£139,950 | Tavistock | 2 Bedrooms

SITUATION

The property is located within a mixed residential road which is within a short and level walk of the centre of town (approximately 3 minutes) and all of the amenities within.

Tavistock is a thriving market town situated on the edge of the Dartmoor National Park and was voted top of a list of 120 market towns in 2004 in a survey run by the Council for the Protection of Rural England in its countryside character campaign based on retaining individuality and distinctiveness, sensitive planning and new development, architecture, sense of history, thriving shops and businesses, and community spirit. This was quoted in the major daily broadsheets including The Telegraph, The Guardian and The Independent. It has good shopping facilities and a full range of state schools plus several public schools, including preparatory and a senior college. Recreational facilities include golf courses, cricket, rugby, football and tennis clubs and all indoor sports. Scenic walks abound. Tavistock is 15 miles from Plymouth where there is a civil airport offering regular internal and continental flights, a cross Channel ferry service to Roscoff, Brittany, and a British Rail Inter City service to London, Bristol and the North.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive former Duke of Bedford cottage with an interior full of character with comfortable accommodation arranged over two floors. The property has the benefit of gas fired central heating through radiators and still has many attractive features including the original staircase, open fires and an ancient Range (at present not working). The accommodation includes a living room, separate kitchen/breakfast room, two bedrooms, a re-fitted bathroom and within the courtyard to the rear there are two useful outbuildings.

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:

COVERED ENTRANCE PORCH

Solid panelled wood front door to:

TILED OPEN PLAN HALL AREA

LIVING ROOM

3.58m(11'9'') x 3.40m(11'2'')With feature marble fireplace with display mantle, decor tiles and enclosed stone hearth; built-in storage cupboards and separate recessed timber storage unit with set of drawers below; understairs storage cupboard; radiator; beamed ceiling; sash window; TV point; panelled wood door with latch into:

KITCHEN

3.99m(13'1'') x 2.29m(7'6'')With a range of worksurfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink, single drainer and inset half bowl, hot and cold mixer taps; good range of floor and eye level cupboards; overhead storage cupboards; recess and gas point for cooker with Whirlpool extractor hood above; original Range-style oven (not working) set into alcove with display mantle above; hot and cold plumbing for washing machine; space for fridge and freezer; wall-hung Vaillant boiler for central heating; radiator; cluster and strip of spotlights; stable-style door to outside.

From the living room staircase leads to:

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

With access to insulated loft space via trap door.

BEDROOM ONE

4.24m(13'11'') x 2.62m(8'7'')With built-in double wardrobe; radiator.

BEDROOM TWO

2.51m(8'3'') x 2.44m(8'0'')With radiator.

BATHROOM

2.44m(8'0'') x 1.60m(5'3'')White suite; kidney-shaped panel enclosed bath with central hot and cold mixer taps and independently controlled wall-hung shower with fully tiled surrounds, rail and curtain; low level w.c; pedestal wash hand basin with splashback tiles; radiator; cluster of spotlights.

OUTSIDE

There is a level courtyard area comprising of a paved area expanding the full width of the property and extending onto a gravelled area with central concrete path giving one access to the outbuilding. The gravelled areas are bordered by raised flower beds and natural stone, and the boundaries are formed by blockwork walls with inset granite pillars and a pedestrian gate for the neighbouring rights of way.

OUTBUILDING

4.22m(13'10'') x 2.62m(8'7'')(interior measurements)
Of brick and stone construction; with light and power; pitched and mono pitched roofs and with two door access.

MISCELLANEOUS

Outside tap to rear of property; water butt adjacent to outbuilding.

SERVICES

Mains water, gas, electricity and mains drainage.

OUTGOINGS

We understand this property is in band 'B' for Council Tax purposes and the amount payable for the year 2008/2009 is £1203.60 (by verbal enquiry with West Devon Borough Council).

VIEWING

By appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT on 01822 612345.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

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 2008.

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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.