Venn Hill, Milton Abbot, Tavistock, Devon, PL19

A superb opportunity to purchase this Grade II listed 'Arts and Crafts' cottage located in the picturesque village of Milton Abbot and designed by the renowned architect, Edwin Lutyens. This charming, three-bedroom property is well proportioned and benefits from a generous garden with a sunny aspect, high ceilings throughout, and is located is a quiet location opposite the village church.

The original front door opens into a spacious hallway with beautiful parquet flooring which follows through to the living room. The bright living room itself enjoys a Southwest facing bay window which provides an abundance of natural light, and a multi fuel stove set atop a slate hearth. The dining room has a tiled floor which follows through to the kitchen and original in-built cupboards. The kitchen has been recently fitted with a range of base units, includes an electric range cooker, and a Belfast sink. There is also a separate downstairs shower room and a utility room with a back door opening in the direction of the garden.

Climbing the wonderfully shallow staircase, the first floor is comprised of three bedrooms and a family bathroom. The landing features a characterful picture window overlooking the front garden and church yard. The principal bedroom is a generous sized, dual aspect room with a lovely outlook across the front. The other two bedrooms are both doubles, the smaller room includes an in-built cupboard for extra storage. The family bathroom is a good size and features a cast iron bath and original floorboards.

The property is located on Venn Hill, a quiet residential road in the centre of the village that offers adequate parking opportunities for the local residents. Lutyens cottages are built with communal paths allowing access to all properties at the front and rear which is common in this area. The front is approach is via beautiful stone steps to a level green which is well maintained by all residents, with gravel pathways leading to the front door. The cottage hosts a mature grape vine which climbs across the front of the property which only adds to the overall charm.

From the rear utility door, a communal path and steps lead you up to the generous private garden. This rear garden enjoys a Southerly aspect and stretches out from the property to include cherry and apples trees, a small pond, summerhouse and 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 stove.

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 in the heart of the thriving village community and needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.