The Parade, Milton Abbot...

Location

Milton Abbot is a pretty village approximately six miles from Tavistock, there is a public house and a very well regarded primary school.

Tavistock is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park. 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.  The area offers a full range of schools both State and Private with Plymouth being only 15 miles away with fast rail links into London, Bristol and the North. Tavistock offers a range of leisure facilities including a swimming pool, squash and tennis clubs and golf course.

Situation

Positioned within this quaint and peaceful village is this exquisite example of a Grade II listed Lutyens designed cottage. The property sits on a substantial plot, in a secluded position, at the end of the row of terraces taking advantage of easy access to the adjacent on-street parking.  The property is in the catchment for Tavistock College and there is a School bus to and from provided for free by the local authority. An alternative option is a funded local authority taxi to the closest (non-catchment) Launceston College. 

Accommodation

The cottage is immaculately presented both inside and out having been sympathetically modernised to a high standard over recent years, to retain its original character and charm. Briefly comprising - Entrance hallway, lounge/dining room with log burning stove, second reception room with another log burning stove. A stunning re-fitted kitchen with door to the rear garden, utility, guest cloakroom. Three bedrooms (two with original cast iron fireplaces) and a bathroom on the first floor. There are large gardens providing super versatile outdoor space plus a modern timber outbuilding/garden office/studio with plumbing, light and power... Being a Lutyens cottage, there is good ceiling height throughout and the well planned layout ensures all available space is fully utilised. This beautiful house even retains the majority of its original lime plaster which is in sound condition and has been finished with fully breathable 'Farrow and Ball Casein Distemper' paint. 

Some windows are replacements, carefully handcrafted in solid wood using the authentic original design, moulding and original iron work.  For the heating, there is a modern, oil fired 'Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave' condenser boiler (serviced in June 2024 with all manuals, original fitting compliance certificate and paperwork).

The garden office/studio/salon is a huge bonus... Situated away from the property, at the end of the garden (with listed building consent). The timber building is well insulated, finished with a grade 'A' birch ply lining and polished chrome fittings... With light, power, plumbing and full drainage; it gives a separate, private space that could be utilised in many different ways to suit the next owners.

All original receipts for building work and materials have been retained by the current owner including ground works, windows, doors, electrical work and the garden office, (which may constitute a guarantee for workmanship).

Ground Floor

Entrance Hallway -

Original staircase leading to the first floor with under stairs storage cupboard, three separate areas for coats and bags giving a good amount of storage. Victorian reclaimed quarry tiled floor (fully breathable), radiator, light and power points. doorway to kitchen and doors off to:

Dining Room/Snug - 13' 4" (into bay) x 10' 6" (4.06m x 3.2m)

Feature bay window to the front overlooking the gardens, fireplace housing cast iron wood burner set on a slate hearth. Radiator, light and power points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 12' 5" x 8' 6" (3.78m x 2.59m)

Recently fitted with a range of handmade, solid wood units including a large double width larder cupboard, all hand painted in farrow and ball colours. White marble quartz work tops over with inset, high quality 'Shaws of Darwin' traditional Belfast sink with 'Perrin & Rowe' chrome mixer tap over... Victorian reclaimed quarry tiled floor (fully breathable), solid oak breakfast bar, space for tall/American style fridge freezer. A recently replaced stainless steel, electric range cooker, radiator, light and power points. Window overlooking and solid wood door with double glazed inserts to the rear garden. Door to:

Cloakroom - 

A white suite comprising vanity unit with oak top and inset wash hand basin, low flush WC. Victorian reclaimed quarry tiled floor, obscure window to the rear, ceiling light.

Living/Dining Room - 14' 11" x 11' 11" (4.55m x 3.63m)

Dual aspect with windows with both East and West orientation, maximising sunlight through out the day to create a light and bright space. Large fireplace recess housing ‘Charnwood Island’ Multifuel Ecodesign 12KW stove on a slate hearth. Radiator, light and power points. Original suspended timber floor with 'Crucial Trading' sisal fitted carpet.

First Floor

Landing - 

With a large window overlooking the gardens. Access to loft space (loft professionally boarded and well insulated), over stairs storage cupboard, light and power points. 100% wool 'Crucial Trading' carpet (Wilton Svelte Willow). Doors off to:

Bedroom One - 14' 11" x 11' 11" (4.55m x 3.63m)

A bright, dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear (East and West) with lovely far reaching views. Cast iron feature fireplace, painted floor boards, radiator, light and power points.

Bedroom Two - 15' x 10' 6" (4.57m x 3.2m)

Another bright, dual aspect room with windows to the front and rear (East and West) with far reaching views. Cast iron feature fireplace, radiator, light and power points.

Bedroom Three - 8' 6" x 6' 6" (2.59m x 1.98m)

Window to the rear, radiator, light and power points.

Bathroom - 

Fitted with a white 'Laura Ashley' suite comprising; cast iron bath with tiled surrounds, electric shower over and glass shower screen, vanity wash hand basin with a solid wood mirrored bathroom cabinet over, low level W.C. Opaque window to the rear, painted floorboards and extractor fan.  

Outside

Outbuilding/Garden Office - 

Timber built with plumbing, light and power. Two double glazed solid wood sash windows to the front and door to the garden. Plumbed with WC and integrated wash hand basin, 'mira' sport shower and full drainage connected to mains sewage via a pump. ‘Altro’ heavy duty non-slip epoxy coating waterproof flooring with a silk finish.

Front - 

The main gardens extend to the front of the property and are substantial in size giving a good deal of privacy and seclusion. Fully enclosed with wire fencing, a large lawn is bordered by mature trees, decorative hedges, shrubs, rambling roses and honeysuckle. There is a vegetable patch and gates to either side make the garden secure for dogs and children. There is a gravel pathway giving right of way to the neighbouring property, although this is rarely used other than by the postman! The gravel path then extends to the rear of the property passing a large wood store in one way and towards the road in the other; which is where the current owners park their vehicles.

Rear -

To the rear of the property is a gravelled path giving access to neighbouring properties. steps up to a pretty lawn with mature borders surrounded by a retaining wall. There is a good sized, hand built twin door shed on a concrete base, with the oil tank behind. There is access to the utility which is integral to the building.

Utility - 

Oil boiler, space and plumbing for washing machine, window, light and power.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil central heating.

Council Tax - West Devon, Band C

*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.