Tavistock, Devon

Beautifully presented, DETACHED, Grade II Listed, 4-bedroom former farmhouse, with notable history and character. Set on approximately 2.25 acres with PADDOCKS and GARDENS. Ideal for EQUESTRIAN life, smallholding, or peaceful country living.


SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
Set in the sought-after hamlet of Lumburn, just outside Tavistock, this Grade II Listed former farmhouse is an exceptional lifestyle property. Currently a beautiful family home, its additional features and land also lend themselves perfectly to use as smallholding, for equestrian pursuits, or even as a business-from-home opportunity. With approximately 2.25 acres of landscaped gardens and well-tended pasture, this enchanting property offers the freedom of rural living, whether for work, leisure, or simply the joy of space and nature on the doorstep.

Believed to date back to around 1830, the house is steeped in history and brimming with character. Its striking Cornish slate-hung façade and wealth of period features reflect its agricultural heritage, while sensitive updates over the years have created a warm and inviting home, blending old-world charm with modern comfort.

Accessed via a private gated driveway, the property benefits from a large parking area and carport, providing ample space for family and visitors alike. In addition, there is a further parking area adjacent to the top paddock with access through a secure five-bar gate, ensuring easy and practical use for vehicles, trailers, or horseboxes.

Inside, the farmhouse exudes a sense of timeless quality. A welcoming porch leads into the central hallway, from which a choice of reception rooms unfold. The traditional country kitchen is the heart of the home, perfect for family gatherings, while the comfortable lounge with its wood-burning stove and the elegant dining room with feature fireplace invite cosy evenings and entertaining alike. A separate study and practical utility room add versatility. Upstairs, four generously proportioned double bedrooms, each rich with character and natural light, are served by a standout family bathroom with a luxurious freestanding bath and walk-in shower.

The grounds are a true highlight, designed for those who appreciate the outdoors. A gently sloping formal garden, complete with ornamental planting, wildlife pond, and a naturally fed duck pond, offers a haven of tranquillity. Tucked between characterful stone walls, a Mediterranean-style garden provides a wonderfully sheltered suntrap, an inviting space designed for relaxation and al fresco dining. The gravelled courtyard, softened by terracotta pots, raised planters, and climbers, evokes a timeless rustic charm reminiscent of warmer climes. Whether it’s a leisurely breakfast in the morning sun or long lunches with family and friends, this tranquil garden extends the lifestyle of the home well beyond its walls.

Beyond the gardens lie two securely fenced paddocks, ideal for horses or livestock, with excellent drainage and healthy pasture. An adjacent level area is perfectly suited for boxing up, making equestrian use straightforward. A range of useful outbuildings, including a timber stable block with power, light, and water, further enhances the property’s suitability for equine, smallholding, or hobby farming lifestyles.

Although rurally set, the property is far from isolated. The vibrant market town of Tavistock lies just moments away, offering excellent schooling, independent shops, a thriving market, and outstanding community spirit. Nestled at the gateway to Dartmoor, the area provides an unrivalled quality of life, with Plymouth only 15 miles away and fast Inter City rail links to London, Bristol, and the North, as well as ferry services to Roscoff, Brittany, and Santander in Northern Spain.

Whether your dream is to keep horses, explore smallholding, run a business from home, or simply embrace the beauty and tranquillity of the countryside, this remarkable property represents a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Devon’s rural heritage, along with the lifestyle it affords.


ACCOMMODATION
Reference made to any fixture, 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.
The accommodation, together with approximate room sizes is shown in the floorplan.


SERVICES
Mains gas, mains electricity, mains water, private drainage.

TENURE
Freehold

OUTGOINGS
We understand this property is in Band ‘E’ for Council Tax purposes, with Local Authority West Devon Borough Council.

VIEWING
By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT on .

DIRECTIONS
Leave Tavistock via the A390 heading westbound towards Callington and Cornwall. As you leave the outskirts of Tavistock town and enter open countryside, the road dips down into the picturesque Lumburn Valley where the entrance to the property will be found on the right-hand side clearly identified by a Mansbridge Balment For Sale board.

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