upside. The property delivers countryside views, off-street parking and multiple outbuildings, making it appealing for an investor or buyer planning a sympathetic restoration or conversion (subject to consents).
The house is sale-by-auction; bidders should budget for the buyer’s administration fee (£2,400 inc. VAT) and a 10% deposit on fall of the hammer. The building requires a full upgrade—new heating, likely insulation, and general refurbishment throughout. The current heating is electric storage heaters and the Energy Performance rating is F.
Practical issues are clear and factual: the property needs refurbishment, the former swimming pool and an outbuilding are derelict, and foul drainage is unconfirmed. The stone walls are assumed uninsulated. There is a right of way over a neighbouring driveway and specific title plan notes about parking and pedestrian rights — buyers must check the Auction Legal Pack and title documents before bidding.
For buyers who can manage renovation, the house offers genuine potential: attractive rural outlooks across the Tamar Valley, a level plot with parking and outbuildings, and proximity to Calstock village and the railway link to Plymouth. Any improvements will be subject to obtaining the necessary planning and building consents.