The Parade, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon, PL19

20 The Parade is a beautifully presented, Grade II listed Lutyens designed cottage located in the picturesque village of Milton Abbott. This spacious double fronted, three-bedroom property has been well maintained and improved by the current owner, to create a characterful family home. The property includes a detached studio and generous west facing garden, and is bursting with charm.

The original front door opens into a spacious hallway with reclaimed quarry tiled floors and original staircase with understairs storage. The living room is dual aspect providing lots of natural light and benefits from a multi fuel stove set into a large hearth. The dining room has a large bay window overlooking the front garden and multi-fuel burner. The bespoke kitchen has been recently fitted with a range of handmade solid-wood units, Quartz worktops, Belfast sink, Victorian reclaimed tiled floor, integrated dishwasher and door to rear garden. There is also a separate downstairs cloakroom and a utility room accessed via an external door.

Upstairs the property is comprised of three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The landing features a picture window overlooking the front garden and storage cupboard. Both generous double bedrooms benefit from dual aspect windows with far reaching views to fields beyond and cast-iron fireplaces. The well-appointed family bathroom and has a cast iron bath with shower over, a sink with vanity unit and solid wood bathroom cabinet.

The property is accessed via a private, communal gravel pathway, common with this style of cottage. The path wraps around the house, past a woodstore and continues to the rear of the property. The main garden enjoys a Westerly aspect and stretches out from the front of the property to include a large lawn, mature trees, vegetable patch and is fully enclosed. To the end of the garden is the detached studio, which Is well insulated with double glazed wooden windows, plumbing, toilet, light and power. This timber-framed building is currently used for a dog grooming business, but could alternatively be used as a further studio-bedroom or a work from home space as required. The rear garden has a further raised area of lawn and a useful, bespoke garden shed.

The property is supplied with mains electricity, water and drainage. An oil-fired combi-boiler supplies the property with hot water and central heating, supplemented by the multi-fuel stoves.

Milton Abbot is a quiet and unspoilt village and a designated conservation area located on the edge of the Tamar Valley AONB. The village has historic connections to the famed Bedford Estate, including the well-known Grade I Listed Endsleigh House. The historic village has a distinctive architectural style, with Edwin Lutyens and Edward Blore having designed many of the village centre's buildings, most of which are now Grade II Listed. The village offers bus links to Tavistock and Launceston, a well-regarded primary school, a village hall and pub.

This superb property offers a fantastic opportunity for a rural yet accessible lifestyle and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.