Glanville Road, Tavistock, Devon

Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2

Agent: Bond Oxborough Phillips - Tavistock Phone: 01822 367468

Nestled on the highly sought-after Glanville Road in Tavistock, this impressive four-storey period residence dates back to 1823 and was originally built for the 7th Duke of Bedfords doctor. Rich in character yet comprehensively modernised, the property offers a rare blend of historic charm, generous space, and contemporary flexibility.<br/><br/>The current owners have undertaken an extensive renovation programme, including a two-storey extension, new roof, full re-wiring, and significant structural and cosmetic upgrades throughout. While most of the home has been completed to a high standard, the kitchen is nearing completion and offers an opportunity for incoming purchasers to design a bespoke space tailored to their own taste.<br/><br/>The accommodation is arranged over four floors and is both versatile and impressive. A spacious entrance hall leads to a flexible reception area ideal for a home office or studio, featuring a striking glass floor panel overlooking the level below. Steps descend to a generous living room with double doors opening onto the enclosed courtyard garden, perfect for entertaining. Below, the kitchen/dining room complemented by a useful utility area. A door from the kitchen/ dining room leads to a further private courtyard with planning permission for a car port. <br/><br/>The first floor hosts two well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a principal suite with en suite bathroom, while a beautifully finished family bathroom serves the second bedroom. Two further bedrooms are located on the second floor, ideal for guests, children, or additional workspace.<br/><br/>Externally, the top garden benefits from double gates and a dropped kerb allowing on-road parking. This area is due to have two paved areas, creating a low-maintenance and private outdoor space. The lower courtyard also has a dropped curb for on street parking and has planning permission for a car port over it.<br/><br/>Offered with no onward chain, this distinctive Tavistock home presents a superb opportunity to acquire a thoughtfully restored period property with scope to add the final personal touches.<br/><br/> 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 which is a short stroll from this property. <br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>