House For Sale £795,000
Location
Tavistock is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town with regular farmers' markets and a large variety of independent shops and cafes. The town, which adjoins the western edge of Dartmoor National Park is rich in history dating back to the 10th century and is famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, Doctors' surgeries, swimming pools and tennis courts.
Situation
Located in a prominent position in the heart of the historic market town of Tavistock and within easy reach of all amenities.
Accommodation
The property boasts many original period features including six superb fireplaces, plasterwork, original window shutters and a fabulous staircase with carved handrail spanning three floors. The property, with gas central heating has been sympathetically restored and enhanced by the current owners, in particular the lower ground floor has been fully refurbished to provide two additional bedrooms and the detached coach house converted to provide additional accommodation.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch -
With beautiful, original Victorian tiled floor, courtesy light, inset bench and large door to:
Reception Hallway -
Original turning staircase with sweeping oak handrail to first and second floors. A full height window allows natural light into the stairwell. Door to staircase to lower ground floor and additional doors to all other ground floor accommodation.
Sitting Room - 17' 8" into bay x 16' (5.36m x 4.88m)
With an open fire in original cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts, painted surround and slate hearth. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail. A large, original bay window to front and original double doors on parliament hinges give access through to:
Dining Room - 16' x 11' 6" (4.88m x 3.51m)
With a former fireplace with painted original surround. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail. Pedestal wash handbasin (easily removed if required). Original shuttered French doors to the South facing garden and private decking area.
Drawing Room - 15' 9" x 12' 9" (4.8m x 3.89m)
With a fitted cupboard and shelf, original picture rail and window to rear.
WC -
Victorian tiling, a white suite comprising: WC and wash handbasin, original window to side.
Inner Hall - 9' 9" x 8' 5" (2.97m x 2.57m)
Accessed from the main hall or via a separate side entrance. With access to roof space, window to side and doors to:
Bedroom 7 - 12' x 8' 2" (3.66m x 2.49m)
With a double glazed window to rear. Door to:
Rear Hall -
With ample coat hanging, a half glazed timber door to outside and doors to:
Bedroom 8 - 11' 5" x 9' 2" (3.48m x 2.79m)
With a pedestal wash handbasin and double glazed window to rear.
Bathroom -
Refitted with a white suite comprising: Low flush WC, pedestal wash handbasin and a panelled bath with Triton T80i electric shower over. Tiled floor and an obscure window to side.
Lower Ground Floor
A doorway from the main reception hallway leads to the stairwell with an original window allowing natural light in. This level had undergone extensive refurbishment, including full damp proofing and now provides useable accommodation as follows:
Landing -
With a seating area ideal for study or 'homework space'. Doors off to:
Bedroom 5 - 16' 2" x 10' 6" (4.93m x 3.2m)
A fireplace recess with painted surround and tiled hearth, vanity wash handbasin and window to the rear allowing in natural light.
Bedroom 6 - 14' 7" x 13' 1" (4.44m x 3.99m)
A fireplace recess with painted surround and tiled hearth, additional door to hallway and window to the rear allowing in natural light.
Kitchenette - 11' 9" x 5' 6" (3.58m x 1.68m)
With a door to the side providing a separate entrance/exit. Stainless steel sink in roll edge worksurface with tiled splashback, space for fridge and other white goods, as required. Window to the side and door through to:
Utility/Games Room - 15' 1" x 12' 9" (4.6m x 3.89m)
A large, versatile room currently utilised as a laundry/store room. With plumbing for washing machine, venting for tumble dryer, wash handbasin with tiled splashback and door to:
WC -
With a close coupled WC and obscure window to side.
First Floor
Landing -
The original turning staircase continues to the second floor with a window to allow in natural light. Doors off to:
Bedroom One - 15' 10" x 14' 2" (4.83m x 4.32m)
An original cast iron open fireplace with decorative tiled inserts in a painted surround with a slate hearth. Original plaster cornicing and picture rail, window to front.
Bedroom Two - 14' 8" x 11' 7" (4.47m x 3.53m)
An original cast iron open fireplace with tiled inserts and painted surround. Fitted cupboard to side of chimney breast. Original plaster cornicing and picture rail, window to rear.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 15' 9" x 13' (4.8m x 3.96m)
Refitted with a modern range of wall and base units in cream with roll edge worksurfaces over, incorporating a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, space and provision for electric cooker, plumbing for dishwasher, space for tall fridge/freezer. A two-door housekeeper's cupboard andwindow to rear.
Bathroom -
Beautifully and recently refitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with mains mixer shower over, vanity wash handbasin and low flush WC. A chrome heated towel rail, door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, additional storage cupboard. Spotlights to ceiling, tiled floor and obscure windows to side and rear.
Second Floor
Landing -
A Large shelved housekeeper's cupboard with original painted doors, access to roof space, original balustrade, windows to front and side. Doors to:
Bedroom Three - 14' 7" x 13' 5" (4.44m x 4.09m)
With exposed purlins, access to roof space and a window to front.
Bedroom Four - 11' 10" x 11' 3" (3.61m x 3.43m)
With exposed purlins and a window to rear.
The Coach House
This detached building is built next to and overlooking Tavistock canal. It has been sympathetically converted to provide the following additional accommodation:
Entrance Hall -
With a double glazed window to the front and doors off to:
Shower Room -
Refitted with a white suite comprising: Shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and WC.
Living Room - 16' 3" x 8' 2" (4.95m x 2.49m)
With exposed purlin, spotlighting to ceiling, tiled floor, window to front, ladder to mezzanine and open plan to:
Kitchen - 7' 8" x 4' (2.34m x 1.22m)
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll edge worksurfaces, incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Space for fridge and an obscure window to the side.
Mezzanine -
Currently used as a sleeping platform and dressing area.
Outside
Front -
Vehicular access is from Plymouth Road which leads to a large gravelled driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. Two raised lawned beds and mature trees. From here, vehicular side access leads via a five bar gate to The Coach House, additional parking and the South facing rear garden.
Rear Garden -
At the rear of the property there is a South facing garden with direct access to Tavistock canal. This garden could easily be doubled in size by utilising the additional gravelled parking area to its's side and moving the fence. Currently accessed via a wrought iron gate from the gravelled parking area, there is a sheltered and private gravelled seating area beneath an attractive timber arbour and a decked patio area with access to the dining room. There is also a level lawned garden complete with timber shed. At the bottom of the garden stone steps lead down to the Tavistock Canal. The garden and parking areas are bordered on both sides by attractive, original stone walling.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - West Devon bc, Band D
Services - Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage.
Directions - From Tavistock's Bedford Square proceed along Plymouth Road, passing the Bedford Hotel on the left hand side and St Eustatius Church on the right and the property will be found a short distance thereafter on the left hand side.
*Agent's Note - Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floorplan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property. Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
Tavistock is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town with regular farmers' markets and a large variety of independent shops and cafes. The town, which adjoins the western edge of Dartmoor National Park is rich in history dating back to the 10th century and is famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, Doctors' surgeries, swimming pools and tennis courts.
Situation
Located in a prominent position in the heart of the historic market town of Tavistock and within easy reach of all amenities.
Accommodation
The property boasts many original period features including six superb fireplaces, plasterwork, original window shutters and a fabulous staircase with carved handrail spanning three floors. The property, with gas central heating has been sympathetically restored and enhanced by the current owners, in particular the lower ground floor has been fully refurbished to provide two additional bedrooms and the detached coach house converted to provide additional accommodation.
Ground Floor
Entrance Porch -
With beautiful, original Victorian tiled floor, courtesy light, inset bench and large door to:
Reception Hallway -
Original turning staircase with sweeping oak handrail to first and second floors. A full height window allows natural light into the stairwell. Door to staircase to lower ground floor and additional doors to all other ground floor accommodation.
Sitting Room - 17' 8" into bay x 16' (5.36m x 4.88m)
With an open fire in original cast iron fireplace with tiled inserts, painted surround and slate hearth. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail. A large, original bay window to front and original double doors on parliament hinges give access through to:
Dining Room - 16' x 11' 6" (4.88m x 3.51m)
With a former fireplace with painted original surround. Original plaster cornicing, ceiling rose and picture rail. Pedestal wash handbasin (easily removed if required). Original shuttered French doors to the South facing garden and private decking area.
Drawing Room - 15' 9" x 12' 9" (4.8m x 3.89m)
With a fitted cupboard and shelf, original picture rail and window to rear.
WC -
Victorian tiling, a white suite comprising: WC and wash handbasin, original window to side.
Inner Hall - 9' 9" x 8' 5" (2.97m x 2.57m)
Accessed from the main hall or via a separate side entrance. With access to roof space, window to side and doors to:
Bedroom 7 - 12' x 8' 2" (3.66m x 2.49m)
With a double glazed window to rear. Door to:
Rear Hall -
With ample coat hanging, a half glazed timber door to outside and doors to:
Bedroom 8 - 11' 5" x 9' 2" (3.48m x 2.79m)
With a pedestal wash handbasin and double glazed window to rear.
Bathroom -
Refitted with a white suite comprising: Low flush WC, pedestal wash handbasin and a panelled bath with Triton T80i electric shower over. Tiled floor and an obscure window to side.
Lower Ground Floor
A doorway from the main reception hallway leads to the stairwell with an original window allowing natural light in. This level had undergone extensive refurbishment, including full damp proofing and now provides useable accommodation as follows:
Landing -
With a seating area ideal for study or 'homework space'. Doors off to:
Bedroom 5 - 16' 2" x 10' 6" (4.93m x 3.2m)
A fireplace recess with painted surround and tiled hearth, vanity wash handbasin and window to the rear allowing in natural light.
Bedroom 6 - 14' 7" x 13' 1" (4.44m x 3.99m)
A fireplace recess with painted surround and tiled hearth, additional door to hallway and window to the rear allowing in natural light.
Kitchenette - 11' 9" x 5' 6" (3.58m x 1.68m)
With a door to the side providing a separate entrance/exit. Stainless steel sink in roll edge worksurface with tiled splashback, space for fridge and other white goods, as required. Window to the side and door through to:
Utility/Games Room - 15' 1" x 12' 9" (4.6m x 3.89m)
A large, versatile room currently utilised as a laundry/store room. With plumbing for washing machine, venting for tumble dryer, wash handbasin with tiled splashback and door to:
WC -
With a close coupled WC and obscure window to side.
First Floor
Landing -
The original turning staircase continues to the second floor with a window to allow in natural light. Doors off to:
Bedroom One - 15' 10" x 14' 2" (4.83m x 4.32m)
An original cast iron open fireplace with decorative tiled inserts in a painted surround with a slate hearth. Original plaster cornicing and picture rail, window to front.
Bedroom Two - 14' 8" x 11' 7" (4.47m x 3.53m)
An original cast iron open fireplace with tiled inserts and painted surround. Fitted cupboard to side of chimney breast. Original plaster cornicing and picture rail, window to rear.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 15' 9" x 13' (4.8m x 3.96m)
Refitted with a modern range of wall and base units in cream with roll edge worksurfaces over, incorporating a stainless steel one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over, space and provision for electric cooker, plumbing for dishwasher, space for tall fridge/freezer. A two-door housekeeper's cupboard andwindow to rear.
Bathroom -
Beautifully and recently refitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, separate fully tiled shower cubicle with mains mixer shower over, vanity wash handbasin and low flush WC. A chrome heated towel rail, door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, additional storage cupboard. Spotlights to ceiling, tiled floor and obscure windows to side and rear.
Second Floor
Landing -
A Large shelved housekeeper's cupboard with original painted doors, access to roof space, original balustrade, windows to front and side. Doors to:
Bedroom Three - 14' 7" x 13' 5" (4.44m x 4.09m)
With exposed purlins, access to roof space and a window to front.
Bedroom Four - 11' 10" x 11' 3" (3.61m x 3.43m)
With exposed purlins and a window to rear.
The Coach House
This detached building is built next to and overlooking Tavistock canal. It has been sympathetically converted to provide the following additional accommodation:
Entrance Hall -
With a double glazed window to the front and doors off to:
Shower Room -
Refitted with a white suite comprising: Shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin and WC.
Living Room - 16' 3" x 8' 2" (4.95m x 2.49m)
With exposed purlin, spotlighting to ceiling, tiled floor, window to front, ladder to mezzanine and open plan to:
Kitchen - 7' 8" x 4' (2.34m x 1.22m)
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll edge worksurfaces, incorporating a stainless steel single drainer sink unit. Space for fridge and an obscure window to the side.
Mezzanine -
Currently used as a sleeping platform and dressing area.
Outside
Front -
Vehicular access is from Plymouth Road which leads to a large gravelled driveway providing off road parking for multiple vehicles. Two raised lawned beds and mature trees. From here, vehicular side access leads via a five bar gate to The Coach House, additional parking and the South facing rear garden.
Rear Garden -
At the rear of the property there is a South facing garden with direct access to Tavistock canal. This garden could easily be doubled in size by utilising the additional gravelled parking area to its's side and moving the fence. Currently accessed via a wrought iron gate from the gravelled parking area, there is a sheltered and private gravelled seating area beneath an attractive timber arbour and a decked patio area with access to the dining room. There is also a level lawned garden complete with timber shed. At the bottom of the garden stone steps lead down to the Tavistock Canal. The garden and parking areas are bordered on both sides by attractive, original stone walling.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax - West Devon bc, Band D
Services - Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage.
Directions - From Tavistock's Bedford Square proceed along Plymouth Road, passing the Bedford Hotel on the left hand side and St Eustatius Church on the right and the property will be found a short distance thereafter on the left hand side.
*Agent's Note - Whilst every care has been taken to prepare these particulars, they are for guidance purposes only. All measurements are approximate and are for general guidance purposes only and whilst every care has been taken to ensure their accuracy, they should not be relied upon and potential buyers/tenants are advised to recheck the measurements. The floorplan should be used for indication purposes only. You are advised to take your own measurements before purchasing the property. Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
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