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"Backing onto and with direct access to open moorland, this handsome 1920's detached house offers generous proportions combining many character features with modern additions and enjoying a most convenient location in one of Tavistocks favoured roads

? Reception Hall ? Cloakroom ? Sitting Room ? Dining Room ? Study ? Garden Room ? Kitchen/Breakfast Room ? Utility and Larder Rooms ? Laundry Room ? Master Bedroom Suite ? Four Further Bedrooms ? Bathroom ? Double Garage ? Mature Gardens

Situation and Description Superbly situated in one of Tavistocks most favoured roads 'Markham' enjoys direct access onto Whitchurch Down, whilst town centre amenities are within walking distance. This most appealing family home has very much an 'arts and crafts' feel being typical of the 1920's era. Modern additions blend well with many charming features which include exposed timber doors, architraves, flooring and polished quarry tiled sills. Both principle reception rooms have attractive fireplaces whilst there is a fine panelled turning staircase rising to the first floor. The traditionally laid out accommodation includes two dual aspect reception rooms which enjoy views over the gardens and with both having access to a rear facing garden room. There is also a study and modern kitchen/breakfast room adjoining utility, larder and laundry rooms.

. On the first floor the spacious landing has access to a master bedroom suite inclusive of a dressing room, four further bedrooms and a modern family bathroom. The property additionally benefits from mains fired gas central heating and a large roof void which could be utilised as a studio etc (subject to necessary planning consents). Markham stands in good sized mature gardens featuring a variety of specimen trees and shrubs and a gate on the rear boundary connects directly with Whitchurch Down. Ample parking is available at the front of the house in addition to the detached double garage.

. Tavistock is a thriving market town on the beautiful Western fringe of Dartmoor National Park and is popular with families and with those enjoying outdoor pursuits and walking on the moors. There is also a nearby golf course. Tavistock is well known for having a great community spirit together with a good selection of shops, an excellent market and a number of popular restaurants and inns. Many families also move to the area due to the quality of its schools which include both Kelly and Tavistock Colleges together with Mount House which has a preparatory school that is arguably one of the best in the South West with a number of its pupils moving on to some of the country's top public schools.

. THE ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES

. A storm canopy with a herringbone brick threshold, courtesy light and part glazed front door to;

Reception Hall An impressive entrance to the property with a fine turning staircase with wainscott panelling rising to the first floor. Window to front with quarry tiled sill. Double radiator. Steps down to;

Walk in Cupboard With window, shelving and electric light.

Cloakroom White suite comprising close coupled WC and pedestal wash basin. Tiled floor. Obscure window with polished sill.

Sitting Room A lovely dual aspect room with West facing window having views of the ornamental pond and garden. Further window to rear. Wood burner flame effect gas fire on a slate hearth with stone cheeks and polished timber fire surround. Built in cabinet into alcove. Further matching cabinet into alcove. Two radiators. Picture rail. Part glazed door to garden room.

Dining Room Another dual aspect room with windows to side and rear and with a lovely outlook over the gardens. Fitted gas fire on a quarry tiled hearth with brick arched fireplace with timber display mantel. Double radiator. Polished timber floor. Dimmer switch. Picture rail. Door to;

Garden Room Windows and French doors opening onto the rear garden. Terracotta tiled floor. Pitched ceiling. Connecting door to sitting room.

Study Windows to front and side. Radiator. Telephone point. Fitted cupboard. Picture rail.

. A door from the reception hall to lobby with coat space and inner door to;

Kitchen/Breakfast Room Window with French doors at the dining area opening onto the rear terrace and gardens. Comprehensively fitted with a range of cream base and eye level storage units with concealed downlighting and incorporating a frosted glass display cabinet. Stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining granite work top surfaces in tiled splashback. Fitted five ring gas hob incorporating a wok burner and with extractor canopy over. Double mains fired Aga oven within a range space with tiled splashback. Fitted dressers to either side. Integrated dishwasher. Tiled floor. Recessed ceiling downlighting. Dimmer switch. Door to;

Utility Room Stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining roll top work surfaces. Base storage cupboard under. Tiled floor. Timber panelled walls. Window to side. Door to;

Larder Room With fitted shelving. Appliance space. Tiled floor. Two obscure windows.

Rear Lobby Accessed from the utility room with door to rear. Tiled floor. Doors to boiler room with gas boiler. Gardens. WC. Window to rear.

Laundry Room With plumbing for washing machine. Additional appliance space. Roll edge work top surface over. Eye level storage cupboard. Tiled floor. Obscure window.

Landing Window to rear on half landing. Radiator. Picture rail. Doors to;

Master Bedroom Suite

Bedroom A light and airy room with windows to rear and side and with views over the rear garden. Double radiator. Fitted double and treble wardrobes. Matching dressing table. Picture rail.

En-Suite Bathroom Window to front with far reaching views over the town and beyond. Suite comprising panelled bath with tiled surround, shower unit and screen. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash basin. Wall mounted column ladder towel rail. Radiator. Picture rail. Extractor fan.

Dressing Room Access from the landing with hanging rails and storage shelves. Electric light. Radiator. Picture rail.

Bedroom Two A dual aspect room with window to rear overlooking Whitchurch Down. Further window to side. Period cast iron fireplace. Radiator. Picture rail.

Bedroom Three Three windows to side. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe. Picture rail.

Bedroom Four Window with open front aspect. Radiator. Built in wardrobe into alcove.

Bedroom Five Window to side with panoramic views over the town and countryside beyond. Radiator. Picture rail.

Bathroom Half tiled walls. White suite comprising panelled bath with central mixer tap and hand spray attachment. Close coupled WC. Pedestal wash basin. Curved glass double doors opening onto a tiled shower cubicle with Mira shower. Double radiator. Linen cupboard with slatted shelves. Double doors to airing cupboard with lagged tank and slatted shelves. Double radiator. Tiled floor. Obscure window.

Outside and Gardens

Double Garage20'4" x 16'9" (6.2m x 5.1m). With remotely controlled roller door. Windows on three sides. Electric power and light. Pitched roof storage area.

. Double solar powered electric gates open on to a tarmacadam driveway with a turning area and access to the double garage. The driveway directly in front of the house is well screened from the road by a high laurel hedge with the front garden having a shaped lawn and an extensive variety of established shrubs and plants. To the front and the side of the house there is a further lawn again well screened by trees and shrubs and also a recently constructed timber garden shed. To the rear the sweeping lawn is bordered by a dry stone wall which has a gate providing direct access onto Whitchurch Down. On the Western side of the house a secluded flagged terrace overlooks the garden and a large ornamental pond providing a peaceful area to relax in. To the side of the garage there is a vegetable plot.

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