Property A charming character house built, we understand, in the late 1800s with a wealth of warmth and character on offer. The property, formerly a farm worker's cottage, currently used as a successful B&B and is available to the open market for the first time in thirty five years. The home has been extended over the years and currently hosts three bedrooms (two with en-suite shower rooms) and three reception rooms. Externally there are attractive and well-tended gardens alongside off road parking and a detached garage.
entrance porch Accessed via PVCu stable door with tiled flooring, wooden multi pane door to:
sitting room 16' 9" x 8' 7" (5.111m x 2.618m) Dual aspect with double glazed windows to front and side, wooden floorboards, night storage heater, obscure glazed wooden multi pane double doors to living room and wooden multi pane door to:
dining room 12' 5" x 11' 11" (3.803m x 3.638m) An attractive room with Jotul wood burning stove, double glazed sash window to rear, night storage heater, utility cupboard housing freezer with further storage over, stairs rise to first floor accommodation, openings to living room and bathroom, wooden multi pane door to:
kitchen/breakfast room 13' 2" x 11' 9" (4.026m x 3.599m) (Max - L shaped room).
A charming country kitchen fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces over, with Classic 90 range cooker and Neff extractor hood over, one and a half bowl single drainer sink unit with swan neck mixer tap, glass fronted display cabinets, tiled splash backs, pull out vegetable baskets, space and plumbing for dishwasher and under counter fridge, night storage heater, two double glazed windows to side and rear, part glazed PVCu door to rear.
living room 13' 11" x 11' 10" (4.245m x 3.627m) A delightful period room with painted brick open fireplace with wooden mantle over and slate hearth, double glazed sash window to front, coved ceiling, ceiling rose, night storage heater.
bathroom With inner lobby and cupboard housing washing machine and tumble dryer. Obscure glazed wooden multi pane door to bathroom with white suite comprising wood panelled corner bath with electric Mira sport shower, concealed cistern low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, lit mirrored storage alcove, part tiled walls, heated towel rail, night storage heater, shaver point, access to roof space, obscure double glazed window to side.
first floor landing Gallery landing with storage cupboard and shelving, doors to all upstairs accommodation.
master bedroom 11' 10" x 11' 0" (3.613m x 3.367m) Decorative cast iron fireplace with slate hearth, double glazed sash window to front, night storage heater, folding obscure glazed door to:
master en-suite White suite comprising fully tiled shower enclosure with electric Mira sport shower and extractor light over and folding glazed door, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap, saniflow flush WC with concealed cistern, shaver point, part tiled walls.
bedroom two 12' 3" x 8' 7" (3.735m x 2.638m) A beautifully light and airy, recently renovated dual aspect room with double glazed windows to front and side, lobby with storage cupboard, night storage heater, access to roof space, part obscure glazed door to:
en-suite shower room White suite comprising corner shower enclosure with Mira sport shower and extractor light over, low flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, heated towel rail, part tiled walls, shaver point, obscure double glazed window to side, mirrored vanity storage.
bedroom three 13' 0" x 6' 7" (3.967m x 2.023m) Double glazed sash window to rear, former fireplace with mantle over, built in storage with hanging rail and shelving over, double glazed sash window overlooking garden, night storage heater.
garage 18' 0" x 10' 0" (5.508m x 3.050m) Accessed via up and over door to front with additional pedestrian door from side, obscure double glazed window to rear, power and lighting, rafter storage.
outside The property is accessed via a wooden five bar gate opening onto a gravelled driveway offering parking for several vehicles. A garden shed is located next to garage and is served with power and lighting. To the front of the property is a gravelled seating area alongside a grass bank with stone dwarf wall and shady laburnum tree. The rear of the property has a continuation of the gravel and is a tranquil haven of colour, stocked with a variety of plants, bushes and trees alongside mostly laid to lawn gardens. A small decked seating area can be found with a pond and pretty pergola leading to the wooden summer house with sunny gravelled seating area which offers a fantastic opportunity to retreat with a book. Additionally there is a small storage area for coal, wood and refuse.
directions From Tavistock's Bedford Square proceed in the direction of the post office taking the second exit on the mini roundabout onto Whitchurch Road. Take the left hand turn onto Down Road. Follow the road to the top, bearing left at Tavistock Golf Club and then bearing right onto the moors. At the staggered crossroads turn right towards Horrabridge. Proceed along the road, taking the next left signposted Whimington. Continue along this road and over the bridge, as you come up the hill you will pass four semi-detached houses before you find the property on your left.
services Mains electric/water/drainage.
viewing By appointment with Gibbs Kirby on .
floor plan disclaimer These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale.
outgoings We understand the property is in band 'D' for council tax purposes by internet enquiry with West Devon Borough Council.