5 bedroom detached house for sale

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 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

The property is located in the centre of town on Russell Street. 

Accommodation

Set within the very heart of Tavistock town centre is this iconic, Grade 2 listed Georgian building with generous, well presented accommodation spread over four floors and extending to 3850 Sq ft. The property benefits from a South facing garden and gated parking for two cars... vital in the centre of town! Inside has been sympathetically refurbished over recent years to retain its original character and charm, briefly comprising: Vestibule, grand reception hallway, re-fitted kitchen, sitting room, sun room, dining room with open fireplace, snug/breakfast room with log burning stove, utility and ground floor shower room. Five double bedrooms, master en-suite and another family bathroom. The lower ground floor, currently used for storage, provides scope to create further living accommodation (subject to any necessary consents).

Ground Floor

Vestibule -

Original mosaic tiled floor, part glazed door through to: 

Reception Hallway -

A grand and welcoming hallway with high ceilings and original coving. Exposed wooden floorboards, original turned staircase to the first floor and basement, radiator, light and power points.

Sitting Room - 14' 6" x 13' 8" (4.445m x 4.178m) 

An original marble fire place with inset gas fire, coved ceiling, radiator, light and power points. Panelled archway to dining room, glazed double doors to: 

Sun Room - 8' 6" x 3' 11" (2.606m x 1.200m)

Perfectly situated to watch the world go by...Single glazed windows to front and side enjoying views of the garden and Russell Street beyond .  

Dining Room - 14' 9" x 13' 7" (4.500m x 4.160m) 

An original marble fireplace with open grate, coved ceiling, radiator, light and power points. A single glazed (listed) multi paned window to side with original restored shutters. Door to hallway and door to:

Shower Room - 

A white suite with tiled corner shower cubicle incorporating an electric shower, vanity wash hand basin and WC. An obscure single glazed window to side, radiator and chrome heated towel rail.

Kitchen - 14' 6" x 13' 0" (4.437m x 3.980m)

Recently re-fitted with a range of eye level and base units under solid oak square edged work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. A gas fired Rayburn (currently disconnected), space for range cooker with cooker hood over, integrated dishwasher, Belfast ceramic sink with drainer and mixer tap. A full height multi paned sash window with views the front, exposed wooden floorboards, radiator, light and power points.

Snug/Breakfast Room -10' 7" x 14' 8" (3.249m x 4.486m) 

Original marble fireplace incorporating a wood burning stove, radiator, light and power points. Door to:

Lean-to/Boot Room -

With a door to the garden at the front and log store. Light and power. 

Utility -  6' 7" x 4' 0" (2.021m x 1.224m)

Plumbing for washing machine and space for additional appliance. Ceiling light point.

First Floor
 

Landing -

With original balustrade, An original gothic stained glass window to rear, exposed floorboards, door to staircase for second floor and doors off to:

Cloakroom -

With low flush WC and vanity wash hand basin. Window/small door giving access to flat roof area, radiator, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Two - 15' 8" x 11' 11" (4.788m x 3.647m)

A double aspect room with single glazed multi paned sash windows to the side and front, pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, light and power points.

Bedroom Three -15' 7" x 12' 10" (4.760m x 3.928m)

Single glazed multi paned sash window to front, radiator, light and power points.

Bedroom Four - 14' 8" x 13' 10" (4.492m x 4.233m)

Single glazed window to side (listed), radiator, light and power points. 

Bedroom Five - 14' 7" x 10' 10" (4.458m x 3.312m)

Single glazed multi paned sash window to rear, radiator, light and power points. Pedestal wash hand basin, under stairs storage cupboard. 

Bathroom - 12' 1" x 6' 5" (3.701m x 1.974m) 

A white suite comprising a free standing bath with chrome mixer tap and telephone shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin. Stripped wooden floorboards, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling light point, original sash window to the front.

Second Floor 

Master Bedroom -15' 5" x 11' 4" (4.716m x 3.467m)

Single glazed (listed) multi paned window to side, radiator, light and power points. Door to eaves storage and door to:

Bathroom - 17' 3" x 6' 8" (5.263m x 2.048m) Extending to 3.465m

White suite with free standing double end bath, chrome mixer tap and telephone shower attachment over. Separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. radiator, exposed wooden floorboards, original single glazed window to side.  

Lower Ground Floor

Landing -

Accessed via stairs from the ground floor. Understairs storage cupboard, original flagstone floor and door to:

Cellar One -17' 10" x 14' 5" (5.437m x 4.409m)

Fitted with concrete shelving providing useful storage for wine etc. The room extends to one side with further concrete shelving. wall mounted gas combi boiler (replaced 2020) Doorway leads to: 

Cellar Two 13' 9" x 10' 2" (4.207m x 3.111m)

Further concrete shelving, flagstone flooring, side grilled ventilation window with wooden shutters.

Outside
 

Garden -

To the front of the property with a level lawn and two ornamental ponds. Apple tree and further mature plants.

Driveway -

Roller door provides access to parking for two cars

Services -  Mains gas, electric, water and drainage. 

Tenure - Freehold

Council Tax - West Devon, Band D

*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 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.