Bedford Villas, Bere Alston...

Location

Bere Alston is a tranquil Devon village and World Heritage Site. The village offers a well regarded primary school along with a pub, several shops, eateries, a post office, bakery, butchers, hair salon, doctors' surgery and pharmacy. Bere Alston railway station forms part of the Tamar Valley Line and connects the village to the waterside villages of Bere Ferrers and Calstock plus Plymouth City in just 20 minutes.

Bere Alston is just 15 minutes by car from both Tavistock and Yelverton. Tavistock is a thriving 'stannary' and award winning market town 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; With various primary schools, both state and private secondary schools, super markets, Doctors' surgeries, swimming pools and tennis courts. 

Situation

Bedford Villas is a highly sought after gated terrace just off Broad Park Road so on the fringe of the village, yet within walking distance of the amenities and good transport links.

Accommodation

A simply stunning Victorian Villa bursting with character and charm with a contemporary twist... These Victorian houses are set behind gated access and enjoy an elevated position with far reaching views across Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley. The property sits on a generous plot with the potential to build an annexe/additional dwelling (STPP). The accommodation has been modernised whilst retaining original features; and thoughtfully extended by it's current owners, briefly comprising... Vestibule with original tessellated tiled floor, Reception Hall, two generous reception rooms and a guest cloakroom. The kitchen has been extended to create a light and spacious family room with French doors to the rear garden and a separate utility. Three double bedrooms, master en-suite and a family bathroom. There is off road parking for 2/3 cars and a further sizeable, well screened front garden perfect for children and entertaining.

The property has sympathetic double glazing that was replaced in 2021 and is warmed by gas central heating. The consumer unit was also replaced in 2021.

Ground Floor

(Please refer to the floorplan for all measurements) 

Vestibule - 

Original tessellated tiled floor and dado rail,  coat hooks. A part glazed wooden door leads through to - 

Reception Hall -

The original staircase rises to first floor. Original ceiling coving and cornice, oak parquet flooring, radiator, light and power points. Window overlooking the mini courtyard (accessed from the second reception room) and doors off to -  

Living Room - 

A stunning feature bay window to the front (double glazed in 2021) with views over the garden, Feature fireplace with marble mantel and surround, granite hearth and inset  living flame gas fire. Original picture rail, dado rail, ceiling cornicing and rose. Stripped wooden floorboards, radiator, light and power points

Second Reception Room - 

Another spacious room with original picture rail and ceiling cornicing. Stripped wooden floorboards, radiator, light and power points. French doors with matching windows above allow natural light into the room and open onto a mini courtyard.

Cloakroom -

With a WC and wall mounted wash hand basin. Space for storage, ceiling light, extractor fan. 

Kitchen/Family Room -

This is a superb addition to this already stunning family home! A bright and spacious family room complimented by oak flooring with under floor heating throughout, French doors to the rear garden and a large roof lantern for that all important natural light. Light and power points. Open plan but with the kitchen for the most part in it's own space with an open breakfast bar allowing a link to the rest of the room... The virtual tour will explain this far better than I can, it's difficult to do this space justice with words!

The kitchen space is fitted with a range of eye level and base units with a stone worksurface over and inset sink. Window to the front overlooking the mini courtyard. Integrated dishwasher, induction hob with extractor over, eye level double oven, integrated fridge freezer.

Utility - 

Fitted with a range of eye level and base units with a solid wood work surface over, sink and drainer unit, space and plumbing for washing machine and tall fridge/freezer. Extractor fan, light and power points.

First Floor

Landing -

A bright and spacious landing with original stained glass window and a double glazed Velux window. Original balustrade, radiator, light and power points. Access to loft space, doors off to -

Bedroom One -

A large, light and airy bedroom with stunning views to the front via the double glazed bay window. Original picture rail, ceiling cornicing and rose. Radiator, light and power points. Door to -

En-suite -

Re-fitted with a white suite comprising a vanity unit with inset sink and WC with hidden cistern. A large, walk in shower with chrome 'rain head' mixer shower. Heated towel rail, double glazed window to the front with far reaching views. Spot lights to ceiling.

Bedroom Two -

Another good sized bedroom with original picture rail and ceiling cornicing. Double glazed window to rear, radiator, light and power points.

Bedroom Three -

A double bedroom with built-in wardrobe. Double glazed window to rear, radiator, light and power points. 

Family Bathroom -

a large family bathroom fitted with a contemporary, four piece white site comprising; panelled bath with tiled surround, tiled corner shower cubicle with a chrome mixer shower, WC and pedestal wash handbasin with tiled splashback. Inset ceiling lights, heated towel rail, extractor fan, two obscure double glazed windows to side.

Outside

Front -

In front of the house is an enclosed area with a low wall and gated pedestrian access, typical of a Victorian terraced house. This then borders the shared driveway leading from Broad Park Road. There is a private parking area providing space for two/three vehicles.

Beyond the parking area is a large, enclosed front garden which includes a paved patio and level lawn with raised vegetable planting beds and plenty of space for children's play equipment. Bordered by established trees and shrubs. There is a timber shed at the end of the garden which would be the site for the proposed annexe with access from Bedford Place (STPP).

Rear -

The rear garden is enclosed by a high wall and has a paved patio and raised lawn bordered by flowerbeds. Gate giving access to the rear service lane. There is also a range of outbuildings perfect for storage with power and light and plumbing for a WC.

Tenure - Freehold

Services - All mains services 

Council Tax - West Devon, Band 'C'

Internet - Currently with 'BT Internet' (download 45MB Upload 4.4MB)

Note Re Plans - Please be aware that the photos provided are proposed plans only, no planning application has been submitted. More information and further plans available on request.

*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 floor plan 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.