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"An impressive and spacious detached house finished and fitted to exacting standards and enjoying a most convenient location in one of Tavistock's most favoured roads backing onto Whitchurch Down and open moorland.

n++ Entrance Hall n++ Cloakroom n++ Sitting Room n++ Dining Room n++ Study n++ Integrated Kitchen/Breakfast Room n++ Large Conservatory n++ Master And Guest Bedroom Suites n++ Two Further Bedrooms n++ Bathroom n++ Garage n++ Large Mature Gardens

Situation And Description Superbly situated in one of Tavistock's most favoured roads 'Norstead' enjoys direct access onto Whitchurch Down and the open moor to the rear, whilst town centre amenities are all within walking distance. This quite exceptional property of the 1920's period has been the subject of an extensive programme of improvement and modernisation within the last twelve years which tastefully blends modern additions with many charming features expected in a property of this era. The traditionally laid out accommodation includes a large triple aspect sitting room benefitting from ample natural light and with French doors opening onto the South facing rear garden.

. A fine minster style fireplace provides a focal point to the room whilst there is also a separate study situated on a mezzanine level adjacent to the sitting room. The dining room also has French doors opening onto the rear garden in addition to direct access to a superbly fitted modern kitchen with granite surfaces and being open plan to a large East facing conservatory providing a wonderful family area or is ideal for entertaining. The conservatory is suitable for year round use having central heating radiators and a double glazed roof with skylight windows and remotely controlled blinds.

. A splendid bespoke turning staircase with wainscott panelling rises to a spacious landing and to four good sized bedrooms all of which enjoy fine views. The principle and guest bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and like the family bathroom, are well appointed with white suites and attractive Porcellanosa wall and floor tiling. Internally the high standard of presentation is further enhanced with polished timber flooring, ceiling cornicing and leaded uPVC double glazed windows with quarry tiled sills. Further refinements including a good use of wall and ceiling downlighting, television aerial points to most rooms and a mains gas fired central heating system. The property stands well within large mature gardens which extend principally to the front and side whilst at the rear a gate opens onto Whitchurch Down. A long driveway with turning area provides ample parking in front of the integral garage.

. Tavistock is a thriving market town on the beautiful Western fringe of Dartmoor National Park and thus popular with families enjoying outdoor pursuits and walking on the moors. There is also a nearby golf course. Tavistock is well known for having 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 because of the quality of its schools which include both Kelly and Tavistock collages 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 onto some of the countries top public schools.

. ACCOMMODATION WITH APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS COMPRISES.

. Covered entrance and substantial oak front door with double glazed leaded panel to;

Entrance Lobby Windows to front with quarry tiled sill. Radiator. Limestone effect flagged floor. Ceiling cornicing. Feature entrance with window to side and with granite sill to;

Entrance Hall Double radiator. Polished timber floor. Central heating timer. Smoke detector. Fine turning staircase with wainscott panelling rising to the first floor. Four steps down to;

Cloakroom7'7" x 5'7" (2.31m x 1.7m). A good sized and well appointed room with a suite comprising dual flush close coupled WC and a hand wash basin on a timber stand. Wall light over. Radiator. Polished timber floor. Wall panelling. Double doors to undertairs storage cupboard with electric light. Window to front with quarry tiled sill.

Sitting Room25'11" x 15'1" (7.9m x 4.6m). A lovely reception room benefitting from ample natural light having window to front and to sides. French doors with matching side panels opening onto the rear terrace. Further door to side. Minster style fireplace with flame effect gas fire on a raised hearth. Two double radiators. Polished timber floor. Wall lights. Ceiling cornicing. French doors and four steps up to;

Study15'5" (4.7m) x 10'6" (3.2m) including stairs. Another light and airy room with window to front and sides. Two double glazed Velux windows. Door opening onto the rear garden. Two radiators. Wall lights. Television and telephone points.

Dining Room15'9" x 13'5" (4.8m x 4.1m). A South facing room with twin French doors opening onto the rear garden. Double radiator. Wall lights. Picture rail and ceiling cornicing. French doors to;

Kitchen/Breakfast Room21'4" (6.5m) x 9'10" (3m) increasing to 11'6" (3.5m). This spacious and well appointed kitchen is open plan to the large conservatory thereby providing a superb social area or focal point for the family. The kitchen is comprehensively fitted with a quality range of base and eye level storage units incorporating cupboards and drawers. Belfast sink unit and mixer tap with an adjoining granite worktop surfaces with matching upstands. Four ring 'Stoves' gas hob with matching splashback and stainless steel and toughened glass extractor canopy over. Fitted range style cooker. Integrated dishwasher and microwave with cupboards and drawers to sides.

Utility Area With a full height double pantry cupboard and American style refridgerator to side. Belfast preparation sink and mixer tap with adjacent granite work top surfaces with matching upstands. Windows to rear and side with granite sills. Two full height radiators. Ceiling cornicing and recessed ceiling downlighting. Original servants bell call. Tiled floor. Door to side. Open plan to;

Conservatory17'1" x 12'2" (5.2m x 3.7m). A fine addition to the property with attractive views over the garden and with French doors opening onto a flagged Easterly facing terrace. Double glazed roof skylight window and with remotely operated blinds. Two radiators. Tiled floor matching the kitchen. Wall lights. Door to side.

. From the hallway a bespoke turning staircase with attractive turned spindles Newell posts and polished bannisters rises to a half landing with window to front. Further stairs to the main landing with radiator. Wall lights. Wainscott panelling and ceiling cornicing. Doors to;

Master Bedroom Suite

Bedroom15'1" x 15'1" (4.6m x 4.6m). A light dual aspect room with windows to sides and rear and with views across Whitchurch Down. Double radiator. Fitted double wardrobe. Ceiling cornicing. Door to;

En-Suite Bathroom7'3" x 6'3" (2.2m x 1.9m). Well appointed white suite with a bath with wall mounted mixer tap, shower and consertina shower screen. WC with concealed cistern. Bidet. Hand wash basin with a 'soft close' vanity cupboard under. A slimline full height radiator. Attractive Porcelanosa floor and wall tiling. Wall light over sink unit. Ceiling cornicing. Window to rear.

Guest Bedroom Suite

Bedroom14'5" x 10'2" (4.4m x 3.1m). A dual aspect room with windows to rear and side enjoying an outlook over the gardens and towards Whitchurch Down. Double radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Hatch to roof space. Door to;

En-Suite Bathroom11'6" x 6'3" (3.5m x 1.9m). Another modern suite comprising a freestanding ball and claw bath with antique style mixer tap and hand spray attachment. Dual flush close coupled WC. Bidet. Oval handwash basin on a chrome stand. Shaver point. Combined radiator and heated towel rail. Porcelanosa wall and complimentary floortiling. Window to front. Dobule glazed Velux window.

Bedroom Three15'1" x 10'6" (4.6m x 3.2m). Two windows to front with quarry tiled sills and with distant rural views. Two double radiator. Airing cupboard with slatted shelves. Ceiling cornincing.

Bedroom Four9'6" x 8'10" (2.9m x 2.7m). Window with Southerly rear outlook. Radiator. Ceiling cornicing.

Bathroom9'2" (2.8m) x 7'10" (2.4m) reducing to 4'7" (1.4m). White suite comprising bath with antique style mixer tap and hand spray attachment. Dual flush close coupled WC. Bidet. Hand wash basin and mixer tap with wall light over. Wall mounted chrome ladder towel rail. Part vaulted ceiling. Wall light. Porcelanosa wall and floor tiling. Window with front aspect.

Outside and Gardens

Integral Garage16'1" x 10'10" (4.9m x 3.3m). Remotely operated up and over door. Inspection pit. Window to side. Electric power and light. Exterior sensor light.

Store Room(with restricted ceiling height). Situated adjacent to the garage and housing the gas boiler and pressurised tank. Radiator. Electric power and light.

Gardeners WC Situated adjacent to the kitchen with WC and hand wash basin.

Gardens Double timber gates open onto a long private driveway leading to the garage and with a turning area immediately in front of the property. The garden directly to the front of the property is well screened by mature trees and comprises of a shaped lawn complimented by extensive flower and shrub borders. There is a timber chalet summerhouse and access to a further area of garden on the Eastern side of the house. The garden which again is well screened ensuring a high degree of privacy and seclusion is adjacent to a flagged terrace next to the conservatory.

. The lawned garden at the rear of the property is again screened by mature shrubs and has direct access onto Whitchurch Down.

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