Tavistock, Devon
- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Delightful Rural Retreat
- Well Proportioned Accommodation
- Stunning Orangery
- Approx 5.5 acres Grounds and Gardens
- Range of Outbuildings
- Well-stocked Fishing Lake
Description
Nestling in the folds of rural west Devon and situated within a small hamlet near the iconic landmark ‘church on the hill’ of St Michael de Rupe, Higher Westcott is a handsome country home, improved and extended over the years by the present owners.
The current owners purchased the house around thirty-five years ago, have raised their family, and carried out extensive improvements during their time here. Situated on a leafy, country lane, the property itself is approached by a sweeping, gated, driveway, opening onto a generous parking area flanked by a level lawn and further lower area surrounded by high hedged boundaries ensuring privacy.
The rooms are well-proportioned and include the addition of the highly impressive ‘orangery’, overlooking the rear gardens and grounds towards the delightful, picturesque fishing lake and beyond. This space is perfect for appreciating the afternoon and evening sun.
Other accommodation includes four first floor double bedrooms (master ensuite) together with large family bathroom. A 29’ living room leads to the orangery and the reception rooms including a separate dining room. The kitchen/breakfast room incorporates an island unit and leads to the good-sized utility/hobbies room and ground floor shower room.
The house sits in around five acres of land in all, which includes a separate paddock, extensive lawned gardens interspersed with seating areas and large patio, centring on the well-stocked man-made fishing lake – surrounded with well-established planting, various decked areas, summer house and idyllic bridge.
A range of useful outbuildings include a store/workshop, adjacent to the utility room, a potting shed/garden store, and a further workshop/store both served by mains electricity and mains water.
Brentor is a charming, unspoilt village, set in the midst of good riding country, on the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park. Open moorland is just a mile or so distant and the village itself includes a second church together with village hall. Village pubs are found in nearby Mary Tavy and Lydford, boasting a castle and is home to the National Trust’s Lydford Gorge. Tavistock is approximately 5 miles to the south and the regional centre of Plymouth is approximately 20 miles away.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE PORCH
HALLWAY
DINING ROOM
16’ 3" x 13’ 1"
LOUNGE
29’ x 14’ 3"
ORANGERY
20’1" x 19’ 11"
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
14’4" x 14’ 3"
WC / SHOWER ROOM
UTILITY/BOOT ROOM
16’5" x 10’ 3"
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
BEDROOM ONE
14’10" x 13’5"
BEDROOM TWO
14’10" x 14’2"
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
BEDROOM THREE
11’10" x 10’9”
BEDROOM FOUR
14’3" x 8’
FAMILY BATHROOM
9’10" x 8’
OUTBUILDINGS
STORE
32’ x 9’
LOG STORE
9’ x 4’
POTTING SHED/GARDEN STORE
19’ x 9’
SUMMER HOUSE
12’ x 8’ 6"
SERVICES
Mains electricity, mains water, oil fired central heating, private drainage. Additional benefit of private, natural water via BORE HOLE
OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in band 'F ' for Council Tax purposes.
DIRECTIONS
Leave Tavistock's Bedford Square via Drake Road and continue on this road for approximately 3 miles before turning left, following the signposts to the car park for Brentor Church. At the crossroads, continue straight ahead marked Westcott. Continue along this quiet country lane, after a short while you will find Higher Westcott located on the left hand side.
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Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: F
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Tavistock, Devon
NEAREST STATIONS
Distances are straight line measurements from the centre of the postcode- Gunnislake Station6.8 miles
Mansbridge Balment was founded here in Tavistock by Harry Mansbridge back in 1971. Since then the company has developed both in terms of reputation and coverage across the region, but it all started here in Tavistock. The firm has changed location a number of times to allow for expansion - most recently, in 2017, we relocated our premier and head office to the new Plymouth Road site. This fantastic, high-profile estate agents office allows us to showcase the very best of residential property for sale and let, and incorporates our administrative division including finance office, sales progression, and residential lettings. Mansbridge Balment specialise in the sale of residential property in Tavistock and surrounding villages including Mary Tavy, Peter Tavy, Lamerton, Gunnislake, Brentor, Chillaton, Gulworthy, Milton Abbot, St Anns Chapel, Callington and the many villages and hamlets in and around.
The team at Mansbridge Balment are vastly experienced in all aspects of residential estate agency and the office provides the perfect space and location for visitors to the town and locals alike. Nearby are both the bus station and largest car park. The prominence of the office ensures it cannot be missed occupying, as it does, such an impressive location on the approach to the town centre. Selling and renting properties throughout the Tavistock area, Mansbridge Balment should be the first estate agent to contact.
If you are considering buying, selling, renting or letting in this area, be sure to contact Mansbridge Balment at Bedford Court. 01822 612345.
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