Development Opportunity, Taylor Square, Tavistock Town Centre, PL19 0DB

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SUMMARY

A Unique, Grand Designs Development Opportunity to create a three floor, one-of-a-kind contemporary home set in the Heart of Tavistock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

LOCATION

Taylor Square is set in the heart of Tavistock, hugely convenient for the town centre.  Nestled within a walled courtyard, the site is hidden behind a private gated entrance yet has all of the town's amenities and facilities immediately on the doorstep.  

Tavistock is a thriving Stannary market town in West Devon, nestled on the western edge of Dartmoor National Park.  Tavistock is an ancient town, rich in history dating back to the 10th century and famed for being the birthplace of Sir Francis Drake. Largely the 19th-century town centre is focused around Bedford Square. The town offers a superb range of shopping, boasting the famous Pannier Market and a wide range of local and national shops. Also there are public houses, cafes, restaurants, social clubs, riverside park, leisure centre, theatre, doctors surgery, dentists and Tavistock Hospital. There are excellent educational facilities including primary and secondary schools in the state and private sector. The town has superb recreation and sporting facilities including; Tennis club, bowls club, golf club, cricket clubs, football club and athletics track. Plymouth, some 15 miles to the south, offers extensive amenities. 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.

SUMMARY OF ACCOMMODATION (AS PER PLANS)

Entrance hall | Striking Open Plan Dayroom/Kitchen/Dining | Utility Room | Ground Floor WC | Space for Lift on All Floors (Optional) | Pantry | Large Integral Garage | First Floor Living Room | Central First Floor Entertaining Decking | Three En-suite Double Bedrooms | Three Dressing Rooms | Jack and Jill Bathroom | Fifth Bedroom/Office | Master Bedroom Suite with Private Balcony | Freehold

Approximately 35% of the total build costs have already been completed with new utilities, ground floor walls, over site and structural steel frames.

Approximate Gross Internal floor Area (excluding garage): 4,090 sq ft (380 sq m)

PROPERTY AND ACCOMMODATION

This is an exciting, grand designs opportunity to secure a development or self-build in the heart of Tavistock at Taylor Square.   Outline planning is obtained for a contemporary, one-of-a-kind home over three floors.  As per plans of 2025 which were revised and expanded on the previous designs indicates an Approximate Gross Internal floor Area (excluding garage): 4,090 sq ft (380 sq m)

With generous, versatile floor space available there is a potential to offer a lift to all floors with adaptability for Wheelchair Accessible Needs.

The uniquely attractive site forms part of a private courtyard, enclosed by stone walling which provides an excellent level of privacy.   The development includes private gated access to the building and courtyard parking but there is also separate vehicular access to the large integral garage.  This makes the site most suitable for self-build buyers/developers who are looking for a unique upper quartile development in Tavistock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The proposed development is a five bedroom attached residence with versatile contemporary accommodation arranged over three floors. 

On the ground floor is an entrance hall, a statement open-plan dayroom/kitchen/dining room complemented by a pantry, utility room and cloakroom.  The adjoining large integral garage has direct access in to this room.  A lift to all floors is optional but sensible due to the sites convenient, private location and the needs of today's modern buyers.

Description of Plans

The first floor includes an open plan living room and four bedrooms.  The plans allow for three bedrooms which enjoy en-suites, two dressing rooms and a fifth bedroom/office with a Jack & Jill bathroom.   It is proposed that the living space and bedroom two will have bi/tri-fold doors outside to an enclosed central decked/entertainment/terrace area.  This will help to maximise natural light through the building.

The second floor includes the main bedroom suite with an en-suite, dressing room and a private balcony.

Externally, there are proposals that the walled courtyard would provide additional parking from the gated access, further gardens and a utility outbuilding within the courtyard, which could offer potential for conversion to a studio/office (subject to any necessary consents). 

This fantastic development has been commenced, with the rebuilding of the walls at ground floor level, the installation of the concrete block and beam first floor, and structural steel work for the first and second floors.  This should save approximately 35% of the total build costs which makes the development more appealing.

Planning - Full planning was granted August 2016 by West Devon Borough Council, under application number 00980/2015.

Revised plans for the current setup were approved in May 2025, under application number 3016/24/VAR.  Copies of all of the relevant planning and documentation can be obtained from the West Devon Borough Council planning portal.

SERVICES - MAINS WATER, MAINS DRAINAGE, MAINS ELECTRICITY are connected to site.  A mains gas pipe has been laid with option to connect a private supply.

TENURE: Freehold
LOCAL AUTHORITY: West Devon Borough Council
COUNCIL TAX:  Currently Unrated
EPC Rating:  Currently No Rating

Please note that the courtyard area is also included in the sale as FREEHOLD.

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