2 bedroom cottage for sale

Description A well presented and well maintained Grade II Listed Duke of Bedford cottage, full of charm and character, located in a quiet corner just a short level walk away from Tavistock town centre.

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. 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:
 

Storm Porch  

Entrance Hall Timber entrance door with glass insert. 

Sitting Room 12' x 11' 1" (3.66m x 3.38m) Gas fired stove in granite fire surround over raised tiled hearth; beamed ceiling; radiator; window with window seat overlooking front garden. Turning staircase to the first floor; useful understairs storage cupboard housing newly installed Worcester gas central heating boiler. Door to: 

Breakfast Kitchen 13' 3" x 7' 8" (4.04m x 2.34m) Narrowing to 5'
Fitted with a range of wall and base units with painted frontages and square edge work surfaces over, incorporating inset Belfast sink with mixer tap over; single oven; four ring gas hob with extractor canopy over; recess for fridge; under-cupboard lighting; seating area; tiled floor; radiator; two windows to rear. Timber door with glazed insert and cat flap to courtyard. 

First Floor  

Landing Window to side allowing natural light to the landing and stairwell area. Doors to: 

Bedroom One 14' x 11' 4" (4.27m x 3.45m) Narrowing to 8'6"
A spacious room with exposed beams; stripped and varnished floorboarding; radiator; window overlooking front garden. 

Bedroom Two 9' 5" x 7' 10" (2.87m x 2.39m) Cast iron fireplace; overstairs cupboard with hanging rail and shelf; radiator; window to rear. 

Bathroom White suite comprising panelled bath with mains shower over, close coupled WC, pedestal wash handbasin; ceramic wall tiling; radiator; opaque window to rear. 

Outside The property is approached from Parkwood Road via a shared gravelled path. The garden is quite private and secluded and extends to the front and side of the cottage. It includes a level lawn with a paved seating area and well established beds and borders, trees and shrubs. In addition, to the rear of the cottage there is a: 

Courtyard An enclosed cobbled courtyard with outside tap, providing access to: 

Workshop Arranged in two rooms measuring 8'4 x 8'1" and 4'8 x 4'4" with power supply; plumbing for automatic washing machine; window to front. 

Tool Store A former privy but now useful for the dry storage of garden tools. 

Agent'S Note In common with most Duke of Bedford Cottages, this property is subject to rights of way crossing the front and side garden and the courtyard area.  

Services Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water and mains drainage. 

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

Viewing By appointment with mansbridge & balment on . 

Directions From Tavistock's Bedford Square proceed along Duke Street, continuing straight ahead into Brook Street. This in turn becomes Parkwood Road. Proceed towards the end of Parkwood Road where, on the right hand side, just after No.54, there is a brown gate. Go through this gate and follow the path to the right where the property will be found on the right hand side clearly identified by our 'For Sale' board.