EXTENDED Duke of Bedford cottage; LARGE PLOT of approx. ¼ of acre; PANORAMIC countryside views; attractive SOUTHEAST facing gardens with multiple outbuildings; RURAL yet ACCESSIBLE location; easy reach of Tavistock; ample parking; NO ONWARD CHAIN.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Offered with no onward chain, an extended two double bedroom Duke of Bedford character cottage with three reception rooms enjoying panoramic countryside views set on a large mature plot of approximately ¼ of an acre. The cottage is warmed by newly installed night storage heaters, benefits from attractive southeast facing gardens with multiple outbuildings, has ample off-road parking and is well situated in a rural yet accessible location just 1.5 miles from the sought after market town of Tavistock and all its amenities.

You enter the cottage via the entrance porch with original stained glass wooden door leading into the sitting room. The sitting room has a lovely feature stone open fireplace with large cast iron wood burning stove set on a stone hearth. This room enjoys far reaching views over the surrounding countryside with PVCu double glazed window with window seat. An opening provides access to the dining room with balustrade staircase rising to the first floor and PVCu double glazed window overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fitted with matching wooden fronted wall and base cabinets and also enjoys the southeast facing aspect over the gardens. Off the inner hall is the ground floor bathroom with wood panelled walls. Beyond the inner hall is the garden room with sliding PVCu double glazed patio doors opening to the garden. Accessed from the garden room is a generous utility area and storage alongside which were originally outbuildings that have been connected to form part of the property. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms off the landing, the larger one enjoying the stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside.

Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park fantastic for walking, cycling, and riding. This vibrant and friendly town hosts a wealth of restaurants and cafes selling locally produced food. Enjoy some shopping with the vast range of local independent shops, the bustling pannier market and award-winning farmers’ market. Primary and secondary education both state and private is well catered for in local schools. The Meadows located in the centre of the town provides a children’s play area, a bandstand, a sensory garden, tennis courts, bowling club and plenty of open space. 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. There are also ferry services to Roscoff, Brittany and Santander, Northern Spain.

ACCOMMODATION
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.

The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes, is as follows:

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
3'5" x 3'8" (1.04m x 1.12m)

SITTING ROOM
11'3" x 13' (3.43m x 3.96m)

DINING ROOM
8' x 13' (2.44m x 3.96m)

KITCHEN
10'7" (3.23) maximum x 7'5" (2.26)

HALL

BATHROOM
10'7" x 5'5" (3.23m x 1.65m)

GARDEN ROOM
7'2" x 13' (2.18m x 3.96m)

UTILITY
10'8" x 9' (3.25m x 2.74m)

STORE

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING

BEDROOM ONE
11'3" x 13' (3.43m x 3.96m)

BEDROOM TWO
8' (2.44) x 13' (3.96) maximum

OUTSIDE
The property sits on a generous plot of approximately ¼ of an acre with large mature southeast facing gardens which are a particular feature of this charming cottage. A paved footpath leads down from the access lane to the main entrance and alongside the cottage. The garden is enclosed by mature hedging and trees and is mainly laid to various expanses of lawn interspersed with colourful plants, shrubs, bushes, and trees. Immediately to the front of the cottage is a paved patio area providing an ideal space for outside dining and enjoying the sunshine and garden. Throughout the garden are various seating areas from which to enjoy the garden including one with pergola surrounded by raised beds alongside which is an ornamental fishpond. There is a summer house with decking well positioned to enjoy the views and various outbuildings. There are two parking areas, a small driveway off the access lane providing off road parking for one vehicle and to the rear of the garden a much larger area providing off road parking for multiple vehicles.

OFFICE
12’1x 8’4
With power and lighting, window to side and electric night storage heater.

SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water and private drainage. Newly installed electric night storage heating.

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'B' for Council Tax purposes.

DIRECTIONS
From Tavistock’s Bedford Square, head along Plymouth Road to the Drake’s Statue roundabout. Turn right and then turn left and the mini roundabout, opposite the Spar shop. Continue along Callington Road (A390) for approx. A mile and a half through the dip and as you rise the entrance to the cottages will be found on the left hand side as indicated by our for sale sign.