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"The property is located in a wonderful position where homes very seldom become available and combines the joys of being in the peaceful country whilst within easy range of Tavistock town centre and all the amenities therein. The house is approached off a country road by a long private driveway shared wtih its neighbour making it ideal for those seeking peace and quiet combined with safety for family and/or those with equine interests. A substantial detached country house in a peaceful corner of Dartmoor with four acres of pasture land, stable block and a variety of barns and outbuildings. The house offers spacious four bedroom family living accomodation which has been well maintained but could offer scope for further improvement or alteration if required.The land lies adjacent to the main house and the outbuildings include a garage/workshop, logstore, toolshed, stable block and yard. The restored tack room is a sizeable building which could perhaps provide ancillary living accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

SITUATION The property is located in a wonderful position where homes very seldom become available and combines the joys of being in the peaceful country whilst within easy range of Tavistock town centre and all the amenities therein. The house is approached off a country road by a long private driveway shared wtih its neighbour making it ideal for those seeking peace and quiet combined with safety for family and/or those with equine interests. Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park and was in 2004 voted the winner of a nationwide survey undertaken by the Council for the Protection of rural England involving 120 other market towns. Among the assets taken into consideration were history, architecture, community spirit, planning sensitivity, recreational facilities and individuality of shops and businesses. Additional attractions include a hospital, a bustling Pannier Market and a full range of schools both State and Private. Indeed Tavistock can claim to have everything adding up to a quality of life which would be hard to rival.
Plymouth is only 15 miles away with fast Inter City rail links to London, Bristol and the North. Also there is a Civil airport offering regular internal and continental flights plus ferry services to Roscoff, Brittany and Santander, Northern Spain.
DESCRIPTION This substantial country house offers very spacious and versatile four bedroom accommodation suited to a family and which has been maintained to a high standard following considerable improvement and alteration over the years.
The house is set within a courtyard around which are a useful array of outbuildings which include garaging/workshop, log store, tool shed and a tack room which has recently been restored and could possibly provide ancillary living accommodation or a holiday rental unit subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents from the Dartmoor National Park.
The rural area in which the property is situated allows excellent riding out onto the open expanse of Dartmoor just a short and safe distance away through the lane. There are four acres of gently sloping and well fenced pasture land immediately next to the main house ideal for horses and ponies, adjacent to which is a purpose built stable block and yard.
Tavistock Golf Club at Whitchurch Down is within approximately one mile. ACCOMMODATION Reference made to any fixtures, 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.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows: ENTRANCE DOOR Timber entrance door with side window. BOOT ROOM 2.13m(7'0'') x 1.63m(5'4'') Belfast sink; plumbing for automatic washing machine; venting for drier; ample work surface; storage shelving; timber door to: ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to first floor (there are two staircases at either end of the house accessing the first floor accommodation); wall mounted storage cupboard; window over half landing; doors to: CLOAKROOM Recently fitted close coupled w.c; window to front. BREAKFAST/KITCHEN 5.92m(19'5'') x 4.34m(14'3'') (max) Fitted with a range of wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces over incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit; ceramic wall tiling; electric cooker point; oil fired Rayburn (providing domestic hot water); recess for tall fridge/freezer; window to side; half glazed stable door to courtyard; door to: SNUG 4.32m(14'2'') x 3.58m(11'9'') Radiator; French doors to outside; door to: DINING ROOM 4.06m(13'4'') x 3.66m(12'0'') Exposed stone fireplace; radiator; windows to side and front. SITTING ROOM 5.08m(16'8'') x 4.17m(13'8'') Wood burning stove set in stone fireplace; radiator; dual aspect windows to side and rear; French doors to courtyard; door to turning stairs to first floor. LANDING Exposed beams and purlins; separate stairwell returning to entrance hall; overstairs storage cupboard; built in airing cupboard; access to roof space; two velux windows providing ample natural light to the landing area; doors to: BEDROOM 1 4.85m(15'11'') x 3.00m(9'10'') Ample built in wardrobing; exposed beams; two windows to side; door to: EN SUITE BATHROOM Recently fitted white suite comprising panel bath with mixer shower over; low level w.c; pedestal wash hand basin; decorative and part-tiled wall; radiator; window to front. BEDROOM 2 4.27m(14'0'') x 4.04m(13'3'') Radiator; windows to front and side. BEDROOM 3 4.04m(13'3'') x 2.59m(8'6'') (max) Built in wardrobing; exposed beams; radiator; window to side. BEDROOM 4 3.12m(10'3'') x 3.10m(10'2'') Exposed beams; radiator; window to rear. FAMILY BATHROOM Coloured suite comprising panel bath; pedestal wash hand basin; close coupled w.c; exposed beams and purlins; radiator; decorative ceramic wall tiling; window to side. OUTSIDE The property is approached via a driveway leading from the roadside which serves one other neighbouring property and leads to the ample parking and turning area in front of the: GARAGE/WORKSHOP An open fronted garage measuring 21'6 x 18'2 with power and light supply. a door at the rear leads to the: WORKSHOP AREA 6.88m(22'7'') x 5.56m(18'3'') Power and light.
A courtyard wraps around the main house and provides access to the range of barns and outbuildings which include: OPEN BARN/LOG STORE 5.11m(16'9'') x 3.05m(10'0'') Light. BARN/BIN STORE 2.79m(9'2'') x 2.31m(7'7'') TACK ROOM A restored barn which is arranged in three distinct areas including: TACK ROOM 4.50m(14'9'') x 2.84m(9'4'') SEATING AREA 4.04m(13'3'') x 2.92m(9'7'') KITCHENETTE 3.84m(12'7'') x 2.79m(9'2'') Fitted with a modern range of wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces over incorporating stainless steel single drainer sink unit; ceramic wall tiling; electric cooker point; tiled floor; space for fridge/freezer. From the kitchenette there is a doorway (currently blocked) which leads to an adjacent barn which could provide additional accommodation if required, subject to obtaining the necessary consents. FEED ROOM/RUG STORE 6.10m(20'0'') x 3.78m(12'5'') Power and light. BUTTER WELL Providing water for the outbuildings and stable block. GARDEN STORE 3.76m(12'4'') x 2.90m(9'6'')
Adjacent to the garden store there is a very well tended vegetable garden with a number of productive raised beds. In addition to the vegetable garden, there is a well fenced chicken coop. EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES A particularly attractive feature of this property are the four acres of gently sloping pasture land which is well fenced and from which there is direct riding out onto Dartmoor without the need to ride on the road. STABLE BLOCK A purpose built stable block and concrete yard is provided which includes five shelters measuring 12' x 12' with an additional hay barn. There is power and light and a private water supply provided. SERVICES Mains electricity, private water supply, private drainage, oil fired central heating and domestic hot water. OUTGOINGS We understand this property is in band 'F' for Council Tax purposes. VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT on 01822 612345. FLOOR PLAN DISCLAIMER These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale. Copyright@Mansbridge & Balment 2009. HOME INFORMATION PACKS Purchasers are advised that there is a Home Information Pack for this property. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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