2 bed flat for sale

Russell Court, Bannawell Street, Tavistock PL19

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summary

Excellently presented two double bedroom apartment close to the town centre. Charming Grade II listed apartment comprising; entrance hall, stylish kitchen and open plan to dining area and living room, two bedrooms and modern bathroom. Includes communal parking and gardens. Quote Ref DT0134

situation

Tavistock is a thriving Stannary market town in West Devon, nestled on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park. Tavistock is an ancient town, rich in history dating back to the 10th century and famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Largely the 19th -century town centre is focused around Bedford Square which is a short stroll from this property. The town offers a superb range of shopping, boasting the famous Pannier Market and a wide range of local and national shops. Also there are public houses, cafes, restaurants, social clubs, riverside park, leisure centre, theatre, doctors surgery, dentists and Tavistock Hospital. There are excellent educational facilities including primary and secondary schools in the state and private sector. The town has superb recreation and sporting facilities including; Tennis club, bowls club, golf club, cricket clubs, football club and athletics track. Plymouth, some 15 miles to the south, offers extensive amenities. The cathedral city of Exeter lies some 40 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway.

Accommodation

A historic circa 1835 built Grade II listed building by architect Gilbert Scott in a classical style with a charming design in a great location close to the town centre. This former 'Tavistock Union Workhouse' now provides character residential apartments where this apartment sits in the centre of a three storey octagonal building. It's an intriguing and well proportioned apartment, excellently presented and offers a potential purchaser the opportunity to move straight in with very little to do.

On entering the apartment you are greeting by an inviting tiled central entrance hallway with doors leading to two bedrooms, bathroom and two openings to the kitchen and lounge/diner. The front of the apartment is southerly facing with five sash windows which allows plenty of natural light to flow through and provides lovely pleasant elevated views. Both to the front and rear really shows off the original octagonal and oblique design, perfect if you want an interesting and character property.

The kitchen is fitted with modern matching base and eye levels units with wooden worktops and tiled splashbacks, inset Franke Corian sink with drainer and hose mixer tap, four ring mains gas hob with electric oven under (please note electric cooker open to negotiation), space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for fridge/freezer.

The dining area and lounge offers a great feeling of space and comfort with a fireplace with mantle and surround with a inset gas fire. An ideal area for a dining table and living space at the far end of room.

The main bedroom has dual aspect sash windows to the rear, a free standing triple mirrored wardrobe with hanging rails, shelving and overhead storage. Bedroom two is a good size room and includes a covered wall mounted Worcester mains gas combination boiler.

The bathroom is fitted with a three piece white suite of low level WC, bath with tiled splashbacks with electric Triton shower over and a vanity wash hand basin with mixer tap and cupboards under and wall mounted mirrored medicine cabinet over, ceiling spotlights and extractor fan.

The communal off road parking area is for residents only and one car per licensed driver. So residents who drive and have a car are allowed a parking space.

There are also lovely communal gardens which residents have the use of.

Summary of accommodation

Entrance hall | Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Room/Living Room | Modern Bathroom | Two Bedrooms | Communal Parking and Gardens | Mains Gas Central Heating

Gross Internal floor Area (approx.): 682 sq ft (63.4 sq m)

Kitchen 3.16m (10'4'') x 2.22m (7'3'') Lounge/Dining Room 3.04m (10') x 5.27m (17'4'') Bedroom One 3.14m (10'4'') x 3.47m (11'5") Bedroom Two 3.04m (10') x 2.46m (8'1'')

services Mains electricity, mains gas central heating, mains drainage.

Tenure: Leasehold - 999 year term from 29/9/1974 to 29/09/2973 (948 years left to run).

Russell Court Management - Current management charges are £95.12 per month.

Local authority: West Devon Borough Council
council tax: Band A Council Tax Estimate £1,716
EPC Rating: E
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