Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 4 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Mansbridge Balment - Tavistock Phone: 01822 367454
Charming detached period cottage set within approximately one-third of an acre on the edge of Tavistock, offering four bedrooms, private gated parking with large single garage, and excellent potential for modernisation with countryside views.<br/><br/> SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION <br/>Steeped in history and set within generous grounds, Abbotsfield Cottage is a charming late Victorian/Edwardian home, originally built to house the gardener of Abbotsfield Hall. Situated on the sought-after western outskirts of Tavistock, the property enjoys a rich historical setting, with the Hall dating back to the mid-19th century and notably serving as headquarters for the US 29th Infantry Division in preparation for the D-Day landings.<br/><br/>Offered to the market for the first time in many years, the property is approached via its own private driveway. While two neighbouring properties benefit from a legal right of access along the initial section of the drive to reach their garages, the driveway remains fully owned by the cottage. Beyond this, gated access opens into a private and enclosed parking area with space for vehicles, along with a larger than average single garage, ensuring the main grounds remain secure and secluded.<br/><br/>Originally a two-bedroom cottage, the property has been extended over time to create a spacious and versatile family home. Now in need of modernisation, it offers an excellent opportunity for buyers to update and personalise to their own tastes.<br/><br/>The ground floor accommodation comprises an entrance porch leading into a large entrance hall open to the dining room, a kitchen with adjoining utility, a downstairs shower room, and a generous dual-aspect living room with access to the conservatory.Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal bedroom with en-suite, as well as a recently replaced and modernised family bathroom. The gardens are a particular feature of the property. <br/><br/>Extending to approximatley one-third of an acre, they enjoy a desirable westerly aspect with far-reaching views across surrounding countryside, offering stunning sunsets. The grounds are thoughtfully arranged, with a paved seating area and mature planting closest to the house, leading to a lawn interspersed with shrubs and borders. <br/><br/>A garden shed is also situated within this area. Further down, a fenced section—currently laid to lawn—provides excellent potential for a kitchen garden, raised beds, or a polytunnel, making it ideal for keen gardeners. Combining character, space, and a fascinating historical backdrop, Abbotsfield Cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a unique home in a highly desirable location.<br/><br/>Tavistock is a thriving market town adjoining the western edge of the Dartmoor National Park fantastic for walking, cycling, and riding. This vibrant and friendly town hosts a wealth of restaurants and cafes selling locally produced food. Enjoy some shopping with the vast range of local independent shops, the bustling pannier market and award-winning farmers’ market. Primary and secondary education both state and private is well catered for in local schools. The Meadows located in the centre of the town provides a children’s play area, a bandstand, a sensory garden, tennis courts, bowling club and plenty of open space. Indeed, Tavistock can claim to have everything adding up to a quality of life which would be hard to rival. Plymouth is only 15 miles away with fast Inter City rail links to London, Bristol, and the North. There are also ferry services to Roscoff, Brittany and Santander, Northern Spain.<br/><br/>SERVICES<br/>All mains services are connected to the property. <br/><br/>OUTGOINGS <br/>We understand this property is in band 'D' for Council Tax purposes.<br/><br/>VIEWINGS<br/>By appointment with MANSBRIDGE BALMENT ON[use Contact Agent Button]. <br/><br/>DIRECTIONS<br/>What three words: <a target="_blank" href="https://what3words.com/submit.liner.flies">submit.liner.flies</a><br/><br/>
