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On the edge of Tavistock, against fields and with views across roofs to the town and beyond, an attractive detached family house on a quiet residential road. To one side of the house, a level lawn (table/chairs, barbecue), sloping away to terraced, well-stocked flower beds. Steps (18) and a gently sloping path lead through the garden to the front door.
Inside, thoughtfully renovated, refurbished and made welcoming. From the hall, a snug with original parquet flooring and TV, through to large, beautifully fitted kitchen/dining room (dishwasher, microwave, American-style fridge-freezer, electric oven/gas hob, TV) with views from bi-fold French windows to garden and the town beyond. Living room (woodburner, smart TV/DVD). Utility room (washing machine, tumble drier). Rear lobby with space for coats/boots and back door. Downstairs loo.
From the hall, stairs up to four bedrooms - the master double (5' bed) with TV and en suite bathroom (suite, shower over bath), two further doubles, and a twin. Bathroom (bath with separate shower). Small study.
A super comfy base on the edge of Dartmoor, close to the Cornish border and just a stroll from Tavistock’s centre with its renowned market and excellent range of shops and restaurants: masses to do and explore locally.
Tavistock: fine ancient town on the River Tavy on the edge of Dartmoor, evolving around an abbey founded in 974, and Sir Francis Drake’s home town. Lots of interesting shops, pannier/farmers’ markets, pubs, restaurants, wharfside theatre (also films/live music), leisure centre. Golf, 1½ miles; horse riding and cycling routes within a few miles. Nat. Trust places (Cotehele, Buckland Abbey, Lydford Gorge, Saltram House) nearby. Plymouth, 9 miles.
Four bedrooms: 3 x double (one king size with en suite bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower, WC, basin. Downstairs WC. Snug. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with wood burning stove. Utility room. Lobby. Hall.
TAVISTOCK Plymouth 17 miles; Okehampton 8 miles. A delightful award-winning market town on the River Tavy, nestling in the south-west slopes of Dartmoor. Tavistock has an indoor pannier market, a diverse range of shops, an excellent choice of pubs, bistros, restaurants, a theatre and a cinema, as well as a leisure pool. This is the perfect destination for country lovers who enjoy the convenience of an interesting town on the doorstep. There is excellent walking on Dartmoor, cycling on The National Cycle Network no. 27, renowned game fishing, gardens of distinction and various National Trust properties nearby. Within easy reach is the maritime city of Plymouth, with its Barbican Quay and the Historic Royal William Yard. Torbay, the Eden Project and the sandy surfing beaches of Devon and North Cornwall are all within an hour’s drive and provide activities to keep all the family happy. Tavistock is a wonderful all-year-round holiday destination.