Watts Road, Tavistock, Devon

An exceptional, extremely versatile and well-proportioned Victorian residence situated in one of Tavistock's most desirable locations, complete with a gated drive, south-facing terraced gardens, an annexe and garden flat. 6-bedroom Principal Accommodation; Beautiful Character and Detailing; Garage and Gated Driveway; Views Across Tavistock to Dartmoor; Freehold; Council Tax Band: G; EPC Bands: D and D.

Situation - This incredibly impressive and substantial house occupies a discreet position, set behind a gated driveway along one of Tavistock’s most sought-after roads. The property benefits from extremely convenient access to the town centre and all of its many facilities and amenities, within less than half a mile, whilst also enjoying a great degree of privacy and some wonderful, far-reaching views across the town towards surrounding countryside and Dartmoor National Park. For those with an outdoors-oriented lifestyle, open moorland is accessible at Whitchurch Down, just over a mile away to the east.

Tavistock is a thriving market town in West Devon, rich in history and tradition dating back to the 10th century. Today, the town offers a superb range of shopping, recreational and educational facilities, including the sought-after private and independent school, Mount Kelly, whilst the largely 19th-century town centre is focused around the Pannier Market and Bedford Square, in which regular farmers' markets are held. Plymouth, some 15 miles to the south, offers extensive amenities with the added attraction of its coastal access and the Mayflower Marina. The cathedral city of Exeter lies some 40 miles to the northeast, providing transport connections to London and the rest of the UK via its railway links and the M5 motorway.

Description - This extremely handsome, extended Victorian townhouse is a property of remarkable stature and proportions, offering outstanding quality, comfort and convenience. Full of classical period finishing and detailing, the exceptionally well-proportioned accommodation is spread across four floors and totals almost 5,000 sq.ft in all, comprising principal accommodation with six bedrooms (all en-suite) and three elegant receptions, plus a self-contained 1-bedroom annexe and a further 2-bedroom garden flat which can also be self-contained to provide additional ancillary or letting potential. The house sits within a mature, south-facing plot amounting to 0.29 acres in all and is sheltered by established walled gardens, perfect for an active family. A sweeping block-paved drive and a sizeable attached garage provide gated off-road parking space.

Accommodation - The house's beautiful interior has been finished with high-quality fixtures throughout, enjoys excellent natural light and has retained incredible period detailing and superb features, including numerous fireplaces, cornicing and ornate mouldings, high ceilings, picture and dado rails, classical architraves, flagstone slate flooring and high skirting.

In brief, the accommodation can be summarised as follows: a pillared entranceway leading into a vestibule; a central reception hallway; a wonderful, dual-aspect drawing room with a bay window overlooking the garden and a marble fireplace; a separate dining room with a matching fireplace; a dedicated study; a bright kitchen/breakfast room featuring extensive units with black granite worktop, a walk-in larder and a range cooker; a sizable utility room; a ground floor cloakroom; four first-floor en-suite double bedrooms, including a bay-fronted master suite with a walk-in dressing room, enjoying the spectacular views, and; two further en-suite double bedrooms on the second floor, one of which also has access to a play room.

The lower ground floor is arranged as a two-double-bedroom garden flat comprising its own sitting room, with patio doors to the garden, a well-equipped kitchen/breakfast room, a utility space and a standalone bathroom.

Annexe - The self-contained annexe, built circa 2012, has separate external access and is comprised of a kitchen/sitting room, bedroom and shower room, with underfloor heating throughout. It is perfectly arranged to accommodate dependent relatives.

Outside - The house is approached through a gated entrance and over a block-paved drive, within which is an attached garage with pitched overhead storage. The property's gardens are then set out to the south of the house, arranged as level, terraced lawns and patio seating areas, enclosed by stone walling and structured with mature, colourful planted borders, including a spectacular climbing wisteria. To one side is a useful garden store. Outside of the garden flat is a sizeable covered patio.

Services - Mains water, electricity, gas and drainage are connected. Gas-fired central heating to the house and electric underfloor heating to the annexe. Ultrafast broadband is available and mobile/data services are available with all four major providers (source: Ofcom's online service checker).

Please note that the agents have neither inspected nor tested these services.

Viewing And Directions - Viewing is strictly by prior appointment with the vendors' sole agent, Stags. The What3words reference is ///drops.slap.really.